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Lens Protocol, the blockchain-based social media project from decentralized finance (DeFi) lender Aave, has acquired Sonar, a mobile app whose users pilot NFT-linked avatars through digital worlds. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of Web3 social and why "now is the moment."

Dec 5, 2022

CoinDesk has partnered with 14 truly incredible artists to immortalize on chain some of the Most Influential 2022, whose NFT portraits will be made available in an exclusive auction being held on Coinbase NFT. CoinDesk Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the highlights.

Dec 5, 2022

Outgoing TIME President Keith Grossman, who led the way in the legacy media's digital assets adoption through NFT launches and crypto subscription payments, explains the business approach to Web3. "Do you want to be an online renter? Or do you want to be an online owner?" This comes as Grossman announced via Twitter that he is set to become MoonPay's president of enterprise.

Nov 28, 2022

"The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of digital collectibles after a pair of Polygon NFT-linked Birkenstock sandals worn by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs sold for $218,000 at auction.

Nov 15, 2022

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea revealed its plans for NFT creator royalties, tweeting in part, "we’re building tools we hope will balance the scales by putting more power in creators’ hands to control their business model." "The Hash" hosts discuss what this could mean for artists in the digital collectible ecosystem.

Nov 7, 2022

CAMPUS, a college sports NFT platform backed by Solana and co-founded by Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick Tim Tebow, is leading an NFT integration for Nissan's Heisman House ad campaign. Tebow shares insights into the project, breaking down how the proceeds of the NFT sales will be paid out to student athletes. "It is all about honoring the players," Tebow said. "It is a players-first-driven model."

Nov 7, 2022

Heisman Trophy Winner and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is leading an NFT integration for Nissan and its longtime Nissan Heisman House ad campaign through CAMPUS, a college sports NFT platform he co-founded backed by the Solana blockchain. Tebow joins "First Mover" to discuss the project and the outlook for athletes entering the Web3 space.

Nov 7, 2022

Payment processing firm Stripe is cutting over 1,000 jobs, or 14% of its staff. Separately, Dapper Labs, the creator of NFT marketplace NBA Top Shot, is laying off 22% of its staff, citing the "macroeconomic environment." "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments amid headcount reductions across the industry.

Nov 3, 2022

SuperRare, an Ethereum-based, decentralized digital art marketplace, is launching the "Genesis" RarePass for exclusive airdrops of curated fine art. SuperRare Chief Operating Officer Kyle Olney shares insights into the launch, mainstreaming the art collecting experience and the future of the NFT industry.

Nov 3, 2022

Ethereum-based art marketplace SuperRare launches a subscription-like art distribution service. Chief Operating Officer Kyle Olney discusses the state of crypto art amid low NFT volumes in crypto winter, saying "there is no pullback in the [art] market."

Nov 3, 2022