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What Is Nike’s RTFKT Studios, and Why Are They Building on NFT Worlds?
In December 2021, Nike announced the acquisition of RTFKT Studios, an organization that uses the latest Web3 technology to create one-of-a-kind sneakers and digital artifacts. In the official press release, John Donahoe, President and CEO of Nike, Inc. said “Our plan is to invest in the RTFKT brand, serve and grow their innovative and creative community and extend Nike’s digital footprint and capabilities.” Because the terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, many were left wondering what specifically Nike had in store for RTFKT. Some industry experts predicted that these “digital capabilities” referenced Nike’s plans to stay ahead in the digital […]
The 10 Most Expensive NFT Collections and Why They’re Valuable
It’s easy to forget quite how young the NFT space is. One of the most popular projects out there, the Bored Ape Yacht Club, only came onto the scene in 2021. That year, the market exploded, with nearly $41 billion of crypto spent on NFT marketplaces — CryptoPunk #7523 sold for $11.7 million, Bored Ape #3562 sold for more than $1.6 million, and Cool Cat #1490 sold for $1.4 million. These projects might have seen significant financial successes, but which of the world’s most expensive NFT collections also have staying power? We’re here to find out. We examined the most expensive […]
NFT platform for ticketing and music announces token launch on Bittrex Global’s IEO Platform Starting Block
The music industry is what some consider a mess with scalpers and fraudulent tickets circling around; fortunately, NFTs may be a way to something better.
Madonna’s nude NFT launch triggers a mix of emotions from the community
From being inspired to bashing the artwork’s “flaws,” the community responded to Madonna and Beeple’s latest NFT drop.
Dapper Labs Creates the Largest-Ever $750M Fund to Boost Flow and Reward Developers
Dapper Labs, the company behind the NBA Top Shot platform and creator of the Flow blockchain, announced the launch of a $725 million fund to develop the Flow ecosystem. The fund is aimed to focus on processing and evolving products in gaming, DeFi, and other web3 content. For now, it is the largest joint fund organized for a blockchain. “This is the largest multi-investor fund for any blockchain. Funds will be allocated both to projects already working on Flow and to developers of new ones,” Flow representatives commented on the fund creation on Twitter. Thus, 17 venture capital firms, including […]
Greg Cipes Creates NFTV: A DAO-Based MTV in Its Best Days
Greg Cipes is a renowned voice actor and musician who first bumped into NFTs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being a creative socialite he has quickly recognized technology as a perfect way to bring the television and film industry to the web3. That’s how the idea of the NFTV – a new network, looking to merge the power of television creation and NFTs – popped up in Cipes’ mind. Most people will know Cipes as the voice of two beloved cartoon characters: Teen Titans’ Beast Boy and Michelangelo on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But that’s only minutia in the voice […]
The Quotas Will be Sent via Airdrops to All Holders — Creator’s Interview
We are joined by Jeison Smith (Haplo) — Block Chain Developer and Founder of Bored Ape Army Club NFT. Generative art expert, and program developer on Solana blockchain, 3 years of experience developing NFT projects and native tokens on Solana Block Chain. Chris: Bored Apes team has to come up with their latest launch, the Bored Ape Army Club. How is this token different from its predecessors? Jeison: It is an opportunity for all new members of the Solana NFT community, we propose a unique art which will be an icon on the Blockchain. Chris: Bored Ape Army Club will […]
Subdomain, Subdirectory & ccTLD: Which One Should You Use? via @sejournal, @wburton27
Which is better for SEO: a subdomain, subdirectory or ccTLD? Check out these pros and cons so you can decide what’s best for your site. The post Subdomain, Subdirectory & ccTLD: Which One Should You Use? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Improve Your Organic Growth: Stop Building Links & Start Earning Them via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell
There are ways to dramatically improve your backlink profile without building links. Learn how in this webinar recap. The post How To Improve Your Organic Growth: Stop Building Links & Start Earning Them appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Should Guest Post Links Be Marked Sponsored? Ask An SEO via @sejournal, @rollerblader
John asks an SEO, “When I publish my article on someone else’s site, should I tell them to use a sponsored link attribute?” The post Should Guest Post Links Be Marked Sponsored? Ask An SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.