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DATS Project , a web3 company offering cybersecurity solutions, has started to adopt the decentralized approach using blockchain technology and recently revealed its partnership with Peaq, an L1 blockchain designed for DePIN and the management of machine RWAs. This partnership aims to enhance cybersecurity measures by providing various security services, including simulated attacks and vulnerability…

Pernod Ricard’s Avión is taking a shot in the web3 arena with ‘Lucky Liquid’—a tasteful blend of tequila and NFTs—on June 3.  Priced at $495 (0.13 ETH) per bottle, tequila and web3 fanatics are eagerly awaiting this release on BlockBar.com—a renowned marketplace celebrated for its blockchain-authenticated spirits. Limited to just 100 bottles on a first-come,…

Prom, a Modular ZkEVM Layer 2 solution, partners with Fandom—which has notable ties with TikTok—to enhance web3-based fan engagement via NFTs and bespoke fan tokens.  At the core of Fandom’s operations is its in-house ‘Fandom Studio‘, which deploys blockchain technology to reshape how entertainment content is produced and consumed. Participants can look forward to exclusive…

Today at 9:30 a.m. (UTC), Pixelmon—an Ethereum-based NFT game inspired by Pokémon—is set to airdrop a significant amount of the $MON token, prompting a frenzy of NFT purchases.  As per a recent X post, over 180,000 eligible wallets will receive the tokens via Mon Protocol: holders of specific Pixelmon NFTs, ‘Kevin the Adventurer’ players, participants in…

In a candid “10-day check-in”, Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano shared the latest developments for Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), expressing excitement while holding himself accountable for the NFT brand not yet reaching the desired proficiency in product development.  Acknowledging past woes, Solano humbly admitted he is “still not back to an appropriate depth and command of product yet”—following…

Coot Cats, the digital asset incubation studio and the team behind the Cool Cats NFT collection, has announced its fourth annual art contest, Clontest 2024. Announced by Cool Cats on X, Clontest 2024 is open for submissions and will run for seven days, concluding on May 31. Participants are required to incorporate at least four…

Web3 game developer Find Satoshi Lab has announced the release of Stepn Go, a revamped version of its first move-to-earn game, featuring new social elements and marks the third web3 title following Stepn and Gas Hero. Stepn Go, akin to its predecessor Stepn, incentivizes players to earn rewards through physical movement. However, FSL has enhanced…

Renowned football star Cristiano Ronaldo recently announced the release his fourth collection on Binance’s NFT Marketplace on May 29 at 08:00 UTC, featuring digital art and memorabilia celebrating Ronaldo’s career highlights, including iconic goals and significant moments. The NFTs will be available exclusively on the Binance NFT Marketplace with fixed pricing across most of the…

British artist Damien Hirst faces allegations of backdating thousands of paintings in his NFT art project, ‘The Currency’. A recent investigation suggests that at least 1,000 of the 10,000 dot paintings were produced years later than the claimed date of 2016. Launched in 2021, ‘The Currency’ featured 10,000 dot paintings where buyers had to choose…

In a recent X post regarding the NFT art realm, acclaimed artist Claire Silver expressed concerns about a notable drop in artist engagement and market dynamics attributed to diminished royalty payments.  Royalties provide creators with income from secondary sales. Silver argues that reducing or eliminating this revenue stream reduces artists’ earnings and deters their involvement, leading to a less…