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Opinion: How to Spot Trash in the NFT Market
Key Takeaways The growth of the NFT market has presented many opportunities for market participants, but it’s also attracted many trash projects. Tracking the communities, social activity, and roadmap of a project can often give a strong indication of its quality. Extreme hype, high mint prices, and uninspiring, derivative-based artwork should also raise alarm bells. […]
DeFi Project Spotlight: Redacted Cartel, DeFi’s Meta-Governance Protocol
Key Takeaways Redacted Cartel is an emerging project that’s hoping to become the leading meta-governance protocol in DeFi. Since launching just over two months ago, the Cartel has become one of the largest holders of governance tokens like CRV, CVX, TOKE, and OHM. Its native governance and utility token BTRFLY represents an index of the […]
Opinion: Why Are People Trying to Politicize Web3?
Key Takeaways A high profile case surrounding an employee losing his job at Ethereum Name Service over a 2016 tweet has sparked intense debate in Web3. Recent events have shown that political differences are causing divisions in the space. Tim Craig argues that the crypto community is better off without the political debates. Regardless of […]
Can Terra’s UST Stablecoin Hold Its Peg?
Key Takeaways UST is an algorithmic stablecoin on Terra. It’s pegged to the value of the U.S dollar. Because UST is unbacked, it can potentially de-peg from the dollar during periods of extreme market volatility. Issues with UST demand and reduced involvement from UST creator Terraform Labs could threaten the stablecoin’s peg in the future. […]
Beginner’s Guide: How to Become Eligible for Token Airdrops
Key Takeaways Crypto projects often distribute tokens to dedicated users through airdrops. Token airdrops have different eligibility requirements. Researching new protocols and becoming active in DeFi, NFTs, and across various Layer 1 ecosystems is the best way to qualify for airdrops. Crypto Briefing shares a list of tips and tricks for airdrop seekers. Understanding Airdrops […]
Opinion: How to Kill Your NFT Project, Larva Labs Edition
Key Takeaways Larva Labs is the creator of the iconic CryptoPunks NFT collection. The design studio also launched a collection called Meebits last year, banking $80 million in a day. Larva Labs has taken a hard stance against CryptoPunks copycats and recently taken controversial action against V1 Punks born out of the original CryptoPunks smart […]
The Top Five NFT Marketplace Alternatives to OpenSea
Key Takeaways OpenSea has become the home of NFT trading, but its various problems are leading users to seek out alternatives. LooksRare caused a storm when it launched with a token for active OpenSea traders last month. Coinbase NFT should also have a major impact on the space once it launches this year. OpenSea became […]
NFT Project Spotlight: Alethea AI, the Intelligent Train-to-Earn NFT Hub
Key Takeaways Alethea AI has created the world’s first intelligent NFTs. The project uses AI to bring NFT avatars to life. Owners can train their NFTs to earn rewards and participate in Alethea’s pioneering “train-to-earn” economy. Alethea AI is pioneering intelligent NFTs. Crypto Briefing sat down with the project’s CEO Arif Khan to learn about […]
Beginner’s Guide: How to Safeguard Your NFT Collection
Key Takeaways The NFT space has attracted many scammers and hackers as it has grown. Collectors should consider using hardware wallets to store valuable NFTs. Active NFT users should also exercise caution to avoid phishing attacks. Crypto Briefing shares a list of operational security best practices for safeguarding your NFTs. Security Tips For NFT Collectors […]
Opinion: Why Won’t Wikipedia Classify NFTs as Art?
Key Takeaways Wikipedia editors have removed NFT art by Pak from the site’s list of most expensive artworks by living artists. Editors state that they made the change because the work was sold fractionally and because of a lack of secondary sources. The decision has caused uproar in the NFT community with many prominent figures […]
