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Reddit’s limited-edition NFT avatars selling for a premium on OpenSea
Michael Willson

Reddit’s limited-edition NFT avatars selling for a premium on OpenSea

Sales of recently published Reddit NFT avatars on the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is rising faster than those of the platform’s internal store. When it debuted collectible avatars in July 2022, Reddit, the “first page” of the internet, entered the burgeoning NFT…

LG Electronics Launches New NFT Marketplace ‘LG Art Labs’ For Its Smart TVs
Michael Willson

LG Electronics Launches New NFT Marketplace ‘LG Art Labs’ For Its Smart TVs

The South Korean electronics behemoth LG has launched “LG Art Labs,” a brand-new NFT marketplace that will be available to all webOS 5.0-equipped LG television owners in the US as of right now. All NFT enthusiasts can now access the LG marketplace from the comfort of their homes. They…

74% of Ethereum nodes 'Merge ready' ahead of Bellatrix upgrade
Michael Willson

74% of Ethereum nodes ‘Merge ready’ ahead of Bellatrix upgrade

According to Ethernodes, 73.5% of Ethereum nodes are ready for ‘Merger’ in advance of the planned Bellatrix upgrade. One of the final requirements before the Merge, is to switch Ethereum to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. According to the Ethereum Foundation, Ethereum node…

Mayo Clinic To Initiate Clinical Trials Using Blockchain Technology
Michael Willson

Mayo Clinic To Initiate Clinical Trials Using Blockchain Technology

Mayo Clinic, an American company, along with Traill, a Dutch Blockchain company, have joined hands. It is reported that they have come together to begin clinical trial designs. It is a revolutionary step for any clinical trial as it will solve many problems and help in improving the future.…

Moonbirds to store NFT art; raises $50M in Series A funding
Michael Willson

Moonbirds to store NFT art; raises $50M in Series A funding

PROOF is a private association/ community that supports Moonbirds NFT Collection. They also help in housing the entire collection of ropes within the fundamental smart contract. The accessible picture of a Moonbird NFT will eventually be built from the contract as a whole from art layers that are…

F1 NFTs to Debut with 2023 Las Vegas Strip Circuit Grand Prix
Michael Willson

F1 NFTs to Debut with 2023 Las Vegas Strip Circuit Grand Prix

All the NFT and crypto fans here is some great news coming your way. Reportedly, Formula One is planning to bring forth NFTs, crypto payments, and digital collectibles before the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The trademarks and other important documents for the Las Vegas Strip Circuit are anticipated…

Cross-Post NFTs Across Facebook And Instagram, Thanks To The New Meta Rollout
Michael Willson

Cross-Post NFTs Across Facebook And Instagram, Thanks To The New Meta Rollout

Meta is testing the sharing and posting of digital collectibles with selected US collectors and creators on Facebook and Instagram. This new rollout allows creators to connect their digital wallets to Facebook and Instagram to share NFTs they have created or collected. Currently, NFTs created using…

Polygon's Founder Raises Funds Worth $50M for Web3
Michael Willson

Polygon’s Founder Raises Funds Worth $50M for Web3

Polygon’s founder Sandeep Nailwal has managed to collect a $50 million fund aimed to invest in Web 3.0. These days many companies are heading towards Web 3.0 and Sandeep is aiming to fund these companies. Sandeep’s venture capital company is supported by auditing firms, protocols, and dexs.…

Decentralized Pictures CEO Believes Web3 can Change Hollywood's Future
Michael Willson

Decentralized Pictures CEO Believes Web3 can Change Hollywood

Decentralization has always been a key component of cryptocurrencies. A film’s life cycle is decided by a large number of gatekeepers in Hollywood, including: Will it be produced? Who is going to back it? How much money will be allocated to it, and how much work will go into its distribution?…