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The Top 10 Best-Selling NFT Artists Right Now
If you’ve been in the Web3 art space for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard about a majority of the artists on this list. Whether you have or not, the movements of the Web3 market are in constant flux, so we thought we would show you where everyone’s at currently, refresh you on their background, and give you a glimpse into what they’re currently working on. It’s worth noting that the financial data, represented as “Current Artwork Value,” is based on the current USD values of ETH, XTZ, and RARE and does not reflect the total amount of […]
Understanding SIM Swap Attacks and How to Safeguard Yourself
In a proactive move to safeguard consumers from emerging digital threats, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new regulations aimed at curbing the rise of “SIM swap” and “port-out scams.” These malicious activities have been on the rise, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile communication systems to gain unauthorized access to victims’ personal and financial information. What is a “SIM Swap” attack? SIM swapping occurs when scammers or a bad faith actor happens to get their hands on either your phone number or your phone’s SIM card, allowing them to access your accounts or “reroute” that now stolen […]
10 Ordinal Metas Everyone Should Know
Ever since Ordinals burst onto the scene in January 2023, collectors have been chasing the latest trends and innovations happening on Bitcoin. Many Ethereum and Solana NFT collectors have shown interest in Ordinals but are often left confused by foreign concepts such as teleburning, cursed inscriptions, and rare sats. This article breaks down the most important trends in the Ordinals ecosystem so newcomers can better understand the Ordinals market. 10. Teleburning Teleburning is the act of teleporting an NFT to Bitcoin from another chain by burning it on the origin chain and then inscribing it onto Bitcoin. Only the on-chain […]
Yuga Labs’ ‘HV-MTL Forge’ Has Opened: Here’s What You Need to Know
On June 20, Yuga Labs made major waves by announcing something called the “HV-MTL Forge” to begin on June 29. After sharing only a few major details about the event on social media, the Bored Ape Yacht Club progenitors have now unveiled the full extent of the significant metaverse gaming expansion. Here’s what you need to know. What is the HV-MTL Forge? The HV-MTL Forge has everything to do with, you guessed it, HV-MTL. A seemingly stand-alone gaming venture launched by Yuga in March 2023, HV-MTL is dissimilar from Otherside (an MMORPG linked to the BAYC ecosystem) as it features […]
Midjourney 5.2: A Guide to the Latest Tools and Features
On June 22, Midjourney announced the rollout of version 5.2 of its text-to-image AI model via Twitter. The latest update to the program since the company announced the release of V5.1 in May, V5.2 comes with some fun updates and toys that AI art lovers are already experimenting with in highly creative ways. The upgrade can produce some seriously impressive results, but like any tool, it works best when you have an idea of its capabilities and limits. If you’re unfamiliar with how to use Midjourney in general, head over to our guide on the image generation program first before […]
A Guide to Opepen: Jack Butcher’s Pepe-Themed Web3 Experiment
Web3 has no shortage of “crossover episodes,” moments in crypto art culture where projects, memes, and personalities bleed into and influence each other in significant ways. Beeple’s daily commentary on the NFT space is a good example of this, but he is far from the only influential voice turning existing trends into something fresh and new, whether that’s a simple observation or a fully-fledged Web3 project. One of the most enduring symbols in the crypto world is Pepe the Frog, the iconic 2005 cartoon character created by Matt Furie. Since its creation, Pepe the Frog has become one of the […]
How to Use Midjourney to Create Amazing AI Artwork
Producing AI-powered artwork is now within everyone’s reach, thanks to innovative platforms like Midjourney, a stand-alone AI art application that transforms textual prompts into visual content. This incredibly powerful tool leverages the capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning to produce distinctive artworks in response to a user’s written instructions. Midjourney has become a favorite of the NFT community owing to its ability to bring to life otherworldly ideas and images in a relatively intuitive creative workflow. To embark on your journey into the world of AI-powered art, here are 5 fundamental steps you need to adhere to for accessing […]
18 AI Art Generators That Will Up Your Creative Game
In the rapidly evolving world of digital art, a new wave of creative expression is currently being empowered by the integration of artificial intelligence. These AI tools and plugins are broadening and democratizing the canvas of creativity and quickly shaping the landscape of the NFT space in the process. Artists like Claire Silver and Pindar Van Arman have emerged as leading advocates of AI art in the Web3 community, and platforms like Brain Drops have emerged to cater to the growing movement. As AI art continues to grow in popularity and accessibility, it has prompted a wide range of intellectual […]
A Guide to Memecoins: The Risk and Reward of $PEPE, Dogecoin, and More
With NFT sales volume steadily declining since January 2023, memecoins — such as $PEPE, $DOGE, and $TURBO — have emerged as the center of attention in the crypto space. Unlike conventional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, memecoins are primarily used as trading instruments and lack any specific utility tied to particular blockchain features, such as Ethereum’s use of Dapps and DAOs. While memecoins give traders an opportunity to make large amounts of money in short periods of time, they are also very volatile and unstable. As such, they should be approached with caution. Here’s what to know about memecoins, […]
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 […]