Tag: southeastasia

NFTs: How Crypto Art Empowers Southeast Asian Artists and Beyond

NFTs: How Crypto Art Empowers Southeast Asian Artists and Beyond

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For too long, the story of the art world has been told by the lens of Western institutions and aesthetics. Galleries in New York and auction houses in London still control the keys to the kingdom. For better or worse, they determine who gets appeared and who stays invisible. What...

5 Ways Bubblemaps & TON Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists

5 Ways Bubblemaps & TON Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists

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As artists from Southeast Asia, we often find the crypto art world intimidating and overwhelming, like stepping into a jungle. You’re advocating for genuine engagement, transparency, and equitable pay in an industry generally plagued by snake oil and hero worship. I know this firsthand from years of conversations with artists...

8 Crypto Giants vs Newcomers: The Southeast Asian Edge They Lack

8 Crypto Giants vs Newcomers: The Southeast Asian Edge They Lack

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Let’s face it, the crypto space can sometimes be a Silicon Valley bubble. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana – I get it, they’re big deals. To claim that they’re really tackling the issues that impact all of us, globally. Or are they just picking issues that appeal to rich white people? I'd...

UK Crypto Regulation: Will It Crush Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams?

UK Crypto Regulation: Will It Crush Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams?

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I get it. But the current regulatory path often seems more like an obstacle than an innovation pathway. Such a wall would, by default, cut off artists and entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia from accessing the opportunities that Web3 can provide, when many need them the most. We need to ask...

Web3's Ownership Revolution 5 Ways It Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

Web3's Ownership Revolution 5 Ways It Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

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Southeast Asia is an astonishing mosaic of humanity, creativity, and the spirit to prevail. Independent artists increasingly find themselves deprived of attention and appropriate payment for their work. That’s because it occurs on platforms that seek to further a pro-Western narrative and algorithms. The exploitative practices and growing centralized control...

5 Ways Multi-Utility NFTs Empower Southeast Asian Artists Now

5 Ways Multi-Utility NFTs Empower Southeast Asian Artists Now

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The art world has historically been a hard egg to scramble. Galleries, gatekeepers, and geographical limitations have long restricted access to those who are seen and celebrated, and those who are left in the shadows. What if I told you that a new era of artistic freedom is closer than...

Fishing Frenzy Season 2: Is This Web3's Gateway to Southeast Asia?

Fishing Frenzy Season 2: Is This Web3's Gateway to Southeast Asia?

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Now picture that same young artist, Jakarta, unable to afford to eat. When she isn’t making TikToks, she pours her heart into digital art, creating colorful pieces that highlight and honor her culture. She finds it extremely difficult to reach a worldwide audience and make a living. Now, imagine her...

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...

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...

Farcaster's OG NFT: A Portal to Web3 for Southeast Asian Creatives?

Farcaster's OG NFT: A Portal to Web3 for Southeast Asian Creatives?

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The Farcaster Pro OG NFT isn’t just another JPEG or digital trinket, it’s a passport. An NFT passport designed for Southeast Asian creatives and cultural enthusiasts to hire guardian angels and stake their claim in the Web3 revolution. Think of it as a password. It opened up pathways in an...

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 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....

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...