Metaverse
Shiba Inu Enters Metaverse With ‘Shiba Lands,’ LEASH, SHIB Tokens Soar
Developers behind popular meme coin Shiba Inu said the protocol would soon offer plots of virtual lands in an upcoming, yet-unnamed metaverse, causing the prices of ecosystem tokens like SHIB and LEASH to jump as much as 40%. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest in the meme economy.
From Science Fiction to Virtual Reality: How the Metaverse Started With 'Snow Crash' and Where It’s Going
In this episode of "NFT All-Stars," Metapurse’s Twobador, Marguerite deCourcelle, Jason Bailey (aka Artnome), BT, and Jenny Guo dive into Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel "Snow Crash," which is celebrated in the crypto space for birthing the metaverse concept. They discuss how Stephenson’s metaverse differs from that of Meta and other tech firms, the formation of digital communities, and the importance of decentralization.
Spatial Labs Founder on Blockchain, Hardware and Hip-Hop
Jay-Z backed metaverse- and blockchain-based tech incubator spatial LABS (sLABS) will launch its first product, called “LNQ,” this year. SLABS founder Iddris Sandu shares insights into his “hardware-first approach” for the incubator and LNQ, a blockchain-enabled hardware platform helping onboard young creators to the metaverse. Plus, exploring the intersection of crypto and hip-hop.
Meta’s $10B Loss in Metaverse Business Sending Ripple Effect Across Sectors
Metaverse-related tokens took a hit in the past two days as Meta (formerly Facebook) reported a $10 billion loss on its augmented and virtual reality (VR) division in an earnings release earlier this week. How does the setback in Meta’s metaverse strategy impact the market perception of other digital worlds? “The Hash” panel weighs in.
Meta's $10B Loss in Metaverse Business Sending Ripple Effect Across Sectors
Metaverse-related tokens took a hit in the past two days as Meta (formerly Facebook) reported a $10 billion loss on its augmented and virtual reality (VR) division in an earnings release earlier this week. How does the setback in Meta's metaverse strategy impact the market perception of other digital worlds? "The Hash" panel weighs in.
Steve Aoki on Launching NFT Membership Community A0K1VERSE
Two-time Grammy nominated producer and DJ Steve Aoki joins "The Hash" to share insights into the launch of "A0K1VERSE," an NFT-gated membership club for exclusive access to events and rewards in both the metaverse and real life. "We are building a new frontier," Aoki said. Plus, his thoughts on Web 3, celebrities riding the crypto wave, and more.
The Sandbox Co-Founder Says Meta Acquisition Rumor Is 'Totally Fake'
Responding to swirling speculations Meta (formerly Facebook) is acquiring The Sandbox, co-founder and COO of the metaverse startup Sebastien Borget says "it's totally fake," adding, "I hope it will never be happening." Plus, his thoughts on what Meta is getting wrong about its metaverse plans and the wider race among tech giants to dominate metaverse technology.
‘You Miss Every Shot You Don’t Take’: Content Creator Chozus on Identifying New Platforms to Make Money, Biggest NFT Opportunities and More
Following his appearance on “New Money” with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay, content creator Chozus answers viewer questions on CoinDesk’s “After Show.” Where are the biggest opportunities for NFTs and creators? How to identify new platforms for making money as a creator?
Warner Music Partners With the Sandbox, Crypto Lunar New Year Gifts
Korean game developer Netmarble plans to issue own cryptocurrency. Warner Music Group partners with The Sandbox to create metaverse land. Crypto still a niche gift for Lunar New Year. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Warner Music Group to Launch ‘Concert Theme Park’ in Sandbox Metaverse
Warner Music Group (WMG) is entering the metaverse with a music-focused theme park in The Sandbox, featuring “concerts and musical experiences” from its star-studded roster of artists. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest major music player looking to expand its audience into virtual worlds.
