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Physical NFTs? One Potential Mainstream Use-Case Explained
Understandably, when most people think of NFTs, they do so under a primarily digital framework. That makes perfect sense. After all, the underlying technology that makes minting an NFT possible in the first place mostly exists as software — blockchain technology. But can NFTs be physical objects? The answer is yes. Despite how the prevailing mainstream conversation around NFTs is continually misdirected toward “expensive monkey JPEGs,” there’s so much more possible with this technology than enabling the sales of digital images. And it all starts with how people have been minting NFTs tied to physical objects. Why mint physical NFTs? […]
A Guide to Meebits: More than Just 3D CryptoPunks
Although perhaps best known for kicking off the PFP NFT craze with the CryptoPunks collection in 2017, Larva Labs didn’t rest on its heels following that massive “W.” Since then, it’s launched Autoglyphs, an on-chain generative NFT art collection, and of course, Meebits. A 20,000-piece collection of PFP NFTs hosted on the Ethereum blockchain may very well represent the future of this type of NFT. Launched in May 2021, Meebits can be viewed as the spiritual successor to the still-iconic CryptoPunks collection. And, if CryptoPunks functions as the ideal 2D avatar for Web2 social media accounts, Meebits aims to be […]
Bigger Than Middle Earth? An Inside Look at Forgotten Runes Wizards Cult
In the world of traditional media, IPs often have to wait to receive a big-budget adaptation before mainstream audiences embrace them. For instance, George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones took 15 years to receive an adaptation — and audiences across a wide gamut of demographics ate it up. However, in the spirit of Web3 making new approaches possible, the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult hopes to flip that meta on its head. “We’re speedrunning the next big fantasy franchise,” said Forgotten Runes co-creator Dotta in an interview with nft now. How big? “Bigger than Middle Earth, Westeros, and Hogwarts combined,” […]
Linagee Name Registrar: The Oldest Ethereum NFT Contract Rediscovered
When it comes to historic NFT projects, the general rule is: older means better. Although legacy collections like CryptoPunks, CryptoKitties, and Curio Cards have gained newfound popularity in the last few years, the fact that we can trace their provenance back through the annals of the blockchain contributes a wealth of historical and cultural value to these projects. Yet, while many collectors pride themselves on obtaining relic tokens of old, it seems a single, classic NFT collection has eluded even those who purport to be NFT historians. With the resurgence of Linagee Name Registrar, the collective NFT community has found itself […]
Gary Vee’s NFTs: A Guide to VeeFriends and the Man Taking Over Web3
In less than a year, VeeFriends has become one of the most influential and unique NFT collections on the market. Tied to the personal and professional brand of Gary Vaynerchuk, VeeFriends launched at a time when similar PFP (profile picture) NFTs like Bored Ape Yacht Club were just beginning to take off. Yet, perhaps due to the state of the still budding NFT market, Vaynerchuk (professionally known as GaryVee) took a unique approach to his large-scale endeavor that has continued to influence the greater NFT ecosystem. And on October 4, VeeFriends announced the opening of pre-sales of its first limited […]
Gala: A Platform Spending Billions to Build a Web3 Powerhouse
For Web3 companies in the entertainment industry, it’s crucial to understand how flexible NFT minting can be, especially when the goal is to onboard as many people to Web3 as possible. This is why diversifying platforms still under construction is so common among firms making their ascent in the space. And Gala is attempting to do just this. Perhaps best known for its Gala Games and Gala Music platforms, it took steps to expand its lead within Web3 via the August reveal of Gala Film, a platform that offers users the opportunity to enjoy “watch-to-earn” mechanics. Calling Gala “ambitious” may […]
Literary NFTs: Here’s How Writers Can Leverage Their Passion in Web3
In the last few years, platforms like Substack have upended the power dynamics of the legacy publishing industry, providing both established and emerging journalists with freedom, access, and uncapped earning power. Now, literary NFTs are adding fuel to this fiery paradigm shift, opening the door for unprecedented levels of collaboration, direct connection, and value creation between writers and their audiences. While traditional publishing will never disappear, the power imbalance between creators and publishers will. This article will guide you through the basics of literary NFTs, including the potential benefits and downsides, use cases, pricing, community building, and copyright. First, let’s […]
CloneX NFTs and the Secret to Nike and RTFKT’s Success
When Nike announced in late 2021 that it had acquired Web3 content developer RTFKT Studios, the news went right under the noses of the sneaker and apparel brand’s most die-hard fans. But the wider Web3 community took notice — particularly those tuned into the NFT space. With this new acquisition, Nike made its intent to carve a name for itself on the metaverse clear. The first step toward that lofty goal? NFTs. Today, thanks to the rapidly-growing CloneX NFT collection that launched in November 2021, it looks like Nike may reproduce its IRL cultural capital on Web3. In spite of […]
7 Powerful Tools for Tracking NFT Collectors & Trades
It goes without saying: things move fast in the NFT space. And this makes staying up to date with mint dates, project reveals, timed auctions, and the like a difficult and sometimes nearly impossible task. Yet, keeping tabs on collectors and large-scale trades can sometimes be even harder. Because of this, some companies have built entire tool suites to help simplify the process. We’re not just talking about trading services like Rarity Tools and Trait Sniper, but those that make it easy to collate data about projects and individuals. Considering a single trade from an NFT whale can make or […]
Four Misconceptions About the Ethereum Merge Debunked
It’s happening. The Ethereum Merge is going down in less than two days, as of writing. For those living under a virtual rock, the hotly anticipated Ethereum Merge refers to the upcoming Merge of the Ethereum mainnet with the Beacon Chain. Following this, Ethereum will move to a proof-of-stake (PoS) verification mechanism, which is touted as using at least 99 percent less energy than blockchains operating under a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism. We’ve already seen hard evidence of low-impact blockchains operating under a PoS model in the real world, thanks to Tezos, so the promise is irresistible. The Web3 community […]