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Alpha Centauri Kid and OSF on Art and Doing Web3 Events Right
IRL events in Web3 can be a tricky thing to get right. Whether it’s exorbitant ticket prices or gatherings that feel more like an excuse to throw a party than a way to appreciate and support artists and their work, NFT enthusiasts can have a hard time navigating the off-the-laptop realm. So it’s refreshing when an organization hones in on an immersive gallery experience that puts the art front and center. It was with this in mind that the fine art institution HOFA Gallery (House of Fine Art) unveiled Beyond the Screen on May 5, an exhibition celebrating digital and […]
Memecoin Mania: 10 of the Most Popular Memecoins of 2023
The cyclical nature of the blockchain has been on full display as of late. While, in the past, market change may have been triggered by generative avatars, major innovations, or even catastrophic events, the recent resurgence of memecoins has inspired a major shift in the day-to-day operations for those in the NFT space. In early 2023, open editions seemed to be the savior of a waning NFT market. But now, the trading volume of memecoins has continued to far surpass that of NFTs. Similarly, the amount of crypto enthusiasts who hold memecoins has continued to chart new all-time highs month […]
OpenSea’s Insider Trading Case Is a Wake-Up Call for Web3
Web3 has a bad habit of leveraging its niche, insulated existence as cover to engage in objectionable behaviors. While the nascent state of the crypto and NFT market allows for seemingly boundless opportunities for all types of creatives and builders, its relatively unregulated nature (and promise of earning millions in a moment) can tempt people to act in ways that would result in fines or even jail time in other industries. That Web3 is not beyond the reach of regulatory or punitive oversight is something that the community is reminded of with increasing frequency these days. On May 3, Nathaniel […]
Now Runway: Web3 Meets High Fashion at The Met Gala
Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion revolution. TikTok and Instagram were atwitter with all of the red carpet fashion this past Monday. For those of you that are strangers to fashion, this red carpet was none other than the one rolled out for The Met Gala. Held annually on the first Monday of May, the star-studded fashion-forward affair marks the opening of the annual fashion exhibit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute in New York City. In this edition, we’ll provide a Web3 perspective on the gala […]
Claynosaurz: An Exclusive Look at the Rising Solana Community
Depending on what your Twitter timeline looks like, you may have seen your favorite influencer or trader talking about Claynosaurz, the cute 3D dinosaurs on Solana that are taking the NFT world by storm. Despite the SOL and ETH communities being relatively independent of one another, this project has brought them together, attracting Ethereum enthusiasts to SOL. These days, chain crossovers aren’t rare. Most recently, top Solana projects DeGods and y00ts, have also migrated chains to Ethereum and Polygon, respectively. As NFTs become increasingly chain-agnostic, the boundaries between different blockchain worlds are becoming more blurred and integrated. As a result, users […]
What Blur’s Blend Protocol Means for NFTs
Once again, the NFT marketplace and aggregator Blur has shaken up the NFT space. On May 1, the company announced the launch of Blend, a peer-to-peer lending protocol built alongside Web3 investment firm Paradigm. Blur claims the new protocol will help unlock liquidity for NFTs and help grow the market overall. In the first 24 hours of its release, Blend became the number one lending protocol both by volume and users on the Ethereum blockchain. Unsurprisingly, the launch has been met with praise, criticism, and everything in between. Blur is no stranger to controversy, but its latest move is its […]
How a Digital Artist Used Chat GPT to Create a $50M Meme Coin
Anything can happen in Web3. In fact, one of the most alluring aspects of the crypto and NFT space is its Wild West-like nature; play your cards right, and you might stumble into generational wealth in a way that just isn’t possible anywhere else. And while scams, fraud, and ruin certainly rank among the seemingly endless possibilities the space has to offer, it’s important to remember that innovation and even altruism do, too. One of the more encouraging stories Web3 has seen in the last few days is the rise of $TURBO, a meme cryptocurrency created as both an experiment […]
Exclusive: Sotheby’s Launches Secondary NFT Marketplace
The Alpha: Today, legacy auction house Sotheby’s launched its own secondary marketplace for fine art NFTs, according to information shared exclusively with nft now. The marketplace is an expansion of Sotheby’s Metaverse, the company’s digital artwork and collectibles platform. The peer-to-peer marketplace will feature fully on-chain sales showcasing a rotating selection of high-profile Web3 artists curated by Sotheby’s specialists. All transactions will take place on the Ethereum and Polygon networks. Collectors will be able to purchase works on the platform with ETH or MATIC. To inaugurate the marketplace’s launch, Sotheby’s is offering collectors a chance to buy and list works […]
Next Up: Five Ones to Watch in May 2023
In 2021, a new creator economy was born on the blockchain. Since NFTs took center stage, artists have achieved NFT superstardom, billion-dollar brands have been forged in just a few months, and lives have been utterly transformed time and again. Yet, the most inspiring thing about the NFT space is the number of artists of all creeds and mediums who have found community and support by embracing this technology. In keeping with our mission to empower creators, we present Next Up — our monthly franchise dedicated to showcasing rising artists. Although the NFT space has changed significantly over the last […]
10,000 Photos in 20 Min: Jeremy Cowart on His Attempt To Make Art History
The more Web3 evolves, the more challenging it is for artists and builders to innovate within its walls. Gamified drops, unique burn mechanics, and more are all now commonplace in the NFT ecosystem. Each new pioneering dynamic raises the stakes just a bit higher. This is a blessing for collectors, but it puts the onus on creators to stay on their toes and do something, well, new. Thankfully, even in the depths of an increasingly brutal bear market, the space isn’t short on creatives willing to step up to the plate. Enter visual artist Jeremy Cowart, a painter, illustrator, and […]