Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT Some metaverse game worlds are mocked for looking empty and feeling (or actually being) devoid of human life, but that was very much not the case with Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs’ Otherside Second Trip playtest late last month. I dropped into a lobby filled with thousands—literally thousands—of other players, all running around, leaping, and flying through the air. And they were all talking at the same time. It was sensory overload… but also wildly impressive. While it’s true that everyone had a similar robotic tribal design and the lobby was simply adorned, perhaps reducing the technical…

NFT Balenciaga, the Parisian fashion label, has recently launched an innovative campaign to promote its 520 limited edition collection. The brand has employed augmented reality (AR) technology in a mini-game featured on its official WeChat account. In the game, players enter a virtual world as farmers wearing items from the 520 collection and learn about regenerative agriculture to complete tasks, earning them limited edition stickers, wallpapers, and wish cards.This move showcases Balenciaga’s attempt to bolster its reputation and harness next-generation tech trends like AR to build its virtual identity and propel it into the mainland’s spotlight. While the label looked…

NFT Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have declined by 5.76% over the past 30 days, according to the latest NFT sales statistics. The data reveals that the sales figure stood at $732.13 million in April, which is $44.75 million lower than the $776.88 million recorded in March. NFT Sales Decline by 5.76% in April, Ethereum Dominates, Bored Ape Yacht Club Leads in Collections NFT sales surpassed $1 billion in both January and February 2023; however, sales figures declined in March and April. According to cryptoslam.io’s latest NFT sales data for April, the sales stood at $732.13 million, which is 5.76%…

Welcome to Cross The Ages, a gaming universe where fantasy and sci-fi merge, creating a unique Trading Card Game (GTC) experience for players to explore. Cross The Ages is built on blockchain technology and offers a comprehensive value cycle and seamless transitioning from mobile to desktop gaming.In this article, we’ll introduce you to the Cross The Ages Universe, its distinct features, gameplay mechanics, and how to get started on your journey.What is Cross the Ages?Cross The Ages is a mobile-centric collectible card game situated within a dystopian collision of realms, drawing inspiration from seven distinct fantasy and science fiction novels.…

NFT PeckShield blockchain security and data analytics company has alerted of the stolen Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) #8530 non-fungible token (NFT) by the phishing account Fake_Phishing 178866, as identified by Etherscan. #PeckShieldAlert #Phishing #NFT #MutantApeYachtClub #8530 has been stolen by Fake_Phishing178866https://t.co/AWmzN97zbaThe last sale was 7.45 ETH ($14,195.30) ~528 days ago. pic.twitter.com/gIC492vNcl — PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) April 30, 2023 Reportedly, the MAYC #8530 NFT was unsold for about 528 days before the theft. The last transaction before the theft was for 7.45 ETH, equivalent to $14.195.30. Shortly after PeckShield’s alert, the MAYC #8530 sold for 10.7 Blur Pool. Apart from PeckShield’s…

NFT Coinbase, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) campaign dubbed “Stand With Crypto” to empower the community and promote implementation of favorable policies. The launch comes after Coinbase sued the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this week requesting clarity about the agency’s position on crypto legislation. Coinbase blue shield NFT The campaign, launched on April 25, features a blue shield on Coinbase’s commemorative NFT. It represents the group’s effort to safeguard and advance the potential of cryptocurrency. We stand united with the crypto community in our effort to advocate for sensible crypto…

Players of Genopets have been crafting Augments for some time. But now, at long last, players can use those Augments to customize their pet’s appearance — including tail, mane, color, and more! Genopets takes another step forward in Phase 2 of their game development with the addition of Augment equipping. Genopets owners are no longer stuck with the default look for their pets. Now they can use a variety of Augments to change the appearance of their pet, from various body parts to even the color! More About Augments If players don’t own any Augment NFTs, Genopets provides everyone with…

Blockchain As part of a Crypto Credential partnership, Aptos Labs, the development entity behind L1 blockchain Aptos (APT) will support the adoption of Mastercard’s solutions in the crypto ecosystem. Aptos Labs chosen by Mastercard as Crypto Credential program technical partner According to an official announcement shared by the team of Aptos (APT), it scored a partnership with Mastercard, a global bank card operator. Aptos Labs becomes part of Crypto Credential, a multi-product Mastercard initiative. 1/ The future of identity is Web3—and Aptos Labs is partnering with @Mastercard to make that future a reality with Mastercard Crypto Credential, an on-chain identity…

NFT Twitter has overhauled its verification system—and now one noted Web3 creator wants to test its limits. Pseudonymous NFT collector and founder of the 9dcc apparel brand, gmoney, is gamifying his company’s Twitter presence by rewarding his most active community members with free affiliate check marks and avatar badges. Gmoney tweeted this week that he will offer the top 25 people on 9dcc’s Network Points leaderboard a blue check mark and 9dcc logo badge next to their respective Twitter usernames—which currently costs $50 per each affiliate user per month. Starting Monday, the Top 25 on the Network Points Leaderboard will…

NFT In this roundup, BeInCrypto takes a look at some of the most exciting NFT news items of the week. In the past seven days, a Paris gallery put on an important NFT exhibition, Moonbirds and Doodles launched new products, and a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT sold for 60 ETH. Paris Gallery Showcases NFT Art Earlier in the week, the Centre Pompidou began exhibiting its first collection of NFTs. In a show that will run until February 2024, the Parisian modern art museum has dedicated two rooms to the collection of 18 digital works. The exhibition includes examples of…