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...
I watched young Thando’s eyes glaze over when she described the thrill of a virtual pair of Off-White Nikes in her closet. Thando, a bright, ambitious young woman I mentor here in Johannesburg, dreams of becoming a successful fashion designer. For her, NFT sneakers were an opportunity to join a...
It’s true—the Argentina Football Association (AFA) is taking a big step into the Web3 arena! Their show features STEPN, the innovative move-to-earn fitness app. Through this partnership, NASCAR will be able to reach and inspire the next generation of fans. It brings together the passion and fervor of Argentinian soccer...
STEPN, a popular move-to-earn mobile app built on the Solana blockchain recently announced their partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Now, together, they’re birthing NFT digital sneakers into the metaverse! This partnership will help drive the Association deeper into Web3, giving fans exciting new ways to connect with their...
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...
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...
Is this really the future of art, or another speculative bubble blown up by crypto mania? WISeKey has sent Mayte Spínola’s “El Cristo Cósmico” into orbit. This artwork, tokenized as an NFT and secured on a satellite orbiting earth, brings up some existential questions. Let's dive in.Faith, Tech, Art—Strange Bedfellows?The...
Is shooting art into space the next great leap for mankind, or simply a great leap for advertising and PR? WISeKey hopes that it’s the former with their “Galactic Christ” NFT initiative. Let’s get real, friends, stargazing wonderment notwithstanding, we need to start asking some hard questions. Are we witnessing...
