Sotheby’s to Launch On-Chain Generative Art Program Powered by Art Blocks Engine
The first sale on July 26 will honor generative art pioneer Vera Molnar, who is considered to be the first woman in digital art.
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Influencer Formerly Associated with Azuki Postpones NFT Drop After Plagiarism Accusations
Pseudonymous NFT researcher and artist Elena admitted to tracing other pixel art to pad out her upcoming collection Atomic Ordinals.
Soccer Franchise FC Barcelona Scores World of Women for Upcoming NFT Release
Empowerment, the second NFT in the football club’s ten-piece Masterpiece collection, is a one-of-one created in collaboration with World of Women that pays tribute to Spanish player Alexia Putellas.
How Gaming, Loyalty and Entertainment Are Adapting to the Rise of NFTs and Web3
The gaming, entertainment and loyalty industries are poised for big changes, thanks to Web3 tech such as NFTs and DAOs. We talk to the experts on how. Plus, Nike and Puma announced new digital partnerships that show Web3 is still kicking.
Home Improvement Giant Lowe’s Is Selling an Mfers Meme NFT Garden Flag
The “Evergreen Siezenals” garden flag is selling for $39.98 at Lowe’s. It features the phrase “cc0 summer 2023” and mfers characters and comes with a replica NFT that can be redeemed online.
First Animated Film Funded by a DAO Brings Nouns NFT Collection to Life
Led by former animators for Pixar, Netflix and Marvel, “The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie” has a budget of $2.75 million and is said to be the first animated film funded by a DAO.
German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent
The Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND)’s dog-themed PFP collection can be acquired through a gamified treasure hunt, where participants must find a string of characters hidden by the agency.
Web3 Charity Teddy DAO is Raising Money Through Daily NFT Auctions
Teaming up with fundraising platform JustGiving, Teddy DAO will hold a daily auction of teddy bear NFTs, allowing the buyer to donate proceeds to a charity of their choosing.
The $11M NFT Auction and Snoop Dogg’s Evolving Collection
Rapper Snoop Dogg has released new NFTs that evolve in utility throughout his tour this summer, while Sotheby’s concluded a successful second 3AC NFT auction, including $6.2M for Dmitri Cherniak’s “The Goose.”
FEWOCiOUS and Adidas Team Up on Digital and Physical NFT Sneakers
The Adidas Originals x Fewocious collection includes an NFT and a physical Adidas Originals Campus 00’s sneaker designed by the 20-year-old artist.