[ad_1] This is Human Generated This is an interpretation of VESA’s appearance on the Human Generated podcast by Omid Honari. The two met during a day of keynote speeches at the Mohammed Bin Rashid library, where as it turns out, both of their topics touched on not only art and its implications, but also spirituality.It was no wonder that when VESA and Omid sat down to record this podcast, the deeper topics were soon elaborated on. Watch the conversation on YoutubeWatch it on Spotify Why read further ( or return)?Breakdown, links and illustrations: The conversation took place in late…
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[ad_1] A founder who attended Yuga Labs’ recent Ape Fest in Hong Kong has sent legal notice to the company after suffering eye damage related to the event. Asif Kamal, founder of the art-tech and NFT company Artfi, said that he fell ill to a “widespread eye infection outbreak” during the Bored Apes Yacht Club-themed event, which was held in Hong Kong between Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. In the hours following the event, several attendees reported eye pain, skin irritation, and other maladies associated with overexposure to UV light. He also said that he was hospitalized after returning to…
[ad_1] OpenSea, one of the leading NFT marketplaces in the burgeoning world of blockchain-based digital collectibles, has confirmed significant organizational and operational changes that include the layoff of approximately 50% of its staff. The move is part of a strategic shift towards a more agile and innovative approach to its marketplace, according to OpenSea co-founder and CEO Devin Finzer. OpenSea 2.0 Finzer posted a series of tweets on Nov. 3 to announce the upcoming launch of “OpenSea 2.0” and explained that the company had to cut a significant portion of its staff to remain competitive in the evolving marketplace. Finzer…
[ad_1] Cross-chain non-fungible token (NFT) platform Magic Eden has partnered with Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) creator Yuga Labs to launch a new Ethereum marketplace, according to a press release on Nov. 4. The new marketplace—to be launched by the end of 2023—will focus on royalties to uphold the principle of ownership and empower creators to “continue receiving royalty payments for their original work.” NFT creator royalty is a percentage of the sales price that the original creator of an NFT receives every time it is sold or transferred to a new owner. It allows creators to continue earning from…
[ad_1] Web3 has shown signs of resurgence in this ‘Uptober,’ according to DappRadar’s latest industry report, suggesting the dApp market may have finally found its footing after a long bearish trend. The analysis points towards a potentially imminent bull run, as crucial metrics have either stabilized or recorded growth. Chain Unique Active Wallets (Sep) Unique Active Wallets (Oct) Average dUAW, % change MoM Near 641K 687K 7% BNB Chain 446K 433K -3% Wax 328K 313K -5% ZKsync 302K 242K -20% Polygon 194K 199K 3% NEAR Protocol continues to lead with the most daily average unique active wallets (dUAW), growing by…
[ad_1] Dear Crypto fam, today we are looking into an event put on by an amazing couple, coming up in the Dubai NFT scene. Team VESA and Vernissage have become fast friends, as the two entities share a similar vision for fine art NFTs and maturing of the market. VESA co-Founder Lotta has also helped Vernissage in storifying their message, some of which is showcased here. It has been an absolute delight to see Vernissage grow and this article is our token of appreciation in anticipation of their debut exhibit. Vernissage was born out of the electric crackle between…
[ad_1] The monthly trading volume of LooksRare, a decentralized non-fungible token (NFT) and digital collectible marketplace, is down 97%, crashing from $71.9 million registered in September 2023 to just $2.1 million in October, Token Terminal data shared by Web3 Academy on October 26, via X shows. LooksRare’s Monthly Volume Tanking, Falls To $2.1 Million In October The unprecedented drop in activity couldn’t be pinned on any particular LooksRare-related event when writing on October 26. This contraction is despite the broader cryptocurrency market recovering, rising as seen by the welcomed expansion of leading assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). According to…
[ad_1] On Oct. 26, Yuga Labs, the company behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, announced that two individuals who infringed on its brand had been ordered by the court to pay damages and cease their infringing activities. The company wrote in a statement: “After the court ruling against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen for infringing Yuga [Labs’] intellectual property, today they’ve been ordered to cease all sales and marketing … They must pay [$1.575 million] in damages, Yuga’s attorneys’ fees, transfer their fake apes’ smart contract, and relinquish related online assets.” Ripps and Cahen were involved…
[ad_1] Art technology firm Artfi has drawn over 25,000 interested collectors with the release of its Genesis Pass Whitelist in anticipation of its official launch. Genesis Pass NFT holders will gain eligibility to acquire fractionalized art from the Artfi platform. To kick things off, Artfi’s partnership with renowned artist Sacha Jafri means users can access works from his ‘The Six Elements’ collection. ‘The Six Elements’ Art Collection Jafri partnered with Rolls Royce to craft six distinct paintings featuring Phantom Rolls Royce cars. As a part of his creative process, Sacha Jafri created the six paintings which encompass his Six Elements…
[ad_1] Grave allegations of involvement in pump and dump schemes are gathering steam against the former head of OpenSea Ventures, Kevin Pawlak. According to NFT Ethics, a non-fungible token (NFT) related investigative news account on X, Pawlak has masterminded or been involved in “various very dubious business dealings” as well as pump and dump schemes. NFT Ethics claims that Pawlak allegedly perpetrated the fraudulent activities through his pseudonymous identity “@0xSisyphus“ and “0xMagellan.” The evidence against Pawlak unearthed last month NFT Ethics first made the allegations against Pawlak last month. At the time, it concluded after an investigation that Pawlak was…