NFTs
Merriam-Webster Auctioning an NFT of Its New Definition of an NFT
Merriam-Webster recently added the NFT (non-fungible token) definition to its dictionary and is now auctioning an NFT on the OpenSea marketplace of an animation of the definition. “The Hash” panel weighs in, speaking to the larger NFT phenomenon.
Ebay Allows Sale of NFTs on Platform
The report comes less than two weeks after CEO Jamie Iannone said eBay was looking at how to get into the NFT market.
Axie Infinity Wins Big Funding Round
Axie Infinity, an online multiplayer game hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, has tens of thousands of monthly active users, and they're all interacting with the blockchain and NFTs. Sky Mavis' co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of Axie Infinity, its recent $7.5M funding round, and how games can provide a more approachable entry point for newcomers to blockchain technology.
Merriam-Webster to Auction an NFT of Its New Definition of an NFT
The auction will take place on NFT marketplace OpenSea with bidding commencing May 11.
Spencer Dinwiddie: Why NBA Players Are Warming to Crypto
Nobody in the NBA knows crypto better than the Brooklyn Nets' point guard. Now he wants to sell you on Calaxy.
Decentralized Domain Names Could Replace Long Wallet Addresses
Long wallet addresses may soon be a thing of the past if Unstoppable Domains has its way. The company will integrate with the Opera browser to offer decentralized domain names minted as NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. Unstoppable’s Brad Kam joins “First Mover” to discuss decentralized domains and how the crypto ecosystem can integrate them.
Sotheby's to Auction 'First NFT Ever Minted'
The auction will feature an NFT by Kevin McCoy minted in May 2014.
NFT Platforms Continue to Attract Venture Capital Money
Investor money continues to pour into the NFT sphere. Jay-Z is among the backers of a $19 million funding round for Bitski, and the team behind the infamous Banksy burning NFT has raised $3 million to build a new NFT platform on the Solana blockchain. “The Hash” panel unpacks these latest developments.
Minting Your Meme NFT Won't Burn the Planet
The debate over crypto's energy footprint is confused and unhelpful. Please stop comparing it to that of a mid-sized European country.
