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5 Ways Colle AI's Solana Push Empowers Emerging NFT Artists

5 Ways Colle AI's Solana Push Empowers Emerging NFT Artists

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I first encountered Anya in a crowded Bangkok night market last fall. She was sketching furiously, her brow furrowed in concentration. At the time, Anya dreamed of selling her detailed digital art directly as NFTs, freeing herself from the trap of low-paid commissions. Yet the gas fees on Ethereum? A...

Doodles Airdrop Ignites Web3 Frenzy, $DOOD Token Launched on Solana

Doodles Airdrop Ignites Web3 Frenzy, $DOOD Token Launched on Solana

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Doodles, the colorful crypto NFT collection has created waves throughout the web3 space with its recent airdrop spectacular. The $DOOD token was released on May 9, 2025, and is based on the Solana blockchain. This event most certainly has sparked a ton of interest and activity in the crypto community....

Binance's DOOD Gamble: Empowering Creators or Exploiting the Solana Art Scene?

Binance's DOOD Gamble: Empowering Creators or Exploiting the Solana Art Scene?

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The news is out: Binance is throwing its weight behind DOOD, the token associated with the Doodles NFT ecosystem on Solana. Binance Alpha listing, futures contracts with 50x leverage… it seems like a rocket ship preparing for liftoff. Before we all jump on board, let's pump the brakes and ask...

MagicBlock Secures $7.5M: What It Means for Solana Gaming

MagicBlock Secures $7.5M: What It Means for Solana Gaming

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MagicBlock is on a mission to empower decentralized gaming and applications on the Solana blockchain. No wonder, considering they recently closed a $7.5 million seed funding round successfully! This is a big, new investment that marks an inflection point for the company. It’s an indicator of a strong vote of...

Solana in 2025: Boom or Bust? Price, Tech & Predictions

Solana in 2025: Boom or Bust? Price, Tech & Predictions

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Solana’s claims to fame include high speed and low transaction fees. Its price volatility and network congestion issues have recently sparked excitement and concern alike among investors. As we look ahead to 2025, the question on everyone's mind is: will Solana boom or bust? This week’s Tussle dives into Solana’s...

Solana's 2025: The Ugly Truth Big Crypto Doesn't Want You To Know

Solana's 2025: The Ugly Truth Big Crypto Doesn't Want You To Know

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Solana. But that name still rings out with promise in crypto circles, a siren song of scalability, speed, and sky-high wealth. We've all seen the headlines: TVL surging, transaction speeds obliterating Ethereum, and meme coins… well, let's just say they're making someone rich. Beneath the shining surface, a more sinister...

Solana's Creative Revolution: How It's Empowering Southeast Asian Artists

Solana's Creative Revolution: How It's Empowering Southeast Asian Artists

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Are you tired of feeling like the arts community is a members-only club? All of this can make it feel as though just a chosen few get to party behind the velvet ropes. For most artists in Southeast Asia, that’s been the case. Guess what? Solana is tearing down that...

Solana's Rise Scalability Fuels Growth, Price Swings Observed

Solana's Rise Scalability Fuels Growth, Price Swings Observed

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Solana has demonstrated significant growth and scalability, marked by a surge in daily active addresses and transactions, establishing itself as a key player in the blockchain space. Back in October 2024, Solana was toasting a historic win. It surpassed 120 million daily active addresses, a testament to the network’s increasing...

Solana Game Pass NFT Offers Free Access and Crypto Rewards

Solana Game Pass NFT Offers Free Access and Crypto Rewards

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You can now mint the Solana Game Pass on the NFT marketplace Magic Eden. This mint-free NFT will grant you access to a myriad of exclusive experiences and crypto rewards. The campaign launches with a four-week series of challenges and rewards. It includes 30 partnered games and is the beginning...

Free Solana Game Pass: Your Ticket to Crypto & Early Access!

Free Solana Game Pass: Your Ticket to Crypto & Early Access!

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Blockchain gaming is indeed the Wild West, with new developments happening every day. Every day there seem to be new opportunities for players to connect with their favorite games and win valuable rewards. Catch a glimpse of the new Solana Game Pass NFT! With early access to a variety of...

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....