Web3
Blur Reportedly Finds Loophole in OpenSea's Blocklist as Marketplace War Escalates
The apparent workaround allows the zero-fee marketplace to list collections that have previously been blocklisted by OpenSea, following months of debates around enforcing creator royalties.
Hermès vs. MetaBirkin Artist: NFT Trademark Trial Kicks Off
A trademark trial focused on non-fungible tokens (NFT) began Monday, pitting French luxury designer brand Hermès against NFT artist Mason Rothschild. Hermès claims the artist's "MetaBirkin" NFT collection allegedly infringed on its trademark, which depicts digital images of its well-known Birkin handbag. "The Hash" panel discusses the legal considerations of NFTs as Web3 makes waves in fashion and art.
Jim Henson's Beloved Children Series 'Fraggle Rock' Releases NFT Trading Cards
Fans of the 1980s fantasy Muppet television show can collect digital trading cards and connect with other fans through an app.
EthBoy NFT Painting Continues to Evolve With Fourth Edition
The generative artwork, which depicts Vitalik Buterin in a harlequin suit, changes every day in response to external data.
VitaDAO Closes $4.1M Funding Round With Pfizer Ventures for Longevity Research
The decentralized autonomous organization told CoinDesk that crypto enthusiasts, including Vitalik Buterin, have long been interested in funding research to extend human life.
Amazon May Launch NFT Initiative Soon: Report
Amazon is rumored to be unveiling an NFT initiative, part of the retail giant's larger push into Web3, according to a report from Blockworks. "The Hash" panel discusses what it means to Web3 developments and if the reported Spring timeline will come to fruition.
Web3 Security Firm Hypernative Secures $9M in Seed Funding
The company also made public its first product, Pre-Cog, a platform aiming to uncover cyber, economic, governance and community threats before they can have an impact.
Artists Weigh In on the Battle Over NFT Creator Royalties
While some NFT marketplaces have switched to royalty-optional models, creatives share different thoughts on enforcing royalties through smart contracts.
Premier League Inks Deal With Digital Trading Card Platform Sorare
The English soccer league has been considering a partnership with a crypto platform to expand its NFT offerings since 2021.
Proof Reveals Artists Behind Grails III NFT Release, Urging Collectors to Appreciate Digital Art Over Hype
The 20 artists behind the latest installment of the NFT collective’s Grails project, including Matt Kane, All Seeing Seneca and Josie Bellini, were revealed post-mint.
