The news hit the NFT world like a digital asteroid: Yuga Labs, the behemoth behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is offloading CryptoPunks to the Infinite Node Foundation, a non-profit. At first blush, that seems nearly altruistic, a nod to saving art. But dig just a little bit deeper, and a...
It’s like a neverending roller coaster world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), where the biggest stimulus is one that determines where it goes. A recent example would be the sale of CryptoPunks to a non-profit organization. This article explores why this sale represents a positive sign for the broader NFT marketplace....
Okay, the news is out: Yuga Labs, the titans behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, just offloaded the CryptoPunks IP to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE), a digital art non-profit. At first glance, it seems… fine. This change has some significant consequences. To all NFT lovers, artists, and investors, this is...
The space of NFTs is rapidly evolving. These major changes can cause ripples across the digital art and blockchain communities. On further inspection, this is a clever move by Yuga Labs. CryptoPunks IP is sold. This decision sailed through the Node Foundation and became an extraordinary moment in industry history....
So, Yuga Labs finally did it. They sold the CryptoPunks IP. And to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE), at that. Let's be brutally honest: many of us thought that Yuga's creative vision for the Punks was... lacking. Remember the outcry? The accusations of diluting the brand? It was like seeing...
Royalties. The lifeblood of the NFT ecosystem. The promise that all creators and holders can earn value together through the ongoing success of a project. They’re the digital dividend, the innovation incentive, the reward for the early true believer. What happens when that promise is renegotiated? When those rules change,...
CryptoPunks, one of the original and most prestigious NFT collections on the Ethereum blockchain, now sits under the stewardship of the Infinite Node Foundation. This approval for this transaction between CryptoPunks and the Infinite Node Foundation was announced through a tweet on X.com. This change is important as it gives...
The transfer of CryptoPunks IP to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE). It's done. Is this really a win for digital art, though? Or just a wolf in sheep’s clothing, an end-run to consolidate power in the decentralized, don’t-tread-on-me jungle of NFTs. Let's dissect this, shall we? This isn’t merely a...
The NFT space rarely fails to surprise and delight. Most recently, NODE’s purchase of CryptoPunks 7804 and 3100 for over 7 million each triggered shockwaves across the digital art and blockchain communities. This move, celebrated by some and viewed with skepticism by others, marks a significant moment in the evolution...
Yuga Labs, the creator of the CryptoPunks collection, has sold the corresponding intellectual property (IP) to the Infinite Node (NODE) Foundation. This transfer marks a significant shift for the legendary NFT collection. As of May 13, it can still be proud of a nearly $1.2 billion total market capitalization. The...
The metaverse gaming market is predicted to grow at an explosive rate, reaching a whopping $40 billion. This trend presents an incredible opportunity for companies. Firms from every industry sector are now able to come to or grow their foothold in this bustling market. This article explores the key drivers...
The Metaverse in Gaming expected to experience gain of more than 15x. From 2025 to 2032, it will undergo an unbelievable 18% CAGR, jumping from $12 billion to a stunning $40 billion. This is not simply the domain of gaming, but rather the development of new economies, means of socialisation...
Is this really the future of art, or another speculative bubble blown up by crypto mania? WISeKey has sent Mayte Spínola’s “El Cristo Cósmico” into orbit. This artwork, tokenized as an NFT and secured on a satellite orbiting earth, brings up some existential questions. Let's dive in.Faith, Tech, Art—Strange Bedfellows?The...
We just began the art, technology, and faith collaboration in a really new and fresh way. El Cristo Cósmico, a digital representation of Chicano Christian art, is scheduled to be shot into space on a SpaceX rocket. This electrifying event is more than a technological feat. It reflects the amazing...
This is especially true in the unpredictable world of cryptocurrency. Fortunes can turn at a moment’s notice. Investors need to know investors are inescapably drawn to strategies that pursue risk mitigation while capturing upside potential over the long term. GoldenMining is one platform that boldly claims to offer a solution:...
The fashion industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution. Experts predict that the digital fashion market will soar to a staggering $70 billion by 2030. Futuristic partners such as DressX and Over are at the forefront of fuelling this booming industry. They are pushing the boundaries of how...
The digital fashion creatives market is on fire! Virtual worlds Driving the growth Photo by Daniel Korpai on Pexels Creating digital wardrobes An increased desire for sustainability in the real-world fashion industry has planted the seeds for this new space. A new report analyzes the market's structure, trends, challenges, and...
We all know that the cryptocurrency market can be extremely volatile. Yet recent events have demonstrated just how closely it is tied to issues of international security. Vietnamese national Nguyen Minh Chau plays a lot of roles in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape in Southeast Asia. Lastly, Tyler breaks down...
