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A New NFT Project Celebrates Autocrats With Poison Cakes
There are many ways to interpret the decline of democratic institutions and the subsequent rise of authoritarian leaders around the globe in the last 30 years. But any explanation, according to Ben Rhodes, the former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting under President Barack Obama, must include the following: “The first was the excess of globalization, the excess of capitalism, and the creation of exploding inequality happening at the same time that globalization is […] encroaching on people’s national identity or tribal identity. […] Coming on the heels of people already thinking, ‘Is this working for us? […]
Meta History Raises Over $1M for Ukraine and Launches the New NFT Warline Collection
Launched back in March, one month after the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the Meta History’s NFT war museum managed to raise $1,290,398 (803.28 ETH) so far. All the funds raised are being transferred to the Aid For Ukraine crypto fund, which was established by the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation in partnership with national web3 companies and funds. “Ukraine’s First NFT Museum ⎯ META HISTORY ⎯ has raised over $1,000,000 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The project team sent all proceeds to Aid For Ukraine, a crypto fund dedicated to the military. The NFT will not […]
Undervalued: Kingship, Crypto Citizens, Drip Drop, and More
Keeping up with the world of non-fungibles can be daunting. With so many new NFT projects, artists, and large-scale collections cropping up weekly, it’s become nearly impossible to stay ahead of every new and exciting development. In the past, finding the latest NFT craze was as simple as scrolling around on OpenSea. But things have changed drastically since the 2021 NFT boom. But now, NFT enthusiasts must be mindful of what and where they collect. To help you find the most awe-inspiring NFT endeavors both new and old, nft now presents Undervalued: a weekly column highlighting innovative projects, collections, and artists […]
Art or Investment? The US Government’s New Policy on NFTs
The United States Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has issued new guidance regarding non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In a legal advisory issued earlier this week, the OGE expanded its initiative aimed at preventing conflicts of interest in the highest levels of the US government. The new requirement? Senior officials must disclose the NFTs they own. Ultimately, this new guidance raises important questions about whether NFTs are viewed as art or investments by the US government. New rules for Web3 Every year, US politicians need to file statements containing details about their personal finances. These documents are declared to the public and […]
A New NFT Card Game Was Designed and Written by AI
Could artificial intelligence ever truly replace the work of a human in a creative environment? Entropy Cards creator and digital artist (who operates under the alias) NA1 thinks not. Even with projects like OpenAI’s DALL-E gaining massive notoriety this year as a certified meme printer, NA1 believes that human curation and input remain a crucial step when working with AI on creative projects. This is particularly key in the NFT art world, where collections can exceed thousands of pieces, with the potential to gross millions of dollars in revenue. For now, at least. The entire Entropy Cards project is a testament […]
Undervalued: Rekt Guy, MegaWobs, Tigerbob, and More
Traversing the world of non-fungibles is a daunting task. With so many new NFT projects, artists, and large-scale collections cropping up weekly, it has become nearly impossible to keep up with all the new and exciting happenings. Previously, all that was needed to find the latest NFT craze was a simple browse through OpenSea. But things have changed drastically since the 2021 NFT boom. Now, NFT enthusiasts have to be really mindful of what and where they collect. To aid in the unearthing of awe-inspiring NFT endeavors both new and old nft now presents Undervalued: a weekly column highlighting innovative projects, […]
A Talented Filipino Artist With Autism Is Making His NFT Debut
The NFT space will do more than simply uphold the ideals of diversity and inclusion — the industry’s long-term success is contingent upon pushing these ideals further. Enter the launch of Filipino artist Vico Cham’s Shoebox Sketches collection: an upcoming NFT collection set to serve as Cham’s official debut in the NFT space. With the release of this project, the NFT marketplace gains a new perspective from a relatively uncommon source. Behind the artist: a unique cultural perspective So who exactly is this newcomer? An award-winning artist, for starters. Among Cham’s growing list of accolades in the art world is […]
WATCH: Why The Boondocks Producer’s Next Move Is NFTs
Carl Jones, best known for his involvement in the cult classic series The Boondocks, recently entered the NFT space with the release of the 10,000-piece Bubblegoose Ballers collection. The collection’s genesis can can be traced back to his childhood. Growing up, Jones viewed puffy bomber jackets or “bubblegoose” jackets as status symbols within his neighborhood, describing their wearers as “ballers.” Inspired by this imagery, Jones set out to make the earliest iterations of his characters. Over the course of his long career in the entertainment industry, these characters have never seen a home — that is, until Jones discovered NFTs. […]
The Next Big Thing in NFTs? Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial intelligence has come a long way since games like Akinator started terrifying people on the internet in the mid-2000s. Thankfully, AI’s progression hasn’t gone in a direction that would see a real-world equivalent to the Geth rising up. Today, AI is used in many practical settings — like in our virtual assistants and in our cars — as well as in more creative settings, such as music production, writing, and yes, even NFTs. In the NFT space, AI-adjacent technologies have been used in generative art projects like Art Blocks. Herein, users can browse the site’s marketplace for styles they […]
Undervalued: Shrapnel Operators, Thousand Ether Homepage, LetsWalk, and More
Traversing the world of non-fungibles is a daunting task. With so many new NFT projects, artists, and large-scale collections cropping up weekly, it has become nearly impossible to keep up with all the new and exciting happenings. Previously, all that was needed to find the latest NFT craze was a simple browse through OpenSea. But things have changed drastically since the 2021 NFT boom. Now, NFT enthusiasts have to be really mindful of what and where they collect. To aid in the unearthing of awe-inspiring NFT endeavors both new and old nft now presents Undervalued: a weekly column highlighting innovative projects, […]