NFTs


Markets

Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks Network's STX Token Spikes 50% as 'Ordinals' Boom

Stack Network is a Bitcoin layer 2 for smart contracts aimed at unleashing the world's oldest blockchain's potential as a programmable platform.

STX hits highest point since May. (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Web3

OpenSea Goes Zero-Fee, Creator Royalties Optional

The top NFT marketplace’s policy shift stems from competition with popular zero-fee marketplace Blur.

OpenSea logo on phone (Unsplash)

Opinion

Bitcoin Ordinals Can Lift the Entire Crypto Ecosystem

The arrival of the Ordinals Protocol, which allows for the creation of Bitcoin NFTs, has coincided with a big jump in the price of Bitcoin. Add that to the SEC's exemption of Bitcoin from the label of security, and we see a bullish bitcoin picture emerging.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Web3

Sony Teams Up With Astar Network for Web3 Incubation Program

Sony Network Communications hopes the program will explore "how blockchain technology can solve various problems in their industry."

(David Becker/Getty Images)

Web3

Blur Surpassed OpenSea in Daily NFT Trading Volume Wednesday, Nansen Shows

NFT marketplace OpenSea’s dominance in the NFT ecosystem faces a growing challenge from Blur’s rapid ascent.

(Blur.io)

Web3

Art Blocks and NFT Gallery Bright Moments Team Up to Bring Generative Art IRL

The two companies are partnering to create NFTs with in-person experiences for collectors, beginning with a collection from generative artist Mpkoz.

Metropolis (mpkoz)

Web3

GQ Magazine to Launch Its First NFT Collection Linked to Real-World Rewards

Holders of the inaugural GQ3 collection will have access to a magazine subscription, merchandise and live events.

(Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Web3

'The Masked Singer' Launches Token-Gated Fan Experience

Now in its ninth season, fans of the reality singing competition can sign up for a free "Loyalty Pass" and purchase art NFTs.

Costume from "The Masked Singer" Season 5 (Joshua Sammer/Getty Images)

Web3

Blur Escalates Royalty Battle With OpenSea, Recommends Blocking Platform

The zero-fee marketplace published a blog post on Wednesday explaining how creators can earn full royalties on its platform, suggesting they block sales on competitor OpenSea.

(Blur.io)

Web3

Gaming Company Square Enix Partners With Polygon for NFT Art Project

The publisher behind the Final Fantasy video games is continuing its push into Web3 gaming through a new NFT project called Symbiogenesis.

(Square Enix)