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Insomnia Labs has partnered with several companies to incorporate web3 elements into brand loyalty. New York-based technology firm Insomnia Labs on Oct. 18 announced a partnership with several web3 companies, including Co:Create, Smart Token Labs, Cookie3, and Crossmint, to launch a brand loyalty initiative dubbed Loyalty+. In a statement shared with crypto.news, Insomnia Labs described the new initiative as leveraging an array of web3 technologies, such as blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and artificial intelligence, to transform traditional loyalty systems. The platform offers a unified online portal where customers can view and redeem points from various loyalty schemes. In addition, it provides personalized experiences through on-chain and off-chain data insights, ensuring unique user engagements. According to Insomnia’s statement, the Loyalty+ ecosystem will utilize a specialized API from Co:Create to integrate gamification elements. Moreover, Smart Token Labs will ens...

The staff note suggested that although the DeFi ecosystem brings a ton of innovations in the financial sector the regulatory challenges and vulnerability limit its potential use in traditional finance. The Central Bank of Canada published a staff note on De central ized Finance on Oct. 17, assessing the innovations that made it popular and the challenges and risks associated with its use. The staff note described DeFi as a multi-layered structure with the Ethereum blockchain serving as the bottom layer (or settlement layer). Developers construct a variety of tools and services on top of the main blockchain including tokenization, lending and borrowing services, and much more. DeFi Architecture. Source: Bank of Canada The staff note shed light on the rise in popularity of the DeFi ecosystem starting in 2020 and how it became an integral part of the crypto economy with billions in volume over the next few years. The popularity of the ecosystem took a dip starting in 2022 with the col...

Artfi, an art technology company, will sponsor Token2049, one of the largest crypto events in Singapore. Artfi announces Token2049 sponsorship The official announcement was made during an X space session dubbed “Redefining Ownership of Real-World Assets with Blockchain Technology” on Aug. 26, 2023.   The Spaces Event was one of the largest online gatherings that showcased the emerging relationship between art and blockchain. Key players in the industry were also highlighted.  You might also like: Croatia launches platform for investment in pig NFTs  As the Artfi team shared plans and soft launched, they confirmed their role as a title sponsor for the upcoming Token2049 conference scheduled for Sep. 12 and 13.  The Token 2049 conference is a significant event in the crypto world. It brings together numerous founders and executives from top web3 projects to discuss the development of the crypto space.  This gathering is an opportu...

Flipkart Joins Hang By leveraging blockchain technology and Web3, FireDrops will redefine brand loyalty programs by involving the community and utilizing NFTs for rewards. This approach allows for easy ownership and redemption of rewards, creating new revenue streams for brands. The program also envisions the launch of a dynamic marketplace where users can buy and sell rewards, adding flexibility and value to loyalty programs. advertisement FireDrops 2.0 builds upon the success of previous pilots where users earned digital collectibles and membership passes through engaging actions. This latest iteration aims to deliver an even more immersive brand-first rewards experience. Users can sign up for the waitlist to gain early access and be among the first to experience the program. Naren Ravula, VP, Head of Product Strategy and Deployment at Flipkart, expressed the significance of this collaboration, stating, “By integrating web3 and NFT s into brand loyalty ...

Leading American YouTuber Logan Paul was all over the news last year after he purchased Azuki’s ‘Bumblebee’ NFT for $623,000. The Azuki NFT collections are seen as a prized possession as it compromises 10,000 hand-drawn avatars that are strikingly different from the other digital artworks. While NFTs were in their prime in 2021, the market has seen a sharp decline in 2022. Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea’s trading volume has dropped 99% between May and August 2022. Therefore, Logan Paul ’s Azuki Bumblebee NFT is now much lesser in price than it was last year. Also Read: Here’s How Many Times Bitcoin was Declared ‘Dead’ Since its Inception How Much is Logan Paul’s Bumblebee NFT Worth Now? The first signal of a massive drop in price for Logan Paul’s Azuki ‘Bumblebee’ NFT came from market commentator Wall Street Silver. He tweeted to his 312,000 followers on Thursday that Paul’s $623,000 Bumblebee N...

The platform was launched in beta version on Aug. 11 and allows users to tokenize their social network by buying and selling “shares” of their connections. Friend.tech, a recently released decentralized social (DeSo) network , has generated over $1 million in fees in 24 hours on Aug. 19, outperforming established players in the crypto ecosystem, including Uniswap and Bitcoin networks . The platform was launched in beta version on Aug. 11 and allows users to tokenize their social network by buying and selling “shares” of their connections. Enabling a person who purchases another's share to send private messages to each other. The protocol reportedly charges a 5% fee on transactions, with the spread from trades representing the owner's profit. Built on Coinbase's layer-2 Base, the platform has seen considerable activity. According to data from DefiLlama, Friend.tech generated $1.12 million in fees in 24 hours, and $2.8 million since its launch. At the time of writing, the ...

According to the research, combining the technologies will result in 12 distinct advantages over the traditional educational system. Mehmet Fırat, a researcher at Anadolu University in Turkey, recently published research envisioning a multi-tech solution to the problems challenging the traditional education al system called the “Smart Open Education Eco system ” (SOEE). The research combines blockchain, decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), non-fungible token (NFT), multimodal learning analytics (MMLA), and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to form a self-contained educational ecosystem. The interconnected learning system, screenshot: Firat, 2023 Per a research paper authored by Firat and published on July 25, “Equity, fair opportunity, and access issues can be considered among the most significant handicaps of education in today's world.” Firat proposes an “open education” system running blockchain that uses generative AI systems such as ChatGPT or the like to in...

A creditor of now-bankrupted crypto exchange FTX pledged a $31,307 claim as collateral for a DeFi loan. A creditor of now-bankrupted crypto exchange FTX pledged a claim as collateral for a loan in the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Arcade. The transaction was the first on-chain loan backed by an FTX claim , according to the bankruptcy claim s platform Found. The $31,307 claim was tokenized, and its ownership was represented by a nonfungible token (NFT). On June 23, the NFT was used as collateral for a $7,500 loan to be repaid in five days. In the event of a payment default, the lender is entitled to the claim. Congrats wagmiclaims.eth for being the first onchain #RWA loan backed by a #FTX #bankruptcy claim WAGMI is happy to have some spending cash for the @Azuki Vegas party this weekend Special thanks to @Arcade_xyz for building a great platform pic.twitter.com/l8n8jGyKpp — Found (@foundxyz) June 23, 2023 The transaction is an example of real-world assets (RWA) tokenizati...

The nonfungible token platform was launched in partnership with Near Protocol. On June 20, Škoda India, the Indian subsidiary of Czech automobile conglomerate Škoda Auto, launch ed a Web3 and nonfungible token (NFT) experience in partnership with Near Protocol. Dubbed “Škodaverse India," developers say the platform will possess low gas fees, interoperable NFTs for multi platform usage, and eco-friendly, scalable NFTs. The firm wrote:  “Škodaverse India will also unlock bespoke utilities and experiences for NFT holders which will be revealed along with the first drop details. All NFTs will be minted on carbon-neutral blockchains, aligning with our sustainable vision." The debut Škoda NFT collection is scheduled to launch “soon," with no fixed date or offer price. Users will be able to mint the NFT whenever it is dropped through the addition of funds to their wallets.  Benefits for NFT holders, as listed by developers, include owning a unique digital asset represent...

Could higher-quality gameplay and a completely free experience allow Web3 titles to attract more users? Play-to-earn games took the world by storm in 2021, and at their peak, some enthusiasts in South East Asia were able to supplement their incomes by getting involved. However, a crushing bear market and a series of hacks changed all that, and to make matters worse, the tokenomics within top-tier titles were unsustainable, meaning the rewards on offer had to be drastically reduced. Some gamers are also dismissive of the proliferation of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies, arguing that they take the fun out of the experience by making everything about money. Ubisoft is just one of the big brands that has faced negative feedback from its customers. Even for players who are open to nonfungible tokens, getting involved can be an expensive endeavor. In-game assets aren’t always cheap, especially when gas fees are factored in. And there’s also the risk of a disappointing return...

Bored Apes look a lot like baseball cards. But regulators — particularly at the Securities and Exchange Commission — are making a strained case to the contrary. Should a Bored Ape be considered a security akin to stock in Apple or Microsoft? TL;DR? No! Winston Churchill, anticipating Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, once called out “this world of sin and woe.” Let us now add to the litany of woe the possibility that Bored Apes, CryptoPunks and many other nonfungible tokens (NFTs) might be considered securities . There are even some pro-crypto people out there who would welcome treating NFTs as securities. They are, as we here argue, flat wrong as to most (but not all) NFTs for reasons both operational and legal. As two of our colleagues wrote in The National Interest almost a year ago, “Typical non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are no more securities than baseball cards. Some high-profile investors, such as Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary, are on record as seeing b...

Despite negative sentiment toward crypto adoption in the United States, Consensus 2023 attracted thousands of attendees to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Consensus, the annual crypto and blockchain conference, attracted over 15,000 attendees, 220 sponsors and 410 speakers to its 2023 edition in Austin, Texas, despite recent regulatory struggles around cryptocurrency adoption in the United States.  The turnout at Consensus 2023 demonstrated that U.S.-based companies and international organizations are still very much interested in implementing Web3 Technology into their Business models. Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank — a Wyoming-based digital asset bank — told Cointelegraph that the conference attracted serious ecosystem participants, saying, “We’ve seen during crypto winters before where Consensus gets overrun with high time preference people and companies (for example, multiple Lambo’s parked out front of the New York Hilton in 2018...

Gala Music, a Web3 startup subsidiary, is launching 3,003 NFTs on April 14, with an unreleased version of David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” included. A previously un release d version of David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” has surfaced as part of a limited edition collection of nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Gala Music, a subsidiary of the Web3 startup Gala Games, has joined forces with music producer Larry Dvoskin and publisher Warner Chappell Music to unveil an unreleased version of David Bowie’s 1983 track “Let’s Dance” as part of a limited edition collection of NFTs. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 6. David Bowie created an impressive discography that included 27 studio albums, 11 live albums, four soundtracks and 128 singles during his lifetime. However, despite his passing in 2016, the singer-songwriter still has at least one unheard track. Gala Music plans to launch 3,003 NFTs that showcase Bowie-inspired artwork on April 14, four decades after the original release of “Let’s Dance.“...

Buying NFTs without crypto can be challenging. Explore payment options offered by marketplaces or use third-party services. Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have become a popular way for creators to sell digital art and other unique items. Yet because they do not own cryptocurrencies, many people are afraid to invest in NFTs. So, can you buy NFTs without owning crypto?  The good news is that one can purchase NFTs without owning any cryptocurrency. For instance, users can buy NFTs with dollars, credit cards or through a friend. This article will look at a number of ways to buy NFTs with Fiat Money and other methods. Buying NFTs with a credit card on NFT marketplaces One of the simplest methods to get these unique digital assets without having cryptocurrencies is to buy NFTs with a credit card. Some NFT marketplaces, such as OpenSea and Nifty Gateway, let customers use credit cards to purchase nonfungible tokens. It is crucial to remember that not all marketplaces accept credit cards as a form...

Only selected ERC-721 collections in the Polygon network are currently available on the Binance NFT marketplace. Binance NFT, the nonfungible token (NFT) arm of crypto exchange Binance, has announced that the Polygon network has been included in its supported blockchains within the marketplace.  According to the announcement, the move further expands the NFT ecosystem within the Binance community. With the new integration, users of the Binance NFT marketplace can trade NFTs on various blockchains like Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon using their Binance accounts.  We’ve now added support for Polygon on the # Binance NFT Marketplace! Users can now buy, sell, deposit and withdraw NFTs on the Polygon network Find out how to get started ️ — Binance NFT (@TheBinanceNFT) March 8, 2023 Despite the announcement, Binance is still keeping a strict approach to its NFT listings. Within the announcement, the NFT marketplace highlighted that not all NFT collections would be available at t...

Partner with artists, set rules, promote online, donate funds, and engage a new audience with NFT treasure hunts. A conventional treasure hunt is a game where players use hints or a map to find hidden objects, which are typically tangible items, such as coins, toys or other rewards. The game typically takes place outdoors and calls for both physical effort and problem-solving abilities. However, blockchain treasure hunts are becoming increasingly popular as blockchain technology gains wider adoption and people become more interested in exploring new and innovative ways of using this technology. A blockchain treasure hunt uses the security and transparency of blockchain technology to create a new type of game that can be played by anyone, anywhere in the world. In return, players can be rewarded using cryptocurrencies or nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Related: NFT pricing strategy: How to price your NFTs This article will discuss the concept of a blockchain-based treasure hunt, steps to de...