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NFT Royalties: The Shocking Truth About M&A's Impact on Creators

NFT Royalties: The Shocking Truth About M&A's Impact on Creators

Let's be blunt. We’re all aware that this crypto space is the wild west. Even in the mightiest of lawless lands, there still exist unwritten codes, tapestries of civility woven in places you’d least expect. Recently, however, those threads are being cut, and the shattering sound of trust that has...

NFT Royalties: The Secret Weapon for Artists (And Why They're Under Attack)

NFT Royalties: The Secret Weapon for Artists (And Why They're Under Attack)

Now, picture that same world in which every time someone plays your favorite song on their home speakers or during their workout, the artist is compensated. Not merely a transaction, but rather an equitable, continuous remuneration for all that effort that went into their creation providing happiness to everyone else....

NFT Royalties: The Game-Changer Artists Deserve (or a Broken Promise?)

NFT Royalties: The Game-Changer Artists Deserve (or a Broken Promise?)

The promise of NFTs was revolutionary: a direct line between creator and collector, cutting out the middlemen who have historically pocketed the lion's share of art's value. Royalties are leading this revolution. A modest percentage of each subsequent sale is returned to the creator, making it impossible for them to...

NFT Royalties: Are OpenSea's Gains Built on Creator's Losses?

NFT Royalties: Are OpenSea's Gains Built on Creator's Losses?

Aisha, an amazing digital artist from Karachi, methodically infused each stroke with passion and creativity. She developed a collection of colorful, culturally-celebratory NFTs that embody her spirit and fervor. She imagined them being a dignified and sustainable way for people to earn income. To her, they embodied both a means...

Zora's Airdrop Fiasco: A Missed Chance to Empower South Asian Creators?

Zora's Airdrop Fiasco: A Missed Chance to Empower South Asian Creators?

The release of Zora’s new native token (ZORA) was supposed to be a triumphant celebration. It is intended to further encourage decentralization and foster grassroots community ownership. Instead, it feels like a gut punch, especially when you consider the potential it squandered to uplift a community often relegated to the...

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