The Protocol: Polymarket Feeds Political Junkies, With Nate Silver
In this week’s issue of CoinDesk’s blockchain tech newsletter, we look at the “alternative news source” that Polymarket’s prediction-betting site has become.
Music
Hedera-Based Tune.FM Raises $20M for Artist-Friendly Web3 Music Platform
Tune.FM provides musicians with a platform to receive micropayments for streaming in its native JAM token (JAM).
Hip-Hop Collab Teams PUMA, Roc Nation and Legitimate for Sneaker Release
The three models of sneakers celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and each one has an NFC chip owners can scan to access exclusive music content.
Harry Styles Concert App Takes Fans in More Than One Direction With Blockchain Rewards
At a recent concert, 5,000 of the pop star’s fans opened digital wallets through the EVNTZ app, paving the way for future blockchain-based rewards.
Snoop Dogg Drops New NFTs That Evolve With His Tour
The Snoop Dogg Passport Series NFT will evolve over time as the rapper embarks on a tour this summer.
Could Legendary Hip Hop Platform DatPiff Serve as a Springboard for ‘Music NFTs’?
In an age defined by disruption, legacy IP may hold the key to the next wave of digital culture, Gitcoin’s Azeem Khan writes.