Base: Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2, Heres What You Should Know

The ever-evolving world of blockchain technology continues to be a hotbed of innovation, and one of the latest trends in this space is the implementation of Layer-2s, and Coinbase’s latest, Base. Promising improved transaction speeds, scalability, and security, Layer-2s are shifting the paradigm of how blockchain networks operate. Coinbase, North America’s largest centralized crypto exchange…

Understanding SIM Swap Attacks and How to Safeguard Yourself

In a proactive move to safeguard consumers from emerging digital threats, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new regulations aimed at curbing the rise of “SIM swap” and “port-out scams.” These malicious activities have been on the rise, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile communication systems to gain unauthorized access to victims’ personal…

VeeFriends and Reebok Announce Limited Edition Collaboration

Reebok and VeeFriends announced a collaborative release inspired by one of the 283 VeeFriends characters on August 3: the VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon. VeeFriends was created as a platform centered around characters, each envisioned, created, and illustrated by Gary Vaynerchuk. The primary aim of this venture was to promote kindness and positivity, with a…

Art Blocks and Bright Moments Announce ‘923 Empty Rooms’ Collaboration

Art Blocks and Bright Moments are set to unveil their latest joint project, 923 Empty Rooms, by artist Casey Reas, marking their second collaboration in an ongoing partnership. This new artwork builds upon Reas’ previous creation, An Empty Room, commissioned by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). An Empty Room delved into the…

Amazon Prime’s Web3 Game ‘Mojo Melee’ Offers Users Free NFTs 

Amazon Prime has added an exciting expansion to its Amazon Prime Gaming portal on August 3, as part of a new six-month partnership with the Polygon-based NFT game Mojo Melee.  Mojo Melee, accessible via web browsers like Google Chrome and an Android application, offers a fresh take on the “auto battler” genre.  This genre, a…

Next Up: Studio Yorktown Talks Digital Artistry and Human Craftsmanship

As we delve deeper into the digital age, the intersection of art, technology, and AI has created a new universe of creativity. This realm, where human craftsmanship melds seamlessly with the intricacies of digital artistry, is where artists like Studio Yorktown thrive. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from our curated list of…