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Next Up: Five Ones to Watch in April 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 […]
Runway: Fashion Membership Tokens and AI Models
Welcome back to Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion revolution. In the beautiful chaos of trying to keep up with all things digital fashion and luxury, we missed a few important announcements, like model Karlie Kloss revealing her newest initiative on Roblox and Diesel leaning into music NFTs (signal Cooper Turley, a huge advocate of music in web3 whispering “Music NFTs” as he reads this snippet). Beyond that, we have some significant news from House of Web3, a look at the Levi’s backlash, and more. House of Web3 Credit: House of Web3 House of […]
Web3 Touches Grass: DAOs and NFT Projects That Incentivize Getting Active
Consider the anatomy of a common degen: Hunched shoulders, disheveled hair, bloodshot eyes, and a complexion as if the sun had ceased to exist. We jest, of course, because this is simply a caricature that even those within Web3 have no choice but to laugh at. Yet, it is still a prominent stereotype of the NFT space — and one that consumers outside of the blockchain surely believe to a degree. The fact of the matter is that both collectors and creators in the NFT space spend a significant amount of time bathing in the pale blue light of a […]
Runway Special Edition: Welcome to Metaverse Fashion Week
Welcome back to Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion revolution. In this special edition, we’re giving you an insider’s look into Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW), which runs March 28-31. Now in its second edition, Metaverse Fashion Week (originally pioneered by UNXD and Decentraland) is demonstrating interoperability through collaboration with metaverses Spatial — the largest 3D social network — and Over the Reality, a blockchain-based AR platform. Last year’s MVFW was marked with glitches, significant delays, and corrupt displays due to the lack of sophistication in the 3D design capabilities of Decentraland. Despite those […]
From Rap to Web3: Heno’s Journey to Ignite Social Change
Ethiopian-Eritrean rapper Heno grew up in Takoma Park, Maryland, at the nexus of multiple worlds. As an honor roll student with street smarts, Heno experienced both the privileges and injustices of his environment. His family’s apartment was located next to his elementary and middle schools, a library, and a police station — a combination of places that would shape his perspective on life. As a child, Heno explains that one of his earliest memories involved a traumatic encounter with the police when they unlawfully entered his home, shining a flashlight and pointing a gun at him. He says he was […]
Runway: A Conversation with Lady Phe0nix
Welcome back to Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion revolution. Not related to digital fashion but no less critical, Jeremy Scott is stepping down from the Italian designer label Moschino after 10 years. Who can remember what Moschino was like before the teddy bears, the burgers, and the McDonald’s insignia splashed across the runways? This week, we were lucky enough to sit down with Lady Phe0nix for an in-depth interview on how she has shaped the future of digital fashion. From there, we’ll dive into what you may have missed this week in […]
The Now Pass Mint Is Officially Live
The Alpha: The Now Pass, a collection of 2,750 NFTs set to help build the future of tokenized media, has arrived. The Now Pass grants holders access to the Now Network, an ecosystem containing nft now’s industry-defining tokenized media initiatives based on community, rewarding participation, and progressive decentralization. The Now Pass mint is officially live — head to nowpass.xyz to grab yours. Phase One begins on March 23 at 10 am ET, Phase Two on March 23 at 2 pm, and Phase Three — the public sale of the NFTs — starts on March 24 at 9 am. Mint details […]
OpenSea: The Ultimate Guide to Its Tools, Features, and Controversies
If you know Web3, you know OpenSea. Since its launch at the end of 2017, the NFT marketplace has largely been the poster child for the world of Ethereum and crypto art, and it’s got the numbers to prove it. OpenSea’s total historical trading volume sits comfortably at just shy of $41 billion, according to Dune analytics. To put that in perspective, KnownOrigin, one of OpenSea’s competitors that launched around the same time, has a total trading volume of just over $30 million. Having dominated the market for almost six years, OpenSea has been as influential to the NFT ecosystem […]
11 Black Founders Driving Innovation in Web3
Similar to Black artists, Black founders are making significant strides in the Web3 space, forging a path for themselves and their communities. However, they are still underrepresented. According to data from Crunchbase, Black founders in the U.S. received approximately $2.254 billion in venture capital funding out of the total $215.9 billion allocated. That’s only about one percent of capital raised. These trailblazers deserve recognition for their innovation, resilience, and the impact they’re making in the decentralized landscape — not just during events like Black History Month, but every day. With this in mind, nftnow has teamed up with Umba Daima, […]
If Web3 Is the Future, How Can We Onboard the Masses via Email?
In Web3, innovation can often seem like an all-or-nothing endeavor. Considering the NFT space is fueled by decentralization and thrives on transformative ideologies surrounding the advent of crypto, AI, and non-fungibility, the tolerance level for technologies perceived as antiquated feels significantly low. Yet, the future currently being created on the blockchain is not necessarily a zero-sum game against Web2. The truth remains that iteration is sometimes the only path forward when incepting revolutionary tech. To create the world of tomorrow, we must learn from the world of the past. While many links have already been established between the NFT space […]