The NFT space is a wild west. We've all seen the headlines: creators getting shortchanged, royalties vanishing into thin air, and valuations that seem pulled from, well, thin air. It sucks too, particularly when you know NFTs can be used to empower artists and create vibrant digital ecosystems. The fundamental...
Okay, let's be real. I’m personally and professionally committed to the promise of Web3 and decentralized innovation. I should be overjoyed that truly decentralized NFT marketplaces are flourishing! I mean I should be rooting for the underdogs taking on the big, bad centralized, national titans. But here's the thing: OpenSea...
Wringing hands Overly rejoicing at OpenSea’s triumphant return to the NFT throne. Before you pop the champagne, let's talk about something far more important than market share: the slow death of creator royalties.We've all seen the headlines: OpenSea is back on top, commanding over 40% of the NFT trading volume....
You’re boo osting, you’ve just dropped nine hundred bucks on a digital magnum opus. Congratulations! You're part of the NFT revolution. Let me ask you a question: Where is that image actually stored? If the answer is anything other than “on the blockchain,” then you’re probably heading for a major...
The NFT universe is all the rage, but it’s not a positive trend. We’re in the midst of a delicious scrum right now. We’re especially focusing on where and how to store NFT images, specifically within the Bitcoin ecosystem. On the other side, you have voices from the likes of...
Solana's NFT space. We've all heard the chatter. Is it the real deal, or merely a temporary blip jumpstarted by lower transaction costs and quicker settlement times? Well, let me be the first to tell you, it’s the latter. It’s not even about just speed and cost. Think of Solana's...
Coincheck, a household name in Japanese crypto accessibility, is placing huge bets on NFTs. Let’s face it, the NFT market is not what it used to be. Are royalties, the alleged salvation of creators and platforms alike, really going to be Coincheck’s path to success? The data holds some uncomfortable...
I’ve seen firsthand the crushing weight of financial exclusion. I remember mentoring a group of young women in rural Kenya, bursting with entrepreneurial spirit, crafting beautiful beadwork, eager to sell their creations online. The transaction fees on existing platforms were crippling. Each sale was consumed, leaving them with just enough...
Coincheck's doubling down on Japan. Everyone's cheering, right? Localization, understanding the market, omotenashi for crypto! I’m reading a much rosier picture. It could be brilliant. Or it might just be a slow-motion train wreck. Here's why.Japan's Market: Is It Big Enough?Japan, the land of the rising sun … and aging...