Author: Rich
Riding crypto waves since 2012, bridging digital and physical worlds through prose.
There are countless PFP-led NFT collectibles out in the wild. One team set out to buck this trend, and has created one of the most unique, successful and highly-regarded NFT projects in the world. That NFT project is 10KTF. Built around the mysterious master craftsman known as Wagmi-san, who calls the virtual city of New Tokyo his home, 10KTF has carved out a unique niche by merging digital art, storytelling and blockchain tech in fresh, innovative and creative ways. 10KTF offers an immersive experience unlike anything else in the NFT industry – but what exactly is 10KTF, how does it…
NFT art is one of the biggest segments of the blockchain industry. One individual artist has been its catalyst since his NFT debut – and today, he is widely considered to be the world’s leading NFT artist. That artist is Beeple. Beeple helped to instigate the NFT boom of 2021 – and ever since then, he has continued to create daily artworks, hold major industry events, and flew the flag for NFT collectibles at large. Thanks to his efforts, NFTs have solidified their place in the art world, driving huge change in how we perceive, value and appreciate digital art.…
Only a select few NFT artists are discussed as being at the very pinnacle of the NFT industry. One of them has sold hundreds of millions of dollars in NFTs, pioneered new NFT standards, and assisted a notorious media figure in his fight for freedom. That NFT artist is Pak. Over the past decade, Pak has built cutting-edge products, created inspirational art, and used their platform to combine community sentiment and drive real change. Through Pak’s efforts, NFTs have proven their potential as a vehicle for change – but how did Pak rise to prominence, what works have they created,…
Ever since it first debuted in 2016, one software wallet has stood atop Web3 for its accessibility, security, and ease of use. That software wallet is called MetaMask. Many of the features that are common in software wallets today first came to light thanks to MetaMask. The wallet has continuously performed a great service to the blockchain community – and has done so to such an extent that it remains the most popular software wallet in the world today. What is MetaMask, why is it still the number 1 software wallet, and what could its future look like? Master the…
What started as a mobile game development studio is today one of the biggest players in digital entertainment – and one of the powerhouses behind the blockchain industry as a whole. That company is Animoca Brands. From technology and gaming to NFTs, collectibles, infrastructure and more, Animoca Brands have had their hands in plenty of significant developments in Web3 over the past decade. What is Animoca Brands, what have they helped to create, and what lays ahead in their future? Master the topic, as we explain the past, present and future of Animoca Brands in 2024. What is Animoca Brands?…
One NFT marketplace ruled the roost back the last time NFTs boomed in 2021 – and the second big NFT boom could see it rise once again. That NFT marketplace is OpenSea. The OpenSea platform played a huge role in the mainstream explosion of NFTs, being the NFT marketplace of choice for millions around the world – though with an army of competitors in the industry today, what does its future look like? Master the topic, as we explain the past, present and future of OpenSea in 2025. What is OpenSea NFT Marketplace? OpenSea is a peer-to-peer NFT marketplace, initially…
A collection that once sat upon a perch high above the blockchain space following a $300 million USD debut has had a dramatic fall, and is now in the hands of one of the biggest names in Web3. That NFT collection is Moonbirds. Despite the collection effectively rebuilding from scratch, it carries on today with its potential still untapped. What are the Moonbirds, what should you know about them, and how did they get to the position they are in today? Master the topic, as we explain the past, present and future of Moonbirds in 2024. What is Moonbirds? Moonbirds is…
Since debuting in April 2021, one NFT collection has redefined what it means to be a digital community, becoming a global phenomenon of art, technology, and internet culture. That collection is the Bored Ape Yacht Club. Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) stands out for its rapid rise to the peak of the NFT industry, its lauded community, and its many ups and downs to date. Bored Ape NFTs have become collectible status symbols, with countless celebrities and prominent individuals as holders – but why are they so coveted, what has been their journey, and why do they continue to capture…
The NFT industry is full of incredible rises and calamitous falls – but no collection has ventured into the valleys, only to rocket to sky-high successes like this one. That NFT collection is Pudgy Penguins. From community outrage and the ousting of the original founders, to a revival and rebirth unlike any other we’ve seen so far, Pudgy Penguins now sits as one of the most desirable, well-respected and well-known NFT collections around. What is Pudgy Penguins, how did they rise from the ashes, and what lies ahead in their future? Master the topic, as we explain the past, present…
Although this collection debuted far later than the likes of Bored Apes, Pudgy Penguins and Cool Cats, in the space of two years, it has arguably matched their achievements. Today, it has grown to become a major force in one of the world’s most beloved entertainment industries. This NFT collection is Azuki. In the space of two turbulent years, Azuki has risen into a new force that’s looking to shake-up the anime industry. What is Azuki, what should you know about the collection, and why should it be on your radar? Master the topic, as we explain the past, present…