Louis Vuitton / VIA NFT Drop — Louis Vuitton is launching VIA – a collection of non-tradable tokens priced at $39k each that feature the brand's iconic trunk design. VIA token holders will have exclusive access to physical + digital products and experiences, with 2-3 exclusive drops planned per year for at least the next three years — more
Tribeca Film Festival / OKX Partnership — Tribeca Festival partnered with crypto exchange OKX to launch its first NFT, offering pass holders exclusive access to events and experiences during the festival. The NFT design, inspired by Lower Manhattan, was created in collaboration with AWA Studios and illustrator Jonathan Bartlett — more
Nike’s RTFKT / Signs with CAA — RTFKT partnered with talent agency CAA to explore film and TV projects based on their IP. With collaborations such as Takashi Murakami and Nike, RTFKT has generated over $500M in secondary sales. The partnership with CAA will also involve educational programming for artists in the crypto and 3D space — more
Kraken / NFT Marketplace — Kraken, a U.S.-based crypto marketplace established in 2011 that has an average trading volume of $33B / month, launched a new NFT marketplace called Kraken NFT. Currently, the marketplace features 250 curated NFT collections, with zero gas fees for buying and selling — more
Warner Bros. / Superman NFTs — Warner Bros. is offering movie fans the “Web3 Movieverse” experience on the Eluvio blockchain. The Superman drop will include extended footage, hidden digital easter eggs, and other perks. Standard and special editions are available for purchase, with early access given to Lord of the Rings NFT holders — more
Lens / $15M Raised — Lens, a startup building out a social layer for web3, raises round led by IDEO CoLab Ventures, with participation General Catalyst, Variant, Blockchain Capital, Palm Tree, Flamingo DAO, Punk DAO, DAOJones, and others — more
Argus Labs / $10M Raised — Argus Labs, a crypto gaming startup building an SDK that enables game developers to create their own dedicated layer-2 blockchain networks using ZKP’s on Ethereum, raises seed round led by Haun Ventures, with participation from Robot Ventures, Anagram, Dispersion Capital, and Alchemy — more
HyperPlay / $12M Raised — HyperPlay, a platform for accessing web3-native games, raises Series A co-led by Griffin Gaming Partners and Bitkraft Ventures. “The startup was founded last November as a joint initiative between ConsenSys, the parent company of popular Ethereum wallet MetaMask, and the gaming-centric DAO (or tokenized community) Game7.” — more
Media as a Vehicle for Digital Objects / Mackenzie Davenport — “Different types of digital objects each require their own unique forms of presentation, and the affordances of the internet and the blockchain make the possibilities of these experiences increasingly accessible, creating networked objects with shared stories and communities using existing structures for digital content that audiences are familiar with. Let’s present digital objects in video premieres, game shows, podcasts, and every other interesting way we can think of.” — more
In Crypto, Acquisition is Easy-- Retention is Hard / Jarrod Dicker — “As decentralized networks move some of our social behaviors to socio-economic, the foundation to support this nascent economy is being constructed in real time. What’s clear is this action-based data is unique and critical for the expansion of all blockchain-based company’s, and we believe will soon go beyond for those looking to reach a user group prone to engaging, spending and supporting brands and platforms aimed towards their passions and preferences.” — more
3 Reasons Why Beauty on the Blockchain Makes Sense / Megan DeMatteo — “In the beauty and fashion worlds, creative collaborations are everything … A good collaboration in any industry pushes boundaries, inspiring customers to experiment with new ideas and forms of self-expression. So it’s no wonder that skincare and makeup brands are entering Web3 with the same aspirational energy that the beauty industry has always served.” — more
Sound xyz (🤝) / Layer 2 Integration — Sound announced it will be offering L2 solutions on its platform, enabling reduced transaction costs and increased earning potential for artists. In addition, onboarding will be streamlined with features like credit card payments and email sign-ins with the aim of attracting more collectors and introducing new audiences to Music NFTs — more
Deca (🤝) / Introducing Artist Emails — Deca introduced Artist Email — a new feature that allows users to subscribe to their favorite artists and receive NFT drop details directly in their inbox. For creators, Artist Pages on Deca serve as a central hub for fans to discover everything about the artist, build their brand, and grow their audience. In addition to drop notifications, artists will also receive weekly updates via email on their audience growth — more
Zebedee (🤝) x Nostr / BTC-Based Social Media Layer — Zebedee, a Bitcoin gaming and payments company, has collaborated with Fiatjaf, creator of decentralized social media protocol Nostr, to develop a new social media layer for Zebedee's flagship app. Nostr, conceptualized by Fiatjaf and Ben Arc in 2019, received a 14 BTC donation from former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who later contributed $5M towards Nostr development via a donation to non-profit OpenSats — more
Metaplex (🤝) x Tensor / Launchpad Partnership — Solana-based NFT platform Metaplex and NFT trading platform Tensor announced a new launchpad powered by Creator Studio. This collaboration brings together Metaplex's custom minting tech and Tensor's preferred placements and boosts — more
Magic Eden / Ordinals API — Magic Eden realeased its Ordinals API — a tool that empowers developers to gather data more easily and fosters composability. The API is offered free of charge — more
Sudoswap / V2 Goes Live — Sudoswap V2 is now live, offering new features including on-chain royalties, custom creator settings, ERC-1155 support, conditional orders, fee streaming, and gas optimizations. This update aims to enhance the protocol's functionality and provide users with a more streamlined experience — more
Jake Rockland aka purplehat / Art Blocks (🤝): Sonoran Roadways — “Long drives can be seen as a monotonous chore, or a peaceful solace. "Sonoran Roadways" is a prompt to see the road as a conduit for joyous return to places we find special. The project continues my reflection on physical and significant spaces, which started with previous projects "Stipple Sunsets", "Patchwork Saguaros", and "Speckled Summits".” Dropping June 15th — more
Various Artists / Verse: Generative Architecture — “Alejandro and Ismahelio, both architects and practicing generative artists, realized that there are many artists with similar backgrounds in the digital space. For their exhibition, they invited a curated selection of these artists to create works that challenge the interpretation of a room in the virtual realm. The result is a collection of works specifically created for GenArch, born out of discussions and collaborations on this theme.” Minting June 14th — more
Grant River Yun / Avante Arte: Fall — “In Fall, suburbia seen from above forms a gateway to everyday life. Part of an ongoing series depicting Riven Yun's experiences in North Eastern USA, Fall explores the intersection between matter-of-fact memories and endless imagination. A familiar cluster of houses sit between delicate electrical cables – emphasizing the depth and scale of the sweeping composition.” Dropping June 27th — more
Tribute Brand (🤝) / ODDS, Project #2 Out Now — more
Justin Melillo / Mona (🤝) x Apple Vision Pro — more
Kevin Rose / Moonbirds x Mona (🤝) — more
Ensemble (🤝) / ‘Regrowth’: 1/1 Artifact Auction Live — more
memphismantis.eth / Dune Dashboard on glitch’s E30D — more
Digitized / Featured #06 x IYK (🤝) — more
9dcc (🤝) / 9dcc x StapleVerse Limited Edition Drop — more
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