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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 Metaverse: The Uncomfortable Truth About Ownership & Royalties

NFT Metaverse: The Uncomfortable Truth About Ownership & Royalties

We've all heard the hype. The NFT metaverse: a digital utopia where creators are empowered, ownership is democratized, and a bright future awaits. Yet, what if I told you that this vision is either half-baked at best, or at worst—a dangerous illusion.The unfortunate reality is, we’re creating these digital dreamlands...

Moriusa NFT: Is STPR Inc. Building a Web3 Empire or Just Cashing Out?

Moriusa NFT: Is STPR Inc. Building a Web3 Empire or Just Cashing Out?

The purple rabbit has landed. But Moriusa, conceived by Nanamori and operated by STPR Inc., has officially made its debut into the NFT space. In April, over 2,200 of these cute little digital bunnies jumped onto the Ethereum blockchain. Today, they’re scampering through OpenSea ecosystem with a floor price consistently...

Moriusa's NFT Success: A Win for Asian Representation in Web3?

Moriusa's NFT Success: A Win for Asian Representation in Web3?

Is Moriusa’s NFT launch just another drop in the bucket of digital collectibles? Or does it mean something deeper for Asian representation in Web3? Well, I’d say it’s the latter and here’s why. Let's dive in.Web3 Needs More Than Just CodeWe’ve come to understand Web3 as this beautiful, decentralized, democratized...

Nanamori's Moriusa Launches NFT Collection on OpenSea

Nanamori's Moriusa Launches NFT Collection on OpenSea

Moriusa, the popular chill purple bunny character conceived of by SHOSAN and STPR Inc, has taken OpenSea by storm. Since its original minting this past April, the dynamic NFT collection is once again open for fans to explore! Known for playful expressions, cheerful animations, and original music, Moriusa has garnered...

El Salvador's Bitcoin Gamble: A Chess Move or a Checkmate?

El Salvador's Bitcoin Gamble: A Chess Move or a Checkmate?

El Salvador’s bold, steadfast adoption of Bitcoin has been like witnessing a multi-board chess match played at high-speed. President Bukele, the grandmaster, made his opening move: adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. Fast forward to now, and we’re a few dozen moves in, and as you can see, the board is…...

NFT Lending's Dark Secret: Are Royalties Being Crushed?

NFT Lending's Dark Secret: Are Royalties Being Crushed?

NFTs promised a revolution. A mechanism for creators to finally maintain control over their work and be compensated appropriately. They unequivocally assured us that the code would have royalties. This would ensure that artists receive a steady income for each and every resale. Is that overly optimistic promise disintegrating right...

NFT Lending Dapps Surge: Are You Missing Out on the Boom?

NFT Lending Dapps Surge: Are You Missing Out on the Boom?

Particularly in the rapidly evolving and innovative space of decentralized finance (DeFi). Perhaps the most exciting trend of all is the rise of NFT lending dapps. These platforms enable users to take out loans using their NFTs as collateral. They make it possible for users to lend out their crypto...

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: 3 Reasons Why It's a Masterclass in Resilience

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: 3 Reasons Why It's a Masterclass in Resilience

Let's be honest. In truth, the narrative surrounding El Salvador’s foray into Bitcoin has been almost all bad. The IMF breathes down their neck, mainstream media paints President Bukele as reckless, and armchair economists predict imminent financial collapse. Yet what if they’re all thoroughly misunderstanding the bigger picture? What if...

CoinDesk's Sam Reynolds Reports on Trump Token Developments

CoinDesk's Sam Reynolds Reports on Trump Token Developments

Sam is a senior reporter, based in Asia. He’s a member of the CoinDesk team that won the 2023 Gerald Loeb Award for breaking news coverage of FTX’s collapse, and he’s most recently covered the latest developments around the $TRUMP token. He’s done a lot of work reporting at the...

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