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Polygon NFT Collection Backed by Physical Assets Outshines Ethereum

Polygon NFT Collection Backed by Physical Assets Outshines Ethereum

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As that grows, Polygon has already established itself as a leader in the NFT space, outpacing Ethereum in NFT volume with its collection backed by tangible assets. This collection, called the Courtyard collection, has produced over $20 million in sales and created a tremendous excitement within the investor community. The...

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...

Polygon's NFT Win: Southeast Asia's Artists Get a Web3 Lifeline?

Polygon's NFT Win: Southeast Asia's Artists Get a Web3 Lifeline?

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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...

NFT Ticketing: Untapped Growth & How to Grab Your Share

NFT Ticketing: Untapped Growth & How to Grab Your Share

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The ticketing industry as a whole is a more than $25 billion market waiting for disruption, and NFTs are arguably going to be the shakers and movers. While still in its early stages, NFT ticketing offers a tantalizing blend of benefits for event organizers and attendees alike. DeliciousNFT.com is going...

NFT Ticketing Market Sees Rapid Growth in Asia and North America

NFT Ticketing Market Sees Rapid Growth in Asia and North America

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The NFT ticketing market is hot, hot, hot! As a result, nations including India, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore and the Philippines are at the forefront of this thrilling movement. A wave of new NFT fans fuels this boom. The highly competitive and ever-changing scene of music festivals and sports championships makes...

NFT Ticketing's Dirty Secret: The Hidden Fees Crushing Fans

NFT Ticketing's Dirty Secret: The Hidden Fees Crushing Fans

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We're told NFT ticketing is the future. A future of fraud-free live events, artist empowerment, and perhaps even landing that long-coveted front-row seat. Behind the digital glitz and promises of Web3 utopia lurks a harsh reality: Hidden fees are killing the vibe.I get it. The idea is compelling. Picture this—owning...

Yuga Labs Hunts $400K in Crypto: NFT Lawsuit Intensifies

Yuga Labs Hunts $400K in Crypto: NFT Lawsuit Intensifies

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Yuga Labs, the metaverse powerhouse behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is intensifying its lawsuit against Jeremy Cahen. Cahen, known online as Pauly0x, has since been subjected to aggressive legal attacks by the corporation. The company is currently making aggressive moves to recoup money it’s owed from an earlier court decision....

Polygon's NFT Boom: Ride Southeast Asian Artist Wave

Polygon's NFT Boom: Ride Southeast Asian Artist Wave

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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,...

BAYC vs. Pauly0x: How This NFT Fight Could Crush Emerging Artists

BAYC vs. Pauly0x: How This NFT Fight Could Crush Emerging Artists

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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...

NFT Market Resurgence: Polygon Leads the Charge with Real-World Asset Integration

NFT Market Resurgence: Polygon Leads the Charge with Real-World Asset Integration

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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...

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...

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....