The community-driven Pudgy Penguins non-fungible token (NFT) collection is on a big upswing, recently hitting a three-month 300% blast in sales volume. This rally has been picking up steam as we zoom toward World Penguin Day on April 25! In tandem, the associated PENGU token has seen a stellar surge...
That energetic expanse, created by principles of creativity and openness, is drawing another generation of builders into the fold. Lurking in the shadows is a harsh reality: a Wild West of vulnerabilities that can leave artists, especially those in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, exposed and vulnerable. We’re talking about...
Crypto revolution isn’t just a Wall Street and Silicon Valley thing. It’s the story of all the real people, communities, and opportunities that are flowering in the underappreciated corners of our globe. I’m sure that Southeast Asia is going to be among the biggest beneficiaries, particularly for its dynamic creative...
Let's be honest, when you hear "SEC crypto regulation," your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists thriving. Or, as is more likely, it’s a tidal wave of compliance headaches and innovation quashed. Or, what if I told you that just a well-defined regulatory regime from the SEC might free...
The promise of Web3 was simple: democratize creation, empower artists, and cut out the middleman. With its acquisition of RTFKT back in 2021, Nike certainly appeared to be purchasing that vision. Now, with RTFKT's closure and the subsequent lawsuit alleging a "rug pull," the question isn't just about money –...
Dubai’s rise as a global Web3 nexus is real and impressive. QuillAudits’ series of private, invitation-only events scheduled to coincide with TOKEN2049 Dubai next April/May, focusing on the crypto channels from DeFi to AI, shouts opportunity. Collaboration, innovation, the future of Web3 – it’s all so damn energizing. Backed by...
Southeast Asia is an incredibly vibrant and provocative art region, filled with game-changing experimentation that is far too frequently sidelined in the larger worldwide narrative. The advent of NFTs provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The issue though? The technology is super scary, a huge obstacle to entry for artists and collectors...
Meet Dewi, a gorgeous batik artist from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. For countless generations, her family has carefully and respectfully drawn complex patterns on fabric, an art-form handed down through family trees like sacred bloodlines. Dewi dreams bigger. Her goal is to make her art accessible to the world. She’s interested in...
The Web3 world is buzzing. HackerNoon’s “Startups of The Year 2024” is the world’s largest decentralized startup competition. It includes more than 150,000 participants and has received almost 300,000 votes in the Web3 category so far. So now we’re in this incredible kind of Cambrian moment of innovation in decentralization,...
Are you sick of hearing about NFTs as the latest get-rich-quick fad? Think again. Because under the hype, there is indeed something truly revolutionary brewing, particularly for artists in Southeast Asia. Forget the tired narrative of speculative JPEGs. This time we’re all about real empowerment. It’s high time we changed...
