Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT Popular animated franchise The Smurfs, known from comics, cartoons and movies, are taking on a new adventure with the release of a new collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from the Smurf Society that will expand the reach of the three-apple-tall characters to Web3. Why the Smurfs? One of the draws of the intellectual property (IP) was their broad Web2 reach with “94% recognition globally.” They’re known not only in Belgium where the comics began, but also broadly across Europe, the U.S. and China, where the Smurfs are welcomed for their spirit of community and collaboration, co-founder and CMO Arthur…

MegaWorld made a number of changes and updates to their game recently, including the addition of Paper, a new resource which is needed by Offices. Creating Paper requires cross-chain resources, stimulating the global game economy! This is a big move for MegaWorld and should provide a boost to the game activity. MegaWorld released their third city earlier this year. This latest one living on the Binance Chain. Their plan all along was to introduce cross-chain dependencies between the three connected networks (Binance Chain, Tron, and Ethereum), and now that feature is live with the introduction of Paper. Paper making guide…

NFT It’s become a running theme: Massive brands are providing loyal customers with NFTs, but they’re no longer calling them by that. Now, it’s a “collectible” or, in the case of Nike, a “creation.”The shoe and apparel juggernaut announced that it is dropping its “first digital-creation collection” on .Swoosh, the blockchain-powered platform Nike announced late last year. Consumers will be able to buy digital images of virtual show boxes for $19.82, the company said. Each box will eventually unlock various digital versions of Nike’s “iconic Air Force 1” sneakers, which were first sold in … 1982. The move to leave…

NFT After selling out its first premium NFT drop in a matter of minutes last month, coffee chain giant Starbucks is set to launch another collection this week—and suggests that a public launch for its Odyssey Web3 rewards program may be nearing. On Wednesday, April 19, Starbucks will launch its First Store Collection, a set spanning 5,000 NFT “stamp” collectibles minted on Ethereum scaling network Polygon. The NFTs are priced at $100 apiece, similar to the previous drop that offered just 2,000 NFTs. Each of the new NFTs is described as a “multimedia collage of photos, in-store textures, and prominent…

beginner Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Nexo.io, a cutting-edge platform designed to empower users by offering a seamless and efficient way to navigate the world of cryptocurrencies. In this article, we’ll delve into Nexo’s features and services, from crypto-backed loans to earning attractive interest rates on your digital assets. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the crypto realm, Nexo’s innovative ecosystem can help you make the most of your investments. Join us as we explore the world of Nexo and uncover the benefits it brings to the rapidly evolving sphere of digital finance. Understanding the Nexo Ecosystem…

MonkeDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization set up by owners of the Solana Monkey Business (SMB) NFT collection, is set to buy the project’s IP for $2 million. The announcement was made on April 14 via a tweet after a community vote was held in favor of the move.The Solana Monkey Business project was sold by its founders to Hadeswap, a decentralized trading protocol based on Solana, two months ago. This decision was not well-received by MonkeDAO, who had plans to take over the project themselves. However, Hadeswap promised to respect the culture and legacy of SMB at the time of…

Blockchain Gameta, a multi-layered ecosystem for NFT gaming, has announced a collaboration with a social networking and interactive gaming platform named Bee Network. With this collaboration, both platforms will mutually operate to further broaden the span of Gameta’s services and products related to the Web3 ecosystem. Gameta Partners up with Bee Network to Provide Additional Services and Products within the Web3 Sector Bee Network and Gameta will combine their capabilities to let the consumers avail of exclusive technological development. Gameta has more than 6M consumers and it is presently ranked among the most utilized decentralized applications operating on the BNB…

NFT NEW YORK — NFT.NYC 2023 brought the heat to Manhattan. The three-day-long flagship non-fungible token (NFT) conference took place as temperatures ranged between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, uncharacteristically hot for mid-April. The main programming took place at New York City’s Javits Center, a convention venue on the west side of Manhattan where over 6,000 attendees flowed through the glass doors. Sponsored by companies including layer 2 blockchain Immutable, non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea and Amazon Web Services, event partners hosted galleries, metaverse exhibitions and lounges for degens to do their networking. While 2023’s event used a single location…

NFT Blur overtook OpenSea in March royalties paid to authors, hitting $12.6 million, up from $11.2 million in February, according toThe Block statistics. OpenSea’s royalties dropped from $17.3 million to $9.9 million. Considering OpenSea’s past dominance, the figures seem to have reversed. Blur has garnered a huge amount of trading activity using a number of strategies and is currently on pace with the main exchange OpenSea. Blur is an NFT marketplace and aggregator in one. The project announced in March 2022 that it would receive $11 million in a seed round sponsored by Paradigm. The marketplace has been under a…

The long-awaited HUXLEY Multiplayer Game Experience has debuted with a ‘vertical slice’ preview, giving fans a sneak peek into its immersive gaming world. This milestone demonstrates progress across different facets of the game and marks a significant stride towards the full-scale realization of the HUXLEY video game. The game looks impressive, and the ‘vertical slice’ taster has been well received by the game’s community.The HUXLEY Universe and Graphic Novel SeriesA six-issue graphic novel series is at the core of the HUXLEY Universe, painstakingly developed over ten years by renowned concept artist Ben Mauro. The gripping narrative follows a pair of…