In a highly anticipated move, RTFKT has initiated the claim process for its Cryptokicks iRL sneakers. Web3 first got a glimpse at Cryptokicks at nft now’s The Gateway, where the physical, NFT-backed shoes were revealed to have groundbreaking features such as customizable lighting, auto-lacing, wireless charging, and much more.
Now holders of NFTs from the Cryptokiks iRL collection have finally been given a timeline ...
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.
Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.
Well, you can put the days o...
Ensuring your safety in Web3 may often seem like a difficult task. But it really shouldn’t be, considering the wide variety of best practices that users can observe to boost their level of security while perusing the blockchain. Yet, many simply glaze over the lessons of the past and other practical security solutions established by their peers until it’s too late.
Except in the wake of a remarkable hack or scam, sec...
In a sudden announcement today, Andy Chorlian, Co-Founder and CEO at the Fractional Token Company, revealed that Web3 platforms Tessera and Escher would begin slowly winding down operations in the near future.
Launched in 2021 under the name Fractional Art, Tessera made a name for itself as a Web3 service that specializes in the fractionalized ownership of NFTs, allowing fans to own a piece of blue-chip NFTs like Bo...
Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion revolution. We may be the reason Gmoney is being referred to as the “Kim Kardashian of Web3” after a champagne-induced conversation in Paris where this column was born — and we aren’t mad about it.
Here’s what you may have missed this past week — from Ledger’s newest must-have accessory that we are already coveting to Renau...
If you’re familiar with the commonly used phrase “wait until Asia wakes up,” typically associated with global financial markets and specifically the stock market, it also holds true in the realm of NFTs. While often used in a lighthearted manner, this phrase highlights the substantial influence Asian markets can wield over the global financial landscape, including Web3.
The Web3 and NFT landscape is inherently global...
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Coinbase is facing backlash for labeling Pepe the Frog, the mascot of the $PEPE memecoin, as a hate symbol associated with the alt-right.A newsletter sent out via email to Coinbase customers sparked outrage within the $PEPE community, leading to calls for Web3 to boycott the exchange and “#DeleteCoinbase” to start trending on Twitter.Some users are now migrating their $PEPE holdings to Gemini as the price ...
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Yuga Labs’ new CEO, Daniel Alegre, bought a BAYC NFT for 50 ETH (approximately $90,000).The purchase was slightly above the floor price at the time, and the move helps demonstrate Alegre’s belief in the project and his understanding of the importance of community.
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Daniel Alegre, CEO of Yuga Labs, just made a splash in the NFT world. On May 10, 2023, he purchased a Bored Ape Yacht Clu...
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Barbie and Boss Beauties have announced a joint digital collectibles project aimed at bringing more women into the Web3 space.The Boss Beauties x Barbie NFTs will officially launch via Flow on May 18 for $25 per pack.Barbie and Boss Beauties have also announced a $250,000 donation to the Barbie Dream Gap Project and the Boss Beauties Foundation.
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In a move to bring Mattel’s iconic fash...
Everyone has an NFT or two that they regret holding. This is simply the nature of the NFT ecosystem. Sometimes floor prices plummet, and collectors are left with few options. Or perhaps a creator is found to be a swindler, leaving those who bought their IP in limbo. Or worse yet, maybe an unsolicited NFT was airdropped into a user’s wallet without consent.
Whatever the case, these unwanted NFTs can exist as a hindran...
