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Ethereum Merge 'Going to Make a Huge Difference' for Energy Consumption: Researcher

The Ethereum Foundation claims the much anticipated Merge this September from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake will reduce the blockchain network's energy consumption by 99.95%. Independent researcher and artist Kyle McDonald discusses the potential impact of the Merge on Ethereum's energy consumption and the implications for NFTs.

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Merge’s Impact on NFTs

Could Ethereum’s Merge cause chaos for the NFT market as the number of unique NFT buyers falls below 500,000? Host Joel Flynn takes a deep dive into that in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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NFT Marketplace X2Y2 Changes Stance on Royalty Payments Policy

Popular non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace X2Y2 announced all royalty payments on NFT projects would be optional, making them the equivalent of a blockchain tip jar. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential consequences and debate on the importance of such payments to the industry.

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Ticketmaster Taps Dapper Labs to Issue NFTs for Live Events

Ticketmaster announces that it will mint NFT tickets through Flow, a blockchain operated by Dapper Labs. “The Hash” panel discusses the details of the partnership and what this means for digital ownership and event organizers.

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Mythical Games CEO on Partnership With NFL: Is Gaming Recession-Proof?

The NFL launches “Rarity League,” an NFT collection of fan-inspired helmets. Mythical Games CEO John Linden discusses the state of blockchain gaming in a crypto winter. Plus, more details on partnership with Burberry in flagship game “Blankos Block Party.” 

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Web3 Startup Genies Launches Fashion NFT Marketplace

NFT avatar startup Genies has released fashion marketplace “The Warehouse.” "The Hash" panel discusses whether digital avatars would appeal to customers considering its lack of tangibility.

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NFT Markets Aren’t Immune to ‘Spooked’ Buyers: Quadency CEO

NFT platform Opensea saw daily trading volume plummet by 98% since its peak. Quadency founder and CEO Rosh Singh says “people are spooked” by the cascading bankruptcies and liquidity crisis in the broader crypto markets.

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Metaverse Takes Center Stage at MTV VMAs with Snoop Dogg, Eminem

Snoop Dogg and Eminem performed at the MTV VMAs taking inspiration from Yuga Labs’ upcoming metaverse gaming platform “Otherside.” Separately, K-pop girl group Blackpink won the Best Metaverse Performance award. “The Hash” team discusses how the metaverse is going mainstream.

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Future of Music NFTs as Artists Like Taylor Swift Speak Out About the Industry

Wachsman Marketing Associate Aziz Alangari discusses his recent op-ed on CoinDesk that explores what could have happened if Taylor Swift’s first re-recorded album, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” had been released as a non-fungible token (NFT). Alangari also discusses the impact of celebrity crypto adoption.

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Mars Unveils Bored-Ape-Themed M&M’s Candy

In a licensing deal with Universal Music Group, candy brand Mars is releasing limited-edition M&M’s featuring non-fungible token (NFT) images of Bored Ape Yacht Club. “The Hash” team discusses the latest in NFT land merging with the real world.

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