Author: Jeremy Ryan

Over the last 2 years, some of the biggest names in the NFT industry have synchronized their celebrations around the annual NFT NYC event. Now however, as NFT NYC has confirmed its next outing for April, ApeFest has revealed it will not follow suit.This news was confirmed by J Bond, a blockchain expert and Bored Ape investor on Twitter with a screenshot from a moderator of the official BAYC Discord page.ApeFest has just decoupled from @NFT_NYC pic.twitter.com/gQYJs9jqMT— JBond (@jbondwagon) January 5, 2023Where Will ApeFest be Held?In the message, the moderator noted that the timing of NFT NYC had moved to…

While chaos was the prevailing mood of 2022, the Potatoz NFT collection defied the odds by quietly gathering momentum in the background. Now however, Potatoz has witnessed a surge in sales prior to the arrival of ‘The Captainz,’ the second NFT drop in 9Gag’s Memeland project.How Potatoz Rose to the TopPotatoz is notable for being a utility-enabled project that shows pixelated potatoes in a number of themes and settings. Holding an NFT from the collection provided an opportunity to mint a Captainz NFT, which explains the sudden surge in sales.Taking place on January 4, the Captainz mint represented an exciting…

Dark Country has started the year off with a bang by offering daily NFT rewards to players. As a result, the American gothic trading card stratagem will gift the most active players Dark Country NFT cards and common heroes.In the game, players can participate in tournaments, engage in PVP and PVE battles, and build their own hometowns. By doing so, they can unlock additional features such as the ability to go on adventures, join a guild, and craft cards.By exploring the beautiful gothic website and gaming platform, users can discover all the benefits of playing Dark Country. The game is…

If you’re into NFTs then you already know that Yuga Labs is one of the biggest companies in the space, acting as the parent company for such projects as the Bored Ape Club and the Mutant Ape Yacht Club. Well, as per the recent industry reports for 2022, it seems that Yuga Labs had a very successful year in terms of royalties. MilkyRoadDaily, a popular crypto newsletter, has published the top earners by royalties in the NFT space for 2022, and Yuga Labs has come out on top with a combined $107.8 million collected across its portfolio of properties.NFT project royalties…

Eagle eyed collectors have noted that NFT legend and formidable DJ, Steve Aoki, is selling his NFTs en masse. Over the last few weeks, Aoki listed a substantial amount of his 4,000 digital assets for sale on the NFT platform OpenSea.Aoki remains one of the most popular figures in the NFT space with 8M Twitter followers and an active presence in the NFT community. As such, every move he makes in the space gets analyzed and assessed. So much so that the NFT community coined a phenomenon of the ‘Aoki Curse’ following a series of purchase decisions that plunged in…

Fellow blockchain centered news publication, BSC News, has entered into an intriguing partnership with crypto friendly travel company, Travala. Through the new accord, holders of BSC News NFTs will receive a sweet discount when booking a holiday through the company.The partnership couldn’t have come at a better time as travel begins to resume around the world. Travala.com is a leading blockchain-based travel booking website, offering travelers a vast selection of accommodation options including hotels, apartments, villas, hostels, and luxury resorts. While BSC News is a media platform that focuses on covering DeFi and blockchain news, primarily within the crypto market’s…

Animoca Brands has finally announced the eligibility criteria for its Mocaverse project, which was unveiled a few weeks ago. Since the announcement, the gaming platform has received a great deal of interest and questions, particularly regarding eligibility.The company initially shared plans for 4 main eligibility categories. However, to address feedback and also to reinforce its ongoing commitment to providing the best experience for members, the company has now expanded the categories and added additional benefits.“Mocaverse NFTs are reserved exclusively for friends and family of Animoca Brands, including the following eligible parties: Animoca Brands’ institutional and retail investorsEmployees of Animoca Brands…

Forthcoming blockchain based gaming experience, Treeverse, has hit the new year running with an exciting pre-alpha launch. Therefore, giving select users a first chance to experience the MMORPG in all its stylized glory.The move comes after game developer, Endless Clouds, had promised in June to drop an alpha release by the end of the year. True to form, the team worked around the clock to meet this self-imposed deadline and make their vision a reality. As a result, dropping a great new look at its “top-down open-world classless MMORPG built for mobile with social features and an emphasis on cooperative gameplay.”A…

Fans of Axie Infinity can start the year off with a bang through a new update to its recently deployed accessories mechanic. Now, as we ring in 2023, gamers can trade and equip their new axolotl adornments via the in-house App.axie accessories marketplace. Furthermore, to celebrate this incredible milestone, the team has launched a competition to find the best dressed Axie’s in the space. About the New Development As per an official blog post, accessories take the form of ERC 721 NFT tokens, which owners can assign to any Axies contained in the same wallet. As such, each Axie can field as…

As many may remember, Minecraft’s parent company Mojang Studios announced last year that it would ban NFT integration on all of its servers. This put a damper on the NFT space given that Minecraft-themed NFTs formed the backbone of some very high profile Web3 projects. One of the hardest hit by this decision, NFT Worlds, has now eyeballed 2023 for an almighty comeback.  How NFT Worlds is Moving forwardWhen the news first dropped in July 2022, NFT Worlds revealed it would create its own platform or possibly integrate into an existing GameFi ecosystem. As per its recent announcements, it appears to have…