Golden State Warriors Become First NBA Team to Issue NFT Set
NBA Top Shot sells digital basketball highlights but no franchise has offered its own team-licensed fare. Until now.
Binance to Launch NFT Marketplace in June
The marketplace will run on the Binance Smart Chain “mainly,” with the Ethereum network also supported.
5 More Italian Teams Launch NFTs on Digital Soccer Collectibles Platform Sorare
The platform now features more than half the Italian top teams as well as world-famous clubs including Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Chadwick Boseman NFT Artwork Included in 2021 Oscar Nominees’ Swag Bags
Non-fungible tokens of an artwork tribute to the late “Black Panther” actor Chadwick Boseman were included in the swag bags of 25 Oscar nominees. The NFTs will be auctioned on Rarible for charity. Are the NFTs for good cause or are they a tasteless gimmick? “The Hash” panel debates.
Can Alternative Base Layer Blockchains Draw Developers Away from Ethereum?
Issues with the Ethereum blockchain have prompted some developers to seek alternatives. One NFT issuer, Doublejump.Tokyo, is moving to the Flow blockchain built by Dapper Labs. Is this a sign of a transition away from Ethereum dependence to a multichain world? “The Hash” panel debates.
Shaping a Space for Black Artists Inside the Metaverse
Artist and NFT thought leader Lady Pheonix discusses her efforts to create spaces in the Metaverse where Black artists are welcomed and Black art is celebrated. Lady Pheonix takes Community Crypto host Isaiah Jackson on a virtual reality tour of her Museum of the Digital Diaspora.
From MLB to NFTs: Former Baseball Star Micah Johnson Talks New Career As a Digital Artist
Former professional baseball player Micah Johnson has transitioned from the world of sports to the virtual world. He’s now a digital artist and his NFTs can be viewed in the Metaverse. Johnson talks with Community Crypto’s host Isaiah Jackson about his path to art and his digital character Aku.
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?
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.
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.
