Author: Jeremy Ryan

Blockchain VeChain Foundation has published an official blog post to announce that it has advanced in building a robust blockchain infrastructure by deploying Thor Mainnet Node Clusters in partnership with SafeTech. The deployment is life across Europe and the United States of America. Not just robustness but further increases the resilience of the public blockchain. The move falls in line with VeChain Foundation embracing the upcoming decentralized and Web3 infrastructure building. The focus is on three core components – Safe Infrastructure, Diverse Application Builders, and Collaboration. Safe Infrastructure is an aspect that SafeTech has mastered over the years. This is…

NFT Reddit is ready to release the third installment of its ‘Collectible Avatars’ in another dimension. The blockchain-based GEN 3 NFTs will launch in the week of April 10, as per an official statement. The third-generation NFTs under “Reddit Avatars” have gained much popularity ahead of their release. Reddit Avatars Have Been a Hit The initial collection of Reddit Avatars NFTs has sold out rapidly in the past. And it demonstrates exceptional demand with the previous releases. Meanwhile, certain returning and new artists who declared their participation in GEN 3 have generated buzz on the internet discussion forum. Next week,…

NFT The extravagant realm of trading high-priced assets has expanded beyond the exclusive domain of art connoisseurs and into the crypto industry. Amid the boom, many investors have turned their attention to global art, NFTs, and luxury items like Rolex watches. Still, as economic growth begins to decelerate, the luxury goods market is experiencing a similar downturn. Global Art Sales Take a Hit According to the Washington Post, global art sales reached $67.8 billion in 2022, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. In contrast, 2021 witnessed a 30% surge in art sales compared to 2020. The influx of…

Ultra Games, a well-established Web3 gaming startup, is making waves with its upcoming marketplace launch. Scheduled for April 25, the platform brings a unique twist to the gaming industry: the ability to resell digital games on a secondary marketplace. This innovative feature, combined with a diverse range of games and strong industry partnerships, positions Ultra Games as a frontrunner in the gaming world.A Gaming Ecosystem Designed for the FutureSince its inception in 2018, Ultra has been hard at work developing its gaming ecosystem. The Ultra layer-1 network, a fork of the EOS blockchain, has evolved to include products such as…

NFT The Japanese government may push to adopt non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the sports industry. Nikkei reported that Tokyo could move after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Web3 “Digital Society Promotion” team issues a white paper on the matter. The white paper is yet to be published, but sources appear to have discussed the matter in detail with the media outlet. The white paper, Nikkei explained, will seek to clarify the regulatory picture for NFT-issuing firms and their potential sporting partners. How Could Japan Use NFTs in Sport – And What Are The Problems? The Web3 team has noted that…

Get ready, fashion lovers! Gucci is teaming up with the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) on an exciting new metaverse venture. This partnership combines elegant Gucci gear with the NFT community’s fictional characters and storylines, making an impact in the world of digital luxury.A Chic Journey to OthersideStarting on April 6th, Gucci joins Yuga Labs’ immersive virtual world, Otherside. In this game-like realm, stylish creatures called Kodas roam the land. Lucky Ape and Mutant Ape NFT holders got first dibs on these digital plots, using the native ApeCoin to secure their spot.Welcome to Otherside: Relics by Gucci, the latest project…

NFT A cryptocurrency developer published documentation for a Bitcoin extension that will allow Ordinals to be used in a way similar to Ethereum-based NFTs on April 6. BRC-721 adds collection standard and more Bitcoin Ordinals currently do not provide a universal way to combine items into collections. Instead, this depends on the particulars of various services and wallets. In light of those limitations, BRC-721 — also called the Ordinals Collection Protocol — is under development. The extension’s pseudonomyous developer Poyo suggests that BRC-721 could become a decentralized standard, writing: “Imagine if all the marketplaces would pick up new collections instantly…

NFT Crypto data website CoinGecko has released survey findings indicating that the majority of nonfungible token (NFT) holders own 51 or more NFTs, while those who only hold a single NFT comprised the smallest group among the respondents. Published on April 6, the CoinGecko report examined 438 responses from Dec. 2022 to Jan. 2023 in conjunction with Blockchain Research Labs. At least 1 in 4 NFT holders (26.5%) said that they are “avid collectors” with 51 or more NFTs at the time of the survey, with the report noting this group likely represents people who are the most enthusiastic about…

Digital storytelling pioneer, Fragment Studios, has secured the services of legendary game designer, Richard Garfield, as an advisor for its upcoming Applied Primate MegaForce game. This groundbreaking collaboration will look to turbo-charge development of the title, while also leveraging ideas from one of the world’s most celebrated names in tabletop gaming.The partnership will see Garfield and his consultancy firm, Three Donkeys, play an advisory part in guiding the game through its next phase of development. Essentially, incorporating the level of detail and tactical nous that brought success to Garfield’s runaway hit, ‘Magic: the Gathering.’Offering a wide gaming ecosystem rich in…

Epic Web3 battle game, Wildcard, has announced the release of its first asset, the WildPass, available to mint on April 20, 2023 exclusively on Magic Eden’s Launchpad platform. The WildPass will unlock the door to the Wildcard Universe, providing access to exclusive opportunities including lifetime allowlist eligibility and more great utilities.Wildcard’s Genesis Mint is made possible through an exclusive new partnership with Magic Eden and the Polygon blockchain. Fans of the game will get their chance to acquire one of 4444 pieces of Wildcard history on April 20, 2023, each minted on the Polygon network.WildPass Utilities will include:Holder-only airdrops.Exclusive private…