Ape of Faith: Yuga Labs’ New CEO Buys Bored Ape NFT for $90,000

The Alpha: Yuga Labs’ new CEO, Daniel Alegre, bought a BAYC NFT for 50 ETH (approximately $90,000).The purchase was slightly above the floor price at the time, and the move helps demonstrate Alegre’s belief in the project and his understanding of the importance of community. Dive deeper: Daniel Alegre, CEO of Yuga Labs, just made…

Why foobar Built Delegate Cash (and Why Web3 Needs to Do Better)

Few individuals in Web3 have contributed as much to the space as 0xfoobar has. The machine-learning specialist turned software developer, auditor, and founder is a prolific voice in the NFT scene, highlighting security flaws in project contracts and advising the community on the space’s most popular trends. He’s also one of its more steady-handed pragmatists,…

Barbie and Boss Beauties Team Up to Bring More Women to Web3

In a move to bring Mattel’s iconic fashion doll brand into the metaverse, Barbie has joined forces with Boss Beauties to debut their Boss Beauties x Barbie digital collectibles. The collection, which celebrates the 250 careers in the Barbie line, aims to inspire women and girls to believe they can achieve anything. Combining the signature…

A Guide to Memecoins: The Risk and Reward of $PEPE, Dogecoin, and More

With NFT sales volume steadily declining since January 2023, memecoins — such as $PEPE, $DOGE, and $TURBO — have emerged as the center of attention in the crypto space. Unlike conventional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, which are supported by blockchain technology and often connected to real-world resources or platforms, memecoins have garnered significant…

Opensea’s Insider Trading Case Is a Wake-Up Call for Web3

Web3 has a bad habit of leveraging its niche, insulated existence as cover to engage in objectionable behaviors. While the nascent state of the crypto and NFT market allows for seemingly boundless opportunities for all types of creatives and builders, its relatively unregulated nature (and promise of earning millions in a moment) can tempt people…

Upcoming Drops: May 8-14

Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s…