Metaverse
Decentralized Rendering Engine Raises $30M as Metaverse Graphics Go Big
Host protocol Render Network, which allows digital artists to pay for pooled computer rendering power, has raised $30 million amid growing demand for metaverse production technology. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Render, which some say is the decentralized alternative to Pixar’s mighty 3D rendering and its role in the future of virtual worlds. Plus, exploring the possibility of GPU mining as a service.
Web 3 and the Metaverse Are Not the Same
Web 3 ideas like NFTs are only part of building the next generation of the internet, argues the host of the “Hello Metaverse” podcast.
Ivan on Tech’s Crypto Company Pitches Metaverse Devs on Software Toolkit
Moralis is out with a new “Metaverse SDK” that the company says cuts down on developer time.
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.
Goldman Sachs Says Blockchain Is Key to Metaverse and Web 3 Development
The Wall Street bank sees blockchain as one of the most disruptive technologies since the advent of the internet.
Ancient Rome Play-to-Earn Game ‘vEmpire’ Launches
Mythology meets the metaverse in a play-to-earn game you can actually play.
Nike Purchases NFT Fashion and Collectibles Startup RTFKT
NFT collectibles and fashion startup RTFKT has been acquired by multinational footwear behemoth Nike. Nike has been exploring blockchain tech since 2019, including patenting tokenized shoes. "The Hash" team discusses the implications for Nike making a major move into the metaverse in another step that accelerates Nike's digital footprint.
Hedera, a Distributed Network Targeting Businesses, Jumps Into Metaverse Fray
The Hedera partnership comes at a time when sales of virtual NFT land on metaverse projects such as Decentraland and The Sandbox totaled over $100 million in the last week of November.
Animoca Brands Leads $130M Investment in Venture Accelerator Brinc for Web 3 Expansion
The funds will be used to lead Brinc’s expansion into DeFi and crypto gaming.
