After the XRP token recorded an all-time high in daily trading volumes for crypto exchanges in the US, the Ripple ecosystem has achieved a new milestone, successfully hitting over 82 million registered ledgers on its XRP Ledger. XRP Ledger Surpasses 82 Million Ledgers XRP Ledger, a decentralized public blockchain backing the XRP token has gained…
Listen up, degens Summer’s out, and it is time to gear up for another season of Web3 and NFTs. Team VESA has enjoyed the refreshing (too much so at times) weather of our native Finland and some interesting connections and projects have immediately sprouted. Currently, VESA is in Switzerland for a top Web3 conference with…
Non-fungible token (NFT) aggregator Rarible has plans to cease aggregating orders from marketplaces OpenSea, LooksRare, and X2Y2. The decision comes after OpenSea decided to shift to an optional royalty model. On Thursday, August 17, OpenSea disclosed that royalties – pay cuts from secondary sales – will become optional for new NFT collections after August 31,…
Yuga Labs – creators of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection – has unveiled its plans to cut ties with NFT marketplace OpenSea. This comes as a response to the platform’s proposed shift to an optional royalty system. On Thursday, August 17, OpenSea announced that it is changing its creator fees framework,…
Fashion brand Lacoste has unveiled an exclusive Ethereum-based virtual store for NFT holders as the brand aims to give its NFT holders an immersive experience for the summer. The virtual store, created by retail technology developer Emperia, will integrate the traditional retail experience with digital innovations exclusive to users holding Lacoste’s UNDW3 NFT passes. An…
The Cardano Foundation has recently announced a technical partnership with Epoch Sports and Merchandise. Epoch Sports is a prominent US-based sports brand, and Merchandise, a comprehensive full-stack apparel ecosystem. This alliance aims to introduce a limited edition jersey that will be authenticated using blockchain technology. During the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship, 6000 Limited Edition…
Cristiano Ronaldo, an acclaimed football player, recently made waves in the news for reasons aside from his prowess on the field. He has expanded his involvement in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) by presenting his second NFT collection. This offering aims to celebrate Ronaldo’s exceptional accomplishments throughout his illustrious career, particularly showcasing his unique goals in soccer.…
BLUR, the native token of the Blur NFT marketplace, saw a recent boost in its market price following a particular announcement. According to data by CoinMarketCap, BLUR has gained by 11.75% in the last 24 hours, emerging as one of the top gainers in today’s market. Looking at its price overview, BLUR has shown a…
Platinium Group, the premier ticket provider for Grand Prix events, has joined forces with an NFT marketplace, Elemint; and a web3 company, Bary, to release a new NFT ticketing system on Polygon that debuted this weekend at the Formula 1 event in Monaco. Tickets for the Monaco Grand Prix, which is ongoing and started on…
Ethereum gas consumption landscape is transforming significantly as Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplaces no longer dominate the network’s gas usage. According to a report by Nansen, a crypto analytics platform, NFTs have fallen behind in doing the most in Ethereum gas fees. Notably, while Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake, in an event known as “The Merge,” is anticipated…