The news is out: Binance is throwing its weight behind DOOD, the token associated with the Doodles NFT ecosystem on Solana. Binance Alpha listing, futures contracts with 50x leverage… it seems like a rocket ship preparing for liftoff. Before we all jump on board, let's pump the brakes and ask...
Karia Samaroo, fresh off her WonderFi journey, is betting big on Bittensor, calling it the "Bitcoin of AI" with her new venture, xTAO. And come on, everyone loves a good crypto analogy! Is this audacious assertion truly music to the ears of the next-gen creators and Web3 pioneers toiling in...
The atmosphere was electric at Token2049 in Dubai as Meta Earth dropped their ME Network v2.0 to the world. "Community-driven," they declared. "Decentralized future," they promised. As someone who's spent years working with grassroots movements in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar, I can't help but ask: Is this genuine empowerment,...
At the moment I’m happily submerged in Southeast Asia’s bubbling creative ecosystem. When I look at the Web3 ecosystem these days, I’m equally enthused and fearful. The promise of NFTs—direct artist-to-collector relationships, bypassing gatekeepers—is incredibly powerful, especially for creators in regions often overlooked by traditional art markets. So, when I...
Now picture Anya, a young Balinese artist, diligently creating unique digital batik NFTs, dreaming of connecting her rich culture with a global audience. Web3 provides her with that opportunity, skipping the gatekeepers of conventional art galleries and connecting directly with a worldwide audience. Anya and many others like her all...
Could this be the Web3 equalizer we’ve all been waiting for? Meta Earth’s airdrop, which aligns with Token2049 Dubai, could be much more than just another crypto giveaway. This might really unlock the potential of Southeast Asian creatives. The region is brimming with underutilized creative talent and often is missed...
Nasdaq is also advocating for the SEC to treat crypto assets as securities. Fine. But what about the artists? What’s more, the creators developing a new ecosystem beyond the corporate-controlled financial system. Are we actually prepared to lose the burgeoning Web3 arts community that’s developed throughout Southeast Asia? When it...
Envision a colorful reality in which Southeast Asian artists experience boundless artistic freedom. They set the conditions for their artistic production and directly benefit from the fruits of their creativity. This isn't some utopian fantasy; it’s a tangible possibility enabled by XYO's decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN).Artistic Freedom, Verifiable AuthenticitySoutheast Asia...
$250 million sloshing around the crypto space. Great! Who actually feels that money? There’s been a lot of talk lately about infrastructure and DeFi. How are these ideas affecting the kampungs and artists’ studios throughout Southeast Asia? Are we just building larger pipes for the same tired concepts? Or are...
Let's face it, the crypto space can feel like a Wall Street boys' club. We’re accustomed to narratives surrounding institutional investors, high-powered algorithms and predatory market making. What about the artists? The creators? The voices that have historically been silenced by that noise? What about those in Southeast Asia, Latin...
