Is the art world finally becoming democratized? For too long, white galleries and gatekeepers have decided behind closed doors who gets to be seen, who gets visibility and who gets paid. Now, something is stirring. And it’s happening on Polygon.Polygon overtook Ethereum in weekly NFT sales volume recently. $22.3 million...
The U.S. regulatory landscape is shifting. So what? Why should an artist based in, say, Yangon, even remotely interested in this provision, care? Because this seemingly small amendment opens the door to an exciting new creative future for Southeast Asian artists. It's time to connect the dots.Regulation Isn't a Dirty...
Southeast Asia pulses with creativity. My favorite part is the magic these artists produce on bustling streets of Bangkok. They bring their buzzing creativity to life by painting the peaceful rice fields of Bali. Too often, their voices are silenced, their chances stifled by a rigged structure that benefits insiders...
Polygon's recent surge in NFT sales, even surpassing Ethereum, isn't just a victory for the blockchain itself – it's a beacon of opportunity for Southeast Asian artists. Anya is a senior textile artist hailing from the beautiful terraced rice paddies of Tả Van, Vietnam. She’s passionate about getting her detailed,...
This BAYC vs. Pauly0x saga is not merely the latest episode in an NFT soap opera unfolding on Crypto Twitter. It’s an enormous potential existential threat to the creative lifeblood of the NFT space, especially for up and coming artists. What worries me most is the impact it will have...
With a global return to more tangible assets, alongside newer, more accessible platforms and marketplaces, the NFT market is undergoing an explosive comeback. Even with a subsequent market crash early in 2025, the industry truly reclaims itself and continues to rebound and grow. Polygon has been having a great run...
The news is buzzing about Yuga Labs going after Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen (Pauly0x) for trademark infringement, winning millions in damages, and now trying to seize crypto assets. On the face of it, this should be an open-and-shut case of copyright infringement, no? Let's peel back the layers and...
May. The month for flowers to bloom, and possibly Bitcoin too. The buzz is undeniable: halving events, ETF inflows, even whispers of Bitcoin as the new digital gold. While Wall Street salivates over potential riches, a critical question lingers: Who really benefits from this boom? Worse, are we not opening...
Mahomes is launching an NFT museum. Okay, cool. Another celebrity jumping on the bandwagon, right? Maybe. Let's flip this narrative. Let's talk about the unexpected potential here, the ripple effect that could reach far beyond Kansas City and touch the lives of artists you've probably never heard of, laboring in...
Is the future of Southeast Asian art being written in Seattle? It sounds absurd, right? AGII's recent AI integration into its Web3 platform might be the most significant development you haven't heard about. Put aside the buzz of celebrity NFTs; this is truly about democratizing opportunity for artists that have...
