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2024-03-05 23:27:01 Scientists use WiFi signals to track human movement for the metaverse

A team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore recently unveiled a new method for tracking human movement for the metaverse. One of the key features of the metaverse is the ability to represent real world objects and people in the digital world in real time. In virtual reality, for example, users can turn their heads to change their viewpoints or manipulate physical controllers in the real world to affect the digital environment.

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2024-03-04 23:17:00 Someone Just Bought a CryptoPunks NFT for $16 Million in Ethereum

An anonymous individual purchased a CryptoPunks NFT for over $16 million worth of cryptocurrency on Monday, in the second-largest transaction for a CryptoPunk ever recorded. For a whopping 4,500 ETH—worth $16.03 million at the time of sale—an Ethereum user whose identity has yet to be revealed purchased CryptoPunk #3100 just after 9:30 am EST this morning. The user’s wallet was created only four days ago, and used exclusively to purchase the NFT.

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2024-03-04 13:27:00 Nokia’s 2030 Strategy Aims for Metaverse Expansion

Nokia, a telecommunications infrastructure company, expects a surge in network usage due to advancements in the metaverse, Web3, and AI, and aims to address this demand by 2030. In their Technology Strategy 2030 report, Nokia emphasizes the need to develop a future network architecture to accommodate the evolving market for emerging technologies.

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2024-03-03 23:07:01 Minecraft Banned NFTs—So ‘NFT Worlds’ Built Its Own Crypto Game Instead

Minecraft announced that it would ban NFTs from one of the world’s biggest games in 2022, one blockchain project in particular took the hardest hit: NFT Worlds. Two years later, the rebranded Hytopia is now aiming to make a big splash on its own—and maybe take some of the shine off of the Web2 gaming smash. With a customized Minecraft server as its home world, NFT Worlds had minted and sold scarce chunks of in-game land as NFTs on Ethereum scaling network Polygon.

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2024-03-03 12:37:02 NFT Market Booms With 35% Sales Increase as Cryptocurrencies Rally

As the value of cryptocurrencies has risen, the non-fungible token (NFT) market has experienced a 35.14% increase in sales compared to the preceding week. This marks the third consecutive week of sales growth in the NFT sector, with NFTs based on Bitcoin leading the charge throughout this period.

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2024-03-02 23:17:03 NFT Worlds Node Sale Sparks Minecraft Crypto Project Rebrand

After Minecraft banned non-fungible tokens (NFTs), NFT Worlds, a project heavily reliant on Minecraft’s support, faced significant setbacks. Now, the team behind the project is hoping for a new beginning. NFT Worlds, since rebranded as Hychain Games, the developers of the crypto game Hytopia are launching a node sale for Hychain, the game’s Layer 2 blockchain, based on Arbitrum’s Orbit technology.

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2024-03-01 19:47:03 MixMob Origin Acquires Star Wars NFT Rights for Gaming

The Original Stormtrooper recognized globally for its distinctive white armor, has been a symbol of the Star Wars saga’s enduring appeal. By securing the NFT licensing rights, MixMob Origin not only pays homage to this cultural icon but also pioneers a new era of gaming experiences. Players can now engage with the Original Stormtrooper as collectible NFTs in the MixMob game.

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2024-02-29 22:22:00 Match Chain Sets (R)Evolution for Web3 Innovations at NFT Paris

The third edition of the NFT Paris event, which was happening at the very heart of France’s capital, the Grand Palais Éphémère, gathered the brightest minds and innovators from finance, gaming, art, fashion, sport, and media industries to highlight the importance of the digital assets era. This year, the conference welcomed over 18,000 visitors, establishing the status of the largest Web3 event in Europe.

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2024-02-29 14:27:01 ‘Parallel’ Ethereum NFT Card Game Set to Open to the Public

Parallel, an NFT trading card game with assets minted across Ethereum and scaling network Base, will make its long-awaited move into open beta on Thursday, February 29, letting anyone jump in and start playing the competitive PC game. Previously available only in a closed beta, Parallel—GG’s pick for the best game of 2023—builds on the foundations of genre giants like Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering, but with some fresh wrinkles and a distinctive space opera setting.

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2024-02-28 22:27:00 Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon launches testnet, rewarding NFT passes

Babylon, a Bitcoin staking protocol under development since 2022, has launched its testnet to the public. This is Babylon's first testnet of its staking protocol. "We will have multiple steps ahead of mainnet," Babylon co-founder David Tse told The Block. "Some of these steps will enable users to lock real bitcoin and get staking points, including during post-audit and incentivized testnet," he said.

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