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Stark is a crypto and NFT writer, hobbyist photographer, and dedicated web3 learner. She is currently on a mission to help Metaroids rise. When she isn't, she's either sleeping or sipping coffee. What else would an introvert do besides enjoying "me" time?
The web3 ecosystem is evidently growing around financialized and transferable digital assets, undeniably bringing opportunities to the community. However, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again challenged the existing structure of NFTs, striving towards a decentralized society (DeSoc) with a redefined focus. Buterin, along with Puja Ohlhaver, and Glen Weyl published a whitepaper entitled “Decentralized Society: Finding Web3’s Soul.” Its concept revolves around community building based on social interactions and trust. One of their proposed methods is the so-called Soulbound tokens, which developers can apply in different use cases. Ready to understand how web3 aims to find its soul? Discover…
The evolution of blockchain technology continues to challenge traditional systems in the same way the Internet has since its rise in the early 90s. Today, the current Internet is heading towards a new paradigm that empowers individuals further than it ever has; a new world wide web, if you will. We normally refer to this as ‘web3’, an Internet powered by blockchain protocols. The precursors to this vision are blockchain domains, which are a lot of things, to be honest, but for now, let’s say they are websites powered by blockchains to keep it simple. In time, we are likely…
Pudgy Penguins began its journey in the NFT world with a frowning face, having the project swim in the muddy water of controversies. However, it was a turn of fate when its new owner and loyal community member, Luca Schnetzler, acquired it for 750 ETH and turned things around, creating a strong comeback story for the brand. Recently, the project turned a lot of heads yet again when one of it’s rarest NFTs was sold for a mind-blowing 400 ETH (roughly $640K of September 2022). Pudgy Penguins have risen from the ground with the community on its back, and it…
Moonbirds debuted as one of the most hyped NFT collections in 2022 since it is developed by PROOF, a company co-founded by veteran Internet entrepreneur Kevin Rose. Despite the fact, this comes as a surprise considering the mint price was a whopping 2.5 ETH ($7,800 at the time). To serve as a comparison, Bored Apes mint price was less than $200 and DeGods was at $474. But if you had bought that it would have multiplied eight-folds five days later, when the owl collection had reached an all-time high of 20 ETH ($62K). On top of an all-time trading volume…
Are you ready to surf the decentralized web? Have you ever tried searching blockchain domains like vitalik.eth or kyber.crypto on your browser and then get something like this? If the answer yes, or if you get another type of error, chances are that everything is working fine and you’re just doing it wrong. This article aims to guide you through the different ways to access various types of crypto domains in different browsers. Blockchain domains attract millions of users worldwide as a timely solution and an emerging technology in the web3 space. Its primary function is to match domain names…
The rise of NFTs has attracted celebrities into the web3 space as they explore digital assets and build their own metaverse projects. But due to global economic conditions and the current bottlenecks of technological infrastructure, the valuations of web3 assets are plummeting. As a consequence, the voices of NFT faultfinders are getting louder as the web3 industry gets demonized for all its shortcomings. Unfortunately, the famous and successful actor-comedian we all know happens to be a little late to hop on the metaverse bandwagon. And instead of being greeted with praise, euphoria, and gratitude like other celebs did when they…
Memes are fundamental components of Internet culture, and at this point, they are so embedded in human society that they’re now inseparably part of who we are. The first Internet memes were popularized by early social networking sites and forums in the early 2000s. Pepe the Frog, an anthropomorphic frog that throws a serious dead punch, is one of the most significant memes of the early dot-com era that has evolved over time. However, not everyone knows its relevant history in blockchain technology. It comes as no surprise that the blockchain and web3 industries, which are currently building the infrastructure…
When the decentralized web becomes as big as the current Internet, you’d probably want to own a piece of it. And it may be closer than we think. Blockchain technology is garnering more users every day, as people are starting to see the value of a decentralized Internet. What does this have to do with Bonfida? The protocol allows you to own a piece of the Solana-powered web. Solana is a layer-1 blockchain, which means that it functions like a ledger-type of web platform that serves as a unit of account, allowing people to participate in global commerce and own…
Do you want to have a universal username or identity across all apps and websites? Perhaps you’re simply tired of paying the renewal fee of your web domain. Maybe you’re just curious and somehow ended up in this corner of the web. Either way, Unstoppable Domains may just be what you’re looking for. With nearly 2.5M registered domains, it is beginning to show signs of being a potential web standard for the Internet of the future, one that empowers you, the user, over domain registry companies that simply rent out your domains to you. Most people buy an Unstoppable Domain…
The first ever non-fungible tokens (NFTs) came into existence when pioneering digital artist Kevin McCoy introduced his Quantum piece, an octagonal-shaped art in a pixelated image, in 2014. But the new asset class only became popular in 2021 amid the crypto bull run. Since then, the evolution of NFTs has been unstoppable, inspiring multiple artists, brands, and organizations to experiment with new ways to interact with their fans, audience, and customers. But in the middle of the craze, one of the most important topics emerged: COPYRIGHT LAW. UPDATE: Included Galaxy Digital’s criticisms on the current status quo of IP license…