🖼 Ledger to provide free wallets to Sotheby's top NFT collectors
Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has signed an "exclusive" partnership with centuries-old auction house Sotheby's to offer wallets to Sotheby's top digital art or NFT collectors. As part of the deal, winners of Sotheby's NFT auctions will receive a limited edition, co-branded Ledger x Sotheby's Nano X wallets, with plans to expand the offering to include Ledger Stax in the future, Ledger said Tuesday. Ledger will cover the costs of the wallets for a limited period of one year, Ian Rogers, chief experience officer at Ledger, told The Block. Ledger will also provide onboarding services to Sotheby's clients to help them understand the self-custody aspects of digital assets. It will also offer an educational content series through Ledger Academy, which will be published to Sotheby's Metaverse to give collectors further insight into web3 concepts. While Ledger has partnered with several firms — including Nike-owned virtual sneaker maker RTFKT and luxury fashion house Fendi — this appears to be the first time Ledger will offer free wallets to Sotheby's clients. Ledger couldn't immediately confirm the detailed structure of its previous partnerships, but Rogers said in a statement that the Sotheby's partnership is "unique." Sotheby's has auctioned millions of dollars worth of NFTs, including recently from the collection of failed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.
Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has signed an "exclusive" partnership with centuries-old auction house Sotheby's to offer wallets to Sotheby's top digital art or NFT collectors. As part of the deal, winners of Sotheby's NFT auctions will receive a limited edition, co-branded Ledger x Sotheby's Nano X wallets, with plans to expand the offering to include Ledger Stax in the future, Ledger said Tuesday. Ledger will cover the costs of the wallets for a limited period of one year, Ian Rogers, chief experience officer at Ledger, told The Block. Ledger will also provide onboarding services to Sotheby's clients to help them understand the self-custody aspects of digital assets. It will also offer an educational content series through Ledger Academy, which will be published to Sotheby's Metaverse to give collectors further insight into web3 concepts. While Ledger has partnered with several firms — including Nike-owned virtual sneaker maker RTFKT and luxury fashion house Fendi — this appears to be the first time Ledger will offer free wallets to Sotheby's clients. Ledger couldn't immediately confirm the detailed structure of its previous partnerships, but Rogers said in a statement that the Sotheby's partnership is "unique." Sotheby's has auctioned millions of dollars worth of NFTs, including recently from the collection of failed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.
🖼 Millions Of Compressed NFTs Are Being Minted Weekly On Solana
Bubblegum, a tool which brings down the cost of interacting with NFTs on the Solana blockchain using compression techniques (cNFTs), is routinely being used to mint over 3M NFTs on a weekly basis. Bubblegum’s key adopter is Drip Haus, a project which allows creators to mint and airdrop NFTs. Drip has been touting Bubblegum’s compression technology since early 2023. It’s notable that a cost-saving feature has generated so much use on Solana. The blockchain already has cheap fees relative to Ethereum — even in a low-demand environment. Bubblegum uses Merkle Trees, a data structure widely used across blockchains, to bring down the cost of minting the cNFTs. This is because scanning the items in a Merkle Tree scales logarithmically, meaning that minting larger numbers of NFTs results in lower costs per cNFT. To be sure, mints don’t equate to a hot market for NFTs on Solana — data from Solscan shows volume in SOL terms for NFTs has been relatively flat over the past 90 days. Bubblegum was developed by Metaplex, which also features a framework for launching NFTs on Solana called Candy Machine and upgraded its protocol in January to allow creators of NFTs to enforce royalties. The Ordinals protocol took the Bitcoin network by storm this year, presenting a novel system of indexing digital assets on the blockchain.
Bubblegum, a tool which brings down the cost of interacting with NFTs on the Solana blockchain using compression techniques (cNFTs), is routinely being used to mint over 3M NFTs on a weekly basis. Bubblegum’s key adopter is Drip Haus, a project which allows creators to mint and airdrop NFTs. Drip has been touting Bubblegum’s compression technology since early 2023. It’s notable that a cost-saving feature has generated so much use on Solana. The blockchain already has cheap fees relative to Ethereum — even in a low-demand environment. Bubblegum uses Merkle Trees, a data structure widely used across blockchains, to bring down the cost of minting the cNFTs. This is because scanning the items in a Merkle Tree scales logarithmically, meaning that minting larger numbers of NFTs results in lower costs per cNFT. To be sure, mints don’t equate to a hot market for NFTs on Solana — data from Solscan shows volume in SOL terms for NFTs has been relatively flat over the past 90 days. Bubblegum was developed by Metaplex, which also features a framework for launching NFTs on Solana called Candy Machine and upgraded its protocol in January to allow creators of NFTs to enforce royalties. The Ordinals protocol took the Bitcoin network by storm this year, presenting a novel system of indexing digital assets on the blockchain.
French art museum Musée d’Orsay has embraced NFTs, partnering up with the Tezos Foundation to introduce blockchain-backed artworks and digital artists.
The venture commences with the museum offering two digital souvenirs created by KERU — augmented reality and original digital artwork— at an upcoming Van Gogh exhibit, encouraging both physical and online engagement.
The pieces will be minted on the Tezos blockchain with 2,300 NFTs of each piece going for $21.
The Musée d’Orsay will also join forces with the Tezos Foundation to host a series of conferences and educational initiatives to expose the museum’s member base to web3.
The venture commences with the museum offering two digital souvenirs created by KERU — augmented reality and original digital artwork— at an upcoming Van Gogh exhibit, encouraging both physical and online engagement.
The pieces will be minted on the Tezos blockchain with 2,300 NFTs of each piece going for $21.
The Musée d’Orsay will also join forces with the Tezos Foundation to host a series of conferences and educational initiatives to expose the museum’s member base to web3.
🖼 Versum NFT Platform Announces Shutdown
Versum, the NFT platform used by many artists, collectors, and Tezos NFT enthusiasts, has announced its decision to discontinue services and shut down its platform over the next few months. While the company didn’t cite a specific reason, the founders of Versum took to their official social media channels to express deep gratitude for the unwavering support and sheer enthusiasm that its community has provided over the years. The bond, as they put it, has been nothing short of heartwarming. While the decision comes as a blow to many, the founders remain optimistic about the enduring spirit of the Versum community, hopeful that its essence will reincarnate in other innovative platforms and ventures. To ensure a seamless transition and allow users ample time to wrap up their affairs on the platform, Versum has delineated a phased shutdown process: Starting October 20th, minting on the ITEMs contract will be discontinued. By November 1st, the creation of new market listings will come to a halt. This will be followed by the freezing of the marketplace contract on November 14th, where users will only have the ability to cancel their listings. Finally, on December 1st, the Versum website will officially cease all operations.
Versum, the NFT platform used by many artists, collectors, and Tezos NFT enthusiasts, has announced its decision to discontinue services and shut down its platform over the next few months. While the company didn’t cite a specific reason, the founders of Versum took to their official social media channels to express deep gratitude for the unwavering support and sheer enthusiasm that its community has provided over the years. The bond, as they put it, has been nothing short of heartwarming. While the decision comes as a blow to many, the founders remain optimistic about the enduring spirit of the Versum community, hopeful that its essence will reincarnate in other innovative platforms and ventures. To ensure a seamless transition and allow users ample time to wrap up their affairs on the platform, Versum has delineated a phased shutdown process: Starting October 20th, minting on the ITEMs contract will be discontinued. By November 1st, the creation of new market listings will come to a halt. This will be followed by the freezing of the marketplace contract on November 14th, where users will only have the ability to cancel their listings. Finally, on December 1st, the Versum website will officially cease all operations.
Sotheby’s and Ledger have officially announced a partnership .
The partnership includes two main components, a co-branded Ledger Nano X that will be exclusively presented to buyers of premier digital art auction lots via Sotheby’s, as well as co-branded and curated educational content that will be developed through Ledger Academy and published to Sotheby’s Metaverse.
The partnership includes two main components, a co-branded Ledger Nano X that will be exclusively presented to buyers of premier digital art auction lots via Sotheby’s, as well as co-branded and curated educational content that will be developed through Ledger Academy and published to Sotheby’s Metaverse.
💰 Bitcoin Ordinals Growing Despite NFT Market Downturn: Report
Bitcoin’s growth shows no signs of slowing down, according to data. This week, Galaxy Research and Mining published a second report in their series on Bitcoin Inscriptions and Ordinals. Galaxy Research and Mining is a digital asset and blockchain firm that has been developing a comprehensive financial platform since 2018. Its platform offers services like trading, lending, investment solutions, bitcoin mining, and more. The most recent report delves into the advancements and changes in this domain since that time. According to the report, in the first 200 days of Bitcoin Ordinals, 1.14 million image-based inscriptions were created. This growth is faster than the first 200 days of NFTs on Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon combined. This report does not include volume from BRC-20 tokens. However, even without BRC-20 token inclusion, Bitcoin remains as the third most popular chain for digital collectible activity. It’s important to note that despite this upward trend, overall NFT trading volumes across all chains have been on the decline. According to data from Cryptoslam, NFT sales dropped 8.7%, from 4.2 billion in September 2021 to $3.8 billion in October 2023.
Bitcoin’s growth shows no signs of slowing down, according to data. This week, Galaxy Research and Mining published a second report in their series on Bitcoin Inscriptions and Ordinals. Galaxy Research and Mining is a digital asset and blockchain firm that has been developing a comprehensive financial platform since 2018. Its platform offers services like trading, lending, investment solutions, bitcoin mining, and more. The most recent report delves into the advancements and changes in this domain since that time. According to the report, in the first 200 days of Bitcoin Ordinals, 1.14 million image-based inscriptions were created. This growth is faster than the first 200 days of NFTs on Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon combined. This report does not include volume from BRC-20 tokens. However, even without BRC-20 token inclusion, Bitcoin remains as the third most popular chain for digital collectible activity. It’s important to note that despite this upward trend, overall NFT trading volumes across all chains have been on the decline. According to data from Cryptoslam, NFT sales dropped 8.7%, from 4.2 billion in September 2021 to $3.8 billion in October 2023.
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Nifty Gateway’s recent decision has sparked significant debate within the artist community.
On Sept. 27, the leading NFT marketplace platform sent its Publishers an email outlining a significant policy change.
The platform, which launched its Publisher feature in Sept. 2022 to foster a broader spectrum of creators, has now decided to raise the bar to entry.
Its new criteria to evaluate Publishers now has a threshold set at an average Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of $750 per drop. Publishers who do not meet this standard have been informed they can no longer release new drops on the platform.
However, numerous artists, curators, and collectors who once championed the Publishers tool have voiced their concerns and dissatisfaction following the policy shift.
On Sept. 27, the leading NFT marketplace platform sent its Publishers an email outlining a significant policy change.
The platform, which launched its Publisher feature in Sept. 2022 to foster a broader spectrum of creators, has now decided to raise the bar to entry.
Its new criteria to evaluate Publishers now has a threshold set at an average Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of $750 per drop. Publishers who do not meet this standard have been informed they can no longer release new drops on the platform.
However, numerous artists, curators, and collectors who once championed the Publishers tool have voiced their concerns and dissatisfaction following the policy shift.
💰 Bitcoin Ordinals Growing Despite NFT Market Downturn: Report
Bitcoin’s growth shows no signs of slowing down, according to data. This week, Galaxy Research and Mining published a second report in their series on Bitcoin Inscriptions and Ordinals. Galaxy Research and Mining is a digital asset and blockchain firm that has been developing a comprehensive financial platform since 2018. Its platform offers services like trading, lending, investment solutions, bitcoin mining, and more. The most recent report delves into the advancements and changes in this domain since that time. According to the report, in the first 200 days of Bitcoin Ordinals, 1.14 million image-based inscriptions were created. This growth is faster than the first 200 days of NFTs on Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon combined. This report does not include volume from BRC-20 tokens. However, even without BRC-20 token inclusion, Bitcoin remains as the third most popular chain for digital collectible activity. It’s important to note that despite this upward trend, overall NFT trading volumes across all chains have been on the decline. According to data from Cryptoslam, NFT sales dropped 8.7%, from 4.2 billion in September 2021 to $3.8 billion in October 2023.
Bitcoin’s growth shows no signs of slowing down, according to data. This week, Galaxy Research and Mining published a second report in their series on Bitcoin Inscriptions and Ordinals. Galaxy Research and Mining is a digital asset and blockchain firm that has been developing a comprehensive financial platform since 2018. Its platform offers services like trading, lending, investment solutions, bitcoin mining, and more. The most recent report delves into the advancements and changes in this domain since that time. According to the report, in the first 200 days of Bitcoin Ordinals, 1.14 million image-based inscriptions were created. This growth is faster than the first 200 days of NFTs on Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon combined. This report does not include volume from BRC-20 tokens. However, even without BRC-20 token inclusion, Bitcoin remains as the third most popular chain for digital collectible activity. It’s important to note that despite this upward trend, overall NFT trading volumes across all chains have been on the decline. According to data from Cryptoslam, NFT sales dropped 8.7%, from 4.2 billion in September 2021 to $3.8 billion in October 2023.
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Refikanadol presented his latest work, "Machine Simulations: Life and Dreams," allowing the public to experience his artistry.
The work was initiated by Archie Ravishankar and Mikolajsekutowicz, and commissioned by Impact One Initiative in collaboration with Therme Art Program for Hanwha Lifeplus.
According to Therme Art Program, the piece represents "Korean urban life" as well as "LIFEPLUS themes of physical, mental, financial, and inspirational wellness."
The work was initiated by Archie Ravishankar and Mikolajsekutowicz, and commissioned by Impact One Initiative in collaboration with Therme Art Program for Hanwha Lifeplus.
According to Therme Art Program, the piece represents "Korean urban life" as well as "LIFEPLUS themes of physical, mental, financial, and inspirational wellness."
🔫 Epic Games lays off 800 employees and announces financial restructuring
Epic Games, known for its hit game Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, shocked the market by laying off more than 800 employees in a drastic financial restructuring. Tim Sweeney, the company’s CEO, broke his silence and explained the reasons behind this sudden decision. According to Sweeney, the financial difficulties that led to this action were only seen about ten weeks ago. He revealed that the issue came to his desk in July, and the company realized it needed to act quickly to avoid financial collapse. “We realized that we are facing a financial problem that needs to be solved immediately. This is really a process of reconciling our business model with the reality that will eventually come to all companies. We got away from that for a while with Fortnite and got it back – but we got to a scale of almost 4,000 people working as we got less and less money. And we’re desperate now that we have to act differently to make sure we don’t go back to these types of conditions,” Sweeney said. The CEO also admitted that Epic Games was at fault for overspending. “We’ve spent more money than we’ve made, investing in the next step of the company and the growing ecosystem inspired by Metaverse for Fortnite creators. I’m very optimistic that I think we can make this whole transition without layoffs, but in retrospect I wasn’t realistic enough,” Sweeney admitted.
Epic Games, known for its hit game Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, shocked the market by laying off more than 800 employees in a drastic financial restructuring. Tim Sweeney, the company’s CEO, broke his silence and explained the reasons behind this sudden decision. According to Sweeney, the financial difficulties that led to this action were only seen about ten weeks ago. He revealed that the issue came to his desk in July, and the company realized it needed to act quickly to avoid financial collapse. “We realized that we are facing a financial problem that needs to be solved immediately. This is really a process of reconciling our business model with the reality that will eventually come to all companies. We got away from that for a while with Fortnite and got it back – but we got to a scale of almost 4,000 people working as we got less and less money. And we’re desperate now that we have to act differently to make sure we don’t go back to these types of conditions,” Sweeney said. The CEO also admitted that Epic Games was at fault for overspending. “We’ve spent more money than we’ve made, investing in the next step of the company and the growing ecosystem inspired by Metaverse for Fortnite creators. I’m very optimistic that I think we can make this whole transition without layoffs, but in retrospect I wasn’t realistic enough,” Sweeney admitted.
Wellness NFT YogaPetz Sells Out In Less Than 45 Minutes With A Value Close To $3 Million
Yogapetz is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of their latest release, the Wellness NFT YogaPetz collection, which experienced an astounding 130% over-subscription rate. Within a mere 45 minutes, the entire 10,000-piece collection was completely sold out, generating an impressive sum of 1,761 ETH, equivalent to approximately USD 3 million in sales. This groundbreaking achievement occurred on August 31, 2023, despite the challenging market environment for NFTs during the prevailing winter season.
Yogapetz is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of their latest release, the Wellness NFT YogaPetz collection, which experienced an astounding 130% over-subscription rate. Within a mere 45 minutes, the entire 10,000-piece collection was completely sold out, generating an impressive sum of 1,761 ETH, equivalent to approximately USD 3 million in sales. This groundbreaking achievement occurred on August 31, 2023, despite the challenging market environment for NFTs during the prevailing winter season.
🖼 Clay Nation launches Cardano-Polygon NFT bridge in The Sandbox
Clay Nation, a project of 10,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs), announced the launch of a new blockchain bridge for Cardano and Polygon networks in The Sandbox metaverse. The new bridge, launched in partnership with Hong Kong-based metaverse firm The Sandbox, enables Clay Nation holders to use their Cardano-based NFTs as avatars in The Sandbox game on Polygon, while still keeping the NFTs on Cardano. The NFT market has seen its sales dropping in recent weeks with the Forkast 500 NFT index, a proxy measure for the performance of the top 500 NFTs across various blockchains. The new bridge, launched in partnership with Hong Kong-based metaverse firm The Sandbox, enables Clay Nation holders to use their Cardano-based NFTs as avatars in The Sandbox game on Polygon, while still keeping the NFTs on Cardano. The NFT market has seen its sales dropping in recent weeks with the Forkast 500 NFT index, a proxy measure for the performance of the top 500 NFTs across various blockchains, reaching a new all-time low of 1,871.98 points on Saturday. Clay Nation’s daily sales rose 129% to US$5,685 in the 24 hours leading up to 07:55 p.m. in Hong Kong, according to CryptoSlam data. The Forkast CAR NFT Composite reached a new all-time low of 880.26 points on Sept. 28 and is down 31% year-to-date. The Forkast POL NFT Composite is down 11.15% year-to-date after it fell to a new all-time low of 645.99 points on Monday.
Clay Nation, a project of 10,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs), announced the launch of a new blockchain bridge for Cardano and Polygon networks in The Sandbox metaverse. The new bridge, launched in partnership with Hong Kong-based metaverse firm The Sandbox, enables Clay Nation holders to use their Cardano-based NFTs as avatars in The Sandbox game on Polygon, while still keeping the NFTs on Cardano. The NFT market has seen its sales dropping in recent weeks with the Forkast 500 NFT index, a proxy measure for the performance of the top 500 NFTs across various blockchains. The new bridge, launched in partnership with Hong Kong-based metaverse firm The Sandbox, enables Clay Nation holders to use their Cardano-based NFTs as avatars in The Sandbox game on Polygon, while still keeping the NFTs on Cardano. The NFT market has seen its sales dropping in recent weeks with the Forkast 500 NFT index, a proxy measure for the performance of the top 500 NFTs across various blockchains, reaching a new all-time low of 1,871.98 points on Saturday. Clay Nation’s daily sales rose 129% to US$5,685 in the 24 hours leading up to 07:55 p.m. in Hong Kong, according to CryptoSlam data. The Forkast CAR NFT Composite reached a new all-time low of 880.26 points on Sept. 28 and is down 31% year-to-date. The Forkast POL NFT Composite is down 11.15% year-to-date after it fell to a new all-time low of 645.99 points on Monday.
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Donald Trump’s Second NFT Sales Soar 350% Amidst Speculation of Ex-President Assuming House Speaker Role
The spike in sales can be attributed to the recent removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a significant event in American political history. Following this development, speculation has arisen among members of the House regarding the possibility of former President Donald Trump assuming the position of Speaker of the House. Trump addressed this matter in a press statement delivered in New York on Wednesday, acknowledging that he has received numerous inquiries about the speaker role.
The popularity of Trump NFTs has been evident since the launch of the first collection by the company behind Trump Digital Trading Cards. Remarkably, the initial collection achieved the impressive feat of selling 45,000 trading cards within a span of under 12 hours.
The spike in sales can be attributed to the recent removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a significant event in American political history. Following this development, speculation has arisen among members of the House regarding the possibility of former President Donald Trump assuming the position of Speaker of the House. Trump addressed this matter in a press statement delivered in New York on Wednesday, acknowledging that he has received numerous inquiries about the speaker role.
The popularity of Trump NFTs has been evident since the launch of the first collection by the company behind Trump Digital Trading Cards. Remarkably, the initial collection achieved the impressive feat of selling 45,000 trading cards within a span of under 12 hours.
🖼 Ben Armstrong’s Decision to Sell His Bored Ape NFT Sparks Controversy and Criticism
The Bored Ape Yacht Club, created by Yuga Labs, has gained significant popularity within the NFT space. Each Bored Ape NFT represents a unique and distinct digital collectible, featuring various combinations of ape characters with different traits and accessories. Owners of these NFTs gain access to exclusive benefits and perks within the Bored Ape community. In a recent blog post, Ben Armstrong surprised the crypto community by revealing his decision to auction his Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT. The specific NFT up for sale is the highly desirable Bored Ape Yacht Club #8424. To sweeten the deal, Ben Armstrong has also offered a physical statue valued at approximately $10,000 and an accompanying painting worth $2,500. These additional physical pieces add an extra layer of exclusivity and value to the overall package. Born in 1982, Ben Armstrong has made a name for himself in the world of alt-finance and cryptocurrency. As an American YouTuber, he has garnered a substantial following through his engaging podcasts on the BitBoy Crypto YouTube channel and his informative website. With over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and 1 million Twitter followers, Ben has become a prominent figure in the crypto community. BitBoy Crypto, Ben Armstrong’s platform, has flourished through strategic investments in cryptocurrencies and collaborations with prominent projects, exchanges, and funds.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club, created by Yuga Labs, has gained significant popularity within the NFT space. Each Bored Ape NFT represents a unique and distinct digital collectible, featuring various combinations of ape characters with different traits and accessories. Owners of these NFTs gain access to exclusive benefits and perks within the Bored Ape community. In a recent blog post, Ben Armstrong surprised the crypto community by revealing his decision to auction his Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT. The specific NFT up for sale is the highly desirable Bored Ape Yacht Club #8424. To sweeten the deal, Ben Armstrong has also offered a physical statue valued at approximately $10,000 and an accompanying painting worth $2,500. These additional physical pieces add an extra layer of exclusivity and value to the overall package. Born in 1982, Ben Armstrong has made a name for himself in the world of alt-finance and cryptocurrency. As an American YouTuber, he has garnered a substantial following through his engaging podcasts on the BitBoy Crypto YouTube channel and his informative website. With over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and 1 million Twitter followers, Ben has become a prominent figure in the crypto community. BitBoy Crypto, Ben Armstrong’s platform, has flourished through strategic investments in cryptocurrencies and collaborations with prominent projects, exchanges, and funds.
Art Token launches Hangeul-based NFT art
Online non-fungible token art trading platform Art Token on Monday released NFT works based on Hangeul calligraphy, in commemoration of Hangeul Day that celebrates the invention of the Korean alphabet. Byung-chul and converted into 3D digital art. NFT art is entirely digital artwork that is tokenized to be stored on the blockchain. “Shoot Shoot Shoot Goal Goal Goal” and other works were created by calligrapher Park Park's NFT works were released on 2R2, an online global art trading platform run by Art Token.
Park is a renowned calligrapher in South Korea and an art director for company called Hangeul Planet that has held Hangeul calligraphy events across the world since 2015.
Online non-fungible token art trading platform Art Token on Monday released NFT works based on Hangeul calligraphy, in commemoration of Hangeul Day that celebrates the invention of the Korean alphabet. Byung-chul and converted into 3D digital art. NFT art is entirely digital artwork that is tokenized to be stored on the blockchain. “Shoot Shoot Shoot Goal Goal Goal” and other works were created by calligrapher Park Park's NFT works were released on 2R2, an online global art trading platform run by Art Token.
Park is a renowned calligrapher in South Korea and an art director for company called Hangeul Planet that has held Hangeul calligraphy events across the world since 2015.
🇬🇧 U.K. Group Calls for NFT Copyright Infringement Safeguards and Code of Conduct
A U.K. committee that consists of members from different political parties wants the nation’s government to work with non-fungible token marketplaces to address copyright infringement and introduce a code of conduct to better protect creators, according to a report released Wednesday. Copyright infringement can occur when an NFT is created from a creative work without permission from the creators and owners. There have been several legal disputes in the U.K. and U.S. “Artists are at risk of seeing the fruits of their hard work pinched and promoted without permission while fraudulent and misleading adverts add an extra layer of jeopardy for investors involved in what is already an inherently risky business,” Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said in an accompanying press release. Some U.K. football clubs have been releasing tokens that give members access to membership perks like voting on club decisions, merchandise and unique experiences. “We are also concerned that clubs may present fan tokens as an appropriate form of fan engagement in the future, despite their price volatility and reservations among fan groups,” the report said.
A U.K. committee that consists of members from different political parties wants the nation’s government to work with non-fungible token marketplaces to address copyright infringement and introduce a code of conduct to better protect creators, according to a report released Wednesday. Copyright infringement can occur when an NFT is created from a creative work without permission from the creators and owners. There have been several legal disputes in the U.K. and U.S. “Artists are at risk of seeing the fruits of their hard work pinched and promoted without permission while fraudulent and misleading adverts add an extra layer of jeopardy for investors involved in what is already an inherently risky business,” Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said in an accompanying press release. Some U.K. football clubs have been releasing tokens that give members access to membership perks like voting on club decisions, merchandise and unique experiences. “We are also concerned that clubs may present fan tokens as an appropriate form of fan engagement in the future, despite their price volatility and reservations among fan groups,” the report said.
Web3 game developer Immutable announced its partnership with Amazon Web Services, joining Amazon’s ISV Accelerate Program.
The co-sell program enables organizations that provide software solutions to work with Immutable to leverage expert AWS resources, including offering Immutable customers AWS cloud credits.
Through AWS Activate, Immutable is able to grant AWS cloud credits up to $100,000 in cloud services for Immutable’s customers.
At the heart of the partnership is a synthesis of cloud data with Ethereum, underscoring a promising blueprint for blockchain gaming.
Immutable, backed by AWS, is not just offering a platform; it’s laying the foundation for an integrated web3 gaming cosmos.
The co-sell program enables organizations that provide software solutions to work with Immutable to leverage expert AWS resources, including offering Immutable customers AWS cloud credits.
Through AWS Activate, Immutable is able to grant AWS cloud credits up to $100,000 in cloud services for Immutable’s customers.
At the heart of the partnership is a synthesis of cloud data with Ethereum, underscoring a promising blueprint for blockchain gaming.
Immutable, backed by AWS, is not just offering a platform; it’s laying the foundation for an integrated web3 gaming cosmos.
🇨🇳 China Daily to Launch NFT and Metaverse Platform
China Daily, the prominent English-language newspaper steered by the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party, announced the launch of its own metaverse and NFT platform. According to the announcement and Tender Offer invitation, China Daily is awarding approximately $390,000 (2.813 Chinese yuan) to a third-party contractor (either a Chinese or foreign firm that specializes in blockchain) that can develop the Zhongbao Shuzang NFT issuance platform within three months. After both parties confirm the form of the digital collection, a single digital collection must be developed and launched for online distribution and promotion within one month. In addition, the mainnet of the blockchain firm that wins the contract must be capable of handling upwards of 10,000 transactions per second. China Daily emphasized four crucial elements underlying its metaverse project, described as the cornerstone of its broader initiative. This new venture will focus on refreshing both domestic and international NFT digital assets, with each NFT undergoing a one-month development phase before its online release. Concurrently, AR/VR creations are slated for promotion within two months. Furthermore, the newspaper has outlined a two-month window for finalizing the development and layout of its unique metaverse space.
China Daily, the prominent English-language newspaper steered by the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party, announced the launch of its own metaverse and NFT platform. According to the announcement and Tender Offer invitation, China Daily is awarding approximately $390,000 (2.813 Chinese yuan) to a third-party contractor (either a Chinese or foreign firm that specializes in blockchain) that can develop the Zhongbao Shuzang NFT issuance platform within three months. After both parties confirm the form of the digital collection, a single digital collection must be developed and launched for online distribution and promotion within one month. In addition, the mainnet of the blockchain firm that wins the contract must be capable of handling upwards of 10,000 transactions per second. China Daily emphasized four crucial elements underlying its metaverse project, described as the cornerstone of its broader initiative. This new venture will focus on refreshing both domestic and international NFT digital assets, with each NFT undergoing a one-month development phase before its online release. Concurrently, AR/VR creations are slated for promotion within two months. Furthermore, the newspaper has outlined a two-month window for finalizing the development and layout of its unique metaverse space.
