NFTs

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology, primarily on platforms like Ethereum. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs are indivisible and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, ensuring each NFT is distinct and irreplaceable, much like a physical collectible. They have gained prominence in digital art, music, gaming, and other online communities for enabling proof of ownership and authenticity of digital creations. NFTs can represent anything from artwork and music to videos and tweets.


Finance

DJ Steve Aoki to Launch Sci-Fi NFTs on Nifty Gateway

The EDM musician is doubling down on an NFT drop from March. Can he fetch another $4.25 million in late April?

DJ Steve Aoki performs in Tampa

Finance

NFT Issuer Doublejump.Tokyo Ditches Ethereum for Flow Blockchain

The digital trading card company says it got fed up after three years of scaling woes on the world computer.

Imagery from the My Crypto Heroes NFT game

Finance

Q1 2021 Industry Trends: NFTs Rise to Fame, DeFi Consolidates 2020 Gains

Trading volume on decentralized exchanges also saw a similar pattern of steady growth and a slight decline near the end of the first quarter.

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Videos

Edward Snowden Sells NFT For $5.4M

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden sold an NFT titled “Stay Free” for $5.4M. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Freedom of the Press Foundation. “The Hash” panel discusses the use case of NFTs for charity fundraisers.

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Videos

Dapper Labs Valuation Surges as Sports World Can't Get Enough of NFTs

Dapper Labs, the firm behind NBA Top Shot, has seen its valuation skyrocket to $7.5B, and Brazilian soccer legend Pele is the latest athlete to get into the NFT game. What's behind the love for NFTs in the world of professional sports? Is it just a cash grab or the sign of a shift in the sports world? "The Hash" panel weighs in.

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How and Why A New York Times Journalist Created and Sold an NFT for $560K

New York Times tech reporter and author of “Futureproof” Kevin Roose joins “First Mover” to discuss his process and motivations for creating an NFT out of his column on NFTs. Plus, his thoughts about the coverage of crypto in the mainstream media.

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Markets

NBA Top Shot Firm Dapper Labs Raising Funds at $7.5B+ Valuation: Report

Three-year old Dapper's value is exploding along with the demand for non-fungible tokens.

ben simmons top shot

Markets

NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Sells NFT for $5.4M

Proceeds from the auction are going to the Freedom of the Press Foundation.

Exiled whistleblower Edward Snowden

Videos

Paris Hilton Is Obsessed with Crypto and NFTs

Paris Hilton: reality television star, heiress…long-time crypto investor? Paris was an early adopter of bitcoin and ethereum and is now dropping an NFT collection on Nifty Gateway. Is Paris Hilton a genuine crypto enthusiast or opportunist? “The Hash” panel debates.

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Finance

Soccer Icon Pelé Becomes Latest Sports Star to Enter NFT Craze

The Pelé NFTs are launching on Ethernity Chain, which also has deals with baseball star Fernando Tatis Jr. and others.

Pele visits Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Sept. 2, 2017.