NFTs

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology, primarily on platforms like Ethereum. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs are indivisible and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, ensuring each NFT is distinct and irreplaceable, much like a physical collectible. They have gained prominence in digital art, music, gaming, and other online communities for enabling proof of ownership and authenticity of digital creations. NFTs can represent anything from artwork and music to videos and tweets.


Web3

Elon Musk Tweets a Milady NFT, Floor Price Soars on OpenSea

The Twitter CEO shared a gif of the counterculture NFT declaring, “There is no meme, I love you,” shooting the collection to the top trending spot on the marketplace.

Milady 8835 last sold for 0.35 ETH (about $1,000) on OpenSea. (Remilia, modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

Binance’s NFT Marketplace Adds Support for Bitcoin NFTs

The leading cryptocurrency exchange will allow NFT collectors to purchase tokens on the Bitcoin network directly through their Binance accounts – bypassing the need to create a separate wallet for inscriptions.

(Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Web3

NFT Lending Platform Blend Sparks Concerns Over Ecosystem Liquidity

Blend, the name of NFT marketplace Blur’s new lending platform, allows traders to lease NFTs to bolster liquidity. However, concerns have been raised about its impact on broader NFT markets.

Blend (Blur.io)

Web3

Alibaba Says ‘Open Sesame’ to Web3

The Chinese tech giant is releasing a metaverse launchpad. Plus, Sports Illustrated announces an NFT ticketing platform.

XCOPY "Departed" and "Right Click Save Guy" (Sotheby's Metaverse, modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

Palm NFT Studio Rolls Out Generative Art Tool for Creators

The product plugs into the Unreal Engine, a 3D software tool helping creators build out generative art NFT collections.

Palm Generative Art Maker (Palm NFT Studio)

Tech

Bitcoin Ordinals Surge to 3M Inscriptions, but Most Are Just Text

Over $8 million in fees have been paid to the network by inscription creators since their inception.

(Ordinals Protocol)

Web3

NFT Collection Goblintown Will Prioritize the ‘Worst’ Traders in Second Season Mint

Big Inc, the sequel to the goblin-themed collection, will be giving a 50% discount to token holders who mint using the meme coin PEPE.

Goblintown NFTs (OpenSea)

Web3

Sotheby's Launches On-Chain Secondary NFT Marketplace

Sotheby’s Metaverse will now offer a curated, peer-to-peer marketplace via the Ethereum and Polygon networks.

XCOPY "Departed" and "Right Click Save Guy" (Sotheby's Metaverse, modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

'Shark Tank' but Make It Crypto: CoinMarketCap Launching Competition TV Show

"Killer Whale" will allow entrepreneurs to pitch ideas for new Web3 products and projects to a panel of judges.

“Whales” are removing BTC from exchanges en masse. (Nitesh Jain/Unsplash)