Non-Fungible Tokens

Merriam-Webster recently added the NFT (non-fungible token) definition to its dictionary and is now auctioning an NFT on the OpenSea marketplace of an animation of the definition. “The Hash” panel weighs in, speaking to the larger NFT phenomenon.

11 may 2021

Axie Infinity, an online multiplayer game hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, has tens of thousands of monthly active users, and they're all interacting with the blockchain and NFTs. Sky Mavis' co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of Axie Infinity, its recent $7.5M funding round, and how games can provide a more approachable entry point for newcomers to blockchain technology.

11 may 2021

Long wallet addresses may soon be a thing of the past if Unstoppable Domains has its way. The company will integrate with the Opera browser to offer decentralized domain names minted as NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. Unstoppable’s Brad Kam joins “First Mover” to discuss decentralized domains and how the crypto ecosystem can integrate them.

10 may 2021

Investor money continues to pour into the NFT sphere. Jay-Z is among the backers of a $19 million funding round for Bitski, and the team behind the infamous Banksy burning NFT has raised $3 million to build a new NFT platform on the Solana blockchain. “The Hash” panel unpacks these latest developments.

6 may 2021

Genies, an avatar startup application, raised $65 million in an investment round led by crypto powerhouses, including Dapper Labs and Coinbase Ventures. "The Hash" panel discusses the next phase of NFT mania and how the ideas and technology behind NFTs can be used in an increasingly digital virtual world.

3 may 2021

Alchemy, a platform powering decentralized finance (DeFi) projects including top NFT marketplaces, has closed an $80 million funding round. Alchemy’s value is now over $500 million. CEO Nikil Viswanathan joins “First Mover” to discuss Alchemy’s services, its plans for the future, and whether it plans to go public.

3 may 2021

Zoe Roth, the now 21-year-old subject of "Disaster Girl," sold an NFT of the meme for approximately $500K worth of ether. "The Hash" panel discusses the famous meme and talks about who is buying NFTs. Plus, how new Batman NFTs raise questions about the intellectual property rights surrounding NFTs.

30 abr 2021

NFTs aren’t just a way to sell digital art. UMEK, a techno DJ and blockchain enthusiast, hopes they will revolutionize the way artists and musicians are booked for performances. UMEK is currently auctioning an NFT that will provide its buyer a live performance from the man himself.

30 abr 2021

Nifty Gateway co-founder Duncan Cock Foster sits down with “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson to discuss how he and his twin brother built a leading digital art auction platform for non-fungible token (NFT) art and music as well as the outlook for this still-evolving industry.

30 abr 2021

Producer and New York Times best-selling author La La Anthony is using her celebrity platform to help encourage skeptical communities to learn more about investing in bitcoin. She talks about her crypto journey with “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson. They discuss her Gemini partnership, the future of NFTs and how cryptocurrencies can benefit the black community and create generational wealth.

30 abr 2021