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What started as an experiment in art, scarcity and demand is now the most expensive NFT collection in the world – with a collective value of over $770,000,000 USD. These NFTs are called CryptoPunks. This group of 10,000 on-chain pixel avatars have transcended their artistic value to become cultural icons, status symbols, and a landmark…

On November 14, Malta will host the ftNFT YoCerebrum Awards Volume 3, an event that celebrates the most notable contributions in the NFT space. This year’s awards will take place at Fort Manoel on Manoel Island, bringing together key players from across the NFT and web3 industries. With 15 categories, the event aims to recognize…

Dungeon Siege: Stonebridge has officially launched within The Sandbox, bringing a new interactive role-playing game to the metaverse. Players will explore the Kingdom of Ehb and take on the role of a hero defending the town of Stonebridge from an emerging dark force. The game combines strategic decision-making with resource management and time-sensitive tasks, offering…

Kaidro Clan Battles is launching its 4th Open Alpha, allowing players to participate in a public playtest from October 14 to October 28. This phase is designed to test gameplay mechanics and gather feedback from participants to improve the game ahead of future releases. The Open Alpha invites players to engage in battles, defeat bosses,…

Social gaming platform Nifty Island has released a new development roadmap outlining a series of short-term and long-term milestones. The roadmap introduces a range of features aimed at enhancing user-generated content (UGC) and creating engaging web3 gaming experiences. The platform, which has positioned itself as a hub for prize-based gaming, is set to roll out…

Ethereum-based NFT project 10KTF was recently acquired by Emmy Award-winning art and design company Possible Productions known for its work on global events like Coachella and the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The two entities have come together to form a new company—Kagami—and will now oversee the continued development of the project and its web3 innovations.…

NFT communities are known for being dedicated, engaged and passionate – and one community embodies those traits above all others: DeGods. Since minting on Solana in 2021, thanks to its transparent leadership, culture-focused direction and community-first mantra, it’s quickly become one of the most widely-known and well-liked NFT collections amongst blockchain enthusiasts – but how…

Animoca Brands-backed preventive healthcare app Universal Health Token (UHT) has witnessed the rapid sell-out of its first ecosystem NFT collection. The ‘PILLARS OF HEALTH’ collection, consisting of 1,500 free-to-mint NFTs, sold out swiftly during its first-come-first-serve phase. Of these, 918 NFTs were claimed through guaranteed spots. The collection is currently trading with a floor price…

Ronin Network has decided to integrate Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to improve the security of its Ethereum bridge. The move comes after a history of security breaches on the platform, including a major hack in 2022 that resulted in a significant loss of funds. Chainlink’s protocol was chosen through a voting process, with security…

Ethereum-based metaverse platform Decentraland is gearing up to release a desktop client that brings significant improvements to its graphics and performance. The update is set to address the limitations of the current browser-based version, which has been criticized for its technical shortcomings. The desktop client will enter public beta on October 22, offering users a…