“Real value for NFTs will come from the dynamism and programmability where creators can add unique features to their collections. Until now, they haven’t had a comprehensive tool to curate and customize their collections,” said Vibe founder and CEO Rachel Chu in a statement. “Our goal is to simplify the entire process, and we are confident in our mission of taking NFTs from pictures to products.” Source
Who is Josie Bellini? Crypto artist Josie Bellini is most famously identified by her iconic Bitcoin gas mask from Filter. She has become one of the most prominent NFT artists, being featured at Christie’s and on just about every NFT marketplace platform available, including SuperRare, ASync Art and Nifty Gateway. Born and raised in Chicago, Bellini always had a passion for art. But growing up in poverty, she wanted to live a life of plenty, leading her to major in finance at college and take a job at a TradFi…
On May 2, Sports Illustrated’s ticketing subsidiary SI Tickets launched the “Box Office” platform, a self-service event management and primary ticketing solution powered by the Polygon blockchain. Built in conjunction with Web3 software developer ConsenSys, Box Office enables “owners, organizers and hosts the ability to create, manage and promote a fully scalable, paid or free ticketed live sporting event.” As part of the new platform, SI Tickets and ConsenSys are partnering to develop a “Super Ticket” that allows hosts to remain connected to their attendees through highlights, collectibles, exclusive offers…
According to data sourced from user @beetle from Dune Dashboard, nonfungible tokens (NFT) marketplace Blur has facilitated 8,820 Ether (ETH), or roughly $16.37 million, in loans through its perpetual NFT lending protocol Blend one day after launch. On May 1, Blur introduced Blend as a novel protocol for pledging NFTs for loans, which was developed in conjunction with venture capital firm Paradigm. Together, the Azuki, Wrapped CryptoPunks, and Milady NFT collections represent the largest collateral, with over 8,000 ETH worth in market value pledged. The top Blur lender, who has…
“Blockchain technology offers significant benefits for consumers, particularly ticketing, including enhancing payment security, and eliminating scalping and fraud,” said Brian Trunzo, Head of Business Development, North America, for Polygon Labs, in a press release, who added that this launch would help grow consumer adoption. Source
The new secondary art NFT marketplace by Sotheby’s also pays royalties from sales directly to the artists, from payments made by collectors. Sotheby’s has launched an on-chain non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace that facilitates the sale of secondary digital art items. According to Decrypt, the New York-based auction house now supports secondary NFT sales, allowing artists to transact directly with collectors. For example, interested collectors can list and make offers on work from select artists. The next evolution of #SothebysMetaverse is here! The most trusted and dynamic destination to collect, buy and sell remarkable…
Nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur recently launched its collateralized lending protocol called Blend, allowing a buy now, pay later approach to purchasing NFTs. Members of the community had varying reactions. Some believe that it’s a massive development for the space, while others called on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect users against such products. On May 1, Blur launched a peer-to-peer perpetual lending protocol called Blend, a platform it developed with the help of venture capital firm Paradigm. The protocol supports NFT collateral, and the team…
Blur has launched Blend, the expiry-less peer-to-peer perpetual lending protocol for NFTs, to increase liquidity for NFT holders. Blend – a solution to post-purchase NFT liquidity Blur, the self-proclaimed NFT Marketplace for pro traders, has rolled out a peer-to-peer perpetual ending protocol for NFTs. The project is a collaboration between Blur, Dan Robinson, and Transmissions11, a senior researcher and contributor to Paradigm and Seaport. The protocol, named Blend, short for Blur Lending, is a project to unlock NFT liquidity and spur the next level of growth in the token market.…
Luxury auction house Sotheby’s has announced the addition of a new on-chain marketplace that allows digital art collectors to purchase secondary NFTs. While many pre-existing NFT marketplaces already host peer-to-peer sales of digital artworks — the auction house is attempting to separate itself by offering a “rotating, curated selection of leading artists hand-picked by Sotheby’s specialists.” The next evolution of #SothebysMetaverse is here! The most trusted and dynamic destination to collect, buy and sell remarkable digital works. Explore: https://t.co/hZvYIkO3xx pic.twitter.com/dCkaCKlXVm — Sotheby’s Metaverse (@Sothebysverse) May 1, 2023 All NFT sales…
On May 1, nonfungible tokens marketplace Blur launched Blend, a peer-to-peer perpetual lending protocol that supports NFT collateral. Developed with venture capital firm Paradigm, developers cite Blend’s rationale as a means of “financialization to scale.” 4/ Every trillion dollar market relies on financialization to scale. NFTs are no different. Instead of paying $1m for a house, buyers put $100k down and pay the rest through their mortgage. Without this mechanism, almost no one would be able to afford homes. pic.twitter.com/4J96G3pGnJ — Blur (@blur_io) May 1, 2023 Blend has neither oracle…