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

Azuki Unveils New ‘Elementals’ Collection, Expanding Its NFT Ecosystem

A portion of the yet-to-be-revealed 20,000-edition NFT collection was airdropped to holders on Friday.

Azuki Elementals. (Chiru Labs/modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

How Gaming, Loyalty and Entertainment Are Adapting to the Rise of NFTs and Web3

The gaming, entertainment and loyalty industries are poised for big changes, thanks to Web3 tech such as NFTs and DAOs. We talk to the experts on how. Plus, Nike and Puma announced new digital partnerships that show Web3 is still kicking.

"Airphoria" (Nike/Epic Games)

Web3

Home Improvement Giant Lowe's Is Selling an Mfers Meme NFT Garden Flag

An NFT project that has grown its community and reached meme status has made its way onto a major retailer's website.

Evergreen Siezenals flag at Lowe's featuring Mfers NFT. (0xsthompson/Twitter)

Web3

NFL Rivals Scores 1M Downloads for NFT-Based Mobile Game

The game hit the milestone in under two months since its release in the Google Play and Apple Stores.

Touchdown in NFL Rivals game

Web3

It’s Game On for Web3: How Gaming Will Onboard a Billion People

As we look to onboard new users into Web3, experts argue that gaming is the ideal vehicle for adoption “because there are so many gamers in the world who are already used to trading digital items and buying digital things.”

Gamers celebrating success (Getty Images)

Web3

Engaging the Masses: How Entertainment is Taking Web3 Mainstream

From creating rich NFT ecosystems to integrating crypto payments into existing models, entertainment giants, talent agencies and creative networks continue to find new ways to organically weave in Web3.

(John Eder/Getty Images)

Web3

Loyalty, Memberships and Ticketing: How NFTs Will Bring About Mass Adoption

The conversation around NFTs has shifted from speculation to utility. Now, major players have opted to use NFTs to power loyalty, membership and ticketing services, signaling positive signs for mass adoption.

NFT art in Times Square  (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Web3

NFT Creation Platform Zora Launches Creator-Focused Layer 2

Zora Network aims to make minting on its platform "faster, cheaper and more enjoyable," according to a press release.

(Zora Network)

Web3

First Animated Film Funded by a DAO Brings Nouns NFT Collection to Life

Led by former animators for Pixar, Netflix and Marvel, “The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie” has a budget of $2.75 million and is said to be the first animated film funded by a DAO.

Images from “The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie.” (Atrium)

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Nike Brings .SWOOSH to Fortnite's 240M Users With 'Airphoria' Virtual Experience

All Fortnite players who visit the virtual Air-Max-themed island for 10 minutes or more will receive the Air Max 1 '86 Back Bling digital sneaker.

Fortnite's Airphoria experience. (Fortnite)