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Is Staking Crypto on Artists and Collectors a Good Idea?
Recently, SuperRare Labs, the group behind the SuperRare NFT art marketplace, known for its expert curation and affluent collector base, has launched what it’s calling the Rare Protocol. By its simplest description, the Rare Protocol, which operates on the Ethereum mainnet, is an open curation protocol for NFTs that allows users to stake the platform’s native RARE token on artists, collectors, or curators that the user feels deserve recognition, with a chance to be rewarded as the selected individual finds success. In this exploration of the protocol, we speak with the SVP of SuperRare Labs, Zack Yanger, and look at […]
Road to The Gateway Korea: Krista Kim Bridges East and West Through Digital Artistry
As we eagerly await the arrival of The Gateway Korea, we invite you to join us on the journey to our flagship event going global. The Gateway will feature an audio-visual gallery where art, technology, and community unite. Attendees will also be able to engage in fireside chats with visionary creators worldwide, representing both Western and Eastern cultures. As we are on the road to Korea, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest Korean creators in the Web3 space who will be exhibiting at the event, each pioneering their artistic journey in unique ways. Krista Kim is a contemporary artist and the […]
Shavonne Wong On Art and Fostering Diversity in Web3
Recently, we caught up with Singapore-based artist Shavonne Wong, known for her expertise in 3D virtual modeling and surreal environments, that stem from her years of experience in fashion photography. In this conversation, Wong shares with us a glimpse into her journey so far in Web3, as well as how she ended up becoming a co-founder of the nonprofit community builder, NFT Asia, that is empowering Asian and Asia-based NFT artists. Additionally, she touches on aspects of The Gateway Korea that she feels are exceptional and that align with her own personal objective of fostering diversity in Web3. A Canvas […]
How Zeneca Built a Community by Doubling Down on Education
Everyone remembers the person who introduced them to Web3. Web3 builder and advisor Zeneca has filled that role for many newcomers to the space, offering a wide range of educational offerings via his flagship ZenAcademy and more intimate 333 Club communities. Today (Aug. 30), Zeneca took the next step in developing his ecosystem through the Denizens of ZenAcademy drop. After resisting the temptation of releasing a PFP project for nearly two years, he finally decided to take the plunge through a non-dilutive token swap for existing community members. “What changed for me was now we have a community; we already […]
Exclusive Look At Foundation’s Latest Worlds Update: ‘Moments’
Foundation, a leading NFT art platform, known largely for its Web3-native tool and ecosystem Worlds, has just announced its latest update, Moments. This new tool, or rather an expansion that elevates the capabilities of Worlds, enables worldbuilders to spotlight specific themes, creators, live events, and more within their existing Worlds. To further understand Moments, its inspirations, aspirations, and how it’s poised to benefit artists, curators, and collectors alike — we spoke directly with Foundation’s CEO and co-founder Kayvon Tehranian. Empowering creation “Worlds represents Foundation’s unique superpower,” said Tehranian, highlighting that “No one has baked curation into their protocol as a […]
‘The Enchanted Hour’: Architectural Marvel Captured Onchain
Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell, both multidisciplinary artists with over two decades of combined professional photography between them, have released the third chapter of their ongoing series The Wild Within. By its simplest explanation, The Wild Within is a series of digital artworks that bring new life into abandoned buildings from bygone eras. The duo’s Genesis collection explored this through 13 unique works, the second chapter, Sanctuary, through four unique works, and now the third chapter, Symphony revealing a fourth work, The Enchanted Hour. This fourth work of the third chapter comes to life through dynamic functions achieved in partnership […]
Exclusive: How HUG Is Empowering Artists Through Discovery, Opportunity, and Education
In an era where technology is driving the evolution of everything, including art, at an unprecedented pace, artists are in search of platforms where they can not only exist but thrive despite ever-changing algorithms. One such platform, born amidst the tumultuous backdrop of a global pandemic is HUG, which has shown itself to be a beacon for equal representation and opportunity for all – a platform that provides a platform. To fully understand the gravity of what HUG is doing for artists in and outside of the Web3 space, we caught up with its co-founders, Randi Zuckerberg and Debbie Soon, […]
Vinnie Hager Gets Personal in New ‘Diary’ Collection
Baltimore-native artist Vinnie Hager, renowned for his distinctive and bold use of lines, shapes, and patterns, and popular NFT collection, ‘Letters,’ will release a deeply personal artistic endeavor on September 7. Titled ‘Diary,’ this collection of 100 1/1s and a generative open edition offers audiences a glimpse into Hager’s artistic journey from his initial foray into drawing in 2016 to the present day. Through ‘Diary,’ Hager intends to offer an authentic window into his creative evolution and deeply rooted emotions, a sentiment he candidly shared during a conversation with nft now. Diary by Vinnie Hager September 7th pic.twitter.com/XKwIMfO6HR — Vinnie […]
AI’s Impact on Fashion and Design
The rise of artificial intelligence in the world of creativity has revolutionized various sectors, with fashion and design being no exception. This confluence of machine intelligence and human creativity has not only expanded the horizons of design possibilities but also sparked intense debate regarding its implications. We sat with creative director and digital artist turned AI Fashion designer Baris Gencel, to discuss one of his infamous collections, ‘Metamorphosis,’ Monarch Butterly, a digital collection of art pieces depicting the transformation of the fashion industry, reborn through AI. As well as the impact of AI in his current work and the overall […]
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Agoria & The Sandbox Collaboration
Sébastien Devaud, better known to the Web3 space as Agoria, is a multi-disciplinary artist who wears many hats. He is a DJ, composer, record producer, and digital artist known for his science-based generative works, referred to as BioGenArt, that feel like living organisms. Agoria is now expanding even further into the digital realm through a partnership with The Sandbox that combines a variety of his worlds into one, including digital art, physical experiences, and his love for music. Agoria x The Sandbox On its official HeyMint page, The Sandbox describes the AGORIANS Avatar Collection as “the first-ever Web3 avatar collection […]