Tag: metaverse

MagicBlock's Millions: Is This Web3 Gaming's Inflection Point?

MagicBlock's Millions: Is This Web3 Gaming's Inflection Point?

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$7.5 million. That’s the haul MagicBlock, a Solana-based real-time multiplayer game engine, just raised. Lightspeed Faction was first to commit, followed by Maven11 and Delphi Digital quickly joining the fray. It definitely sounds sexy, doesn't it? So before we get too pumped for Web3, pump the brakes a little bit....

Bruce Lee in the Metaverse? Here's Why It's a Win for SEA Creators

Bruce Lee in the Metaverse? Here's Why It's a Win for SEA Creators

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The metaverse, often thought of as a Western aspirational, has gotten very interesting. For Southeast Asia today, it’s become increasingly more applicable. The Sandbox's partnership with Bruce Lee Enterprises isn't just a licensing deal. It's a cultural bridge, a potential economic boom, and a powerful signal that the digital future...

Sandbox's Bruce Lee Deal: Innovation or Just Another Metaverse Cash Grab?

Sandbox's Bruce Lee Deal: Innovation or Just Another Metaverse Cash Grab?

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The Sandbox’s most recent scoop – entering a partnership with Bruce Lee Enterprises – has got the industry buzzing. Nostalgia is a hell of a drug, and Bruce Lee is some strong shit. Is this a genuine step towards building a more open metaverse? Or are they simply putting a...

NFT Winter Is Over? One Founder's Bold Claim Challenges Web3 Skeptics

NFT Winter Is Over? One Founder's Bold Claim Challenges Web3 Skeptics

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Alexander Salnikov, co-founder of Rarible, is making waves with a bold claim: the NFT winter is thawing. Headlines overshadow the downturn with decreased trading volumes. Economic headlines trumpet the phenomenon of ‘failed NFT projects’. Salnikov insists adamantly that what we’re witnessing is a transition, not a collapse. A greater emphasis...

Polygon's NFT Surge: A Glimpse Into Web3's Real-World Future?

Polygon's NFT Surge: A Glimpse Into Web3's Real-World Future?

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Okay, let's talk about Polygon. And even better, what Polygon’s new NFT colonialism is good for. We've all seen the headlines: Polygon overtook Ethereum in weekly NFT sales. Big deal, right? Another crypto flash in the pan? Maybe. I would argue that this indicates a deeper truth. It also signals...

Decoding NFTs A Guide to Understanding Non-Fungible Tokens

Decoding NFTs A Guide to Understanding Non-Fungible Tokens

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Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have quickly taken the world by storm, revolutionizing the role digital art plays in the larger global economy. These one-of-a-kind digital assets denote ownership of everything from digital art to Twitter-bird-in-a-blender videos. Our NFT guide serves as a starting point to learn about NFTs and everything...

Futurum Gaming Launches "Race to Infinity," Genesis NFT Mint, and Announces FTRM Token

Futurum Gaming Launches "Race to Infinity," Genesis NFT Mint, and Announces FTRM Token

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Futurum Gaming is proud to announce the official launch of its debut Web3 game, Race to Infinity. In addition to this thrilling launch, they’ve recently minted their Genesis NFT collection and launched the FTRM token. Their new platform seeks to raise the bar, creating deeply immersive and engaging gameplay that...

My Neighbor Alice Grants Powering Southeast Asia's Web3 Creative Revolution

My Neighbor Alice Grants Powering Southeast Asia's Web3 Creative Revolution

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The My Neighbor Alice grants program, “The Alice Collective,” is not another Web3 cashgrab. This is potentially a huge game changer. It directs strategic support into the dynamic but under-recognised cultural milieu of Southeast Asia. This is the region that’s bursting with artistic talent and cultural richness. Its potential too...

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Evolving

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Evolving

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Let’s face it, once the NFT market cooled down after the 2021 boom, you couldn’t escape the headlines shouting that ”NFTs are dead!” We were dazzled by those celebrity endorsements, the meter sales figures, and the promises of a smart, digital revolution. Then… poof. The floor prices of former blue...

Meta Earth's Dubai Launch: 3 Reasons Why It Matters, 1 Reason to Worry

Meta Earth's Dubai Launch: 3 Reasons Why It Matters, 1 Reason to Worry

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The Dubai sun glimmers like thousands of diamonds, and so does the promise of Meta Earth. Token2049 Dubai is electric right now, and Meta Earth, the new modular blockchain project, is squarely at the center of it all. They’re not just attending, either—they’re a Golden Meadow title sponsor, splashing out...

Crypto Developments Unfold Globally

Ripple's donations to Donald Trump, Russia's crypto platform for investors, crypto firms pursuing U.S. banking licenses, DeGods' trading surge, and Kyrgyzstan's collaboration with Binance highlight the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space. Taken together, these events are indicative of a larger, more dynamic shift in the global landscape of digital...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

Frank DeGods Departs as DeGods CEO, Paving Way for New Leadership

Frank, best known in the Web3 ecosystem as Frank Vora—the name he uses on X, formerly Twitter—has officially resigned as CEO in order to focus on building…whatever comes next. He was integral to the success of the DeGods NFT project. Co-founded by Frank in 2021, DeGods has been a fascinating...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...

HOTMOM Token Surges in Popularity, Backed by Crypto Influencers

A new Solana token HOTMOM token which amassed explosive growth on-chain, has taken the meme coin market by storm. Having only launched three days ago HOTMOM is already up to a spectacular $54 million market cap. It counts leaders of the industry, including from private sector companies deeply involved in...

DeGods' Founder Quits: Is This the End of NFT Hype or a Smart Pivot?

Frank DeGods is out. After three years at the helm of DeGods, Rohun Vora has stepped down, leaving many in the NFT space scratching their heads. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are both really at the helm—that’s a part of what has made these communities powerful. Sales are booming on both Solana...