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NFT Doodles 2, the larger-scale successor to the popular Ethereum NFT collection, takes its next step towards a broader launch today with the long-awaited opening of the Genesis Box: a tokenized bundle of digital wearable items first auctioned last June. Inside each Genesis Box are two pieces of digital apparel—which could include headwear, clothes, shoes, and accessories—along with a beta pass for the upcoming Doodles 2 platform. That will let holders customize full-body avatars featuring the same kind of pastel, cartoonish pop that made the original Doodles such eye-catching profile pictures (PFPs). Doodles 2 was announced alongside major ambitions in…
CCP, the company behind Eve Online, the most successful, space-based MMO in the history of gaming, announced their intentions to expand to the blockchain with a new offering set in the Eve universe. CCP Games announced that they secured $40 million in funding to develop a new game title that uses blockchain technology and is set in the Eve universe. Production on the new title, dubbed Project Awakening, is separate from Eve Online. And even though Project Awakening will be set in the Eve universe, there is no guarantee that it will have any direct connection. Or even necessarily be…
NFT According to statistics, the number of non-fungible token (NFT) sales in March was 31.42% lower than the previous month, dropping from $1.03 billion in sales for February to $882.89 million. The number of NFT buyers and transactions also declined, by 22% to 29%, over the last 30 days. March NFT Sales Slow, Ethereum Sales Dominate by Over 60% In March, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) dropped by 31% compared to the previous month, as the number of buyers and transactions declined. Data shows that in February, NFT sales reached $1.03 billion, but statistics for the last day of March…
Blockchain Private ventures often develop and promote blockchain technology, but sometimes they work with government agencies toward a common goal. Recently, crypto network Hedera (HBAR) collaborated with the US State Department in an effort to foster transparency. The trust deficit between citizens and governments is growing in many democracies worldwide. One reason is a growing awareness of corruption and disinformation, which erodes confidence in government institutions and democratic processes. Consider the ongoing street protests in France over certain areas of public policy. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach that leverages the strengths of various fields, including technology, is one way to address…
Blockchain Cardano users will soon be able to use Ethereum Virtual Machine contracts with any ADA wallet, thanks to an upcoming feature on Milkomeda. This will expand the network’s usability for developers and users, allowing them to build Dapps and DeFi applications on Cardano’s network without the need for new toolkits or languages using Solidity on the network. Milkomeda will also enable staking rewards, paid every five days, with rewards for all EVM users, including smart contract developers. This step will increase the utility of Cardano tokens for holders and make it easy for developers to create applications that can…
NFT The Polygon NFT community has something to be happy about. Per the announcement by Polygon Labs, Surfaceboard.xyz is now live with three core features. It has been developed by Layer-E to offer a 360-degree view of the NFT ecosystem of Polygon. Other features demonstrate a growing suite of tools for creators and access to new projects on a weekly basis. The development is in response to the demand put forth by the community. It grants creators access to tools and insights which can be leveraged for several benefits. Some of them include being able to launch a collection of…
Blockchain Hedera is committed to convening a Democracy Roundtable on how blockchain technologies can and support human rights, transparency and sustainability. Current democracy-related blockchain applications include accountability of government systems, combating disinformation, reducing data manipulation, and tracking financial flows. Hedera will invite companies, trade associations, advocacy groups, academics and government officials to publicly share a summary of the discussion and make recommendations for next steps. A commitment to the US Department of State will definitely play a role in highlighting Hedera’s importance as an important technology business that drives social change. At the time of writing, according to CoinMarketCap data,…
Blockchain These two market leaders will work together to invest in and list the best initiatives Alliance will also help with co-branding, community development, and project planning. Huobi Global, a cryptocurrency exchange led by Tron founder Justin Sun, has announced a strategic alliance with Gala Games, a blockchain-based play-to-earn gaming platform. The corporations want to work together on Web ecosystem growth, community creation, and investment in leading Web3 initiatives. On March 31st, Huobi announced on its official blog that it has formed a partnership with Gala Games to advance the Web3 ecosystem. In the Gala ecosystem, these two market leaders…
NFT Argentinean airline Flybondi is integrating Web3 into its ticketing process by issuing NFT e-tickets on the Algorand blockchain. The service is called “Ticket 3.0” and was created in collaboration with TravelX, a Web3 company specializing in the sale of NFT tickets. Flybondi said the NFT ticket offers a more flexible travel experience that allows passengers to purchase tickets in advance without having to define their travel plans. In turn, the airline can reduce customer service costs and increase its revenue from trading commissions. Passengers can purchase tickets through the Flybondi website using fiat currency, and TravelX issues a synchronized…
NFT Non-fungible token (NFT) artist Mason Rothschild has been keeping busy since his provocative MetaBirkins project pierced the cultural mainstream and grabbed headlines after Hermès filed a trademark lawsuit against the project. The NFT collection of 100 furry digital handbags named after Hermès’ signature Birkin handbag was released in December 2021 as a commentary on the fashion industry’s embrace of alternative textiles. This raised the ire of the French luxury house, resulting in a years-long legal battle that challenged the limits of art and trademark law. The 28-year-old artist, whose real name is Sonny Estival, told CoinDesk that the lawsuit…
