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NFT In a recently published tweet, legendary Oscar-winning Anthony Hopkins shared a video of himself playing the piano. He confessed that he had been working on that piece of music for the past few years. He has dubbed it “Eternal.” The title is in honor of the same-name NFT collection of his images as various characters Hopkins had released prior to that on the OpenSea marketplace. He stated that all those who bought any of his NFTs have provided him with support by their engagement and continue to inspire him this way. Over the last few years, I’ve been composing…
Blockchain ZenGo, a crypto security and wallet provider, has introduced a solution to tackle the rising problem of offline signature exploits. Such exploits have led to attackers deceiving users into signing hard-to-read wallet messages to steal crypto assets and NFTs. Over the last few years, several crypto users have fallen victim to these malicious signatures, particularly on NFT marketplaces such as OpenSea where offline signatures are extensively used to trade NFTs without paying fees upfront. In January, NFT entrepreneur Kevin Rose was hacked for NFTs totaling $1.5 million, after he was tricked into signing a malicious offline signature in what…
Blockchain Embargoed for Thursday 2nd February, 2:00 PM GMT/ 9:00 AM ET/ 2:00 PM UTC The =nil; Foundation, the playfully-named blockchain infrastructure startup, introduced a toolkit Thursday that it says will radically decrease the time it will take for developers to build platforms that use zero-knowledge cryptography. The new project from =nil; called zkLLVM, will act as a compiler for developers building zero-knowledge circuits – fancy algorithms that enable someone to guarantee something is true without walking through the steps to prove it. ZK technology has been around since the 1980s, but its applicability to crypto – which ranges from…
The Immutable Passport is the company’s next step towards mass adoption in Web3 gaming. ImmutableX is aiming to take Web3 gaming into the next era with its Immutable Passport. The Passport is a simple and secure onboarding solution designed for game studios. Moreover, the Immutable Passport serves to fulfill the priorities of game developers, such as security, simplicity, and plug & play features. The Immutable PassportEssentially, the Passport is a wallet, which offers holders access to marketplaces, analytics, community and a seamless sign-up process. In fact, no password is required for the sign-up process. What is more, users will simply enter a…
The highly-anticipated Cool Cats and Habbo collaboration is now live. This partnership will offer many benefits for Cool Cats NFT holders (and Pets holders too!). This includes Cool Cats backpacks, badges and clothing – which players can purchase as from today! The Cool Cats x Habbo collaboration will continue to boost the iconic game’s reputation. How can Cool Cats holders access these benefits? In-game perks include Cool Cats-branded backpacks, badges and clothing – plus, furniture is slated for early October. Additionally, the Cool Cats Room in Habbo has just opened. In-game utility for the Cool Cats community is currently available…
The metaverse is becoming a destination for more brands, companies and communities to connect. A study from December 2022 revealed that 69% of users believe metaverse entertainment will reshape social life. Recently, the legacy music and arts festival Woodstock, known for being the most famous of the 1960s rock festivals, announced that it would reinvent itself as a digital world in collaboration with metaverse developers Sequin AR.Festivals in the metaverse are not a new thing. As digital life has been becoming more prominent over the years, we’ve seen virtual PRIDE parades, cultural events specific to countries and metaverse fashion week. In…
A federal judge presiding over the criminal case against former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried has ordered him not to have any contact with current or former employees of the exchange as part of his bail conditions.In a Feb. 1 ruling, Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York said Bankman-Fried was to be prevented from communicating with current or former employees of FTX or Alameda Research “except in the presence of counsel” in order to remain free on bail through his trial. As part of his ruling, Kaplan added that SBF could not contact anyone with encrypted…
Blankos Block Party has solidified its reputation in the blockchain gaming industry with its dedicated community and thrilling events. The latest addition, the Blankos Block Party Bizaarnival, only serves to further cement this reputation.Entering the BizaarnivalLaunching in February, the Bizaarnival will act as not only a party pass but also a way for players to unlock all sorts of rewards. “Grab your beads, Party-goers, the real party is just around the corner – Party Pass Season 1: Bizaarnival! springs into the spotlight on February 1st, at 9:00 AM PST / 17:00 UTC!” the announcement from Mythical Games says.With this launch being…
Blockchain As the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector continues to expand rapidly, new research has projected that the worldwide market size of messaging apps based on this technology would grow as well, with a potential to surpass half a billion USD by 2030. Specifically, the global blockchain messaging apps’ market size is expected to reach $536.5 million, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) set at 43.6%, in the period between 2022 and 2030, as per a Grand View Research report published on February 1. As demonstrated on the chart provided with the report summary, the expansion of the blockchain…
The rise of Web3 functionality has been a boon for decentralized domain name services over the past two years, with millions of blockchain-based domains registered to date. Challenging market conditions may have hampered exponential growth, but industry leaders believe that utility-driven adoption will continue in the future.Web3 is fundamentally changing how businesses, brands and retailers serve customers, who are taking full control of their data, wallets and online identity courtesy of blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum.Decentralized domain names are valuable tools for users and businesses to integrate with Web3 functionality. From providing human-readable names that replace numerical wallet addresses to serving…
