Tag: southeastasia

DeGods Founder Steps Down: Is This Web3's Southeast Asia Moment?

DeGods Founder Steps Down: Is This Web3's Southeast Asia Moment?

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Frank DeGods is out. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are in. Sales are up. To be frank, who gives a hoot about the inner workings of yet another NFT project. Unless this season of change in leadership is indicative of something much more. Something that could finally unlock the potential of Web3...

Nexchain: Southeast Asia's Next Web3 Unicorn?

Nexchain: Southeast Asia's Next Web3 Unicorn?

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The state of play in the Web3 landscape today is rapidly shifting, with Southeast Asia becoming an increasingly dynamic hub of innovation. Is a new Layer-1 blockchain, powered by a $1.3 million presale, enough to finally unlock the region’s enormous promise? Well, that’s the question that continues to swirl around...

Instagram's Crypto Payments: A Win for Southeast Asian Creators?

Instagram's Crypto Payments: A Win for Southeast Asian Creators?

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We witness their lustrous murals, their celebratory music, their cultural programming bombarding our social feeds every day. But behind the curated perfection lies a harsh reality: getting paid is a pain.For most, making money on platforms like Instagram is a financial labyrinth filled with traps and snares. High bank fees,...

Colabs & Edge Matrix Unlock NFT Dreams for Southeast Asian Artists!

Colabs & Edge Matrix Unlock NFT Dreams for Southeast Asian Artists!

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Is the future of art decentralized? Absolutely. But the real question is: who gets access to that future? For too long, the NFT space has been dominated by Western artists and the wealthy elite. At the same time, some of the most creative and talented individuals have not been able...

MapleStory Universe: Is Nexon Building a Web3 Future for Southeast Asia?

MapleStory Universe: Is Nexon Building a Web3 Future for Southeast Asia?

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Alright, MapleStory Universe taking Web3 out of the game with NFTs? I get it, I get it, the eye-roll is audible almost as a chorus. Today, NFTs are often associated with major speculative bubbles and a big environmental footprint, and the gaming community is largely skeptical. Before we completely dismiss...

Moriusa NFTs: Southeast Asian Artists, This is Your Time to Shine

Moriusa NFTs: Southeast Asian Artists, This is Your Time to Shine

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Even before the pandemic, the art world had begun to feel like a gilded cage to many. Galleries, collectors, and critics functioning as the gatekeepers, the arbiters of taste – determining who was worthy of a public platform and who would die in anonymity. What if there was a crowbar...

Claynosaurz Sui Expansion: A Win for Southeast Asian Web3 Artists?

Claynosaurz Sui Expansion: A Win for Southeast Asian Web3 Artists?

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The elephant in the room is this: can a dinosaur-themed NFT project actually make a difference in the lives of Southeast Asian artists grappling with the real-world challenges of poverty, censorship, and limited access to global markets? It sounds absurd, right? A cartoon T-Rex impacting real lives? To continue reading,...

5 XRP NFT Marketplaces Poised to Unleash Southeast Asian Artists in 2025

5 XRP NFT Marketplaces Poised to Unleash Southeast Asian Artists in 2025

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The XRPL – the XRP Ledger – typically receives more hype. We constantly see the hype around Ethereum this, and Solana that. Hidden beneath the surface, a vibrant NFT ecosystem is quietly brewing, one that's perfectly positioned to empower a generation of artists often overlooked by the mainstream: Southeast Asian...

MiCA's Crypto Clampdown Crushes Dreams of SEA Artists & Users

MiCA's Crypto Clampdown Crushes Dreams of SEA Artists & Users

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MiCA. The very name of it is a return to the bureaucratic nightmare. For artists and everyday users in Southeast Asia, that’s what it risks becoming—precisely because it has been so successful. Meanwhile, the EU is busy patting itself on the back for “regulating crypto.” In doing so, it is...

MEXC's $300M Fund The REAL Gateway for Southeast Asian Web3?

MEXC's $300M Fund The REAL Gateway for Southeast Asian Web3?

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The crypto exchange giant now has a rank of seven in spot trading volume. At Token2049 in Dubai, they launched a big initiative for providing runway to early-stage Web3 projects spanning blockchain tech, public chains, wallets, and decentralized tools. Sounds fantastic, right? A much-needed boost for innovation. Let's peel back...

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...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

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...

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...

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Will It Unleash Southeast Asia's Web3 Potential?

Paul Atkins' call for a crypto policy overhaul at the SEC isn't just about Wall Street. It's about the forgotten voices of Southeast Asia. While the US debates becoming the "crypto capital," a vibrant Web3 revolution is already brewing in the region, and the SEC's actions could either fuel its...

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

What new SEC Chair Paul Atkins has in mind is nothing short of a revolution – a simple yet bold US crypto asset policy modernization. His commitment? To stop regulation by enforcement and bring in an age of clear, observable rulemaking. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Almost as good feeling...