Tag: evolution

CryptoPunks Aren't Dead, They're Evolving: Here's Why

CryptoPunks Aren't Dead, They're Evolving: Here's Why

• Commentary

So, you think CryptoPunks are so 2021? That they’ve been shoved out to the digital dustbin, replaced by newer, shinier NFTs? Think again. As someone deeply embedded in the Southeast Asian crypto space, I'm here to tell you that CryptoPunks aren't dead, they're evolving – and in ways you probably...

Rarible Co-Founder Sees NFT Market Downturn as a Necessary Step Toward Utility

Rarible Co-Founder Sees NFT Market Downturn as a Necessary Step Toward Utility

• NFT Drops

The NFT boom is over, but the NFT market isn’t crashing — it’s changing, Alexander Salnikov, co-founder of NFT marketplace Rarible told Intelliger. Wholesaler Salnikov is optimistic that the current woes constitute a full-on needed correction toward long-term sustainable utility. He stressed that trust erodes when individuals view NFTs merely...

Web3 Talent Demand Surges Amidst Industry Evolution

Web3 Talent Demand Surges Amidst Industry Evolution

• Web3 Projects

Web3 has seen a meteoric rise over the last ten years. In the process, it has evolved from a specialized idea into an undeniable force in the online world. This fast-paced development has given rise to new global phenomena, disrupting entire industries and sparking new opportunities. As Web3 continues to...

Further Reading

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 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...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

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....