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[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Payments giant @Visa has launched an #NFT educational program with #digitalartist @Micah_Johnson3

The program intends to support creators in learning how to use #NFTs to connect with fans and monetise their talents

https://t.co/iPF2oCSONe

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Then along comes @nbatopshot for #standupcomedy, because why not...

Naysayers may suggest that the whole #NFT industry is a joke. However you will soon be able to buy #NFTs featuring actual #jokes performed by real #comedians

Who's laughing now?

https://t.co/zn8ac9W5FA

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

So @BoredApeYC seem to be pursuing a jump from #metaverse to #otherverse, with a push into movies, tv and music (heaven forbid!)

To facilitate this it has hired @U2 and @Madonna manager @GuyOseary

Perhaps they couldn't get hold of @gorillaz management?

https://t.co/uSzJdJj5B8

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Incoming #NFTcollection alert:
@TheHashmasks launch a new collaboration with infamous art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi

@TheGreatsArt showcases multiple interpretations of the 'Salvator Mundi' in the style of seven #oldmasters

Check out the unquestionably cool 3D #metaverse museum

[Hashmasks @TheHashmasks]

The team behind the Hashmasks is announcing it's second art collection: @TheGreatsArt by Wolfgang Beltracchi.

"The Greats" is a collection of 4,608 fine art pieces of the "Salvator Mundi" recreated in the style of 7 old masters.

The journey starts now: https://t.co/tsfETUCh01

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Following news that the #CatholicChurch had minted its first #NFTs, one could be sure that the world of #politics wouldn't be far behind

And now #Democrats from #Texas have partnered with new platform @FrontRowNFT to raise funds with an #NFTcollection championing voting rights

[Front Row @FrontRowNFT]

Today, we launched The Lone Star Collection to support voting rights in #Texas #txlege #sb1 #NFTs #votingrights @texasdemocrats

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

@squam0 @Zeidinio @MagnusCarlsen @ChampChessTour Well not exactly... but you have highlighted what a benefit an #NFT trophy brings in terms of finding storage space for it. Especially when you already have as many as @MagnusCarlsen

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Congratulations to grandmaster @MagnusCarlsen, who received the very first #NFT #chess trophy for winning @ChampChessTour

The replica of the trophy was auctioned for 6.88 #ETH ($24,750), and the new owner also gets to play a game of chess with Carlsen

https://t.co/lEwaWP72ry

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3D artist @pplpleasr1 believes that #NFTs could eventually find a far broader usage than simply digital #art... but that #web3 technology is not yet where it needs to be

"Nothing feels immersive," she says, highlighting current favourite wallet @MetaMask as "not a great product"

[Decrypt @DecryptMedia]

Emily Yang, better known by the name pplpleasr, believes Web 3.0 tech still has a very, very long way to go. https://t.co/2M8TYwSkEV

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

In the push for mainstream adoption, it doesn't really get more mainstream than @McDonalds

So the fact that #McDonaldsChina is giving away 188 #BigMac #RubiksCube #NFTs to employees and customers to celebrate it's 31st anniversary is a pretty big deal

https://t.co/aSJWEkkxq1

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Meanwhile @animocabrands CEO Yat Siu believes that #NFTtechnology better enables humankind to fulfil its age-old desire to preserve culture

He encourages newcomers to buy their first #NFT through a desire for learning rather than profit

#Art #digitalart

https://t.co/iJeCla0cet

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

As certain #NFTs offer exclusive in-game or #metaverse benefits to holders, a burgeoning rental market has arisen for such tokens

@renftlabs just announced a $1.5m fundraise led by #AnimocaBrands, which is behind @TheSandboxGame and @F1DeltaTime

https://t.co/TZq6FxCgsu

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Further proof that no entity is immune to the allure of #NFTs

Today brings news of the first #NFT to be minted by the #CatholicChurch

The image of @Pontifex comprises a montage of shots from his visit to #Bangkok in 2019

Take that @beeple
#blessed

https://t.co/e0NieTZjHG

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

That's what one twittist chose to do, joking that her stolen #NFTcollection had a value of $8 trillion

Of course someone who does get it has since received a 1.5 #ETH bid for an #NFT screenshot of the tweet

Hopefully now she will ask why

#NFTCommmunity

https://t.co/a94F1oqnrO

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

If you ever need an example of why not to mock what you don't understand:

Many people just don't get #NFTs or why verifiably owning one has more value than simply owning a jpeg file

It's a good question... so ask and find out
or you could just laugh at the idiots who do get it

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

The $60m of $AXS tokens @AxieInfinity airdropped to early adopters last week had doubled in value earlier today

Our Editor-in-Chief is just slightly gutted he got to the #AxieInfinity party less than 24 hours too late to qualify

#NFTs #BlockchainGaming
https://t.co/L5jhHpSajG

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Anyone been holding out for @nbatopshot but for #chess?

Well your wait is over, because @ChampChessTour is creating a whole bunch of #NFTs featuring the defining moves, games and players of the current tour

The winner will also be given an #NFT trophy

https://t.co/PwpGXjTvhr

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

On the flipside of big brands making #NFTs, @BoredApeYC is an #NFT project which certainly made it big

Check out this interview with its creators and you'll immediately want to polish up that half-idea you jotted down on the back of a beermat last week

https://t.co/nIVvUtUanv

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

Furthermore will D&G fans who took the plunge stick around and dig deeper into the #metaverse of #digitalcollectibles?

While it is potentially great to see brands embracing #NFTs, if they don't bring a wider audience with them then the benefit to the market may be questionable

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

So @dolcegabbana managed to bag $5.65m with its inaugural #NFT collection

While this no doubt further raises the mainstream appeal of #NFTs, it would be interesting to know what proportion of the actual sales came from new entrants to the #NFTCommunity

#collectibles #fashion

[Dolce&Gabbana @dolcegabbana]

🎉 @UNXD_NFT and Dolce&Gabbana are proud to announce that The Doge Crown from the Collezione Genesi NFT collection sold for 423.5 ETH, or $1.275 million. In total, the collection sold for 1,885.719 ETH, or $5.65 million. Historic. Much more to come with @UNXD_NFT

[The Metasphere @theMetasphere]

If you like a bit of yield with your #gaming, @AxieInfinity has just enabled staking of its $AXS token

To get the ball rolling, it also just airdropped $60m worth of $AXS to early adopters who played the game before 26 Oct 2020

#AxieInfinity #NFTs #BlockchainGaming #Metaverse

[Axie Infinity @AxieInfinity]

AXS staking is live!

• Stake AXS here: https://t.co/N3uHT9Lx9b
• Staking guide: https://t.co/s7fyKJ93cw
• We are distributing AXS tokens to our founding community member’s Ronin wallets based on the snapshot taken on October 26th, 2020.

Full article: https://t.co/JxScs9PHLh