Magic Eden Makes Creator Royalties Optional. We Got Community Feedback

The debate surrounding creator royalties in the NFT space has yet to find a conclusion. Considering the fast-paced nature of the market, it comes as no surprise that key players in Web3 are changing their position on royalties and other hot topics, and breaking news that creates normalizing waves throughout the ecosystem. One such key…

How Nude Art NFTs Combat Censorship and Destigmatize Women’s Bodies

Few art subjects are more ancient, enduring, and controversial than the nude female form. From early prehistoric figurines like the Venus of Willendorf to Praxiteles’ Knidian Aphrodite statue, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and Manet’s Olympia, art depicting nude women has not only served as a vector of creative expression but as a mirror of society’s…

Warner Bros. Chooses The Lord of the Rings for Its First Film NFT Release

The Alpha: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) has announced the launch of what it’s calling the WB Movieverse with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Version) Web3 Movie Experience NFT, a company executive explained in an interview with nft now. The film is the first in an anticipated series of Web3…

“The Gateway” Unveils Initial Activations: MoonPay, Christie’s, FaZe Clan and More

Today, nft now and Mana Common announced the first phase of activating partners for “The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis.” Taking place from November 29 to December 3, the five-day festival is powered by MoonPay and will be open for free to the registered public. The event will feature immersive installations from a multidisciplinary array of partners,…

NFT Blockchains Abound. Here’s a Complete Guide to the Best in Web3

When it comes to NFTs, the Ethereum blockchain is king. Considered by many to be the one-stop shop for NFTs, over the past year it has quickly become the most talked about — and at times the most trafficked — blockchain in existence. Yet, numerous other blockchains have grown in popularity within the NFT space….

Here’s Why the Path to Decentralized Marketplaces Won’t Be Linear

On March 3, 2022, NFT marketplace giant OpenSea initiated a large-scale ban and removal of accounts associated with an Iranian IP address in an attempt to comply with U.S. sanctions law. OpenSea had no choice but to obey the federal requirement, though many critiqued the platform for having communicated and executed the move poorly. Several…