Rosie Perper

Rosie Perper was the Deputy Managing Editor for Web3 and Learn, focusing on the metaverse, NFTs, DAOs and emerging technology like VR/AR. She has previously worked across breaking news, global finance, tech, culture and business. She holds a small amount of BTC and ETH and several NFTs. Subscribe to her weekly newsletter, The Airdrop.

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Web3

Notorious B.I.G. in the Limelight in Metaverse VR Concert Experience

The virtual performance from a digital recreation of the late rapper was an impressive showcase of technology.

Screenshot from The Notorious B.I.G "Sky's the Limit: A VR Concert Experience" (Meta Horizon Worlds)

Web3

Web3 Startup Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO

The Bored Ape parent company said Alegre's previous gaming experience will help advance the brand's Otherside metaverse and propel its ambitions for an "immersive Web3 world."

The Otherside. (Yuga Labs)

Web3

Web3 Community Platform Console Launches Beta to Fix 'Broken' Social Networks

The decentralized, privacy-forward startup hopes to address the challenges Web3 communities face on other social networks like spam, bots and reckless crypto shilling.

Console.xyz

Web3

Bieber, Madonna Among Dozens of Celebs Named in Lawsuit Alleging Yuga Labs NFT 'Scheme'

The suit claims celebrity endorsements of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and ApeCoin tokens resulted in financial loss for investors. Yuga Labs called the allegations "opportunistic and parasitic."

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT image (Yuga Labs, modified by CoinDesk))

Web3

Starbucks Launches Beta of Web3 'Odyssey' Loyalty Program

The test of the experiential program combines customer loyalty rewards with NFT collecting and other gamified elements.

Vaso de Starbucks. (Ricko Pan/Unsplash, modificado por CoinDesk)

Web3

Steve Aoki and 3LAU Launch PUNX Music Project Using CryptoPunks IP

The DJs and NFT enthusiasts are teaming up on an "audio-visual IRL-meets-metaverse supergroup."

(Artwork by NoPattern, supplied by PUNX)

Consensus Magazine

Empire of the Bored Apes

Yuga Labs has grown beyond the wild success of its Bored Ape Yacht Club collection to become an NFT powerhouse with a $4 billion valuation and big plans in the metaverse. That’s why co-founders Wylie Aronow and Greg Solano and CEO Nicole Muniz share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

"VStrange" (Oveck/CoinDesk)

Consensus Magazine

Investing Millions to Orchestrate an Open Metaverse

The co-founder of $5.9 billion gaming giant Animoca Brands has made the development of a single, connected virtual world where users can interact across platforms the cornerstone of his investment strategy. That’s why Yat Siu is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

"The Maestro" (Fesq/CoinDesk)

Web3

Magic Eden Launches Protocol to Enforce Creator Royalties

The top marketplace for Solana NFTs had moved to an optional creator royalty model in October.

(Pixabay modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

OpenSea Adds Support for BNB Chain NFTs

BNB Chain, one of the largest blockchains by daily active users, will allow sales of its non-fungible tokens on OpenSea by the end of the year.

OpenSea logo on phone (Unsplash)