Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT Despite his recent indictment, Donald Trump isn’t slowing down with his Web3 ambitions. The former president announced Tuesday the release of Series 2 of his non-fungible token (NFT) collection Trump Digital Trading Cards. The 45th president shared the news on his social network Truth Social, telling followers that after “great success,” he’s expanding the collection with a second mint that’s now available to collectors. While the tokens will be minted on Polygon and remain at their original mint price of $99, the art, rarity traits and utility features will differ from the first collection. For starters, Series 2 includes…

Nike’s latest venture, the “Our Force 1” collection, is taking the digital sneaker world by storm. Launched on the .Swoosh Web3 marketplace, this pioneering initiative allows fans to own virtual Air Force 1 sneaker NFTs, placing community involvement at the forefront and setting new standards for digital sneaker projects.Celebrating an Iconic Sneaker in the Digital RealmThe OF1 collection features two types of virtual sneaker boxes: Classic Remix and New Wave. Classic Remix boxes draw inspiration from Air Force 1 models between 1982 and 2006, while New Wave boxes showcase designs from 2007 onwards.Both box types include unique, customized AF1s with nostalgic…

NFT Let them eat digital gold. That’s the general consensus, at least in a Web3 sense, behind one of Jeremy Fall’s latest NFT collaborations: Golden Egg Club, which bills itself on OpenSea as a “private membership inspired by the traditional country club.” The club was created in partnership with the South African artist Johnathan Schultz, and it’s bringing literal physical gold eggs to the blockchain war party. The collection on Tuesday is officially set to launch on Bitcoin via Ordinals, the NFT protocol that hit Bitcoin’s mainnet in January. The first Bitcoin-powered digital collectible went up for sale on Monday,…

Blockchain Cross-chain crypto bridge aggregator LI.FI on Tuesday rolled out an insurance tool that it says will protect its users against the risks of moving their assets between different blockchains. LI.FI is working with the InsurAce on “Bridge Insurance” to offer coverage for hacks, malfunctions and exploits that would otherwise drain users’ funds. InsurAce’s product protects against losses caused by “error in slippage” on decentralized exchanges involved in the transfer, according to protocol documentation. Insuring against bridge failures could offer a reprieve to users who lose their funds in some of crypto’s biggest hacks, like the Ronin exploit. That exploit…

Blockchain Cross-chain interoperability is a vital component in driving the widespread acceptance and adoption of blockchain technology. It allows for seamless communication between different blockchain networks, eliminating the barriers that have long hindered the growth and development of the industry. By enabling the free flow of assets and information between various networks, users can enjoy increased flexibility, efficiency, and choice in their blockchain experiences. In a recent tweet, Multichain, a leading decentralized cross-chain router, announced its integration with EOS EVM Mainnet to accelerate cross-chain transactions and mass adoption of the EOS network. EOS EVM Mainnet Beta Goes Live The EOS…

NFT Raoul Pal, the former Goldman Sachs executive, and macro guru, recently shared his views on the potential of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their impact on the Ethereum ecosystem. Pal highlighted one specific project, CryptoPunks, as a significant opportunity many people overlook. CryptoPunks is one of the most prominent NFT projects in existence, featuring unique 8-bit pixel art characters that collectors have highly sought after. Pal noted that the declining prices of CryptoPunks could be a great opportunity for those who believe in the project’s long-term potential. According to Pal, the tax season and Blur farming have led to near-distressed…

Controversy has once again reared its ugly head as the recently launched Outlaws NFT collection has been accused of using copycat artwork. The designs have led some collectors criticize the project’s creative approach, claiming it is too similar to the work of artist Jeremy Booth, who is well-known in the NFT space for his minimalist and cinematic approach to Western-themed art.One self-described NFT artist named Sadboi expressed feeling “conflicted” over the Outlaws project, describing it as an “obvious reproduction” of Booth’s work.So… I’m pretty conflicted about that new pfp collection thats a pretty obvious reproduction of what another artist is…

Blockchain Aurox wallet users will no longer need to hold ether to make transactions on the blockchain. On Ethereum today, token swapping involves users having to hold ether (ETH) in their wallets so that they can pay for gas fees which will execute the transactions. This can be a confusing experience for users who are not yet familiar with the DeFi ecosystem. To resolve this pain point, web brower extension-based Aurox Wallet has partnered with Chainlink to enable its users to pay gas fees in any ERC-20 token instead of paying for the cost in ETH. In an interview with…

Blockchain Lukso, a layer 1 blockchain for creative types that was co-founded by blockchain veterans Fabian Vogelsteller and Marjorie Hernandez, is opening a smart contract that lets “Genesis” or original validators participate in running the blockchain. The smart-contract deposits will open on the Ethereum blockchain on April 20th at 4:20 p.m. UTC, and will be running for two weeks. (According to the team, the choice of time is a reference to the movie – originally a book – “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Perhaps not entirely coincidentally, it’s also a staple of cannabis-culture slang that ranks highly among crypto…

NFT In the age of AI and generative art, a seemingly infinite abundance of artwork and images can now be conjured almost instantly—by almost anyone, almost anywhere. Keeping pace with that deluge of content is on the minds of many artists, but award-winning photographer Jeremy Cowart appears to have taken it only as a challenge. On May 2, before a live audience in Nashville, Cowart—in an event he’s calling “Auras”—will attempt to produce 10,000 original, unique photography-based NFTs in approximately 20 minutes without the assistance of generative code or post-production effects. The event will also stream live online for remote…