Cryptocurrencies | NFT

2022-05-03 11:54:38 Top NFT Tools — BitDegree

BitDegree can be used to discover and analyze various NFT collections available on the market. At the time of writing, BitDegree is currently tracking 357 different NFT collections from three protocols, scattered across 58 different NFT marketplaces.

With BitDegree, you can search for accessible NFT collections and examine their data for further information. Additionally, you can use a variety of indicators on the platform to improve the analysis of any NFT. BitDegree allows you to create your portfolio and keep track of all of your favourite NFTs in one place. Open / Comment

2022-05-01 11:53:35 Decentralized ethanol enthusiast, Blockbar, has partnered with master whiskey maker, Monkey Shoulder. Jointly, these two powerhouses of the alcohol industry will launch a series of BAYC-themed drinkables.

Boozy Web3 pioneer Blockbar represents the latest brand looking to cash in on its Bored Ape IP. Therefore, launching a run of Monkey Shoulder bourbon casked whiskey featuring its company-owned collectible. All in all, the tipsy duo will release 1,500 bottles into the world, launching at 6pm on May 5.

What’s more, BAYC holders have the enviable luxury of claiming their first bottle free. Thereafter, each additional item will retail at 0.2 ETH apiece. Open / Comment

2022-04-29 11:48:32 Fine wine NFTs auctioned in South African wine industry first

In a first for South Africa’s fine wine industry, five of the country’s finest and historic wine collections have been auctioned off as NFTs, raising nearly 3 million RAND ($186,800).

The auction was undertaken through Strauss & Co, a fine art auctioneer and consultant, with several wine estates including Klein Constantia, Meerlust, Mullineux, Kanonkop and Vilafonté putting their collections under the gavel. Two of the lots were paid with Bitcoin (BTC) immediately after the sale. Open / Comment

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2022-04-23 11:25:23 Top NFT Blockchains — Ethereum

The most popular blockchain for NFTs is currently Ethereum. It’s highly decentralized and provides all the financial and legal services one typically needs for transactions without the need for any intermediaries. It also houses some of the most popular NFT marketplaces (OpenSea), NFT projects (CryptoPunks and the Bored Ape Yacht Club), and NFT artists (Pak and Beeple).

Unfortunately, it is also one of the most expensive options and uses a lot of energy. This is because Ethereum works using a Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism. In short, PoW requires computers to compete with one another to solve complex puzzles to add blocks and transactions to the blockchain. Open / Comment

2022-04-21 11:08:18 Coinbase announces beta of NFT marketplace with social engagement

According to a Wednesday blog post, the crypto exchange said beta testers for Coinbase NFT would be able to create online profiles as well as buy and sell NFTs. In a Tuesday press briefing, Coinbase vice president of product and ecosystem Sanchan Saxena hinted the design of the marketplace would be a cross between a social media platform and other NFT marketplaces like OpeaSea. Open / Comment

2022-04-19 11:29:15 Overwatch and Warcraft studio Blizzard is polling its players on their interest in NFTs and ‘play to earn’ cryptocurrency games.

As spotted by GameRant, several players were asked to complete a YouGov survey this weekend that mentioned the polarising technologies.

One section of the survey asked participants how interested they would be if crypto and NFTs were introduced to Activision Blizzard products, along with more conventional features such as cross-play, VR and subscription services.

Activision Blizzard is yet to officially enter the NFT space. The company is set to be acquired by Microsoft, which framed the $70bn deal as providing the “building blocks for the metaverse”.

Numerous game companies have already started selling digital items as NFTs, including Konami and Atari, though this has attracted criticism from some due to the format’s high carbon footprint and what many perceive to be cynical implementation. Open / Comment

2022-04-17 11:13:11 Meta reveals hefty fees for asset trading on its Horizon Worlds metaverse

In a recent announcement, Meta revealed that it would allow its creators to monetize virtual content via the platform. Therefore, providing additional revenue through the trade of in-game items, wearables, experiences, unlockable content and visual effects.

All this extra opportunity comes at a premium however, as Meta plans to take hefty share of the pie. Essentially, creators will face an initial ‘platform fee’ from the app on which it resides. Then, Meta themselves will take a massive 25% of whatever’s left over. So, for example, a purchase via the Meta-owned Quest store would be subject to a 30% platform charge. Following which, Meta would take an extra 25% of what’s left, leaving the creator with a little over half of the funds. Open / Comment

2022-04-15 11:38:08 A meme with dancing undertakers sold for $1 million

The famous "Dancing Coffin Bearers" video meme was sold at an NFT auction for $1 million.

The meme was put up for auction by the Ukrainian advertising agency Bads, as well as by the characters themselves.

Of the $1,047,806 raised at the auction, half will go to the characters of the meme and a quarter to the advertising agency.

And another quarter (250 thousand) will be sent to support Ukraine to the "Return to Living" fund. Open / Comment