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When StockX announced plans for something called a VaultNFT in late January, it seemed like a good thing. A huge platform that could so easily have waded into the mire of the crypto space in the same way as every other brand had decided to do things differently. In creating an NFT that linked directly […]

Riding high on the Valentine’s Day tide, the Metaverse has some good news for crypto enthusiasts and NFT collectors.

Why should an important date like Valentine’s Day not be celebrated in the virtual and digital world? When people are getting married in the Metaverse, it is time digital art collectors and NFT buffs get their own dating app as well.

Building on this concept, a dedicated dating app for NFT collectors—Lonely Ape Dating Club—will soon be launched.

Lonely Ape Dating Club: what we know

Who can join the app?

The first dating app solely for NFT collectors, it will be ready to roll out for the public in no time. Now, only those with at least one Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT can join the app.

Interested NFT collectors can head over to the Lonely Ape Dating Club’s official website to register on the waitlist and get early access.

How does the platform work?

Lonely Ape Dating Club comes with its set of differentiators and unique selling points which make it stand out from the other dating apps.

There is no need to enter or display personal information. Instead, one can link their crypto wallet to access the app. Once logged in, the users can display their net worth and NFT portfolio. You can also filter your matches by their cryptocurrency value and the NFT collection.

According to the press release by the website, “‘Coin Digger’ feature will allow non-BAYC owners to connect with higher net worth individuals for mutual benefit.” It also enables a “match to earn” feature which allows one to earn tokens on interacting and engaging on the platform.

Users can gain the attention of others by sending them tips in crypto and showing off some cool metrics like how long you ‘diamond handed’ or held on to your NFTs and personal net worth.

Masterminds behind Lonely Ape Dating Club

The dating platform is the brainchild of Year 4000 or popularly known as Y4K. Y4K is a group of hackers and NFT collectors who have seamlessly weaved the web 3.0 technology in the online dating sphere.

Lonely Ape Dating Club is being presented by BAYC owners and is gaining fast attention.

Just the way the world is adapting to the new way of looking at investments and assets, this step, too, has the potential to change the way we know online dating and perceive dating apps.

(Main and feature image credit: Lonely Ape Dating Club)

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One of the biggest names from the cryptocurrency world, Binance has partnered with South Korean multinational entertainment agency YG Entertainment to take over the digital world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and gaming.

Their collaboration was announced on 8 February 2022.

Read on to know more about the collaboration

While K-pop continues to take the world by storm, this partnership will result in YG Entertainment’s exceptional growth in the NFT market.

The agency, which has clients like BLACKPINK, iKon and Akmu, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance, and they plan to escalate their influence in the blockchain industry, which includes the Metaverse, NFTs and gaming.

Owing to the corporations’ immense potential, they also aim to fabricate an eco-friendly ecosystem for NFTs. Moreover, because of YG Entertainment’s clientele, it has immense potential of creating digital assets using its Intellectual Property Rights.

The two organisations are also in the works of creating Binance Smart Chain-based games and building a metaverse.

Thoughts on the partnership between Binance and YG Entertainment

Speaking about the collaboration, the CEO of YG Entertainment, Bo Kyung Hwang, said, “As a Kpop leader, we plan to steadily build an innovative and eco-friendly NFT ecosystem. Collaboration with Binance has provided an opportunity for YG to secure royalties and business opportunities for rare and valuable content. We also hope that it could further strengthen the bond between fans and artists.”

Helen Hai, global head of Binance NFT, also had similar feelings about the partnership. She said, “YG is one of the most well-known global entertainment corporations in the world. Both Binance and YG will strive to further build their leadership in their respective fields. Now that the two companies have joined forces, we can expect to see a strong cooperative relationship being forged. We hope that this will support the development of the global blockchain ecosystem, and bring further mainstream adoption of new assets, such as NFTs, to a new user base.”

(Main and Feature Image Credit: YG Entertainment)

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With their move into NFTs, as VaulftNFTs, StockX is positioning itself as a major innovative force in both the virtual and physical retail space.

An NFT museum has opened in Seattle to explore the future of art.

Futuristic and digital museums are mind-boggling enough to keep visitors engaged with exhibits that come to life. This is exactly what one might find at the world’s first museum dedicated to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which was opened in Seattle, US, on 14 January.

The Seattle NFT Museum is a classic example of the incredible hype and craze that blockchain-based digital artworks have created across the world.

What we know about the Seattle NFT Museum

What does the NFT museum feature?

Though its contents might be in digital form and are traded using cryptocurrencies, the massive approximately 278.7-square-metre museum is very much a physical entity. It showcases original NFT artworks, which detail the technology used to create them. Each exhibit is meticulously linked to its metadata and artist that gives holistic information about the creation to visitors.

Describing the idea behind the museum, its official website states, “Viewing digital art in a physical space helps to ground the NFT experience, unlocking our imaginations for what is to come. Seattle NFT Museum creators saw an opportunity to bring the digital art and NFT community together while providing exposure and education.”

“Art on exhibit at the Seattle NFT Museum lives on the blockchain and is displayed on loan from artists, creators, galleries, and collectors. You can expect our exhibition calendar to be packed full of influential works from around the world and local to Seattle,” it further states.

Museum experience and exhibitions

Aimed at making NFTs accessible and easier to understand, the Seattle NFT Museum has exhibits from across the globe as well as local artists, creating a never-seen-before experience for visitors.

The featured artworks are displayed in vivid colours and ultra-high-definition walls, transcending boundaries of physical space. The animated NFTs are in ceaseless motion, giving onlookers an experience of stepping into the NFT world.

With over 30 such high-tech screens displaying digital artworks, the website also states, “From 85” to 32”, across portrait and landscape orientations. The quality of these displays is the foundation of this immersive gallery.[sic.]”

The founders and featured artists

The museum is the brainchild of art lovers and entrepreneurs Jennifer Wong and Peter Hamilton who are focused on building a community.

Wong says, “The imagination of NFT artists and creators is thrilling. We wanted to create a space to serve the NFT community while helping put Seattle on the map as a hub for NFT and blockchain innovation. We’re not experts, and we’re here to learn as much as anyone. That is why we are counting on the feedback and support of NFT enthusiasts to continue growing the vision.”

The exhibits consist of a number of NFT collections by noted artists like Blake Kathryn, Neon Saltwater, Charles Peterson and Robbie Trevino.

When to visit?

Established in 2021, the Seattle NFT Museum is located at 2125 1st Avenue, in the iconic Belltown neighbourhood.

You can visit the museum from Thursday to Sunday between 12 pm and 5 pm. Several events and talks are held at the museum for which you can buy tickets. Either walk-in or visit with an appointment — be sure to be greeted to a world that will alter your idea of artworks, assets and investments.

(Main and featured image credit: Seattle NFT Museum)

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Amsterdam-based streetwear label Daily Paper is getting in on the NFT game with “Gen-F,” a series of avatars that unlock exclusive drops and IRL events from the brand. Created in partnership with Flooz, a Web 3.0 tech startup, the collectible avatars are reminiscent of those infamous Bored Apes  — each has a distinct look and is assigned […]

Meet the Dour Darcels squad, a collection of 10,000 unique characters from the world of Darcel Disappoints. For those who don’t know already, Darcel Disappoints is the creation of New York-based artist Craig Redman — founder of the renowned design collective Rinzen. Louis Vuitton. Coca Cola. IKEA. adidas. Those are the kind of blue-chip names […]

Along with "Coachella Keys," the festival will also sell 10 photos and 10 posters in the form of NFTs

Jon Burgerman is an artist who has made a career at the intersection of digital art, technology, and animation, making his latest project, Jon’s Pizza Shop, an exact culmination of his work to date. The shop is a kind of accumulative pool of animated pizza slice NFTs whose customizable attributes (pepperoni, cheese, etc.) have generated […]

As the Metaverse continues to expand, and more and more brands venture into the digital space, we’re getting used to the idea of a future that involves cryptocurrency and NFTs. Balenciaga, BAPE, adidas, Nike – the list of brands that have already joined is lengthy, but one name we won’t be seeing in the Metaverse […]

Since the success of Bored Ape Yacht Club, HAPEBEAST, and more, we’ve seen the birth of several other NFT projects featuring ape-inspired visuals. Now, there’s a new ape in town – one that hasn’t come to play. Since 1993, streetwear label BAPE has been synonymous with apes due to its recognizable ape-head logo graphic, as […]

Bernard Arnault of LVMH isn’t keen on plunging into the metaverse — he’d rather ease his way in. Speaking to the press about the luxury conglomerate’s performance in Q4 of 2021 (spoiler alert: they did well), the CEO expressed his hesitation to fully embrace fashion’s digital frontier. “It’s a purely virtual world and until now, […]