Fellow traveler or just another shiny object keeping us from real change Is this the future of news, or what? As someone deeply invested in digital entrepreneurship, especially empowering marginalized voices, I was intrigued by the "What's Going on Quad Cities" (WGONQC) story. A new local news alternative, publishing its...
Speaking of QC, their burgeoning independent news platform co-founded by Ryan Segura, DeFrieze, and others is shaking things up in some really inspiring ways. They are AI and NFT-ing themselves right into the foundational core infrastructure. Segura recently demonstrated to Protos how to generate NFT entries for the platform. What...
Mint AI is a vibrant Web 3.0 endeavor launched through the joint forces of NDEEPS and Mintline. The venture combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology to bring together the world of traditional art and digital assets. We believe this innovative popular education platform will help to...
NFT mints are down! Metaplex is cooling off! But hold on a minute there, partner. Nobody likes to rain on everybody’s favorite panic, but I’m here to tell you those Chicken Littles are full of hot air. Dead wrong.Look, I get it. Nobody likes seeing numbers dip. This Q1 2025...
Frank DeGods is out. Sales are up. What does it all mean? It's not just about a leadership change; it's a canary in the coal mine for the entire NFT royalty structure. The recent sales spike in DeGods NFTs on both Solana (101% increase!) and Ethereum (a whopping 156%!) following...
The NFT market so far has been a wild ride, characterized by boom times of stratospheric growth and then crashes of equal magnitude. After a significant period of slumber, evidence to the contrary now indicates a possible resurgence—projects such as Doodles are paving the way. This post dives into what’s...
The NFT market is experiencing a promising resurgence, with sales volume up 10.69% to $115 million. Ethereum is once again in the driver’s seat with $37.5 million in sales, a 54.17% increase week-on-week. Additional funding from other blockchains like Polygon, Mythos Chain and even Bitcoin and Solana price increases helped...
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...
Let’s not kid ourselves, the NFT space is incredible in its ability to democratize art and ownership. It can seem like a rigged game. Remember the early days? Gas wars, a lack of transparency in the reveal process, and whales pushing the market around. It was a receipt good enough...
Is the NFT space finally growing up? We've seen the hype, the scams, the environmental concerns, and the overall feeling that it's a digital Wild West. We hope, against hope, that Chainlink’s recent upgrade is a sign that things are changing. It’s more than just technology; it’s ethics and it’s...
Mastercard’s new partnership with Chainlink will enable its cardholders to directly purchase crypto assets on-chain. This collaborative effort aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the fast-moving digital asset economy. It will provide more than three billion Mastercard cardholders a safe, simple way to buy, sell and hold...
Mastercard is expanding its cryptocurrency capabilities through new partnerships, aiming to integrate crypto engagement for its 3.5 billion cardholders globally. These partnerships will increase the availability and use of cryptocurrency among Mastercard’s expansive network. Mastercard’s new partnerships are a big step forward in its quest to eliminate cash. Their goal...
The metaverse gaming boom — it’s here, and everybody’s clamoring about a $40 billion play space. Before we all dive headfirst into this digital oasis, let's ask a crucial question: Is this future truly decentralized, or are we just building fancier cages?$40B Boom, Same Old Bosses?We’ve heard that metaverse gaming,...
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, especially in gaming, is poised for incredible expansion. Players will explore virtual environments, interact with each other through avatars, purchase digital assets such as NFTs, and participate in diverse social, economic, and creative experiences. This convergence of gaming with blockchain and extended reality (XR) technologies will inspire major...
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...
WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a global cybersecurity, blockchain and IoT giant, today announced that it has successfully placed into orbit its WISeSat satellite. The small satellite rode into space with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Geneva, Switzerland. This launch, June 23, 2025, is a milestone step forward in protecting...
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:...
