The debate is heating up surrounding creator royalties in the NFT space. Initially instigated in response to platforms like sudoswap, X2Y2, and Yawww emerging as opponents of cookie-cutter creator royalties, the conversation has continued to expand cross-chain, prompting Solana NFT marketplace giant Magic Eden to chime in. In support of creators taking control of their secondary…
Disney’s aggressive acquisitions of some of the most beloved IPs in existence over the recent decades have established the brand as a cultural force to be reckoned with. The Mickey Mouse logo isn’t just for kids now, and it hasn’t been for years. It’s for everyone. As such, this has enabled massive success for Disney-themed…
Novel developments in technology have given rise to entirely new industries. One of the greatest examples of this is the film industry: The new possibilities presented by “moving pictures” ushered in a new medium of art, expression, and storytelling. With the rise of blockchain technology, this century-old medium may see its most significant leap forward….
Miku Hatsune was viewed as an oddity when she released her first demo track in 2007. A seemingly disembodied voice created by Crypton Future Media, Miku was a wonder at the time, only capable of existing via a singing-voice synthesizer technology called Vocaloid. Over the years, Miku’s influence grew, and she became a virtual pop…
When asked about MoonPay’s upcoming collaboration with Universal Parks & Resorts, MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright couldn’t help but look back on his childhood experiences in the theme park — particularly its long-running Halloween Horror Nights program. “[I]t’s kind of a weird full circle to me. I never actually used to go with my dad back…
Criticism is easy. But it’s even easier online, where relative anonymity can tempt people into giving themselves carte blanche to condemn a topic, artistic creation, or personality that has, for whatever reason, become the target of someone’s ire. Examples abound. YouTube comment sections often require an intellectual and moral hazmat suit to navigate, Twitter discourse…
The rise of NFTs has proved a boon for artists and creators worldwide. But they’ve also become incredibly alluring investment opportunities for those seeking quick — and sometimes sizeable — returns on their investments. But there’s a problem. Unless you have hundreds of thousands of dollars to throw at a Bored Ape, Cryptopunk, Moonbird, and…
The luxury spirits industry isn’t just big; it’s massive. Experts estimate the market’s value could reach $235.74 billion by 2027, an enormous increase from $135.76 billion in 2020. Data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. shows that luxury spirits sales increased 43 percent in 2021 alone, with whiskey, cognac, and tequila all exhibiting…
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