Chris Akhavan will take on the new role of Chief Gaming Officer to build the marketplace’s Web3 gaming strategy following its expansion to the Polygon network.
NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Pushes Further Into Gaming With New Hire
Alchemy Releases Web3 App Store to Streamline Dapp Access
Alchemy aims to build trust among developers and blockchain-curious users as they explore the space via one streamlined interface.
The Contagion Fever Breaks: NFTs Dominate Art Basel
The price of Ethereum is down nearly 65% since last year’s Miami Art Week. But this year’s global cultural phenomena saw an uptick in events, attendees and conversations around Web3 technologies and their roadmap to mass adoption.
The Teen Dropping $20M in NFTs
Following his breakout year as an NFT artist, this 19-year old sold a generative art collection of “paint drop” NFTs for $20 million. That’s why FEWOCiOUS is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Putting TIME in Web3
The president of old media’s flagship magazine leaned into Web3 and created new divisions that are rejuvenating the 99-year-old brand. That’s why Keith Grossman is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
NFTs IRL: How Digital Collectibles Are Forging Offline Experiences
From boosting the hospitality industry to creating new experiences for music fans, brands are finding new ways to use NFTs for real-world perks.
Aave Supporters Say Lending Freeze Will Help Transition the Network
Community members voted Monday to freeze 17 assets in the Ethereum liquidity pool in order to lower risk within the protocol ahead of upgrading the network to its v3 version.
ApeCoin DAO Launches Community-Driven NFT Marketplace
The new platform offers features built especially for the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside communities, its CEO said.
Crypto Custodian Aegis Trust Offers $25M Insurance Policy for NFTs
The policy, provided by insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London, will support institutional investors’ NFTs up to $25 million.
NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Expands Support for Polygon-Based NFTs
The leading Solana NFT platform will welcome a new community of Web3 gaming developers and publishers on the Polygon network.
The Metaverse: More Women Are ‘Power Users,’ but Women Have Less Power
McKinsey’s latest report takes a look at demographics in the metaverse, suggesting that while women spend more time on metaverse platforms, they hold fewer leadership positions at metaverse companies than men.
Decentraland DAO Considers Pausing Grants As FTX Collapse Spotlights Diversification
The metaverse platform’s DAO community treasury holds over 99% of its assets in MANA, Decentraland’s native cryptocurrency.
NFT Marketplace X2Y2 Will Enforce Creator Royalties After Pushback
The popular platform was among the first to make creator royalties optional, inspiring other marketplaces like LooksRare to follow suit.
