Author: Jeremy Ryan

This seems to be the week of roadmaps. Mojo Melee is the latest to join the trend with a rather detailed roadmap outlining their plans for the next three months, which include the official launch of season one! Mojo Melee is currently in open beta, and just recently completed their special Chest mint as a reward to their players / testers. Now they’re ready to begin the launch of their seasonal content and have given us a roadmap for their plans over the next three months! What’s in the Roadmap? Unlike some other roadmaps, the one released by Mojo Melee…

Blockchain Investment bank Goldman Sachs and Microsoft want to boost Web3 uptake on the Canton blockchain through artificial intelligence (AI). The duo joins traditional finance (TradFi) giants Deloitte, S&P Global, Moody’s, BNP Paribas, and Cboe Global Markets in building infrastructure during the crypto bear market. AI Can Improve Web3 User Experience The recently-released Canton Network links the trading platforms of Goldman and Deutsche Börse, whose notional volumes exceed the trading activity of many crypto assets. The network is built on Microsoft’s Azure cloud. The consortium hopes to attract developers with the new digital asset smart contract language. Microsoft said last…

NFT Pudgy Penguins, a non-fungible token (NFT) project made up of cute chubby birds, has experienced waves of success and mishap since its debut in July 2021, including a rapid downturn in price and sentiment as doubts surrounding the founders emerged later that year. The community of holders, known as Pengus or “the Huddle,” was upset that the founders had failed to deliver on the project’s original roadmap. Their feathers were further ruffled after accusations arose that the founders had drained funds from the treasury. This led to some very angry birds in the Huddle, who moved to oust the…

NFT Cookie, cloud, web, spam — they’re all expressions connecting internet phenomena to relatable experiences. Part of the process of developing technology is deciding on the vocabulary that connects human understanding to the purpose of new mechanisms. But sometimes, it’s difficult to encapsulate complex ideas in simple words. The word “wallet,” used to label a common Web3 account tool like MetaMask, is often considered a bit of a misnomer. It just doesn’t quite fit what the tool is capable of doing. Like a Web3 wallet, a real-life wallet can hold identity information, currencies and maybe a photo or two, but…

NFT In the weeks since leading non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur released its lending platform Blend, it has taken 82% of total lending volume market share. According to a report from blockchain data aggregator DappRadar released on Wednesday, in its first 22 days, Blend accumulated 169,900 ETH, or about $308 million in trading volume. During that same time, the trading volume across all lending platforms reached about $375 million. On the date of its release, the platform experienced 4,200 ETH, or roughly $7.6 million, in lending volume – meaning, Blend has seen a 3,945% increase in its trading volume in…

One of the most famous paintings in the world – Claude Monet’ Water Lilies will launch on May 27th on ElmonX.London, United Kingdom, May 24, 2023, ElmonX has unveiled its forthcoming release of the magnificent Nymphéas, 1907 (Water Lilies) NFT Collection by Claude Monet. This highly anticipated collection is set to captivate audiences, generating immense excitement. Mark your calendars for the grand launch on Saturday, May 27th at 9 a.m. PT. Water Lilies by Claude MonetNymphéas, 1907, an exquisite oil on canvas by Claude Monet (1840-1926), the master of Impressionism, continues to inspire the world with his iconic Nymphéas series. Capturing…

NFT Borrowers may utilize the protocol to borrow for over 300,000 NFTs with specified terms. Without any domain-specific expertise, liquidity providers may now obtain best-in-class yield on their ETH. We are excited to announce the launch of https://t.co/h44ltfyfZ6 today.Astaria is a novel NFT-backed lending protocol pic.twitter.com/PFK5OcZuiP — Astaria (@AstariaXYZ) May 25, 2023 The platform, which was co-founded by former SushiSwap CTO Joseph Delong, enables NFT holders to lease their assets to traders who may not be able to buy a blue-chip NFT in a single transaction. Astaria’s platform distinguishes itself by its unique three-actor paradigm, which includes Strategists, Borrowers, and…

Blockchain The Luban update on the BNB Chain will be activated at block #29,020,050 on June 11, 2023, the developers have announced. The update includes three improvement proposals: BEP-126, BEP-174, BEP-221. BEP-126 implements the first part of the FastFinality mechanism, which will change the block finalization process. The solution is expected to significantly speed up the final confirmation of transactions to around 7.5 seconds. This will improve user interaction with the network and increase its security by reducing the chance of malicious reorganization. BEP-174 will introduce a mechanism for managing relays that help transfer assets between different blockchains. BEP-221 will…

Blockchain Tenet, a layer 1 liquid staking blockchain built on the Cosmos network, teams up with Conflux and Qtum, two blockchains with a large presence in China, to deepen the roots of the liquid staking industry in that country’s markets. The partnership aims to integrate Tenet into the Asian blockchain community, which is “often siloed from Western crypto projects,” the announcement said. Conflux and Qtum users will stake at least $1 mln worth of their native tokens to secure each blockchain and receive liquid staking derivatives (LSD) issued by Web3 infrastructure firm Ankr. Conflux and Qtum stakers will then transfer…

Blockchain A commercial open chain Fibonacci, which deals with the social sector and develops an economic ecosystem for creators, has collaborated with Alchemy Pay. The latest collaboration is focused on the provision of smooth fiat off-ramp and on-ramp solutions that consumers can leverage on its platform. The respective partnership enables Alchemy Pay to offer a consumer-friendly plugin straight to developers to develop apps on the blockchain platform of Fibonacci with the least expenses. The fiat-crypto ramp solution is now available on @FIBOGlobal, offering a seamless transfer between fiat and crypto via users’ preferred payment methods. $FIBO can also be purchased…