Perhaps the biggest factor in Web3’s future engagement will rest on the triumph of emergent NFT-native games. Platforms such as Cardcore.xyz are now starting to take the charge on this front, integrating and connecting digital collectibles alongside highly competitive gameplay. This industry-first approach completely changes how users interact with Web3...
Look, I get it. You're probably tired of hearing about NFTs. As pixelated punks and bored apes dance in your head, perhaps accompanied by the faint whiff of rug pulls, do not dismiss NFT Trading Card Games (TCGs) at your peril. They aren’t a fad. More than anything else, they...
The United States now risks being left behind in the global race to regulate stablecoins. The lack of action may bring about dire economic and geopolitical effects. Meanwhile, other countries and regions—including the European Union—are leading the way, adopting robust frameworks. At the same time, lack of regulatory clarity in...
You see, stablecoins, as you might imagine, a lot of times we hear about these in the lens of Wall Street and the institutional investor. Take a moment to think about the real human beings who fall victim to U.S. regulation. As a result, their lives continue to be deeply...
Nexon's bold dive into the NFT space with MapleStory Universe (MSU) is more than just a digital land grab. It's a flashing neon sign pointing to the urgent need for Web3 gaming regulation. The MSU Scroll NFTs flew off the virtual shelves in a flash. In just the first eight...
Web3 gaming is changing quickly and we’re excited that you’ll be along for the ride! The recent success of MapleStory Universe (MSU) illustrates the potential and the challenges of integrating blockchain technology into existing gaming franchises. Within only eight hours of its public mint on May 6th, MapleStory Universe has...
Alright, MapleStory Universe taking Web3 out of the game with NFTs? I get it, I get it, the eye-roll is audible almost as a chorus. Today, NFTs are often associated with major speculative bubbles and a big environmental footprint, and the gaming community is largely skeptical. Before we completely dismiss...
MapleStory Universe (MSU) is continuing to build massive momentum ahead of its first-game launch. The public MSU Scroll NFT mint started on May 6th and will run until May 12th. In just the first half day, the platform had over 300,000 NFTs minted.Nexon’s inaugural title in the MapleStory Universe, MapleStory...
The Wild West of finance. Along the way we’ve experienced the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Goofy-looking rug pulls that left investors holding the proverbial bag. Hacks, including the biggest hacks that revealed exploits on all of the most popular projects. And a regulatory environment that’s a bit...
I think back to meeting Devi, a Balinese waria and artist, at a small crypto meetup in Ubud last summer. She was very committed to minting her detailed batik designs as NFTs. For her, the gas fees were so exorbitant that it became impossible for her to move forward. It...
