Tag: metaverse

NFTs Are Not Dead: 3 Reasons Why They'll Dominate the Next Wave

NFTs Are Not Dead: 3 Reasons Why They'll Dominate the Next Wave

• Commentary

Let’s be honest, the political climate in the crypto sector seems like one huge meme making machine. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe – they’re all dogs fighting for dogecoin’s throne, inflamed by nothing but speculative fever. NFTs certainly seem like the fad that’s already become a memory this far out. They...

Web3 Gaming's Southeast Asia Revolution Is Here and You're Missing Out

Web3 Gaming's Southeast Asia Revolution Is Here and You're Missing Out

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Let's be blunt. We can understand if after all the crypto hype you’re scratching your head and thinking, “Web3 gaming? Another crypto fad? Pass. I get it. But the space has been marred by hype and broken promises. Last week, the U.S. But something else remarkable is afoot in Southeast...

NFT Winter: Are NFTs Really Dead? Or Just Evolving?

NFT Winter: Are NFTs Really Dead? Or Just Evolving?

• Facts

The world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has experienced dizzying highs and astounding lows. Yet that attach momentum originated from equally explosive boom in recognition that soon spaced crashing down. Join blockchain regulatory analyst Marcin Kowalczyk as he explores the current state of the NFT market. Along the way, he identifies...

EarthMeta Pioneers AI-Driven Metaverse with Real-World Cities as Tradable NFTs

EarthMeta Pioneers AI-Driven Metaverse with Real-World Cities as Tradable NFTs

• Web3 Projects

EarthMeta is changing the metaverse game. Its integration of real-world cities as tradable NFTs catalyzes the stark connection between virtual and physical economic opportunities. Virtual earth EarthMeta is changing and growing quickly. By prioritizing transparency, user empowerment, and advanced technological integrations, it is evolving from a simple metaverse idea into...

Magic Eden & Sequence Unite: Leveling Up the NFT Gaming Ecosystem

Magic Eden & Sequence Unite: Leveling Up the NFT Gaming Ecosystem

• Facts

Magic Eden and Sequence have formed an incredibly strong strategic partnership. Combined, they are poised to revolutionize the future of Web3 game development and NFT trading. It is a collaboration that reduces the barrier to entry for developing and managing complex in-game digital economies. It offers developers exciting new tools...

NFTs Evolve Beyond Hype, Redefining Digital Ownership and Utility

NFTs Evolve Beyond Hype, Redefining Digital Ownership and Utility

• NFT Drops

NFTs, previously dismissed as just expensive JPEGs, are quickly shifting into multi-utility assets that are changing what ownership and utility looks like digitally. Utilizing blockchain technology, these unique tokens provide a tamper-proof record of ownership, blurring the lines between front-end user experience and back-end logic. Now, NFTs are identity tools,...

My Neighbor Alice & Pudgy Penguins: Is This the Metaverse's Tipping Point?

My Neighbor Alice & Pudgy Penguins: Is This the Metaverse's Tipping Point?

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Fine, now on to Pudgy Penguins waddling their way into My Neighbor Alice. On the surface, it's cute. NFTs receive in-game utility, gamers receive penguin avatars. It’s a win-win-win! I have to admit that I’m skeptical if this is simply a marketing gimmick. Is this a precursor to the metaverse,...

Pudgy Penguins in Alice: Is Interoperability the Web3 Savior?

Pudgy Penguins in Alice: Is Interoperability the Web3 Savior?

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Pudgy Penguins waddling into My Neighbor Alice – adorable, isn’t it? Maybe too cute. While the Web3 world celebrates another partnership seemingly designed to unlock interoperability, I can't help but feel a knot of anxiety tightening in my stomach. Are we so blinded by the shiny promise of seamless asset...

Are Speculative NFTs Dead? WoW's CEO Says Purpose is the Future

Are Speculative NFTs Dead? WoW's CEO Says Purpose is the Future

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The NFT landscape has shifted. We’ve all seen the high-flying rise and eventual bone-chilling crash of 100% speculative NFT projects. Now, WoW’s new CEO, trailblazer Vi Powils, is putting their purpose-themed weight behind the wager. Is this the real thing, or a marketing juggernaut’s impressive pivot born dancing around a...

WoW CEO: Mission NFTs Thrive, Hype NFTs Dive?

WoW CEO: Mission NFTs Thrive, Hype NFTs Dive?

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As anyone who follows the NFT landscape knows, this space is a very vibrant and developing environment. Where one project rides high on frothy hype, another, steeped in clearer sense of purpose shows that resilience and resolve thrive. This contrast raises a critical question: What makes mission-driven NFT projects like...

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...

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....