Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT Following the meteoric success of NBA Top Shot, the crypto-startup which created the sports-themed digital collectibles was eager for a repeat.Back in 2021, Dapper Labs inked a deal with both the NFL and OneTeam Partners, a marketing joint-venture founded in part by the NFL Players Association, or NFLPA. The plan was simple: replicate NBA Top Shot’s success by creating and selling a non-fungible token, or NFT, collection using video clips from an even more popular professional sports league, the NFL. At its zenith, NBA Top Shot generated sales revenues of $224 million in February 2021 before plummeting exactly one…

Blockchain Blockchain development firm Recursive is bringing a new addition to the crowded Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem that aims to help connect roll-ups like Optimism, Arbitrum, zkSync, and Starkware, among others. By transmitting messages from one scaling solution to another, Recursive’s new Omni Network is looking to facilitate communication between disparate rollups and make it easier for users to navigate and interact between the different options. “Omni transmits messages from one rollup to another,” explained Recursive co-founder Austin King. “Users make a transaction on a protocol that has integrated Omni, which is then observed by Omni validators responsible for relaying…

Blockchain Mobile-first blockchain Celo has joined Chainlink’s Scale program, giving it access to the data provider’s oracle services at a relatively low cost by paying with its own CELO token. The Scale program was set up to accelerate the growth of blockchain and layer 2 ecosystems by giving them access to oracle services. Oracles enable Web3 systems to access off-blockchain data that can be used in smart contracts. The Celo ecosystem has more than 1000 projects, according to a Tuesday statement. “Our community’s goal in joining Chainlink Scale is long-term sustainability,” Xochitl Cazador, head of ecosystem growth at the Celo…

David Maisel, the Founding Chairman of Marvel Studios, has launched the Ekos Genesis Art NFT Collection. This new collection showcases original artwork from late comic artist, Michael Turner and his acclaimed collaborator, Peter Steigerwald. Both have made significant contributions to the comic book industry across both Marvel and DC comics.The Ekos Genesis Art Collection is a one-of-a-kind set of hand-crafted digital art. Each piece consists of Turner’s original line work, with some pieces published in color art for the first time. The collection includes new 1/1 works inspired by various sources, including vintage Marvel comics and movies, the Pop Art…

ElmonX Launches Highly Anticipated NFT Collection: ‘God Save the Future Queen’ and ‘King of Pop’ Artworks Transformed into Exclusive Digital Collectibles.London, United Kingdom, April 25, 2023, On April 29th, 2023, ElmonX, based in London, UK, will launch their highly anticipated ZOOBS NFT collection, coinciding with the 12th anniversary of Kate Middleton and Prince William, as well as the 12th anniversary of the original ‘God Save the Future Queen and King of Pop’ editions unveiled at the Opera gallery. The original ZOOBS were acquired by Dolce & Gabbana and displayed at the Bond Street gallery for 6 months after being featured on…

Blockchain In a tweet, Stellar announces that Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) is now available on the network through the Benji Investments app. According to a press release, this is the first U.S. registered mutual fund to use a public blockchain to process transactions and register share ownership. Stellar also announced a major milestone for the first registered US fund in its network to exceed $270 mln in assets under management (AUM). This is an important development as it demonstrates the potential for greater interoperability in the financial system, reflecting the significant integration between blockchain technology and traditional…

beginner The crypto market has definitely seen its share of ups and downs over the past few years. Last year, the price of Bitcoin dropped below $16,000, leaving many investors uncertain about their prospects of investing in cryptocurrencies. However, Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery as it’s surged by 90% since its lowest point last year, now trading at around $30,000. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of investing in crypto. We will discuss the potential for high returns, as well as the risks involved. By the end of this article, you will have a better…

Blockchain Today, Venom Blockchain, a Layer-1 blockchain that operates within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announced the official launch of its public testnet, marking a notable achievement in the platform’s roadmap as it approaches its mainnet launch. In addition to the testnet debut, Venom also revealed a range of in-house developed decentralized applications (dApps) to bolster its growing ecosystem. The design of the testnet is tailored to cater to both ecosystem users and developers, providing an ideal environment for developers to test and debug their dApps and blockchain protocols, while also offering users a chance to try out these dApps…

A new promo card will arrive soon in Splinterlands. This card, Zyriel, is the first tradeable card to have the Weapons Training ability, and the first ever Splinterlands card to have two elements! And as a creature of both Light and Dark, Zyriel is sure to see many a battle! Another promo card sale is coming to Splinterlands. The card up for sale this time around is known as Zyriel. Zyriel is a legendary card that has two splinter affinities – Life and Death. This means that summoners from either Splinter can use her in battel! Zyriel is the first…

Mythos Studios, established by Marvel Studios’ founder and executive chairman, David Maisel, has announced the release of the Ekos Genesis Art Collection. This marks the studio’s second collaboration with renowned artists Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald.The collection features unique 1/1 colored art pieces inspired by various influences such as classic Marvel comics and films, the Pop Art movement, Marvel’s 70’s black light posters, Broadway’s neon lights, and the creativity of web3, as stated in a press release.Turner, an American comic book artist who contributed to Marvel and DC comics, passed away in 2008. Steigerwald, who worked closely with Turner, also…