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Inside Pixel Vault’s Acquisition of Wolf Game
In the constantly changing landscape of blockchain gaming, few projects stand out for their innovative and strategic approaches. Wolf Game, a notable play-to-earn (P2E) game within the NFT community, has embarked on a new chapter. Pixel Vault, with a vision to merge the strengths of intellectual property with blockchain technology, has now acquired the Web3 gaming company. We had the opportunity to speak to both Wolf Game and the Pixel Vault team, along with the person who acquired the company, GFunk, to discuss how the acquisition came about and what this means for the future of both entities. “I have […]
Dave Krugman’s “ROLLS”: The Convergence of Film Photography and Blockchain
Dave Krugman, the esteemed New York-based photographer, crypto artist, and writer, is no stranger to pushing boundaries. Founder of the creative community ALLSHIPS, Dave believes in the age-old adage, “A rising tide raises all ships.” With his works like DRIVE, Drip Drop, and SPECTERS, he paints a picture of a world at the crossroads of art and technology. His latest endeavor, “ROLLS,” is a testimony to his penchant for merging the contemporary with the classical. The project draws intriguing parallels between blockchain technology and film photography, a perspective Krugman once tweeted, viewing film photography as “a chemical blockchain.” An Unconventional […]
Next Up: Studio Yorktown Talks Digital Artistry and Human Craftsmanship
As we delve deeper into the digital age, the intersection of art, technology, and AI has created a new universe of creativity. This realm, where human craftsmanship melds seamlessly with the intricacies of digital artistry, is where artists like Studio Yorktown thrive. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from our curated list of ascendant talents who have been making significant waves throughout Web3. This week, we’re excited to feature Studio Yorktown. Studio Yorktown Kwame Bruce Busia, better known as Studio Yorktown, is a visionary artist and creative entrepreneur who blends the worlds of design, architecture, and digital art […]
F1’s Williams Racing and Kraken Gear Up to Showcase NFTs on the Grand Prix Circuit
During this year’s U.S. Grand Prix, which takes place on October 22 in Austin, TX, you will probably catch an NFT such as a Bored Ape or another popular NFT, racing around the Formula One (F1) track. As part of the ongoing partnership between Williams Racing and crypto exchange Kraken, the British F1 team has called upon NFT holders with assets listed on Kraken’s native NFT marketplace to submit their tokens for consideration. Which NFT will we see racing? But which NFTs will earn the honor of being showcased on the race track? Kraken has decided to democratize the selection […]
The British Museum Collaborates with The Sandbox to Enter the Metaverse
In a move to embrace cutting-edge technology and engage with a wider audience, The British Museum has joined forces with the Ethereum-based metaverse, The Sandbox. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to bring the institution’s vast collection to life through a range of NFTs, developed in partnership with French startup LaCollection. Immerse yourself in a world of history, art, and culture of the @britishmuseum as digital collectibles and metaverse experiences…inside The Sandbox! In collaboration with @LaCollectionOffhttps://t.co/ksihwcbUFf — The Sandbox (@TheSandboxGame) July 27, 2023 This move will use the digital realm to help foster a deeper connection with art and history enthusiasts worldwide. […]
The Gateway Korea: Meet the Artists Announced So Far
As The Gateway: Korea gets ever-closer, the concept of convergence — the theme of nft now x Factblock’s forthcoming event from Sept. 7-8 at Korea Blockchain Week— begins to take center stage. Through interactive experiences, immersive galleries, fireside chats, and more, the physical and digital realms are set to coalesce not only in celebration of Web3 but of those working to create the culture being established on the blockchain. Unlike previous Web3 events and activations, 2023’s The Gateway marks a significant effort to expand the horizons of the often Western-centric NFT space. And in consideration of this endeavor, the unique […]
Next Up: Mumbot’s ‘Cool, Cute, and Creepy’ World of Phygital Art
In Web3, it’s become almost a rarity for an artist to focus exclusively on one single medium. Perhaps because the crypto-art sector itself takes a variety of skills to enter, the vast majority of creatives that call the blockchain their home usually dabble in an assortment of disciplines. From illustration to digital painting, sculpting, animation, and everything in between, the cross-pollination of artistry that can be found throughout the metaverse is undoubtedly indicative of the special and still growing creative culture of the NFT space. And when it comes to crafting and curating this culture, some go above and beyond. […]
Mastercard, Billboard to Drop 5 New Artist Singles as NFTs
Mastercard and Billboard are poised to unveil a brand new showcase on Thursday, July 27 at 3 pm ET, dropping five new singles as NFTs through the culminating release of its trailblazing Web3 music initiative, The Mastercard Artist Accelerator. The Accelerator, which was announced earlier this year and officially kicked off in April, was initially conceived with the vision of equipping budding artists with the requisite tools, acumen, and opportunities to carve their niche in the rapidly evolving digital music landscape. The latest release of Mastercard’s program represents another step in artist and platform attempts to reshape what many see […]
Beatport Debuts New Marketplace, First Digital Collectible Series
Beatport, an online music platform dedicated to electronic and dance music DJs, producers, and fans, has announced its new marketplace, Beatport.io. This platform aims to act as a Web3 space where artists and labels can share their music and art in new, collectible formats. Web3 venture builder Define Creative collaborated with the company to build the marketplace on Aventus, a parachain in the Polkadot ecosystem. Save the date: 27 July at ███▓▒░… #NACHTS @nachts_berlin pic.twitter.com/mC1fBYnjrt — Beatport.io (@btprtio) July 26, 2023 Introducing NACHTS The first project to be featured on Beatport.io is NACHTS, a multi-part art digital art collection representing […]
Next Up: Dani Loftus on Leading a Cultural Metamorphosis Around Digital Fashion
The metaverse brings with it many promises: finding identity anew through digital means, the democratization of information, and the potential to achieve financial independence, to name a few. Yet, before these broad-scope benchmarks can be achieved, it’s surely up to the blockchain-based builders of today to iterate upon our current culture to lead us into the future. And although a true-to-form metaverse may be a ways off, we’ve already begun to see glimmers of the fabled next iteration of the internet through advents like artificial intelligence, Soulbound Tokens, and the crossover between digital and physical. Specifically, thanks to the work […]