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SuperRare has emerged as a prominent player in the NFT ecosystem, channeling approximately $90 million into digital art and disbursing around $3 million in royalties to artists. Launched initially as a curated platform, SuperRare has evolved significantly with its 2.0 version, enabling more decentralization and artist empowerment. The recent updates have altered the landscape for creators and collectors alike, offering more autonomy and diverse engagement in the digital art arena. Contents hide 1 How Did SuperRare 2.0 Enhance Artist Involvement? 2 What Challenges Did SuperRare Address? 3 Key Takeaways from SuperRare’s Evolution How Did SuperRare 2.0 Enhance Artist Involvement? The…
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Invites Ripple CEO to “Secret Cult Meetings”, Here’s What’s Happening
Founder of IOG, the company behind Cardano, Charles Hoskinson has published a tweet, responding to Raoul Pal’s criticism of ADA and XRP. The renowned investor and Real Vision founder stated that the time of XRP and ADA has passed, hinting that Hoskinson and Brad Garlinghouse are making money by being on top of the cults made by these coins. XRP and ADA are nothing but old cult, Pal claims Hoskinson shared a tweet with a video extract where Raoul Pal talks about XRP. He says in it that this top cryptocurrency is basically outdated, it is “from two bull markets…
More than 40 financial firms will join central bank group the Bank for International Settlements to explore how tokenization can enhance wholesale cross-border payments in Project Agorá. The group will look into combining wholesale central bank money with tokenized commercial bank deposits, the BIS announced. More than 40 financial firms will join the Bank for International Settlements – often referred to as the central bank for central banks – to explore how tokenization can be used in wholesale cross-border payments through its Project Agorá, the BIS said on Monday. The financial firms were selected by the BIS following a public…
The price of bitcoin (BTC) fell below $60,000 on Saturday amid growing fears that the US could be sliding into recession, according to data from TradingView. The recent price decline followed a rough Friday marked by a weaker-than-expected US jobs report and major crypto transfers by crypto lender Genesis, as reported by Crypto Briefing. Data from the Labor Department showed that the US economy added 114,000 jobs in July 2024, considerably lower than the estimated 175,000. The unemployment rate also unexpectedly rose to 4.3%, its highest level since October 2021. These figures fueled anxieties about the health of the US…
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has partnered with NFT marketplace Magic Eden to introduce a new platform for launching non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This move comes despite growing concerns over the future of NFT projects amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and market uncertainty. Animoca Brands Partners With Magic Eden The collaboration has resulted in MagicMoca, a new NFT launchpad expected to launch in Q3 2024. The platform will cater exclusively to the Mocaverse community, offering access to selected NFT projects. These launches will be available to holders of Moca NFTs, MOCA Coin, Moca IDs, and members of the Magic Eden community. According to…
The price of the KENNEDY meme coin tanked nearly 22% late Tuesday after Robert F Kennedy Jr’s running mate said that RFK Jr. is considering abandoning his campaign. On late Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-themed meme coin KENNEDY plunged sharply after his running mate suggested in a podcast interview that RFK Jr. might withdraw from the presidential race to support former President Donald J. Trump. In a podcast interview on the YouTube channel “Tom Bilyeu,” Kennedy’s vice-presidential candidate Nicole Shanahan revealed that the pair is now weighing in on two options: either continuing as an independent candidate…
In a strategic move to capture the attention of crypto enthusiasts, Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new game called Moonbix. This mini-game, accessible via Telegram, aligns with the trend of integrating digital games with potential cryptocurrency rewards, aiming to captivate users looking for innovative ways to earn digital assets. Contents hide 1 What Makes Moonbix Accessible? 2 How Can Players Maximize Their Earnings? 3 Key Insights from Moonbix’s Launch What Makes Moonbix Accessible? Participating in Moonbix is straightforward. Users need to have a Telegram account to access the game. The gameplay revolves around collecting points, with higher…
Immutable enhances Ethereum’s scalability for NFTs, offering zero gas fees and instant trading without compromising security. Arweave introduces permanent decentralized data storage, creating a “permaweb” for long-term access to community-driven platforms. MultiversX achieves true scalability with sharding, supporting up to 100,000 transactions per second on its EGLD-powered network. Blockchain technology is dynamic and tends to revolutionize over time. Already, many projects have efficiently mitigated the problems plaguing the industry. Immutable (IMX), Arweave (AR), MultiversX (EGLD), Flux (FLUX), and Moonbeam (GLMR) have joined forces with distinctive associations in blockchain. Immutable (IMX): Application of NFTs in Immutable Platform Current price:$1.26 Market cap:$2.02B…
Toncoin’s Masterchain hits a record 946 daily active addresses, boosting ecosystem growth. Growing TON network activity likely to drive future demand and value for Toncoin. Toncoin currently trades at $6.67, with experts eyeing the crucial $7 resistance level. Toncoin (TON), the cryptocurrency tied to the popular messaging app Telegram, is gaining attention as its Masterchain hits a record 946 active addresses daily. This milestone has contributed to a nearly 9% rise in its value, standing out amid the broader market’s downward trend. TON Masterchain Hits All-Time High CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn reports that the number of active addresses on the TON…
Hamster Kombat, the largest Telegram tap-to-earn crypto game in terms of player base, announced Tuesday through its mini app that the first season of in-game rewards will end on September 20 ahead of next week’s token launch and airdrop. According to the in-game screen, “Season 1 ends on September 20” and that players’ achievements up to that point “will be converted into HMSTR tokens.” Hamster Kombat then encourages players to “hurry up to level up” before the cutoff. The team previously shared which in-game criteria will be used to determine token allocations. In a Telegram community post shared Tuesday, the…