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...
STEPN, the popular move-to-earn app, is making a big bet on Argentina. Their partnership with the AFA to release NFT sneakers underscores Coupang’s future-forward ambitions. This move is particularly notable given that Nike recently withdrew from the NFT sneaker market because it was not profitable. Indeed you might wonder what’s...
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...
Let's be blunt: Gala Games pulling the plug on "The Walking Dead: Empires" stings. It stings for the players who bought in with their hard-earned cash on the premise of permanent digital ownership. The charged atmosphere has left the broader NFT community reeling. This development strikes a mighty raw nerve....
The shutdown of "The Walking Dead: Empires" isn't just the end of a game. It's a stark reminder of the wild west nature of crypto gaming and the urgent need for financial literacy within the space. These are the same NFTs that a year ago sold for as much as...
Meanwhile, OpenSea has seen a meteoric increase in users, aided on by the layer-2 networks and positive speculation on a SEA token. It’s truly awe-inspiring, like seeing a phoenix rise from the ashes! In reality, let’s face it, the critical question isn’t whether they can pump up user numbers again....
This Web3 world promised us a great reset, a digital utopia where creators are better compensated and players actually own their in-game assets. Instead, we were pitched the promise of decentralized platforms, open metaverses, and a future where we wouldn’t suffer under the thumbs of evil gaming monopolies. A shadow...
Just the other day, I was talking to this super talented indie game artist, Sarah. She invested herself emotionally and spiritually into developing full collections of character skins for an exhilarating new blockchain based game. She had been promised a cut of every secondary sale, a royalty, a lifeline for...
FIFA’s going all-in on the Ethereum ecosystem with its own blockchain. But beneath the shiny veneer of improved user experience and enhanced scalability, lies a crucial question: can this move actually fix the broken NFT royalty system, or is it just another punt in the dark?NFT Royalties: A Broken Promise?Let’s...
NFT gaming. These words paint a picture of radical new player ownership. They paint rosy pictures of dynamic new digital economies and a leveled playing field for creators. We were sold on a brave new world where musicians could finally get paid directly for the work they create. In this...
When you hear “blockchain,” are you picturing Bitcoin’s volatile market fluctuations. Or maybe a million-dollar Bored Ape JPEG. And sure, Tezos does do NFTs. But trying to pigeonhole it as simply “blockchain art” is like calling the internet a glorified email network. It's missing the whole point. It's a fundamental...
The healthcare supply chain. A mess, right? We've all heard the horror stories: counterfeit drugs flooding the market, essential medications stuck in transit, and mountains of waste due to inefficient tracking. It’s not simply annoying, it’s life-threatening—and quite honestly, maddening. What if I told you that the same technology powering...
If we’re truthful with ourselves. You probably have a lot less control over how your health data is used than you do over the ads that appear on your Facebook timeline. Think about it: your medical records are scattered across doctor's offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and research institutions. Who really...
We're all watching the charts, aren't we? Staring at ETH price, trying to guess what’s the next PEMDAS that makes it go up, murmuring sweet nothings about institution money. With all of this jubilation, a far more significant question remains – a question that most everyone is afraid to ask....
As Ethereum’s price skyrockets, you might be wondering… “Am I too late to invest in Ethereum?” My answer? Absolutely not. What we’re experiencing is just the first taste of a massive change, a new digital renaissance fueled by Ethereum. Forget the hype — this isn’t just about lines shooting straight...
The news hit the NFT world like a digital asteroid: Yuga Labs, the behemoth behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is offloading CryptoPunks to the Infinite Node Foundation, a non-profit. At first blush, that seems nearly altruistic, a nod to saving art. But dig just a little bit deeper, and a...
The NFT market’s grifting moonshot is something we don’t need to discuss in detail here. CryptoPunks, which only a year ago were the darlings of the digital art world, being sold off to a non-profit? It screams "decline," doesn't it? What if we’re approaching this the wrong way entirely? What...
Okay, the news is out: Yuga Labs, the titans behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, just offloaded the CryptoPunks IP to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE), a digital art non-profit. At first glance, it seems… fine. This change has some significant consequences. To all NFT lovers, artists, and investors, this is...
