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Discord Backs Off of Crypto After Entire Internet Yells at CEO
When the CEO of the gaming-focused chat platform teased crypto integration this week, the response was swift and brutal.
EA and Ubisoft Imagine a Future Where Gaming Is Your Literal Job
Major game publishers told investors recently that blockchain-based, "play-to-earn" NFT games are the future of the industry. What does that mean?
People Have Spent More than $1 Million on NFT ‘Girlfriends’
For the low price of $25,000, you can have a Bull Market Girlfriend of your very own.
No NFT In Your Profile? You Might Be Poor Online
NFTs have found their footing as status markers, with the crypto-rich signaling their status with avatars of pixel punks, cartoon apes, and much more.
A Hacker Stole and Then Returned $600 Million
The bizarre saga of the Poly Network heist is seemingly over after the company recovered all the stolen funds and is now in the process of returning them to its customers.
DeviantArt Is Now Using AI to Spot People Selling Stolen Art as NFTs
Art theft is a major problem online, with blockchain collectibles as the latest frontier. Now, DeviantArt is striking back with machine learning.
Holly Herndon Deepfaked Herself Into a 'Digital Twin' That Sings Any Song In Her Voice
Experimental musician Holly Herndon's 'Holly+' is an AI copy of her voice that sings any song you want it to, with rights governed by the blockchain.
I Started Selling My Artwork as NFTs and It Changed My Life
An insider guide to starting out, from picking the right marketplace for your art to building a relationship with the NFT community.
People's Expensive NFTs Keep Vanishing. This Is Why
“There was no history of my ever purchasing it, or ever owning it,” said one confused NFT buyer. “Now there’s nothing. My money’s gone.”
NFTs Won't Save Small, Independent Musicians—But the Blockchain Could
Non-fungible tokens have been touted as a way to rescue lesser-known artists from financial peril. Instead, they're mostly helping the rich get richer.
‘Building the Cockchain:’ How NSFW Artists Are Shaping the Future of NFTs
The crypto-art medium has a lot of potential for adult creators—but some advise caution.
People Are Stealing Art and Turning It Into NFTs
The blockchain-based art collecting craze is fueling theft that artists are struggling to keep up with.