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Headlines predicting the death of Bitcoin are nothing new. Over the past decade, we’ve seen every permutation of why “Bitcoin is dead” imaginable, yet the current crypto winter has brought very few of these dire proclamations. It seems a little different this time. Maybe it’s hard to pen such a eulogy with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around $28,000, and a spot Bitcoin ETF on the horizon. Doesn’t seem like Ethereum’s dead either. But the blockchain industry and its commentators still need a corpse to poke at, and that’s what they’ve found with the putrid cadaver that is the nonfungible token market…
The latest Emperor’s Decree brings big news to the lands of Massina! The first is Emperor’s Day, an upcoming celebration with a special tournament. The second is an official alpha release, slated for the end of November. And of course, there are some more fun details! Occasionally, the Emperor of Massina releases announcements and proclamations in the form of official Decrees. The latest brings news of upcoming events and game updates! To begin, we’ll have a celebration known as Emperor’s Day on November 8th, 2023. On that day everyone who owns Prime Eternals or Elemental Eternals will receive an extra…
Kevin Owocki, the founder of Gitcoin, has a bold vision for blockchains. After recently revealing his intentions to return to Gitcoin, an open-source software funding platform, the founder has been looking into different ways to innovate the space. Since its genesis in 2019, the platform claims it has funded over 3,000 different projects, donating over $50 million to fund public goods with a cumulative grantee market cap of $28.2 billion. In an interview with Blockworks at Permissionless II, Owocki spoke about his vision for the future of blockchains and his plans to continue growing the public goods sector. Keep reading…
The emergence of blockchain technology has spurred a fundamental revolution in the field of financial services. Blockchain, as a decentralized and immutable ledger technology, has impacted established financial systems in a variety of ways. Trust and Transparency The inherent transparency of blockchain is one of its most significant advantages. Records in traditional financial systems are frequently stored and managed by centralized authority, allowing for manipulation and mistrust. In contrast, blockchain provides a transparent and unalterable ledger that is visible to all network participants. This transparency fosters user trust while reducing the need for intermediaries such as banks and clearinghouses. Traditional…
Scroll, a layer 2 scaling solution to the Ethereum blockchain, appears to have launched its main network, according to blockchain data. Led by co-founder Sandy Peng, Scroll has been building a so-called ZK rollup – a layer-2 network built using zero-knowledge cryptography – that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine computing environment, or EVM. The compatibility makes it easy for developers to redeploy applications built for Ethereum onto the new “zkEVM” network. Scroll’s debut adds to the competition among rival providers of zkEVMs, including Polygon and Matter Labs. Etherscan, a blockchain explorer tool, showed the main Ethereum blockchain interacting…
In the evolving digital technology landscape, smart contracts have emerged as a transformative force, redefining how transactions and agreements are made in the digital age. These self-executing contracts, created on the foundation of blockchain platforms, combine the principles of traditional contract law with the efficiency, transparency, and security of decentralized ledger technology. Whether you’re delving into the nuances of blockchain for the first time or are a seasoned crypto and blockchain enthusiast, this article offers a comprehensive insight into the world of smart contracts, from their foundational principles to their wide range of applications in various industries. Join me as…
The updates keep coming from Alien Worlds as their ecosystem continues to grow and prosper. Recent updates include a new game arena hub within Alien Worlds to connect you to related projects, and an ongoing (though likely completed soon) contest to significantly increase the amount of TLM tokens the planets receive! Alien Worlds seems to really be on the ball lately in regards to improvements and updates to their game ecosystem! The latest changes bring us two big features. First off, we have a new hub on the Alien Worlds site called the Game Arena Portal. This hub will showcase…
The Sandbox has partnered with Drecom, creators of the iconic “Wizardry” franchise. The collaboration aims to introduce “Eternal Crypt — Wizardry BC,” a blockchain adaptation of the well-known game, offering both new and existing audiences innovative gaming experiences.A Fusion of Old and NewDrecom’s “Eternal Crypt — Wizardry BC” plans to integrate seamlessly into The Sandbox’s platform, which already boasted over 1 million unique users in 2022. Moreover, both companies will leverage their voxel-based assets to explore additional collaborations.“We are delighted to be partnering with The Sandbox, a leading company in the Web3 industry. Not only will we have the opportunity…
Upcoming battle royale shooter game StrayShot has signed a deal with NBA players LaMelo and Lonzo Ball—as well as their family’s lifestyle brand, Big Baller Brand (BBB)—to include the brothers and the rest of their prominent family as playable NFT characters, developer iBloxx Studios announced Thursday. More details on the playable LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball NFT characters will be revealed after the free-to-play game fully launches, according to a statement. The PC game—previously called 0xBattleGround—is currently in public beta. iBloxx CEO Domenik Maier told Decrypt via email that StrayShot could be fully released as early as December this year,…
Tech-art venture Artfi — democratizing art ownership through blockchain and NFTs — recently announced the public release of its Genesis Pass NFTs alongside teasing debuting officially. Artfi is getting set to spearhead access to premium artworks for a broader spectrum of art enthusiasts. By fractionalizing esteemed artworks on the Polygon network, collectors can easily garner ownership and liquidity of famous masterpieces more affordably. We’re bringing #fineart to the blockchain and democratizing the art world by creating a world where there are zero barriers to entry, round-the-clock liquidity, and complete transparency. Are you ready for this revolution? #artfi #Art #investing pic.twitter.com/mX1Pwy4mX3— Artfi (@artfiglobal) October…
