Upcoming Drops: July 10-16

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…

Meta’s Threads: Strategies for Leveraging the App for Web3 Success

There’s a general consensus within the digital community that early adoption often yields the greatest rewards. In the context of Meta’s newest Twitter rival, Threads, creators have a unique opportunity to establish their presence and grow their influence. Threads is currently less saturated than platforms like Twitter, so some Web3 users find it a more…

Vitalik Buterin Applauds Bitcoin Ordinals, Foresees Shift From “Laser-Eye Movement”

In a nearly two-hour-long Twitter Space on July 7, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin lauded the advent of Bitcoin Ordinals, heralding it as an “organic return of builder culture” to Bitcoin. This conversation, which also included Bitcoin advocates and Taproot Wizards stakeholders Eric Wall and Udi Wertheimer, revolved around the recent stirrings in the Bitcoin ecosystem…

Now Runway: Teletubbies-Inspired Digital Fashion Comes to Second Life

Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion and luxury revolution. Today you find us in London, where the temperature has just reached 81 degrees Fahrenheit, and suddenly, the wardrobe we packed for our European summer makes sense. We love that there is so much happening…

Game Over for Sega NFTs? Gaming Giant Backtracks From Blockchain Plans

In a surprising turn of events, Japanese gaming giant Sega has announced its retreat from blockchain initiatives, fueled by concerns over the devaluation of its content. Sega had once been an advocate of blockchain-based gaming, notably filing for a “Sega NFT” trademark in Japan in December 2021. However, co-chief operating officer Shuji Utsumi has expressed…