Gabrielle Rodriguez

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New Cardano Plutus Script Unlocks Advanced NFT Capabilities

Cardano has reached a milestone in its blockchain development by implementing a Plutus script to validate CIP25 metadata. Sebastien Guillemot, co-founder of Paima Studios, announced this breakthrough, which looks to be a key advancement for the Cardano ecosystem. CIP25 is a standard that outlines how NFT information, such as names, images, and URLs, should be defined within transaction metadata on the Cardano blockchain. However, a longstanding issue has been the inaccessibility of transaction metadata from

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Meta’s Holographic Glasses to Transform Digital Interaction

Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future where smart glasses with holographic displays will gradually replace mobile phones as humanity’s primary communication and computing device. In a recent interview with YouTuber Kane “Kalloway” Sutter, Zuckerberg discussed various topics, including artificial intelligence and open source. When asked about Meta’s most exciting future product, Zuckerberg endorsed a set of smart glasses featuring cameras, microphones, speakers, and a full field-of-view (FOV) holographic display. Pundits in both the advertising world

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Get Ready for Ember Sword’s Closed Beta in July

Ember Sword is preparing for its eagerly awaited closed beta launch on July 12th. Developed by Bright Star Studio, this player-driven dystopian fantasy game promises to redefine the standards of MMORPGs by blending fast-paced combat, a captivating persistent world, and unparalleled player freedom, all supported by blockchain technology. A New Dawn for MMORPGs Ember Sword’s development has been marked by a strong focus on the social aspect of gaming. The game takes place on the

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SBI Holdings NFT Services Launch for World Expo 2025

SBI Holdings, a financial services company based in Tokyo, Japan, and a long-time partner of Ripple, has announced the launch of an NFT minting service on the XRP Ledger for the upcoming World Expo 2025. This initiative is part of the ‘EXPO 2025 Digital Wallet’ project, which includes a digital wallet app service connected to the Expo. According to the official announcement, the service, dubbed “Myaku N!,” will be available through the EXPO 2025 Digital

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Exploring the Marvel NFT Universe: What’s Next for Digital Collectibles?

Marvel Entertainment’s partnership with VeVe marks a significant milestone in the integration of NFTs with digital collectibles, propelling Marvel into a new era where digital and traditional collecting merge seamlessly. This collaboration has given birth to a unique digital comics platform that not only transforms how fans enjoy Marvel comics but also integrates the burgeoning world of NFTs into their daily collecting habits. VeVe plans to partner with other publishers in addition to Marvel in

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BBC Backs Startup Condense for Live Music in the Metaverse

The BBC has stepped into the metaverse with a £500,000 investment in Bristol-based 3D video streaming platform Condense. This will help to supercharge live music experiences through the New Music Portal, part of BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders. The New Music Portal lets fans feel like they’re in the room with the artist by entering a virtual venue, a game-like environment for live performances. About the Partnership Condense, founded in 2019,

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Bitwise Ethereum Commercial Goes Live as Mintable NFT

Digital asset manager Bitwise has launched its first spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) commercial, allowing viewers to mint the 39-second clip on Ethereum. This initiative combines traditional finance advertising with NFTs. The advertisement for Ethereum highlights its round-the-clock functionality in contrast to the restricted operating hours of traditional finance. Taking inspiration from an Apple commercial from the early 2000s, it depicts a young man as the symbol of Ethereum and an older man dressed in

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Konami Partners with Avalanche for New NFT Platform

Japanese game developer and publisher Konami has announced its collaboration with the Avalanche blockchain to launch its new NFT solution, “Resella.” This initiative aims to advance Web3 services by providing a streamlined solution for companies and organizations looking to integrate blockchain technology into their operations. Streamlining NFT Transactions In an announcement, the Avalanche team emphasized that Resella is designed to simplify NFTs’ creation, issuance, and trading. The platform’s user-friendly approach aims to eliminate the need

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Catizen: Your Ultimate Guide to the Cat-Raising Crypto Game on TON

Catizen is a unique and engaging platform built on The Open Network (TON) and seamlessly integrated with Telegram. It combines strategic city-building with cryptocurrency rewards. This guide provides an in-depth look at what makes Catizen stand out in the play-to-earn gaming sector. What is Catizen? Catizen is a Telegram-based play-to-earn game where players take on the role of a mayor managing a virtual cat city. With its combination of city-building and crypto-economics, Catizen provides an

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Aavegotchi Rarity Farming Season 8 Offers 150,000 GHST Prize Pool

The upcoming Aavegotchi Rarity Farming Season 8 has been announced. It will bring a substantial 150,000 GHST prize pool and several new features designed to enhance the competitive experience. This season introduces double-elimination tournaments, the option to have two substitutes per team and a preparation phase between rounds for strategic adjustments. Tournament Schedule and Structure Aavegotchi is a unique Web3 game that blends NFT collectibles, decentralized finance (DeFi), and gaming into an engaging experience. Aavegotchis

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