Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT Nouns, an open-source intellectual property (IP) based around a series of Ethereum NFTs, is expanding into TV with “The Nouners,” an animated series for adults. And the series, which comes from independent creators and was initially funded through a grant from the Nouns DAO community, is sticking to its roots by selling the pilot episode through an NFT access pass. “The Nouners” taps into the Nouns project’s colorful pixel characters—which are based on a wide array of items and creatures, all with boxy glasses (or “Noggles”)—to deliver a cartoon targeted at mature audiences. The absurdist vibe recalls offbeat hits…

It appears France is at the head of the NFT revolution. With one of the biggest NFT brands, Sorare, headquartered in Paris, the global centre for arts is now set to host an NFT art exhibition.The renowned contemporary art museum, The Centre Pompidou, is to put on a show for NFTs with its latest permanent exhibit. This summer, the museum will showcase a collection of one-of-a-kind digital tokens created by 13 talented artists from across the globe.The NFTs include the highly sought-after CryptoPunk #110 and Autoglyph #25. Moreover, the collection will serve as a testament to the artistry and innovation…

Crypto exchange Coinbase’s executives are standing up for its crypto staking services, claiming they cannot be classified as a security and threatening to bring the matter to the courts in the United States.Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on Twitter that the company will “defend this in court if needed.” The move follows the agreement reached by crypto exchange Kraken with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 10 to stop offering staking services or programs to clients in the country. According to the SEC, Kraken failed “to register the offer and sale of their crypto asset staking-as-a-service program,” which the commission…

NFT Hello Pets happens to be working towards the creation of an open entertainment ecosystem. Through this, and in their very opinion, all of the connected groups will find themselves in the position of being able to connect in matters related to storytelling, along with the art creation of shared IPs. It is to commence with a retinue of likable pet characters. Their further vision lies in bringing together external NFT collections with the active engagement of their holders, as well as the group artists. In this, they will be exchanging IPS, with the intent of building upon unique content…

NFT Bitcoin inscriptions using ordinals are becoming increasingly popular. As the hype cycle begins for the “NFTs on Bitcoin” movement, profiteering ordinals pump groups have quickly sprung into action. Although NFTs have existed on Bitcoin for years via OP_RETURN data and Counterparty, Bitcoin developer Casey Rodarmor’s new ordinals project makes it possible to inscribe an unprecedented 3.9 megabytes of data into each Bitcoin block. The resulting inscription often takes the form of an NFT-like picture, audio file, video, or even computer game. Similar to an NFT, this inscription can be traded and passed along to other Bitcoin wallets. Inscriptions endow…

NFT Pseudonymous crypto legend Punk6529 is famously represented on Twitter by a CryptoPunk NFT and has a collection that has generated about $24 million in trading.But that doesn’t mean he thinks investing in non-fungible tokens is a good idea.“The overwhelming majority of NFTs … will not manage to maintain financial value,” Punk6529 said during a recent appearance on The Scoop podcast with Frank Chaparro. “Someday we might discover that like 90% of today’s collections are dead and illiquid and nobody wants them.” Punk6529’s comments coincide with an NFT market that is struggling to rebound after a bull run came to…

If you had over 200 ingredients at your disposal, what kind of sandwich would you make? This is the question Migwashere, the artist known for his work on BAYC, Hall of Fame Goat Lodge and Sneaky Vampire Syndicate, seeks to answer.His Wen Sandwich NFT project will allow collectors to mint a sandwich of their choice by adding as many ingredients as possible. Think of meat, salads, sauces, and many other ingredients. According to Migwashere, this is crucial as collectors get to decide on the uniqueness of their sandwich NFTs as opposed to having algorithms or founders decide for them.Starting February…

Blockchain Red Date Technology, the developer of China’s state-backed blockchain infrastructure Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), has partnered Dubai-based fintech firm Singularity Innovations to offer blockchain infrastructure services in the Middle East and Africa. See related article: China’s international blockchain push may face Huawei-like obstacles Fast facts As part of the collaboration, Singularity Finance, an Egypt-based unit of Singularity Innovations, will also promote the BSN Spartan Network, a non-cryptocurrency framework available only outside the Chinese mainland, said Red Date in a Monday statement. Mo Taysir, chief executive officer of Singularity Innovations said the partnership enables the infrastructure to power international interoperable…

Blockchain If there’s one thing you know about blockchain, it’s probably that it’s the underlying technology that makes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin possible. Blockchain technology, however, is not cryptographically restricted to that sector. In point of fact, some of the most interesting applications of blockchain technology are not related to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies or any other type. To put it in the simplest terms possible, blockchain is an electronic record that is broken up into sections known as “blocks,” and these blocks are stored in a number of different locations. In its most basic form, blockchain technology makes it possible…

Moutai, one of the largest companies in China, has launched a new initiative that links NFTs to its liquor bottles. This is according to an announcement made on February 4. Owners of these unique digital collectibles will have the right to purchase a bottle of limited-edition liquor in real life.In total, there are 113,960 ‘Lichun-themed’ NFTs that are backed by their physical counterparts, with each NFT tied to a physical bottle. According to the traditional Chinese calendar, Lichun serves as the first of 24 solar terms. It begins when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 315° and ends when…