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No longer are we tethered to physical reality to take advantage of assets such as land. Now with the Metaverse, you can buy, sell, rent, and own virtual land. Take a dive and learn what this virtual asset class is all about.

Elon Musk is no stranger to crypto. Add to his repertoire a popular pro-crypto social media. And what we've got is a huge potential for crypto development. Let's break down what Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition

Nurturing your brand and audience is the key to long term success in Web3. Building trust and demonstrating that you have the best intentions of your audience in mind as you develop your value proposition are essential…

Your choice to use a custodial or non-custodial wallet has significant implications for your crypto-based assets. Reviewing the pros and cons of self-custody will help you decide whether you're pursing a strategy that balances levels of autonomy, security and convenience that make you comfortable.

DeFi startups are the talk of the town in the web3 space. Challenging the centralized banking system, DeFi platforms are revolutionizing payments, investment and personal finance management. Let’s find out how some innovative web3 finance startups are heralding the end of traditional banks as we know it.

If you’re serious about building a project/brand/business in Web3 - you need to deliver a roadmap with milestones that connects holders to your vision.

Royalties may mean a small reduction of profits for traders, but they are essential for maintaining a thriving, dynamic, and profitable NFT market for traders.

Banks are now in The Sandbox, Decentraland, and more and more fintechs are scouting the metaverse for locations to open their branches. So what’s the deal all about? What are they trying to do? Let's look at 4 banks that have started their debut adventure into the metaverse.

Blockchain Gamin is a HUGE user case when it comes to the future of NFTs. But there are some really important things to look for from those promising to deliver on the concept.

As the debate rages on regarding the appropriate level of creator royalties to set for a project, let’s delve a little deeper into some of the views from the NFT space?

Looking to build up your personal or project following on Twitter? Here are three quick steps you can take that will make a huge impact.

Whether you’re an established or emerging artist in the Web3 space – if you’ve decided that a PFP collection is not for you. Here are some options to consider.

Recently Apple announced it is demanding a 30% commission on NFT sales through apps on its marketplace. Here's what you need to know...

As the world of Web3 and NFTs continues to gain popularity, more and more people are looking to get involved in the space, many as artists. It is no secret that the world of NFTs has been booming. In the past year alone, the market for NFTs has exploded, with prices skyrocketing and new platforms and artists popping up left and right.

The digital identity of a PFP project can generate a lot of support from people that relate to the art and the brand it stands for. However, recently we have seen many PFP projects fall short due to the massive influx of supply, and it immediately puts your project in harsh competition with the rest of the market.

You're a creator, marketer or business owner and you’re thinking about how to get your work/brand in front of as many people as possible. This applies no matter the size of your business – start up or multinational industry leader. The internet has made it easier than ever to reach a global audience, but there are still a lot of choices to make when it comes to deciding how and where to share your work.

Podcasts about NFTs and Web3 have flooded the marketplace, with hundreds of listening choices available. Each podcaster has an individual take on the evolving technology and a unique style of sharing their perspective. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced crypto trader, there’s always room to learn from the creators, technological experts and innovators in the space. Check out some of the podcasts below, along with resources for finding even more.

At its core, being a disruptor means shaking things up and doing them differently. It's about looking at the status quo and saying, "There has to be a better way." The ideas, actions or events that follow this often cause a significant shift in behaviour.‍ Disruptors challenge traditional thinking. They are change-makers and trailblazers who anticipate changes in the market and adapt their businesses accordingly.

Sin duda alguna el mercado de los NFTs es un mercado muy transitorio. Por eso, para poder entender el “mundo NFT” necesitamos recorrer un camino a lo largo de la corta, pero completa historia del mercado de los tokens no fungibles. Los influencers del nuevo mundo podrían presumir de llevar consigo la capacidad de mover modas dentro del metaverso, de ahí sale lo que denominamos “free mint”.

Web3 is the next evolution of the internet. Advancements have been quick and, in the next decade, the Blockchain will permeate almost every aspect of society. So, whether you're in healthcare, banking, sports, music or beyond, you've got the skills and expertise that web3 needs.‍Like all spaces though, finding a job can be tricky if you don't know where to look or how to connect with employers. In this post, we'll go over some basics about how to narrow down your interests and find roles that are right for you.

Before he became THE Beeple, 40-year-old Mike Winkelmann was a computer-science-grad-turned-digital artist selling art prints for as little as $100. A few years later, Winkelmann will be known globally as Beeple, the third-most expensive living artist whose artwork sold for $69 million as an NFT at a Christie’s auction. He would be a global sensation; his sale was the beginning of an artistic revolution and, some would say, a historical inflection point.‍

Digital art lies at the intersection of technology and creativity. For years, artists have used software, computers, or other electronic devices to generate photographs, videos, digital paintings and animations. But NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have recently driven digital art to the forefront, enabling artists to cultivate communities of collectors who champion the artists’ visions and purchase their works – often for outstanding sums of money.

In the past, we could not differentiate the owners of digital artworks from someone who saved a copy of the art from the internet. The lack of clarity of property rights for markets to operate was a problem. But NFTs created an avenue with which creators and consumers can solve this problem by giving them something they can agree represents ownership. This indulges the possibility of building markets around new types of processes which include purchasing products that could never be sold before and allowing more efficient and valuable transactions to hold in dynamic ways. 

It’s important to take time to learn the basics of allyship and inclusivity (see my article, Do These 2 Things Before You Do Anything As an Ally in Web3). After that, intent is the biggest differentiator between those that do, and those that don’t, care about creating equity for all.‍Want to be inclusive? Be intentional about being inclusive. Want to see more diversity? Be intentional about pushing for more diversity.

I've seen it from many folks in my short time in web3. An ally joins a Twitter space tailored to a specific underrepresented audience (Women, LGBTQ2IA, Black folks, etc.). At some point, the discussion addresses the challenges of that particular community in web3. The ally requests to speak, expresses their disgust and shock at what they've heard and asks, "what can we do?".

Historically, the appeal of digital art had been hampered by concerns from collectors on the peculiarity and rarity of digital works as a result of them being duplicated and easily distributed hence making them difficult to price and a possible poor resale value. However, NFTs, which work on blockchain technology just like Bitcoin, have proffered a solution to that problem. The blockchain technology on which NFTs work provides digital ledgers which act as irrevocable proof of ownership, and this ensures that the owner of such art is recognized no matter how much the art is redistributed.

The NFT hype may be seeing a gradual decline as is reflected in the search for the 2021 buzzword. Nevertheless, the concept of digital ownership continues to solidify its presence in digitization as more NFT use cases emerge. From digital creators to investors to financial and real estate markets, different means have been devised to use NFTs in accomplishing set goals. 

NFTs are growing in popularity, and so are investments in them. Collecting NFTs is one of the smartest investment choices of 2022, but you would need an NFT wallet to do so. One important factor to note is that the NFT wallet should be able to support the currency you use to buy the NFT. For example, if you're buying an NFT with Ether, the wallet should be able to support the currency. 

The Bored Ape Yacht Club broke onto the NFT (non-fungible token) scene in April 2021, the brainchild of four founders of Yuga Labs, known only by their pseudonyms at the time. NFTs are data units stored on a cryptocurrency blockchain that allow holders to own and transfer digital items memorialized on a public ledger. BAYC is built on a blockchain known as Ethereum

Real estate in the metaverse is a booming business. But when it comes to the structures we actually occupy, blockchain and NFTs are in their infancy. Still, the technology’s potential to streamline transactions and eliminate fraud has real estate entrepreneurs actively developing platforms to enable a future of blockchain-based property transfer and ownership.