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Upcoming Drops: September 5-11
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings. Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you, as we put together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. […]
Dystopian Futures: The Vision of Idil Dursun’s NFT Art
When you look at the NFT art of Idil Dursun, an architect and CGI artist whose work deals in future dystopia and cyberpunk aesthetics, it imparts an eerily familiar feeling. Several sci-fi traditions immediately jump out at you: a bit of Blade Runner here, a dash of The Matrix there. But what’s most unsettling about the sprawling and seemingly endless cityscapes of Dursun’s art is that they don’t feel like fantastical impossibilities; they feel like a version of something you’ve already seen. If you’ve ever walked through the center of a dense urban metropolis, you’ve seen bits and pieces of […]
ISIS Is Minting Propaganda: When NFTs Put Lives on the Line
The Alpha: An alleged “terrorist sympathizer” just minted an ISIS announcement — along with two pieces of ISIS propaganda — as NFTs, according to an initial report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Since their discovery on public NFT marketplaces Rarible and OpenSea, the “terror NFTs” have been delisted. As part of the WSJ report, intelligence experts believe terror groups could use blockchain technology to raise funding for terror campaigns. Why it matters: So why mint these “terror NFT” in the first place? It’s all about the blockchain. The alleged “terrorist sympathizer” may have turned to NFTs due to their […]
Hermès reveals plans for Metaverse fashion shows, crypto and NFTs
The trademark application comes months after filing a lawsuit against NFT project MetaBirkins for allegedly using its Birkin brand to sell digital collectibles.
Solved! Mystery owner of the huge Axie Infinity SLP wallet is revealed
After first raising concerns about the wallet, Michael Benko noted he was pleased to finally get an official answer about the mysterious whale wallet.
Hackers try to sell NFT of Belarusian leader’s supposed stolen passport
Belarusian hackers claim to have gained access to the passport info of every Belarusian citizen, including president Alexander Lukashenko, allowing them to mint an NFT with his passport details.
OpenSea says marketplace won’t support forked NFTs post-Merge
The NFT marketplace said that while they do not speculate on forks, the team will only support NFTs on the proof-of-stake chain.
What Is Programmatic Advertising? How Does It Work? via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Programmatic advertising refers to the use of automated technology and algorithms for media buying in real-time. Discover how you can use it to your advantage. The post What Is Programmatic Advertising? How Does It Work? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The 12 Best Cover Letter Examples: What They Got Right
Fun is not something typically associated with writing a cover letter. However, with a few tweaks, writing one doesn’t have to be a burden. The cover letter examples below demonstrate that it is possible to have a little fun with your job search — and maybe even make yourself a better candidate in the process. It may be true that only 35% of recruiters admit that cover letters do not materially influence the hiring process for them, but that doesn’t mean yours has to contribute to that statistic. In fact, it might be that cover letters are deemed insignificant because […]
12 Best Social Media Marketing Courses to Take Online [Free & Paid]
Taking a social media marketing course will help you level-up your existing skills or jumpstart a career in marketing management. And this is a good time: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 10% rate of job growth is expected for marketing managers from 2020 to 2030. To help you stand out from your competition in the hiring process, as well as feel entirely confident in your ability to perform in your social media role, you’ll want to take a social media course. In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the best social media marketing courses that are […]