NFTs
Shaping a Space for Black Artists Inside the Metaverse
Artist and NFT thought leader Lady Pheonix discusses her efforts to create spaces in the Metaverse where Black artists are welcomed and Black art is celebrated. Lady Pheonix takes Community Crypto host Isaiah Jackson on a virtual reality tour of her Museum of the Digital Diaspora.
From MLB to NFTs: Former Baseball Star Micah Johnson Talks New Career As a Digital Artist
Former professional baseball player Micah Johnson has transitioned from the world of sports to the virtual world. He’s now a digital artist and his NFTs can be viewed in the Metaverse. Johnson talks with Community Crypto’s host Isaiah Jackson about his path to art and his digital character Aku.
DJ Steve Aoki to Launch Sci-Fi NFTs on Nifty Gateway
The EDM musician is doubling down on an NFT drop from March. Can he fetch another $4.25 million in late April?
NFT Issuer Doublejump.Tokyo Ditches Ethereum for Flow Blockchain
The digital trading card company says it got fed up after three years of scaling woes on the world computer.
Q1 2021 Industry Trends: NFTs Rise to Fame, DeFi Consolidates 2020 Gains
Trading volume on decentralized exchanges also saw a similar pattern of steady growth and a slight decline near the end of the first quarter.
Edward Snowden Sells NFT For $5.4M
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden sold an NFT titled “Stay Free” for $5.4M. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Freedom of the Press Foundation. “The Hash” panel discusses the use case of NFTs for charity fundraisers.
Dapper Labs Valuation Surges as Sports World Can't Get Enough of NFTs
Dapper Labs, the firm behind NBA Top Shot, has seen its valuation skyrocket to $7.5B, and Brazilian soccer legend Pele is the latest athlete to get into the NFT game. What's behind the love for NFTs in the world of professional sports? Is it just a cash grab or the sign of a shift in the sports world? "The Hash" panel weighs in.
How and Why A New York Times Journalist Created and Sold an NFT for $560K
New York Times tech reporter and author of “Futureproof” Kevin Roose joins “First Mover” to discuss his process and motivations for creating an NFT out of his column on NFTs. Plus, his thoughts about the coverage of crypto in the mainstream media.
NBA Top Shot Firm Dapper Labs Raising Funds at $7.5B+ Valuation: Report
Three-year old Dapper's value is exploding along with the demand for non-fungible tokens.
NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Sells NFT for $5.4M
Proceeds from the auction are going to the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
