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Following mixed reactions to the original ‘Trip 3’ trailer, metaverse project Otherside have released a “remastered” version that fixes the low framerate. This comes after remarks from Yuga Labs Co-Founder Wylie Aronow, who expressed his disappointment at the trailer’s release, stating it “won’t happen again”. Not sure why OS team still hasn’t said anything, but…

Tune.FM, a Web3 music streaming platform, revealed that it has secured a $20 million investment from LDA Capital to increase artist earnings by as much as 90%. The company expresses a strong desire to improve the current revenue distribution model employed by contemporary streaming platforms, stating it is currently disadvantageous to artists. Among other Web3…

In the captivating Web3 landscape, these gaming tokens are igniting a revolution, masterfully bridging the once-distant worlds of blockchain technology and gameplay.  Redefining power dynamics, these tokens transfer control directly into the hands of gamers, ushering in decentralized gaming economies where players gain true ownership. As a result, they are empowered to buy, sell, and…

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved proposals for 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This allows everyday traders to gain exposure to Bitcoin without holding any of the cryptocurrency, and has been widely celebrated as a positive step forward for crypto adoption by the web3 community. At the time of writing,…

Hotly-anticipated Solana collection CryptoUndeads has opened a series of raffles to award allowlist places for their upcoming mint. Holders of over 90 popular collections across Ethereum and Solana, including Bored Ape Yacht Club, Azuki, Pudgy Penguins and many more, are eligible to enter, with additional allowlist spots to be awarded to engaged community members. As…

In a recent update, Elon Musk’s “X” (formerly known as Twitter) has discreetly removed the option for its paid subscribers to use profile picture (PFP) NFTs.  The social media platform’s change comes amidst a series of new initiatives and visions outlined by Musk for the platform in 2024, focusing on peer-to-peer payments and advanced AI…

2024 may have only just begun, but there’s no doubt that this year will be a huge one for web3 gaming. One of the hottest games available right now is MixMob, a self-described “card strategy racing game” built on Solana. With their MixBot & MXM Public Sale set to arrive on January 11 – following…

At the Consumer Technology Association (CES) 2024 —an influential tech event held in Las Vegas — Sony unveiled its new innovative imaging technology called “Digital Birth Certificates”, which mirrors similarities to NFTs.  Although this new Sony technology isn’t based on the blockchain, it shares key characteristics with non-fungible collectibles, particularly in authentication. Both technologies ensure…

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Animoca Brands, a leader in digital ownership, is celebrating a decade of innovation and boundary-pushing through its flagship NFT and Metaverse project, “Mocaverse”. With more than 17.6K views on social media (at this time of writing), the company’s recent Twitter announcement resonates deeply with fans, showcasing their appreciation for Animoca’s ten-year commitment to pioneering in…