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Samsung Announces 3 TVs With NFT Trading Features; Here's the Good and Bad
Big brands continue to hop on the NFT train. Samsung Electronics announced three TV models for 2022 that will enable NFT trading on the set, but "The Hash" team is skeptical of the product. "Smart TVs are notorious for being hackable," Naomi Brockwell says. As major tech corporations continue to build NFTs into their product suite, what will 2022 look like for the industry?
Why a South Korean Presidential Candidate Is Raising Campaign Funds Through NFTs
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea’s (DPK) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung is using NFTs to raise money for his campaign to appeal to the millennial base. “The Hash” panel questions the importance of this move after South Korea suspended several crypto exchanges operating in the country last September.
Banxa Labs Exec.: Layer 2 and Ethereum 2.0 in 2022
Jan Hartmann, head of Strategy for global Payment Service Provider (PSP) Banxa Labs, shares his perspective on how layer 2 solutions can solve Ethereum’s scaling problems and his hopes for Ethereum 2.0. Plus, Hartmann reflects on how 2021’s NFT boom drew attention to the Ethereum network, making the chain a “key asset” for 2022 and where the stablecoin conversation will go in the new year.
2021: The Year NFTs Went Mainstream
Are NFTs the future or are they a bubble? From Beeple’s $69 million sale to actress Mila Kunis’ “Stoner Cats” series to Axie Infinity’s play-to-earn phenomena, 2021 was the year NFTs went mainstream. We take a look at this year’s top NFT moments on “First Mover.”
Legendary Investor Bill Tai on NFTs, Metaverse and the Future of Blockchain
In this special episode of "First Mover," host Christine Lee sits down with Bill Tai, co-founder and chairman of "NFT for social good platform," Metagood. The venture capital (VC) legend, startup mentor, prodigious networker, kitesurfer and passionate conservationist explains the social potential and possible risks of NFTs. He also shares his insights into the metaverse, tokenization, and wider outlook for blockchain technology.
Under Armour Enters the Metaverse With 'Wearable' Steph Curry Sneakers
To celebrate Golden State Warriors star guard Steph Curry’s new record as the NBA's all-time top three-point shooter, Under Armour has announced digital replica NFTs of the “Curry Flow 9″ sneakers that can be worn in the metaverse. All proceeds will go to children's sports charities. “The Hash” squad discusses what this means for the “open metaverse” concept and the importance of philanthropy in the digital asset space.
Gary Vaynerchuk on the Next Big Thing in NFTs as VeeCon 2022 Gears Up
Gary Vaynerchuk, internet entrepreneur behind the reservation app Resy, and CEO & creator of NFT collection VeeFriends, discusses why he believes photography NFTs will be the next trend to watch in 2022.
Was Tekashi 6ix9ine’s NFT Drop a Scam?
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's fans are upset after finding his NFT project that dropped this spring is a "huge scam," saying they weren't given what they paid for. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest potential scheme illuminating the risks of buying into celebrity NFTs and star power.
Get Ready for the 2022 Metaverse Real Estate Boom
Today's most popular metaverse projects are built on Ethereum, such as Decentraland, Axie Infinity, and The Sandbox, but will they see more growth elsewhere next year? Irina Karagyaur, head of Metaverse Growth at Unique Network, an NFT platform on the Polkadot chain, shares insights into Ethereum's limitations and where virtual real estate could head in 2022.
Court Overturns Korean Bitcoin Ruling, Days Numbered for Swift?
Japanese billionaire mints NFT in space. Korean Supreme Court overrules verdict in bitcoin case. Cross-border payments set to enter a new era? We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
