I saw a tweet this morning about purchasing a Bored Ape NFT for 135 ETH that I assumed was completely fake. It turned out to be fake. But the transaction is absolutely real. How do I know? The Ethereum blockchain is a public ledger. Transactions are viewable by anyone (including you and me), so let's do a little exploring and see who spent $337,500 (1 ETH = $2,500 right now) to get their Bored Ape. Continue Reading →
Meta might be the next to hop on the NFT bandwagon. The Financial Times’ sources claim Meta is developing ways to create, display, and sell NFTs on Facebook and Instagram. Continue Reading →
Instagram announced a subscription feature to help creators earn recurring monthly revenue, which is great news for creators who have started to earn on other platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and OnlyFans. Continue Reading →
Two seemingly unrelated stories should get your attention today. Microsoft's planned $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard lays the groundwork for a corporatized, centralized metaverse that will enjoy all the advantages of technical dominance and global brand recognition at birth. Continue Reading →
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