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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 […]
Friend.tech: Genuine Game-Changer or Just Another Passing Trend?
Head over to X, formerly Twitter, and the first post you see will likely be about Friend.tech, the latest gamified social media offering, backed by Coinbase and Paradigm. The opinions and commentary on the app are vast in their approach, with some touting the app as a paradigm shift, others uncertain if they should join, and others still, calling it out as the next BitClout that is doomed to fail. Given the app’s early stage, each of these perspectives carries weight and may reflect the true trajectory of the latest craze. Paradigm Shift or Doomed to Fail? With hype for […]
Yuga Labs to Block NFT Trades on OpenSea Over Creator Royalties
Yuga Labs is the latest NFT brand speak out against OpenSea’s extremely controversial decision last week to (once again) do away with enforcing “mandatory” creator royalty fees – by blocking all support for any new or upgradable NFT collections on OpenSea’s SeaPort by February 2024. Yuga Labs, the parent company of both Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks announced via “X” (formerly Twitter) that it was committed to helping “foster an ecosystem where…creators are rewarded for their work.” On @opensea's decision to sunset their Operator Filter. pic.twitter.com/ahc155WWkX — Yuga Labs (@yugalabs) August 18, 2023 “For as much as NFTs have […]
Blackpink Launches Immersive Roblox Fan Experience
In a much-anticipated announcement, YG Plus, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment, revealed today (August 21) that the world-renowned K-pop girl group, Blackpink, is set to launch an innovative fan engagement initiative known as BLACKPINK THE PALACE on Roblox. Scheduled to debut on Friday, August 25, this pioneering project promises to provide devoted Blackpink fans, fondly referred to as Blinks, an unparalleled virtual experience. In 2023, Blackpink became the first Asian artists to headline the prestigious Coachella Festival, a testament to their soaring influence. Presently, the women boast a staggering 90 million subscribers on the official YouTube channel. BLACKPINK THE PALACE🩷 […]
3 Ways AI is Transforming Music
Each fall, I begin my course on the intersection of music and artificial intelligence by asking my students if they’re concerned about AI’s role in composing or producing music. So far, the question has always elicited a resounding “yes.” Their fears can be summed up in a sentence: AI will create a world where music is plentiful, but musicians get cast aside. In the upcoming semester, I’m anticipating a discussion about Paul McCartney, who in June 2023 announced that he and a team of audio engineers had used machine learning to uncover a “lost” vocal track of John Lennon by separating the instruments […]
Seedphrase Releases Debut Single “Angels,” an Ode to Los Angeles
From rare CryptoPunks to DJ booths, Seedphrase is starting a new journey with his debut music track, “Angels.” Seedphrase, originally known as Daniel Maegaard, is an emblem of today’s intersection between art and tech, blending high fashion, cutting-edge digital art, and music. “ANGELS" OUT NOW!!! Thank you everyone for the love and support It has been an incredible journey so far, which I hope to tell through my music. This wouldn’t be possible without the Web3 community, and specifically, CryptoPunks Stream, play and save on all DSPs pic.twitter.com/pNp6FuHg8O — seedphrase (@seedphrase) August 18, 2023 His increasing fame over recent years […]
What Yue Minjun’s LiveArt Release Means for Fine Art in Web3
LiveArt, a Web3-based platform created by three ex-TradArt experts is making a splash with its recent drop, Kingdom of the Laughing Man, representing the inaugural NFT exploration of celebrated contemporary artist Yue Minjun. The recently revealed PFP style collection features 999 one-of-one generative examples of Minjun’s iconic laughing visage and has already seen over $1 million USD in trading volume. Based on the near immediate success of the collection, Minjun’s track record, and the combined experience of the LiveArt team, it would seem that the fine art sector of Web3 seems prime for a major shift. Yue Minjun Born in […]
RECUR to Discontinue Platform, Plans to Move Metadata to Filecoin
RECUR, a Web3 platform best known for its big-name IPs like Rugrats and Hello Kitty, announced the discontinuation of its platform on August 18. Echoing the gravity of the decision, RECUR stated on Twitter that it was not an easy decision. They cited “Unforeseen challenges and shifts in the business landscape” as the reason for its closing, adding that it made it increasingly difficult for them to “continue providing the level of service and dedication that [they] have always strived to maintain.” Today, with heavy hearts, we must share some difficult news. After much contemplation and consideration, we’ve decided to […]
Next Up: Selin Çınar on Nostalgia, Innovation, and Fantastical Creatures
Selin Çınar, renowned under her moniker “Axstone,” is a standout Turkish illustrator who masterfully melds the old with the new. With a career spanning over 15 years, Çınar has not just left her mark within the traditional art world but has also embraced the ever-evolving digital realm, the world of NFTs. Selin Çınar (Axtsone) Selin’s art is an intricate dance of innovation, fun, and nostalgia. One is instantly reminded of vintage computer games and MS-DOS icons upon viewing her pieces – a testament to her early encounters with gaming that incited a unique brand of excitement in her. This love […]
Now Runway: Paris Hilton and 11:11 Media Unveil ‘Slivingland’ on Roblox, Gucci Flagship Launch & More
Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion and luxury revolution. Today we report to you from New York for the first time in nearly 3 months and we are rejuvenated witnessing summer fashion in the streets of SoHo after spending some time in the fashion desert of Las Vegas during DEF CON. A lot happened this week so we will touch upon a few highlights. BAPE® announces its latest limited edition sneaker release, in collaboration with adidas Originals. Coach and Kate Spade parent company, Tapestry splurges $8.5 billion to buy […]