Trends & Game Changers
How Did Gary Vaynerchuk Sell a Million Books in 24 Hours? NFTs.
Vaynerchuk made an enticing offer: for every dozen copies of the book you purchased in a specific 24-hour span, youâd get an NFT. This builds on VeeFriends. Five pieces of original art from it recently sold for $1.2 million, and the NFTs themselves had a successful launch â The Wall Street Journal notes that the collection is now valued at over $500 million. Itâs not hard to see why NFT enthusiasts might be enticed by the prospect of access to something similar.
Barbados to Become First Sovereign Nation With an Embassy in the Metaverse
In a historic step toward the legitimization and adoption of the metaverse, the island nation of Barbados is preparing to legally declare digital real estate sovereign land with the establishment of a metaverse embassy.
Trending Browser Brave Launched Brave Wallet, a Browser-Native Crypto Wallet With No Extension Required
Unlike most crypto wallets, the Brave Wallet does not require extensions; itâs browser-native, reducing security risks and reliance. Users can transact with almost any crypto-asset with superior safety and performance, as well as connect with other wallets and Web3 DApps. The Brave Wallet will soon be available on the mobile app as well.
Richie Hawtin & Deadmau5 Team With PokĂ©mon Goâs Developer Niantic
Six months ago, electronic music stars Richie Hawtin and Deadmau5 made an impact with their plans for a new gaming venture, Pixelynx. Now they have announced a deal with Niantic, the company behind the popular mobile game Pokémon GO.
Steve Aoki, Todd McFarlane to Launch NFT Marketplace
Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki and comic book creator Todd McFarlane announced the launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace.
Brands in the Metaverse
Nike Creates NIKELAND on Roblox
Thereâs a new place on Roblox for Nike fans to connect, create, share experiences and compete: NIKELAND. Nike created this bespoke world with the backdrop of its world headquarters and inside Robloxâs immersive 3D space, building on its goal to turn sport and play into a lifestyle.
Disney is Ready for âTheir Ownâ Metaverse
Disney CEO Bob Chapek is preparing the company to blend its physical and digital assets in the metaverse. Disney already has entered into the virtual reality space with games and experiences that let users virtually interact with Disney characters and environments.
Warner Bros. Plans âThe Matrix Resurrectionsâ NFT Project
Warner Bros will sell 100,000 unique 'Matrix'-inspired avatars, and next month the buyers will be given the option to transform them by taking a "Red Pill." Redpill
Disney Set to Release Iron Man and Elsa as First Official NFTS
Disney has joined the likes of Nike, Coca-Cola and more to create its first official range of non-fungible tokens or NFTs. Similar to a one-of-a-kind piece of art, NFTs are unique and non-interchangeable - making them more valuable and giving the holders full ownership of their online items.
Microsoft Is Planning 3D Metaverse Apps for Xbox and Gaming
Microsoft just announced its Microsoft Teams metaverse for meetings and video calls, but the company also has plans for gaming and entertainment. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the software maker is âabsolutelyâ focused on gaming for the metaverse with Xbox.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Releasing Mini-Puft NFTs for Auction
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is putting Mini-Puft non-fungible tokens up for auction to promote the new film, with 10,500 vignettes going on sale.
Facts & Figures
Roblox Soars as It Reports That Revenue Doubled in Third Quarter
Shares of video-game company Roblox soared as much as 35% in extended trading on Monday after the company reported third-quarter results that impressed analysts. Bookings grew 28% year over year in the quarter. Revenue excluding deferred revenue came in at $509.
Ethereum Wallet MetaMask Reports 21 Million Users, Up 420% Since April
ConsenSys, the Ethereum software company behind MetaMask, announced a $200 million funding round as its wallet hit 21 million monthly users.