creators

I think the NFT space has that Wild West sort of feeling to it at times, right? Gas wars, rug pulls and creators waiting to see if their projects will crash and burn overnight – it’s maddening. You’ll never want to give up digital art again, you say! What if...

In reality, only 3% of NFT creators ever receive regular royalties. Let that sink in. This all begs the question of a system that’s claimed to be designed to benefit artists, but instead the overwhelming majority of them are left holding the bag. Is this really the future of how...

Today, the NFT world is a virtual ghost town. Remember the 2021 hype? Peak insanity. Now, crickets. And the saddest part? Creators of all types, particularly fine artists in developing economies, are being shortchanged on royalties. Marketplaces are dodging fees and sales are tanking. The creators’ dream of a decentralized,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...