Author: Jeremy Ryan

The Ethereum virtual machine (EVM) is the sole shortcoming of ZK-Rollup, making it impossible to execute decentralized apps (dApps) such as the DeFi protocol. This will soon change since ZK-Rollup is providing EVM compatibility for several of the large projects now under development, such as Scroll, Taiko, Polygon, and ConsenSys. One possible candidate to tackle this issue is Kakarot zkEVM. Kakarot zkEVM, a Cairo-based Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), announced on June 2 that it had completed its pre-seed investment round. Among others who have contributed include Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Ledger co-founder and VP of innovation Nicolas Bacca, and blockchain…

DeGods DeGods is a deflationary 10k PFP collection of gods dressed in a unique style of the current fashion that meets old deity vibes, with a focus on community usefulness. The group has burnt the last 535 DeGods NFTs, therefore there are presently 9,465 in existence (more on that later). They have characteristics that range from Common to Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, and Mythic. The Holy Robe, Heaven backdrop, Night Vision Goggles, Mythic Helmet, Smoke Ring, and other Super Rare and Mythic qualities are included in the collection. The Medusa Head is the most uncommon characteristic in the collection, with…

NFT Some detractors of NFTs fixate on their ethereal, intangible nature. How can they be art, critics cry, if they’re only digital, virtual, disconnected from reality? It would be difficult to levy those claims against the works of Foodmasku. That’s the moniker of Antonius Wiriadjaja, the multimedia performance artist who—for three years now—has created NFTs depicting himself wearing masks made entirely of food, and then eating the masks. The ultimate consumption of the work is a rule, a key component. Courtesy: Foodmasku The association between masks and food—and between food masks and the blockchain for that matter—is not necessarily intuitive.…

Topia announces plans to re-open their staking program for World NFTs on June 14th. This system will reward landowners with TOPIA tokens for holding and staking their land NFTs, and will also function as an important cog in the larger, Topia ecosystem. When NFT Worlds rebranded to Topia, they also relaunched their World NFTs, and paused their NFT staking feature. But things are starting to come together for the Topia team, and they are ready to restart their staking program! Staking Worlds for TOPIA Tokens The Topia World staking program launches on June 14th. This incentive-based system rewards World owners…

Heroes of Mavia announces plans for a new beta to start at the end on June. This beta will run in two phases, building up to an official game launch at the end of the year! Mavia, a mobile, base-building, PvP game prepares to launch the first phase of their beta at the end of this month (June 2023). Mavia plans to roll out their beta in two phases, with an official, global launch happening soon afterwards! More about the Beta These betas will limit players to a maximum Headquarters level of 5, so not all units and buildings will…

Ahead of the highly anticipated motion picture debut of ‘The Flash’ in theatres on June 16, the DC Collectible Comic (DC3) universe is treating fans to an immersive and exclusive NFT experience on June 15. The forerunner of the movie, ‘The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1’, opens the gateway to the second drop of NFT collectibles, showcasing a series of five additional comics from different Earths within the DC Multiverse through ‘The Flash’ DC NFTs. Fans can digitally travel through the Multiverse, gaining access based on the rarity tier of the comic NFT collected. All ‘The Flash: Enter The Multiverse experience’…

Blockchain Ripple Managing Director is optimistic about the transformative power of blockchain in cross-border payments; highlights pain points and solutions. Aaron Sears, Ripple’s Managing Director of the Americas, is optimistic about the transformative power of blockchain and digital asset technology in the financial services industry, particularly in cross-border payments. In an interview with PYMNTS, Sears highlighted the pain points of traditional global payments, including speed, reliability, transparency, and cost issues. However, Sears believes digital assets and blockchain can address these challenges and streamline cross-border payments. .@Ripple on how blockchain and digital assets can free up capital trapped in cross-border treasury…

What is GBRC721? The protocol’s full name is Generative BRC-721, and its creator is Jerry (Twitter handle @0xJerry543). Jerry also founded the Bitcoin NFT project DogePunks. The GBRC72 standard is a way to optimize block space use in the Bitcoin ordinals ecosystem, allowing more producers can participate and encouraging innovation. A “deploy” procedure is used in the standard to establish a GBRC72 collection with unique qualities kept on-chain. The attributes from the deployment process are then referenced by a “mint” operation, which yields Non-Fungible Ordinals. This method reduces block space utilization by 50% to 90%. The proposed standard’s effect was…

Manila, 10 Jun, 2023 – Crypto super-app Finblox have tapped major NFT communities, crypto content creators, and celebrities in Southeast Asia; including the Web3PH Community from the Philippines to introduce Bloxies – a PFP NFT collection featuring 10,000 unique AI robots on the blockchain.Bloxies are more than just a collection of NFTs – initially, they will serve as a digital identity within the Finblox ecosystem, granting access to a range of exclusive benefits. Holders of Bloxies will enjoy access to FinLaunch launchpad projects, FinGPT AI consultant, airdrops and invites to in-real-life events exclusive to Bloxies holders only.“As the collection evolves,…

Blockchain Polygon Labs president emphasizes democratizing the internet through Web3 technology. Wyatt says,Regulatory alignment is crucial for US to maintain competitive edge in blockchain. The United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce convened on June 7 for an insightful discussion on the future of blockchain technology and Web3. Prominent industry leaders, including Polygon Labs president Ryan Wyatt engaged in a constructive engagement focused on democratizing the internet and addressing regulatory hurdles. The hearing took place in the wake of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s announcement of back-to-back lawsuits against major crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase. Amidst this backdrop, Wyatt’s…