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market data
Arts News
Nike's RTFKT has launched a digital sneaker "Air Force 1" casting, which will end on May 8
According to the official Twitter, RTFKT, an encrypted fashion brand under Nike, announced that two limited edition digital sports shoes Air Force 1 designed by Takashi Murakami have officially started casting. Ships in the fourth quarter of the year. RTFKT x Nike Air Force 1 NFT holders will also have the opportunity to participate in subsequent Forging events.
game news
Aavegotchi to Present at Consensus 2023 Summit in Texas
Get ready to attend Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, one of the most important cryptocurrency conferences of the year. Gotchigang, please pay attention! This week, we're traveling to Austin, Texas for the Consensus 2023 conference. Consensus is a premier blockchain and cryptocurrency gathering that brings together industry leaders, developers, investors and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the space. One of the largest and longest-running offline conferences in the world, where passionate learners and builders meet great vision. So, we had to include CoinDesk's flagship event in our Gotchigang IRL 2023 tour.
Announcement of new partnership between YGGSEA and Affyn Official
Affyn is building a blockchain-powered multiverse of interoperable games and metaverses. Affyn offers a free-to-play, play-to-earn game. YGGSEA is pleased to cooperate with Affyn to expand and promote the Play-and-Earn metaverse where the virtual and real worlds are integrated in the Southeast Asian market.
Alpha Titans Collaboration with YGG
Alpha Titans YGG Collaboration Expands Castle Crush Possibilities! It provides players with a variety of options to advance in the game Don't miss battles and wait for rewards!
Animoca Brands to Launch Web3 Fighting Game ONE Fight Arena Next Year
According to official news, Animoca Brands is working with Singaporean mixed martial arts brand One Championship to develop a Web3 strategy fighting game ONE Fight Arena, which is expected to be launched in 2024, and early player testing will begin later this year. Each fighter character in the game will launch a corresponding NFT, allowing players to obtain digital ownership.
NFL Partners with Mythical Games to Launch First Blockchain-Powered Mobile Game 'NFL Rivals'
According to Fortune, the National Football League, NFL Players Association and blockchain game unicorn Mythical Games have launched their first blockchain-based game in the App Store and Google Play Store. In a game called "NFL Rivals," players manage their team as a general manager and play as their favorite players in an arcade-style game. Thanks to the blockchain, users can also buy, collect and trade NFT digital items, unlocking special events and in-game rewards.
virtual world news
The Sandbox launches Mega City 3 land sale on the evening of the 26th
According to the official blog, Metaverse project The Sandbox launched the Mega City 3 land sale at 23:00 Beijing time on the 26th. The partners of this land sale are all brands or entities from China, including Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Nouns, Softstar, etc. Participants need to hold at least 1011 SAND tokens in their wallets.
The Sandbox Q1 2023 Project Update
The Sandbox released the project update for the first quarter of 2023. For The Sandbox, 2023 is a year full of new developments and growth. As the team at The Sandbox continues to pioneer the open Metaverse, share a recap of the remarkable progress made in the first quarter with the community of creators, players, and collectors around the world.
Metaverse Platform Transmira Completes $4 Million in Equity Financing
According to PR Newswire, metaverse platform Transmira announced the completion of equity financing of US$4 million. nChain participated in the investment and obtained 20% of the company’s equity. nChain reached a strategic partnership with Transmira in February this year and initiated an investment proposal. It is reported that Transmira is the development company of the Metaverse platform Omniscape, which helps brand owners realize the tokenization of virtual goods through Metaverse, thereby generating deeper user engagement and brand loyalty.
other news
Coinbase Launches Commemorative NFT Called 'Stand With Crypto'
According to the official Twitter, Coinbase released the "Stand With Crypto" commemorative NFT through the Zora platform, which aims to protect and promote the potential collective position of the cryptocurrency ecology. All proceeds associated with this NFT collection will be donated to vetted organizations through Gitcoin's crypto publicity round.
NFT project DEX Tribe3 completes financing of 2.1 million US dollars, Spartan Capital and others participate in the investment
Tribe3, a social and gamified decentralized NFT exchange, completed $2.1 million in financing. Participating investors include Spartan Capital, Newman Capital, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Modular Capital, Cogitent Ventures, Blockbuilders, Founderheads, Lapin Digital, Blockhype, etc.
The launch date of Amazon's NFT platform has been postponed to May 15
According to The Big Whale, sources revealed that the technology giant Amazon has postponed the launch of its NFT platform "Amazon Digital Marketplace" from April 24 to May 15, because Amazon is not ready yet. NFTs supported by the marketplace will include Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), the outlet said.
Web3 entertainment studio Toonstar to release NFT-backed TV series 'Space Junk'
Web3 entertainment studio Toonstar will release an NFT-backed animated TV show titled “Space Junk,” CoinDesk reported. The comedy series about space junk collectors is written by "Workaholics" producer Dominic Russo and stars "Napoleon Dynamite" actor Jon Heder and "School of Rock" actor Tony Cavalero. Fans of the show will be able to mint “Space Junk” NFTs on the Theta blockchain, giving them the opportunity to participate in the project’s intellectual property by building the show’s narrative, creating characters and participating in token holder-only experiences ( IP)
NFTScan has added support for the Aptos network, and simultaneously launched the Aptos network NFT API data service
NFTScan, a multi-chain NFT data infrastructure service provider, announced that it will support the Aptos network and simultaneously launch the Aptos network NFT API data service. Aptos is the 13th blockchain supported by NFTScan after blockchains such as Ethereum, BNBChain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Solana.
NFT Portfolio Tracking App Floor Now Supports Solana NFTs
Mobile NFT portfolio tracking app Floor has expanded beyond the Ethereum ecosystem, adding support for Solana NFTs starting today, reports Decrypt. That means users can now track projects like Claynosaurz, Solana Monkey Business and Okay Bears in the Floor app on iOS and Android.