Author: Jeremy Ryan

Blockchain A Distributed Oracle Framework on Shimmer and IOTA Teleconsys (​​www.teleconsys.it), a leading cybersecurity firm, has joined the Touchpoint Open Builders Program with their project, dOra. Built using the IOTA Identity Framework, dOra aims to redefine IoT infrastructure security by leveraging decentralized technologies and collective evaluation. Recognizing the limitations of conventional approaches, Teleconsys developed dOra to empower authorized individuals to execute critical tasks autonomously, mitigating human error and enhancing protection against malicious attacks. Let’s learn more in Teleconsys’ own words. Teleconsys introduces itself “As cybersecurity experts who assist organizations in designing highly secure IT infrastructures, we have realized that traditional…

NFT Luca Netz, the chief executive officer of intellectual property firm and non-fungible token (NFT) collection Pudgy Penguins, is set to launch a Web3 licensing marketplace named Overpass as early as late June. See related article: Japan’s ANA airline launches NFT marketplace, sees future in metaverse projects Fast facts Netz unveiled his plans for the platform in a recent interview with Web3-focused media firm nft now, claiming NFT licensing will shift the industry from the “Ponzinomics” model and foster sustainable growth by focusing on tangible, real-world revenue. Overpass has been developed as a solution to the complex and often cumbersome…

Blockchain ConsenSys, one of the biggest software developers for the Ethereum blockchain, said its MetaMask Institutional wallet is integrating with Fireblocks, a custody provider that offers a suite of tools for cryptocurrency payments. The integration, scheduled to go live on June 12, will give institutional investors and builders that use Fireblocks the ability to access the full suite of MetaMask Institutional (MMI). According to a press release, over 1,800 organizations are already using Fireblocks, and their accounts will be able to connect to MMI where they can trade, borrow or invest with over 17,000 decentralized applications (dapps) such as Aave,…

Blockchain The well-known blockchain venture accelerator Cronos Labs has announced a new collaboration with Google Cloud. Cronos Labs focuses on social applications, Web3 games, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The platform’s unique partnership targets to offer resources to the ventures. This would let them create Web3-related innovative AI-enabled applications to enrich the Cronos ecosystem. In this partnership, Google Cloud will provide Google Cloud credits for the projects in the Accelerator Program. Google Cloud Joins Forces with Cronos Labs to Enhance Web3 Innovation with AI Technology This will enable the ventures to take benefit from the services infrastructure, and products of Google…

Blockchain San Francisco-based Web3 developer hub Ankr has officially launched Enterprise Remote Procedure Call (RPC) services on Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace, following their partnership announcement in February this year. The service is intended to provide Azure’s vast customer base with low-latency, globally accessible blockchain connections, aiding them in their Web3 project and application development. Notably, Ankr’s AppChains, a solution enabling enterprises to deploy dedicated, customizable blockchains, will also be made available on Azure Marketplace. Initial offerings will include the deployment of Polygon Supernets with a promise of more blockchain ecosystem choices in the near future. “Through this partnership, we are abstracting…

NFT Digital art collective Wildxyz is introducing The Wild Curatorial Board, a group of 10 artists who will advise the company’s artist residency program and help develop the future of experiential art. The artists selected to join The Wild Curatorial Board include Deafbeef, Casey Reas, Holly Herndon & Matthew Dryhurst, Mitchell F. Chan, Nancy Baker Cahill, Harm van den Dorpel, Gabriel Massan, Maria Paula Fernández and Serwah Attafuah. With experiences across digital, generative and AI-based art, the board will help mentor artists in Wildxyz’s residency program. They will also select outstanding collections to earn Wild Signature status, a distinction marking…

Blockchain In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, strategic alliances are often the catalysts that drive innovation and open doors to novel opportunities. One such noteworthy partnership has just taken flight between API Portal, an integral part of the Flare Network, and SafePal, a well-known cryptocurrency wallet provider. The API Portal’s recent tweet reverberated through the cryptosphere: “We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with iSafePal, the crypto wallet provider. Join us in welcoming SafePal to the Flare API Portal ecosystem.” With this merger, both entities gear up for a journey forward in the crypto landscape. We are pleased…

The Crypto Unicorns are having a blinding week, first going toe to toe with Pegaxy in a brawl for the ages, and now announcing its own Web3 mobile gaming platform. As a result, collectors can utilize their NFTs in an all-new competitive environment optimized for Android smartphones.Through the new ‘Unicorn Party’ gaming ecosystem, Crypto Unicorns will launch a series of multiplayer PvP titles that utilize the project’s IP. These will allow collectors to import their Crypto Unicorns NFTs and take on other combatants in a 2–10 player arena, and earn a share of $RBW tokens. However, in order to onboard…

Blockchain Base, a Layer 2 network in development by Coinbase, reported that more than one million wallets initiated smart contracts on its test network during the Builder Quest period. This initiative was designed to identify potential issues in the network, which is still a testnet, under high stress conditions. With this surge in activity, the team was able to identify critical stress points in both the platform’s design and infrastructure, which it is now actively addressing. Yet it found these issues difficult to solve while keeping the whole system working as intended. During this testing phase, the network faced a…

A symbol of Japanese art: The Great Wave releases as an NFT 8th June on ElmonX.London, United Kingdom, June 7, 2023, Prepare to be enthralled as ElmonX unveils its highly anticipated NFT collection, “The Great Wave: by the legendary Hokusai Katsushika. This magnificent collection is set to captivate audiences and ignite a wave of excitement. Make sure to mark your calendars for the grand launch on Thursday, 8th June at 9AM PT, exclusively at ElmonXplus.com.“The Great Wave off Kanagawa” is a powerful and iconic woodblock print from Hokusai’s series “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.” It depicts a towering tsunami wave…