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You can now trade your NFT for someone else's with Deals, Opensea's newest feature .
You can even add a combo of your NFTs for a combo of theirs — add WETH to the offer.
Offer, view, and accept deals directly on OS, no need for scammy websites or DMs.
You can even add a combo of your NFTs for a combo of theirs — add WETH to the offer.
Offer, view, and accept deals directly on OS, no need for scammy websites or DMs.
🖼 Melania Trump's Apollo 11 NFT Defies NASA Rules
It would appear that a Trump has run afoul of the federal government this week—but perhaps not the family member you’d expect. Former First Lady Melania Trump has potentially sparked conflict with NASA by apparently violating the federal agency’s policy on image usage in her latest NFT drop. The collectible, titled "Man on the Moon"—which released on Wednesday—prominently features the iconic 1969 photo of astronaut Buzz Aldrin partaking in the NASA-orchestrated Apollo 11 lunar landing. Per agency policy, however, usage of NASA images in connection with an NFT project. “NASA does not wish for its images to be used in connection with NFTs,” the organization’s Regulations on Merchandising Requests and Media Usage Guidelines explicitly read, further noting that the agency is "not approving any merchandising applications" tied to NFTs. Companies or individuals wishing to use NASA imagery, emblems, or identifiers on merchandise must have that usage approved by the agency; NASA states that “strict laws and regulations” govern this approval process. In this case, Trump and the USA Memorabilia NFT platform she used may not have filed a request with NASA, or may have had a request rejected, as NASA strictly prohibits NFT-related uses of its intellectual property.
It would appear that a Trump has run afoul of the federal government this week—but perhaps not the family member you’d expect. Former First Lady Melania Trump has potentially sparked conflict with NASA by apparently violating the federal agency’s policy on image usage in her latest NFT drop. The collectible, titled "Man on the Moon"—which released on Wednesday—prominently features the iconic 1969 photo of astronaut Buzz Aldrin partaking in the NASA-orchestrated Apollo 11 lunar landing. Per agency policy, however, usage of NASA images in connection with an NFT project. “NASA does not wish for its images to be used in connection with NFTs,” the organization’s Regulations on Merchandising Requests and Media Usage Guidelines explicitly read, further noting that the agency is "not approving any merchandising applications" tied to NFTs. Companies or individuals wishing to use NASA imagery, emblems, or identifiers on merchandise must have that usage approved by the agency; NASA states that “strict laws and regulations” govern this approval process. In this case, Trump and the USA Memorabilia NFT platform she used may not have filed a request with NASA, or may have had a request rejected, as NASA strictly prohibits NFT-related uses of its intellectual property.
Melania Trump's Apollo 11 NFTs have violated NASA's guidelines. The space agency has made it clear – they do NOT condone the use of its imagery for NFT purposes.
The former first lady released the Apollo 11 NFT collection on Wednesday, just one day before the 54th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
NASA’s images are usually not copyrighted and are publicly available for educational purposes. However, the line is drawn when it comes to NFTs.
The former first lady released the Apollo 11 NFT collection on Wednesday, just one day before the 54th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
NASA’s images are usually not copyrighted and are publicly available for educational purposes. However, the line is drawn when it comes to NFTs.
🔫 Hello Kitty Gets Its Own Metaverse Experience
The launch is being celebrated with an in-person event featuring Hello Kitty-themed AR experiences. This week it was revealed that Japanese icon Hello Kitty is receiving her own virtual destination inside MetaGaia, a decentralized metaverse platform featuring artificial intelligence (AI) powered companions, augmented reality (AR) games, and digital asset purchasing. fans of the fictional pop icon can immerse themselves in a variety of activities and browse Hello Kitty-themed digital items. Hello Kitty-themed digital items. Visitors can also unlock access to exclusive areas and daily login bonuses by purchasing a “Wonder Pass” for one of the Houses of Wonder. Those who mint a set of four Wonder Passes earn the title of “Wonderlord” and the ability to build their own custom space within the world. The celebrate the launch, a live pop-up event is being hosted at Citygate Outlets in Hong Kong, China. Here fans can interact with Hello Kitty-themed AR experiences powered by MetaGaia, browse Hello Kitty merchandise, and participate in various mini-games. The event runs now until August 31st. Hello Kitty Seven Wonders is open now to the public via MetaGaia.
The launch is being celebrated with an in-person event featuring Hello Kitty-themed AR experiences. This week it was revealed that Japanese icon Hello Kitty is receiving her own virtual destination inside MetaGaia, a decentralized metaverse platform featuring artificial intelligence (AI) powered companions, augmented reality (AR) games, and digital asset purchasing. fans of the fictional pop icon can immerse themselves in a variety of activities and browse Hello Kitty-themed digital items. Hello Kitty-themed digital items. Visitors can also unlock access to exclusive areas and daily login bonuses by purchasing a “Wonder Pass” for one of the Houses of Wonder. Those who mint a set of four Wonder Passes earn the title of “Wonderlord” and the ability to build their own custom space within the world. The celebrate the launch, a live pop-up event is being hosted at Citygate Outlets in Hong Kong, China. Here fans can interact with Hello Kitty-themed AR experiences powered by MetaGaia, browse Hello Kitty merchandise, and participate in various mini-games. The event runs now until August 31st. Hello Kitty Seven Wonders is open now to the public via MetaGaia.
OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, announced on Thursday a significant enhancement to its ChatGPT platform.
Users will soon be able to tailor the responses of the AI chatbot to better align with their preferences without having to repeat those needs each time.
This new feature, termed “custom instructions,” encourages users to more clearly define the parameters for ChatGPT’s replies.
The introduction of custom instructions is a stride towards a more individualized AI experience, but it does come at a cost — users will need to choose between convenience and maintaining their privacy.
Users will soon be able to tailor the responses of the AI chatbot to better align with their preferences without having to repeat those needs each time.
This new feature, termed “custom instructions,” encourages users to more clearly define the parameters for ChatGPT’s replies.
The introduction of custom instructions is a stride towards a more individualized AI experience, but it does come at a cost — users will need to choose between convenience and maintaining their privacy.
📣 RewireHub Launches Metaverse Office and Prepares for Blockchain and AI Solutions
RewireHub, a digital marketing agency based in the UAE, has recently made a notable advancement by introducing a comprehensive metaverse office that is fully integrated. By adopting this advanced technology, RewireHub has positioned itself as one of the few global companies to embrace this pioneering initiative. The Metaverse office surpasses conventional workspaces by providing a revolutionary digital environment that expands the opportunities for both remote teams and clients. Muddashir Siddique, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of RewireHub, conveyed his excitement regarding the new initiative. He expressed that RewireHub has always incorporated innovation and progressive work models as a fundamental aspect of their approach. The Metaverse office exemplifies our commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art technology and transforming our understanding of space and collaboration. The Metaverse office is not only designed to facilitate daily operations and promote team collaboration, but it also functions as a highly adaptable platform for various client meetings, webinars, online events, and meetups. By leveraging this platform, users can create immersive and captivating experiences.
RewireHub, a digital marketing agency based in the UAE, has recently made a notable advancement by introducing a comprehensive metaverse office that is fully integrated. By adopting this advanced technology, RewireHub has positioned itself as one of the few global companies to embrace this pioneering initiative. The Metaverse office surpasses conventional workspaces by providing a revolutionary digital environment that expands the opportunities for both remote teams and clients. Muddashir Siddique, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of RewireHub, conveyed his excitement regarding the new initiative. He expressed that RewireHub has always incorporated innovation and progressive work models as a fundamental aspect of their approach. The Metaverse office exemplifies our commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art technology and transforming our understanding of space and collaboration. The Metaverse office is not only designed to facilitate daily operations and promote team collaboration, but it also functions as a highly adaptable platform for various client meetings, webinars, online events, and meetups. By leveraging this platform, users can create immersive and captivating experiences.
Floor App Reveals Ethereum NFT Art Drops Exclusively on iOS and Android
Floor, which lets users track their NFT holdings, is about to try something pretty novel: sell exclusive NFT artwork solely through its iOS and Android apps. On Wednesday, July 26, Floor will debut the first of 10 planned NFT drops in Icons: Series One with a new work by Vinnie Hager, an artist known for his doodle-centric art style showcased in Letters, a 2021 NFT project that has generated $10 million worth of trading to date.
Hager’s new Icons piece, titled “Ground Level Garden” will sell for $29.99 via the app using typical mobile payment methods, and it will be an open edition drop—so there’s no limit on how many can be minted during the set timeframe. After purchase, the Ethereum NFT will be airdropped to the user’s specified wallet, so buyers won’t need to pay for network gas fees.
Floor, which lets users track their NFT holdings, is about to try something pretty novel: sell exclusive NFT artwork solely through its iOS and Android apps. On Wednesday, July 26, Floor will debut the first of 10 planned NFT drops in Icons: Series One with a new work by Vinnie Hager, an artist known for his doodle-centric art style showcased in Letters, a 2021 NFT project that has generated $10 million worth of trading to date.
Hager’s new Icons piece, titled “Ground Level Garden” will sell for $29.99 via the app using typical mobile payment methods, and it will be an open edition drop—so there’s no limit on how many can be minted during the set timeframe. After purchase, the Ethereum NFT will be airdropped to the user’s specified wallet, so buyers won’t need to pay for network gas fees.
🖼 SQUISHMALLOWS AND VEEFRIENDS ARE BRINGING NFTS TO PLUSH
Squishmallows is making its way to Web3 thanks to a partnership with VeeFriends. Fans of digital collections will know that pop culture companies everywhere have been hopping on the NFT train, from Warner Bros. and Eluvio teaming up for a Superman collection to Funko releasing a series of House of Dragon Digital Pops. Jazwares is now joining in, partnering up with VeeFriends for four new Squishmallows, all based on NFT characters. Characters included in the new VeeFriends collection are Adventurous Astronaut, Humble Hedgehog, Intuitive Iguana, and Karma Kiwi. The characters originally appeared as NFTs designed by artist Gary Vaynerchuk. Each VeeFriends character will be featured as a 12-inch tall Squishmallows plush, retailing for $24.99. The Squishmallows brand is no stranger to licensing, with previous partnerships including Disney, Harry Potter, and Godzilla. The new VeeFriends Squishmallows are launching Aug. 7 exclusively at the Jazwares and VeeFriends online stores. Mark your calendars and get ready to collect a digital friend physically!
Squishmallows is making its way to Web3 thanks to a partnership with VeeFriends. Fans of digital collections will know that pop culture companies everywhere have been hopping on the NFT train, from Warner Bros. and Eluvio teaming up for a Superman collection to Funko releasing a series of House of Dragon Digital Pops. Jazwares is now joining in, partnering up with VeeFriends for four new Squishmallows, all based on NFT characters. Characters included in the new VeeFriends collection are Adventurous Astronaut, Humble Hedgehog, Intuitive Iguana, and Karma Kiwi. The characters originally appeared as NFTs designed by artist Gary Vaynerchuk. Each VeeFriends character will be featured as a 12-inch tall Squishmallows plush, retailing for $24.99. The Squishmallows brand is no stranger to licensing, with previous partnerships including Disney, Harry Potter, and Godzilla. The new VeeFriends Squishmallows are launching Aug. 7 exclusively at the Jazwares and VeeFriends online stores. Mark your calendars and get ready to collect a digital friend physically!
Twitter unveiled a new logo today: the iconic blue bird has given way to an 'X'.
Over the past weekend, the platform's owner, Elon Musk, announced transformative changes to the Twitter brand.
While some might be caught off guard, Musk had this rebranding strategy in the pipeline since taking ownership in October 2022.
This change marks Musk's first move towards creating a comprehensive "everything app."
Over the past weekend, the platform's owner, Elon Musk, announced transformative changes to the Twitter brand.
While some might be caught off guard, Musk had this rebranding strategy in the pipeline since taking ownership in October 2022.
This change marks Musk's first move towards creating a comprehensive "everything app."
🖼 CyberKongz to Mint Genkai NFTs on Ronin, Migrate Game to 'Axie' Chain
CyberKongz has grown into a significant NFT franchise, with $210 million in total volume traded across just the largest of its four collections. Now, the creators plan to migrate the CyberKongz NFT minting game, called Play and Kollect, from one Ethereum sidechain to another—from Polygon to Ronin, the network created by Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis. The Kongz team is also launching Genkai, a new anime-inspired NFT collection, across both Ronin and the Ethereum mainnet this week—with plans for a second game on the horizon. “Genkai is the first non-pixel artwork I have created for CyberKongz, and will represent our growth as a project to expand our IP into the Southeast Asian and Japanese markets,” said pseudonymous CyberKongz founder and artist Myoo in a statement. “Additionally, CyberKongz will be working with Ronin to develop a game featuring Genkai.” Because Ronin is currently a private (or permissioned) blockchain, the Genkai mint is the first non-Axie Infinity NFT drop to occur via the blockchain. The move comes just months after Sky Mavis announced that it is working with four game studios, including the makers of The Machines Arena, to build out Ronin’s gaming ecosystem.
CyberKongz has grown into a significant NFT franchise, with $210 million in total volume traded across just the largest of its four collections. Now, the creators plan to migrate the CyberKongz NFT minting game, called Play and Kollect, from one Ethereum sidechain to another—from Polygon to Ronin, the network created by Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis. The Kongz team is also launching Genkai, a new anime-inspired NFT collection, across both Ronin and the Ethereum mainnet this week—with plans for a second game on the horizon. “Genkai is the first non-pixel artwork I have created for CyberKongz, and will represent our growth as a project to expand our IP into the Southeast Asian and Japanese markets,” said pseudonymous CyberKongz founder and artist Myoo in a statement. “Additionally, CyberKongz will be working with Ronin to develop a game featuring Genkai.” Because Ronin is currently a private (or permissioned) blockchain, the Genkai mint is the first non-Axie Infinity NFT drop to occur via the blockchain. The move comes just months after Sky Mavis announced that it is working with four game studios, including the makers of The Machines Arena, to build out Ronin’s gaming ecosystem.
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🖼 CyberKongz to Mint Genkai NFTs on Ronin, Migrate Game to 'Axie' Chain
CyberKongz has grown into a significant NFT franchise, with $210 million in total volume traded across just the largest of its four collections. Now, the creators plan to migrate the CyberKongz NFT minting game, called Play and Kollect, from one Ethereum sidechain to another—from Polygon to Ronin, the network created by Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis. The Kongz team is also launching Genkai, a new anime-inspired NFT collection, across both Ronin and the Ethereum mainnet this week—with plans for a second game on the horizon. “Genkai is the first non-pixel artwork I have created for CyberKongz, and will represent our growth as a project to expand our IP into the Southeast Asian and Japanese markets,” said pseudonymous CyberKongz founder and artist Myoo in a statement. “Additionally, CyberKongz will be working with Ronin to develop a game featuring Genkai.” Because Ronin is currently a private (or permissioned) blockchain, the Genkai mint is the first non-Axie Infinity NFT drop to occur via the blockchain. The move comes just months after Sky Mavis announced that it is working with four game studios, including the makers of The Machines Arena, to build out Ronin’s gaming ecosystem.
CyberKongz has grown into a significant NFT franchise, with $210 million in total volume traded across just the largest of its four collections. Now, the creators plan to migrate the CyberKongz NFT minting game, called Play and Kollect, from one Ethereum sidechain to another—from Polygon to Ronin, the network created by Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis. The Kongz team is also launching Genkai, a new anime-inspired NFT collection, across both Ronin and the Ethereum mainnet this week—with plans for a second game on the horizon. “Genkai is the first non-pixel artwork I have created for CyberKongz, and will represent our growth as a project to expand our IP into the Southeast Asian and Japanese markets,” said pseudonymous CyberKongz founder and artist Myoo in a statement. “Additionally, CyberKongz will be working with Ronin to develop a game featuring Genkai.” Because Ronin is currently a private (or permissioned) blockchain, the Genkai mint is the first non-Axie Infinity NFT drop to occur via the blockchain. The move comes just months after Sky Mavis announced that it is working with four game studios, including the makers of The Machines Arena, to build out Ronin’s gaming ecosystem.
A New Sleepdrop Scam Uses NFT Airdrops To Steal Your Funds
The team at Forta Network has sounded the alarm about a new version of the Sleepdrop scam. This version of the scam uses NFTs and a verified contract to mislead users into thinking they’re interacting with a legitimate airdrop.The Forta community discovered the scam when a new NFT from Lido was transferred into one of Forta’s multisig wallets.
The scam involves several steps. First, the scammer creates an ERC-1155 (NFT collection) that impersonates a legitimate team. Next, the scammer transfers most of these counterfeit assets to a legitimate contract that previously conducted an airdrop. Then, the scammer triggers the airdrop function of the contract to distribute the NFTs to multiple addresses.The main difference between a traditional sleepdrop and this scam is that the scam offers an NFT as a fake reward.
The team at Forta Network has sounded the alarm about a new version of the Sleepdrop scam. This version of the scam uses NFTs and a verified contract to mislead users into thinking they’re interacting with a legitimate airdrop.The Forta community discovered the scam when a new NFT from Lido was transferred into one of Forta’s multisig wallets.
The scam involves several steps. First, the scammer creates an ERC-1155 (NFT collection) that impersonates a legitimate team. Next, the scammer transfers most of these counterfeit assets to a legitimate contract that previously conducted an airdrop. Then, the scammer triggers the airdrop function of the contract to distribute the NFTs to multiple addresses.The main difference between a traditional sleepdrop and this scam is that the scam offers an NFT as a fake reward.
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📣 Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse losses pass $40 billion.
Wall Street is starting to come to terms with the massive amount of money Mark Zuckerberg keeps pouring into the metaverse. With second-quarter results out, collective losses from Reality Labs, the metaverse unit at Meta, has now surpassed $40 billion and more financial pain is on the way. Yet, investors sent Meta's stock up 7% on Wednesday, after hearing Zuckerberg's explanation of why he continues to spend so heavily in a still largely unproven area. "This is a very long-term bet," Zuckerberg said on a call with analysts. "I can't guarantee you that I'm gonna be right about this bet. I do think that this is the direction that the world is going in." Zuckerberg went on to explain the various consumer tech trends he's noticed, leading him to believe that a more immersive version of the internet will become the norm in the years ahead. This time, analysts hassled Zuckerberg much less on metaverse spending than they have in previous quarters. The difference: Last year, Meta reported slowing or negative revenue growth. Now, much of the focus during the call was on Meta's AI projects and the surprising growth and success of Threads. Revenue increased in the second quarter, and is expected to increase again in the next. Meta has done huge layoffs and cut expenses in other ways.
Wall Street is starting to come to terms with the massive amount of money Mark Zuckerberg keeps pouring into the metaverse. With second-quarter results out, collective losses from Reality Labs, the metaverse unit at Meta, has now surpassed $40 billion and more financial pain is on the way. Yet, investors sent Meta's stock up 7% on Wednesday, after hearing Zuckerberg's explanation of why he continues to spend so heavily in a still largely unproven area. "This is a very long-term bet," Zuckerberg said on a call with analysts. "I can't guarantee you that I'm gonna be right about this bet. I do think that this is the direction that the world is going in." Zuckerberg went on to explain the various consumer tech trends he's noticed, leading him to believe that a more immersive version of the internet will become the norm in the years ahead. This time, analysts hassled Zuckerberg much less on metaverse spending than they have in previous quarters. The difference: Last year, Meta reported slowing or negative revenue growth. Now, much of the focus during the call was on Meta's AI projects and the surprising growth and success of Threads. Revenue increased in the second quarter, and is expected to increase again in the next. Meta has done huge layoffs and cut expenses in other ways.
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The US Department of Justice has dropped the campaign finance charge against Sam Bankman-Fried. The charges of illegal campaign finance activity were dropped as part of an extradition treaty between the United States and the Bahamas.
However, other charges DO remain. SBF is still facing seven charges relating to fraud.
However, other charges DO remain. SBF is still facing seven charges relating to fraud.
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🖼 Cloaked in mystery, Kevin Rose’s Proof releases latest season of Grails NFTs
Proof Collective, the NFT studio behind Moonbirds and run by CEO Kevin Rose, is unveiling a fourth season of Grails, a series of artistic non-fungible tokens. With this installment the company is trying to create additional intrigue by keeping the names of the artists initially secret. “Grails IV features artworks from 20 artists whose identities will stay hidden until after collectors have minted their works,” Proof said in a statement. Despite trading and pricing for NFTs having fallen off a cliff since crypto's latest bull run, Proof aims to “ further the digital art renaissance” according to Eli Scheinman, Proof’s curator of this latest season of Grails. Backed by top crypto VC a16z, Proof also recently expanded on its existing PFP brand Moonbirds with the release of a 20,000-strong collection of NFTs called Mythics. The minting process for Mythic will unfurl during at least 200 days. Unlike PFPs such as Moonbirds — or the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks collections — the Grails collection is presented as fine art and has featured work from well-known web3 artists like Tyler Hobbs, Larva Labs and Refik Anadol.
Proof Collective, the NFT studio behind Moonbirds and run by CEO Kevin Rose, is unveiling a fourth season of Grails, a series of artistic non-fungible tokens. With this installment the company is trying to create additional intrigue by keeping the names of the artists initially secret. “Grails IV features artworks from 20 artists whose identities will stay hidden until after collectors have minted their works,” Proof said in a statement. Despite trading and pricing for NFTs having fallen off a cliff since crypto's latest bull run, Proof aims to “ further the digital art renaissance” according to Eli Scheinman, Proof’s curator of this latest season of Grails. Backed by top crypto VC a16z, Proof also recently expanded on its existing PFP brand Moonbirds with the release of a 20,000-strong collection of NFTs called Mythics. The minting process for Mythic will unfurl during at least 200 days. Unlike PFPs such as Moonbirds — or the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks collections — the Grails collection is presented as fine art and has featured work from well-known web3 artists like Tyler Hobbs, Larva Labs and Refik Anadol.
🖼 Reddit Returns With New NFTs and Crypto Twitter Leaves Threads on Read
Reddit has released its latest NFT avatar collection aimed at inspiring "warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia” among collectors, while Amazon added new blockchain tools to its Amazon Web Services cloud platform as it continues its Web3 expansion. Also, we chatted with Web3 influencers to suss out if the crypto degens are ready to migrate from Twitter to Meta’s Threads or another decentralized social media platform. The Airdrop, our weekly newsletter where we discuss the biggest stories across Web3. Reddit released its Gen 4 Collectible Avatar series, bringing a new batch of colorful collectibles to its NFT shop reimagining the platform’s iconic "Snoo" character. Titled “Retro Reimagined,” the microblogging site says it is meant to inspire "warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia” and features designs from 100 independent artists and popular NFT collections like Cool Cats. Previous releases have not been entirely smooth, so this time around, the Reddit team implemented anti-bot measures like CAPTCHA to create a better user experience. In addition, the platform introduced spend limits and launched an “initial access” period on the first day to limit the number of NFTs a user could sweep in one go. Still, it wasn’t a perfect launch.
Reddit has released its latest NFT avatar collection aimed at inspiring "warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia” among collectors, while Amazon added new blockchain tools to its Amazon Web Services cloud platform as it continues its Web3 expansion. Also, we chatted with Web3 influencers to suss out if the crypto degens are ready to migrate from Twitter to Meta’s Threads or another decentralized social media platform. The Airdrop, our weekly newsletter where we discuss the biggest stories across Web3. Reddit released its Gen 4 Collectible Avatar series, bringing a new batch of colorful collectibles to its NFT shop reimagining the platform’s iconic "Snoo" character. Titled “Retro Reimagined,” the microblogging site says it is meant to inspire "warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia” and features designs from 100 independent artists and popular NFT collections like Cool Cats. Previous releases have not been entirely smooth, so this time around, the Reddit team implemented anti-bot measures like CAPTCHA to create a better user experience. In addition, the platform introduced spend limits and launched an “initial access” period on the first day to limit the number of NFTs a user could sweep in one go. Still, it wasn’t a perfect launch.
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99-year-old Hungarian artist’s computer-generated NFTs sold for $1.2M
Computer-generated nonfungible tokens (NFTs) created by Hungarian artist Vera Molnár in collaboration with Martin Grasser sold out in less than one hour during Sotheby’s Dutch auction for a total of 631 Ether (ETH), or around $1.2 million. According to the July 26 announcement, the “Themes and Variations” collection features 500 collectibles generated via an algorithmic combination of 170 color palettes and recursive grids. Born in Budapest in 1924, Molnár was one of the first pioneers of computer-generated imagery.
The collection has surpassed 589 ETH in volume traded on secondary markets such as OpenSea. At the time of publication, Themes and Variations’ floor price has increased by over 100% from an average of 1.52 ETH shortly after the sale ended.
Computer-generated nonfungible tokens (NFTs) created by Hungarian artist Vera Molnár in collaboration with Martin Grasser sold out in less than one hour during Sotheby’s Dutch auction for a total of 631 Ether (ETH), or around $1.2 million. According to the July 26 announcement, the “Themes and Variations” collection features 500 collectibles generated via an algorithmic combination of 170 color palettes and recursive grids. Born in Budapest in 1924, Molnár was one of the first pioneers of computer-generated imagery.
The collection has surpassed 589 ETH in volume traded on secondary markets such as OpenSea. At the time of publication, Themes and Variations’ floor price has increased by over 100% from an average of 1.52 ETH shortly after the sale ended.