Tag: nft

ToiletDust NFT: Is This Southeast Asia's Gateway to Web3 Culture?

ToiletDust NFT: Is This Southeast Asia's Gateway to Web3 Culture?

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Okay, let's talk about ToiletDust. I know, I know, the name got you skeptical at hello. Before you write it off as yet another internet craze bound to end up in the meme dumpster, let me explain. We recognize that this project sounds utterly absurd on the surface. It’s their...

Jack Butcher's NFT Royalty Take: A Win for Emerging Artists?

Jack Butcher's NFT Royalty Take: A Win for Emerging Artists?

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Royalties: A Golden Handcuff?Jack Butcher’s recent reinterpretation of NFT royalties is making waves, and with good reason. His main point is that basing your funding strategy on royalties is the equivalent of getting paid on churn. Ouch. It's a provocative take, and it forces us to question the fundamental assumptions...

Pudgy Penguins in Alice? Web3's Creative Revolution Just Leveled Up

Pudgy Penguins in Alice? Web3's Creative Revolution Just Leveled Up

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Forget the hype. Forget the FUD. Let's talk about something real happening in Web3, something that could actually change the game for creators in places that need it most: the Pudgy Penguins integration into My Neighbor Alice.We've all heard the stories. NFTs as profile pictures. NFTs as speculative assets. What...

Jack Butcher Navigates Digital Artistry, Royalties, and the Power of Open Creation

Jack Butcher Navigates Digital Artistry, Royalties, and the Power of Open Creation

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Jack Butcher, the Belgian designer turned digital artist, has carved a unique path in the world of NFTs and blockchain technology. Butcher first launched his career by designing commercial advertising accounts through agencies and independent shops throughout London and New York. Now, he’s applying that same sensibility to the projects...

ToiletDust NFT Collection: Is This Crypto's Next Big Joke?

ToiletDust NFT Collection: Is This Crypto's Next Big Joke?

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The crypto space is no stranger to outlandish and headline-grabbing projects. None will be as outrageous as the imminent debut of the ToiletDust NFT Collection. You won’t want to miss this collection dropping in July! Digital art aside, it’s a bustling lifestyle brand founded on the principles of humor and...

My Neighbor Alice & Pudgy Penguins: The Shocking Truth About Web3 Gaming's Future

My Neighbor Alice & Pudgy Penguins: The Shocking Truth About Web3 Gaming's Future

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The hype is real. Pudgy Penguins waddling into My Neighbor Alice looks adorably, doesn’t it? A match made in NFT heaven? Scratch the surface, and you’ll discover an insidious truth — this isn’t simply a charming story about penguin avatars out fishing for blockchain goodies. Web3 gaming is quickly becoming...

My Neighbor Alice and Pudgy Penguins Unite to Enhance Web3 Interoperability

My Neighbor Alice and Pudgy Penguins Unite to Enhance Web3 Interoperability

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Together, My Neighbor Alice and Pudgy Penguins aim to create a more interoperable ecosystem within the growing Web3 space. This partnership coincides with the launch of "Chapter One: A New Beginning" on June 17 and aims to integrate Pudgy Penguins' NFT collections into the My Neighbor Alice gaming environment. The...

Pudgy Penguins Integrate into My Neighbor Alice, Offer Exclusive NFT Holder Gameplay

Pudgy Penguins Integrate into My Neighbor Alice, Offer Exclusive NFT Holder Gameplay

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Pudgy Penguins is set to feature a special "Pudgy Land" region within My Neighbor Alice's new Snowflake Wilds, offering exclusive gameplay for NFT holders. This partnership comes as an expansion into the world of blockchain gaming, granting Pudgy Penguin owners access to exclusive in-game experiences. At the same time, Canary...

Pudgy Penguins x Alice: Web3's Playful Push for Southeast Asia Adoption

Pudgy Penguins x Alice: Web3's Playful Push for Southeast Asia Adoption

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What do a bunch of cartoon penguins in a messy blockchain game have to do with improving democracy? It’s not limited to NFTs and pixels. It’s creating the conditions for a digital creativity renaissance and empowering Southeast Asia’s economic potential. Think of it: Pudgy Penguins waddling into My Neighbor Alice...

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....