Author: Jeremy Ryan

When the crypto developer OP Labs rolled out software a year ago making it easy for companies to spin up their own distributed networks atop the Ethereum blockchain, the option quickly became so popular that it attracted the likes of the big U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase, which used the platform to build its new blockchain, Base. But in recent months, technical experts have homed in on a crucial deficiency of the setup: that networks based on the OP Labs software were missing an element known as “fault proofs” that are theoretically at the very core of their operations. OP Labs…

South Korean gaming giant Wemade (WEMIX) will use Chainlink’s (LINK) Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to power an interoperable Web3 gaming ecosystem. According to an Oct. 3 statement, Wemade will power its Unagi omnichain ecosystem with Chainlink CCIP. The Unbound Networking & Accelerating Growth Initiative (UNAGI) is Wemix’s initiative to build a unified ecosystem by integrating and facilitating seamless interactions between blockchains to boost their adoption. Currently, unagi supports 8 major blockchains, including Ethereum (ETH), Polygon (MATIC), Arbitrum (ARB), BNB Smart Chain, Optimism (OP), and Avalanche (AVAX), amongst others. Wemade’s choice of Chainlink’s CCIP stems from the protocol’s robust security measures,…

Decentralized applications (DApps), including apps for gaming, have gained traction for their transparency, security and user asset ownership. However, delivering high-quality AAA gaming experiences through DApps presents challenges. Existing 2D gaming DApps operate on blockchain networks using smart contracts for asset management. While they’re favored for their simple mechanics and resource efficiency, their limitations become evident as the complexity of the gaming experience increases. Scalability is a primary hurdle for traditional blockchains like Ethereum, impacting real-time interactive gaming due to constraints surrounding transaction throughput and latency. Performance is also an issue. AAA games require high-performance computing and superior graphics rendering.…

Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has signed an “exclusive” partnership with centuries-old auction house Sotheby’s to offer wallets to Sotheby’s top digital art or NFT collectors. As part of the deal, winners of Sotheby’s NFT auctions will receive a limited edition, co-branded Ledger x Sotheby’s Nano X wallets, with plans to expand the offering to include Ledger Stax in the future, Ledger said Tuesday. Ledger will cover the costs of the wallets for a limited period of one year, Ian Rogers, chief experience officer at Ledger, told The Block. Ledger Nano X is currently priced at $149 a piece and…

As the NFT market struggles, the Shiba Inu-themed Welly project is the “most valuable and accessible,” according to the project lead. Welly, a Shiba Inu-themed restaurant, has been a huge contributor to the project’s ecosystem. Besides providing exposure to SHIB, Welly’s NFT project called Welly Friends imbibes features that accelerate SHIB token burning and accrue value to holders. As a result, despite the current bearish state of the NFT market, Welly’s project lead, Vincenzo Maietta, remains bullish on the project’s prospects. In a recent post on X (Formerly Twitter), the project lead shared eight pointers to show that Welly Friends…

Visionary filmmaker, Sherone Rabinovitz, has teased an intriguing four-minute trailer of his forthcoming CryptoPunks documentary on Vimeo, unraveling the famed NFT collection’s eventful five-year journey in light of Beeple’s upcoming CryptoPunks party. The trailer highlights a four-minute excerpt from Rabinovitz’s 2018 interview with the original masterminds behind the pixelated project, John Watkinson and Matt Hall of Larva Labs, before the brains behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, Yuga Labs, took over the project’s IP rights in 2022.Watchers can expect to uncover critical parts of CryptoPunks’ upward trajectory before and after its IP takeover, including the project’s role during the NFT art frenzy…

Saddle up blockchain gamers, Chainlink has partnered with NEOBRED to help usher in a new breed of horse racing game. Soon, lovers of nail-biting, equestrian-themed digital sports will have a new arena in which to prove their mettle!Through the amazing new collaboration, NEOBRED will join Chainlink’s cutting-edge BUILD Program. A truly revolutionary mentorship and grant initiative that it has designed to help fledgling Web3 projects to cross the finish line into full production.As a result of its sturdy platform, BUILD will enable NEOBRED to access its technical expertise and community knowhow. Essentially, providing it with the means to progress its…

In an innovative collaboration blending art, fashion, and technology, Moncler, a luxury outerwear brand, has teamed up with Adidas Originals, a sportswear giant. This partnership has resulted in a compelling campaign known as “The Art of Explorers,” showcasing AI-generated adventurers, mixed media sculptures, an immersive digital experience, and an exclusive NFT collection.The Artistic Fusion of AI and SculptureMoncler, known for its high-end winter apparel, embarked on this creative journey to herald its upcoming collaboration with Adidas Originals. In a move that reflects the ever-evolving world of fashion and technology, Moncler has embraced generative AI to craft a campaign that is…

MegaWorld just recently started their Express Delivery alpha and already they’re implementing new features to make the experience more engaging. The first of these begin on October 5th as MegaWorld introduces Citizen Traits, and also opens a sale for Courier Citizens who specialize in quicker movement! The MegaWorld Express Delivery Alpha is still in closed beta, but the team continues to add new players on a regular basis, including everyone who buys an Express Alpha Pack in the upcoming sale! The Express Alpha Pack sale will be limited to 333 packs on each accessible blockchain (Ethereum, Tron, and Binance Chain).…

To telegraph the release of its upcoming collaboration with Adidas Originals, luxury outerwear brand Moncler is unveiling a new campaign entitled “The Art of Explorers.” The campaign pairs “AI-generated adventurers” with mixed media sculptures, alongside an immersive digital experience and a limited edition collection of NFTs. Moncler challenged multidisciplinary artists to create sculptures of explorers drawing inspiration from looks in the collection. The co-created campaign represents an evolution of Moncler’s “Art of Genius” show, which took place in February in London and first unveiled the collaboration with Adidas. The sculptures by Gary Card, Ibby Njoya, and Kate Tabor are featured…