Tag: bunker

Nuclear Bunker NFTs: Genius or Regulatory Nightmare?

Nuclear Bunker NFTs: Genius or Regulatory Nightmare?

• Commentary

Even the title itself is eyebrow-raising, that alone piquing interest. As-named by their Solana-based NFT project, which will purchase one Cold War-era nuclear bunker to boot! That's a whole different level of… something. Is it brilliant? Insane? Or simply another indication that the crypto universe is still trying to find...

NFTs Go Underground: Can a DAO Buy a Cold War Bunker?

NFTs Go Underground: Can a DAO Buy a Cold War Bunker?

• Facts

The NFT and DAO space are at the forefront of using these technologies, finding new use cases with each passing day. Perhaps the most fascinating idea is using a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) to buy and manage real-world assets. Consider, for example, a DAO purchasing a Cold War-era bunker. Sounds...

Dead Bruv NFT Project Aims to Purchase Cold War Bunker

Dead Bruv NFT Project Aims to Purchase Cold War Bunker

• NFT Drops

Dead Bruv, a Solana-based non-fungible token (NFT) project, was created by the monsters behind Meatbags. Now they are on a mission to Kickstarter to buy and refurbish a Cold War-era nuclear bunker in England. Artists in the project, which is now called “#buythebunker,” intend to raise money to purchase the...

Meatbags NFT Project Targets Cold War Bunker Acquisition Through Crowdfunding

Meatbags NFT Project Targets Cold War Bunker Acquisition Through Crowdfunding

• NFT Drops

Dead Bruv, the creator of the narrative-driven NFT project Meatbags, is hatching a really cool crowdfunding campaign. What’s his dream, you may ask? To buy a retired Cold War-era nuclear bunker! This new initiative is one piece of a larger effort to bring excitement and innovation back to the NFT...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....