Latest from Will Gottsegen
The NFT Market Is Already Centralized
Decentralized computing doesn’t always lead to a decentralized market structure.

OpenSea Says It Patched an NFT Phishing Vulnerability
The NFT marketplace said it fixed the loophole as soon as it was notified by a security firm and no accounts were compromised.

Dapper Labs Backs $3.5M Raise for Crypto Social Media Startup Yup
Yup, which works a little like Pinterest, is the brainchild of two recent Columbia graduates.

The Financialization of NFTs Raises Regulatory Issues
A “fantasy startup investing” platform lasted just one day in open beta, but in the process, it proved that the financialization of NFTs may be problematic.

Designer Eric Hu on Generative Butterflies and the Politics of NFTs
Hu’s new NFT collection, Monarchs, pulled in around $2.5 million in a pre-sale Wednesday afternoon.


Gary Vaynerchuk Doodle Outsells Warhol, Pollock, Neel and More at Christie’s Auction
One of the doodle templates for Vaynerchuk’s NFT collection sold for $412,500. Warhol drew a measly $26,250.

Who Really Wants Corporate NFTs?
The reaction to TikTok’s new crypto collectibles suggests NFTs still have a publicity problem.

Lil Nas X, Grimes Featured in TikTok NFT Collection
The first “TikTok Top Moment” is set for auction next week.

Can Crypto Put a Price on Community?
With a new collection of NFT access keys, Crypto Packaged Goods promises mentorship and exclusive investment opportunities. Can you put a price tag on community?
