Author: Jeremy Ryan

In a recent statement, Daniel Alegre, the CEO of Yuga Labs, addressed the concerns and feedback from the community regarding the company’s recent developments and strategies.A Journey of Understanding and EngagementAlegre began by acknowledging the feedback and expressing his respect for it, understanding that it originates from a desire to see growth and improvement within the Yuga communities. He highlighted the significance of comprehending the complex realm of Yuga and the critical role of social communication.Throughout his tenure, Alegre emphasized his commitment to understanding the diverse perspectives that constitute the Yuga community. By attending numerous meet-ups and events across various global…

Following two days of Scroll network’s mainnet launch, the world’s largest NFT data infrastructure, NFTScan, announced its support for the Scroll Network on its widely acclaimed Explorer and API services. Users now have the effortless capability to navigate and retrieve on-chain information for any NFT asset within the Scroll Mainnet through Scroll NFTScan. Additionally, developers working on Scroll can now harness the comprehensive NFT APIs offered by NFTScan, integrating advanced features into their projects seamlessly. NFTScan Unveils Scroll NFTScan For NFT Data Search Efficiency In a significant stride towards enhancing the NFT landscape, NFTScan has rolled out Scroll NFTScan, a…

Graffio, a new product from AptosOne, has been released. In the form of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), the platform provides users with a distinct canvas for displaying their art. The announcement was made on the official X/Twitter account of Aptos Network. The network shared a step-by-step guide to help users get started with Graffio. Here is how it can be done:- Start by visiting Graffio.art Now, connect through the Aptos wallet adaptor. Alternatively, log in using a social media account Users logging in via social media channels must create a Graffio Wallet Users can now add art to the collective canvas…

Ethereum layer-2 scaling solutions Starknet and zkSync are among the few platforms to have increased their total monthly active developer counts over the last 12 months, data shows. While Starknet and zkSync only recorded increases of 3% and 6% respectively, the likes of Ethereum, Polygon and Solana saw their counts cut by 23%, 43% and 57% respectively over the same timeframe, according to an updated developer report by Electric Capital, which provided data up to Oct. 1. Total monthly active developers fell 27.7% from 26,701 developers to 19,279, reflecting a wider downward trend in developers over the last 12 months.…

Ava Labs, the main developer of the Avalanche blockchain, has poached two Polygon and OKX employees as it looks to grow in India. Devika Mittal and Kamakshi Arjun have joined Ava Labs as head of India and business development lead for India, respectively, to help increase Avalanche’s adoption in the country, Ava Labs said Wednesday. Mittal previously worked for crypto exchange OKX as head of listings, while Arjun was Polygon Labs’ head of partnerships in India. “India is a very big market,” Mittal told The Block in an interview. “There are many institutions and developers that we look to work…

The Norman Rockwell Museum and the Norman Rockwell Family jointly announced Wednesday the launch of an NFT-backed, multi-part series that will offer collectors the opportunity to own several digital and physical works by the late artist—including a number of never-before-published images and process works from the Norman Rockwell archives. The series, titled “Studio Sessions: The Norman Rockwell Collection,” marks the first foray by the Rockwell estate into NFTs. It was produced in collaboration with Iconic, a digital platform that assists traditional art institutions in experimenting with emerging technologies. Iconic worked earlier this year with the Jackson Pollock Studio to release…

Daniel Alegre, CEO of Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs, published a lengthy essay on Twitter (aka X) late Tuesday evening, part of which details the company’s challenges and shortcomings with game development—including for its upcoming metaverse game Otherside. “While Dookey Dash was a fun game and experience, we have fallen well short of expectations with Forge,” Alegre wrote, referring to the startup’s HV-MTL Forge game. Released in June, HV-MTL Forge is a social building and mech management game where players must complete tasks—like clean up after their NFT robots when they poop, construct tiles, and vote on other…

Shrapnel is currently holding a sale for Extraction packs, which include inside of them Operators, Gear packs, early access, airdrops, and more! Prices for these Extraction Packs range from $20 to $100 and they will only be available for a limited time. Extraction Packs come in three sizes – Light, Medium, and Heavy. Each Pack size offers early game access, and in-game Operator to play with, Gear packs, Consumable packs, and future airdrops. Medium and Heavy Packs also come with exclusive skins, and the Heavy includes a giftable Light Extraction pack! In addition, anyone who held an Operator NFT and…

Last week, the renowned cross-chain NFT platform, Magic Eden, introduced its groundbreaking Tokenized Collections Program in collaboration with Collector Crypt, a pioneer in bringing physical collectibles to the Web3 space. The program’s inaugural drop, featuring 100 graded Pokémon cards, is set to launch today, Wednesday, October 18, exclusively on the Magic Eden Launchpad.—During the first 48 hours, these NFTs will remain concealed, allowing collectors to engage in trading activities, acquire additional cards, and enable potential buyers to participate in the secondary market. After this initial period, the NFTs will be locked, and the tokenized cards will be distributed to their…

PLEXUS, a popular cross-chain aggregator, integrated Linea Chain lately. The partnership could boost PLEXUS’ blockchain technology, benefiting customers. Linea Chain will give PLEXUS advanced security for customer assets. Moreover, Linea Chain’s technology will help PLEXUS secure users’ digital assets, as the blockchain industry has always prioritized security. PLEXUS Surpasses Milestones with Over 1.3 Million Wallet Visits This link improves transaction processing speed and scalability. Users can expect smooth transactions, making blockchain navigation easier. Linea Chain tokens boost PLEXUS’s assets. More asset alternatives for blockchain projects encourage creativity and adaptation. PLEXUS improves the blockchain’s technical and user interface. An intuitive layout…