Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT Since its inception, Web3 has promised us a rainbow. But when it comes to non-fungible tokens (NFT), we’re still in the monochrome days. Too many artists from diverse cultures find themselves underrepresented and unseen in Web3. Isn’t it time to make inclusivity and accessibility as much of a priority for NFT marketplaces like OpenSea or Blur as floor prices seem to be? J.D. Lasica is the CEO of Amberfi, an NFT marketplace geared towards creators. This article is part of CoinDesk’s “Culture Week.” Take a tour of the major NFT marketplaces and you’ll see a steady stream of copycat…

NFT On Monday, March 6, Claire Silver, a well-regarded non-fungible token (NFT) artist who uses artificial intelligence (AI) in her work, excitedly announced on Twitter and through an exclusive article in Variety that she would be exhibiting her art at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. According to Variety, her work was going to be presented at the Louvre “courtesy of Superchief Gallery NFT” and would premiere on March 21. The “Superchief-Louvre show,” as Variety wrote, would be a showing of her latest collection titled “can i tell you a secret,” which would be a series of 100 pieces created…

NFT Royalties have helped fuel the growth of the non-fungible token (NFT) economy, said Yat Siu, co-founder of computer gaming firm Animoca Brands. “All of these innovations happen because of the fact that royalties were possible,” Siu told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” on Friday. The Hong Kong-based firm has taken a firm stance in support of digital creators via its NFT licenses, which Siu said were issued as a way for creators to have a “legal way of protecting their royalty rights.” Siu recently emphasized the company’s position during the annual NFT Paris conference, underscoring the importance of creator rights…

Influence dropped a major update on their community this week, including new tokenomics, another asteroid sale, and a general timeframe for the game’s official launch! Influence dropped a huge announcement earlier this week with tons of information, including updates about their planned game launch, an upcoming Asteroid sale, and SWAY distribution and tokenomics! You can see the full blog post here, but continue reading to get a summary of what was covered. Influence Game Launch Wisely, the Influence team didn’t provide an exact date for the game’s launch. Just a general, ‘summer of 2023’. There will be a final testing…

Blockchain Shibarium beta PUPPYNET, has set new milestones just days after launch. As reported, the early beta test of the Shibarium network, called “PUPPYNET,” launched on March 11. According to data provided by the puppyscan website, Shibarium Puppynet successfully finalized 3,494 total transactions, with total blocks of 411,421. Every second, more total blocks are added; therefore, the data is always updated. Wallet addresses totaled 2,560, while the average block time was five seconds. According to a graphic, the number of transactions picked up a speedy pace from March 14 and sustained the growth until the time of writing, despite the…

The NFT space can represent a formidable challenge for those looking to make a foothold in the industry. So, we caught up with Anthony Mongiello, the CEO and co-founder of the hugely popular Bulls and Apes Project to get an insight into managing a major NFT platform.In this article, we discuss the ins and outs of his own Bulls and Apes Project, as well as his thoughts on the wider implications of NFT technology. So grab yourself a cup of tea, sink into the comfy chair, and find out what goes on in the mind of a Web3 CEO.What is…

NFT The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic showed us human nature in a largely new context. People around the world were locked down and separated, but at the same time newly connected via the internet and social media. For too many, it turns out that was a formula for serious mental health challenges. But others channeled their twitchy cabin fever into a milder form of madness: financial speculation. From WallStreetBets to Davey Day Trader, 2020 and 2021 saw a manic rush of participants into speculative markets, fueling a huge price runup in Peloton stock and bitcoin – but also…

The comments from Doodles co-founder Jordan Castro are sparking controversy among collectors.Doodles co-founder Jordan Castro’s recent comments are raising a few eyebrows. Doodles is one of the most successful NFT projects of all time. According to Coin Market Cap, the project is ranked 9th in the most traded NFT collections the last 30 days.Yet, Castro is now distancing the project from NFTs.Castro said: “We’re trying to go from a startup to a leading media franchise. We are no longer an ‘NFT project’. The more time/money/resources we invest in following the latest ‘build in public’ trends that fuel speculation, the less we…

Blockchain The rise of ChatGPT has been nothing short of spectacular. Within two months of launch, the artificial intelligence (AI)-based application reached 100 million unique users. In January 2023 alone, ChatGPT registered about 590 million visits. In addition to AI, blockchain is another disruptive technology with increasing adoption. Decentralized protocols, applications and business models have matured and gained market traction since the Bitcoin (BTC) white paper was published in 2008. Much needs to be done to advance both of these technologies, but the zones of convergence between the two will be exciting to watch. While the hype is around AI,…

Blockchain Microlending is a type of financial service in which small loans are made to people who do not have access to traditional banking services. It is an important tool for poverty reduction and economic development, particularly in developing countries. However, the microlending process can be complicated and inefficient, resulting in high costs for both lenders and borrowers. Blockchain technology may provide a solution to these problems. In this article, we will look at blockchain’s potential for microlending in developing countries. Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that is decentralized and allows for secure, transparent, and tamper-proof transactions. It is…