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…

Welcome to the Blockchain: Your Complete Guide to MetaMask’s Crypto Wallet

MetaMask is one of the most well-known names in the Web3 space. The crypto wallet, which surpassed 30 million active monthly users earlier this year, is often the first point of contact many people have with the NFT ecosystem, since for many it serves as a gateway to the Ethereum blockchain, where you can buy…

WTF Are POAPs? The Intriguing Power of Proof of Attendance Protocol

In the last few years, the Proof of Attendance Protocol, commonly referred to by the acronym POAP (pronounced “poh-ap” or “poe-app”), has grown in leaps and bounds alongside the NFT space. Once perceived as a simple platform used to issue commemorative NFTs to Web3 communities, in 2022 alone the protocol leveled up, completing a $10-million…

Securities and NFTs: A Legal Guide for Gamers and Game Developers

As you’ve likely experienced, games are expensive to build. Gaming companies have traditionally raised money from publishers, crowdfunding platforms (like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Gamefound), or by selling equity in the company to venture capitalists (VCs) and angel investors. But with crypto, there are now two additional ways to raise money: by selling game tokens and/or…