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Will you be my Friend.tech | Project: Cyber Bandits & Nicol Vella
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Is a big loss for SEC a BIG win for NFTs?
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How Low Will NFT Floors Go? What is causing it...
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Pawn Shops: THE KILLER NFT USE CASE
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| 8/28/23 | ![]() Will you be my Friend.tech | Project: Cyber Bandits & Nicol Vella | Will you be my Friend.tech Friend.tech: Genuine Game-Changer or Just Another Passing Trend? From the network Cyber Bandit #3235 (Unique) https://opensea.io/collection/cyberbandits?tab=items Cyber Bandits is a project by artist Michael Reeder. Utilizing clippings from actual physical paintings and digitally rendered elements, Reeder has built a catalog of imagery to specifically be run through a generator to create the Cyber Bandits. Nicole Vella: https://app.brightmoments.io/collections/0x0a1bbd57033f57e7b6743621b79fcb9eb2ce3676/58 News: OpenSea Will Make Creator Royalties Optional for NFT Trades - Decrypt Yuga Labs to Block NFT Trades on OpenSea Over Creator Royalties Federal Judge Confirms That AI Art Cannot Be Copyrighted Inside Sam Spratt's Cult of Luci and The Monument Game NFT Platform Recur to Shut Down Despite $50M Raise and Big Name Backers - Decrypt DeGods Leave Polygon, Move y00ts to Ethereum, and Return $3 Million Grant! The NFT Market Has Tanked. So Why Is This Major Hollywood Talent Agency Still Betting Big on Web3 Artists? Bright Moments, Gotham to Host Live Minting of Nicole Vella's “If You Could Do It All Again” 1kx leads $5 million seed round for generative art NFT platform fxhash | The Block | 27m 42s | ||||||
| 7/21/23 | ![]() Is a big loss for SEC a BIG win for NFTs? | Is a big loss for SEC a BIG win for NFTs? The token (XRP) itself is not a security. Ripple’s sale of XRP on crypto exchanges isn’t a securities offering. A token is completely separate from the investment contract. This is a legal thing the crypto industry’s been fighting for. This potentially clears a road for NFT projects that issue tokens. Not a final ruling though, and Congress may weigh in… SEC still targeting 68 other tokens as securities. https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-labels-61-cryptocurrencies-securities-after-binance-suit News: OpenSea Deals: Trade NFTs Opepen Edition NFTs Jackson Pollock Studio’s NFT Project Mints Out in 32 minutes Moonbirds’ 200-day reveal Doodles Real World Play Camp in Chicago More Squiggles minted ApeFest to HongKong Floor App to Launch NFT Trading Apps, absorb 30% fees Melania Trump NFT may violate NASA policy Melania Trump Has Released an Apollo 11-Themed NFT That May Violate NASA’s Merchandising Policy | 35m 35s | ||||||
| 7/11/23 | ![]() How Low Will NFT Floors Go? What is causing it... | https://nftpricefloor.com/ News: Azuki NFT collections ends Elemental mint with $37.5 million | The Block Angry Azuki Elementals Holders Unite to Demand $39 Million Refund, Lose Thousands More in Subsequent Hack NFT Startup Autograph, Co-Founded by Tom Brady, Shifts Focus and Removes Crypto Language Dior Is Latest Luxury Brand to Embrace Tokenized Fashion—But Won't Say 'NFT' Political NFTs Sneak into American Homes: Has Trumps 2024 Campaign Already Begun? Fxhash 2.0 Debuts Ethereum Integration and On-Chain Minting Sotheby's launches blockchain-fueled program for generative artists Beeple’s New—and Very Risqué—NFT Is the Artist’s First Work to Enter a Museum’s Permanent Collection An AI-Generated Nude Just Sold for $340,000. So, Why Are People Angry? | 34m 27s | ||||||
| 6/16/23 | ![]() Pawn Shops: THE KILLER NFT USE CASE | The Next Wave: Real-world collectibles as NFTs https://newsletter.luckytrader.com/p/a-rolex-nft-loan-just-changed-the?publication_id=1290161&post_id=128507280&isFreemail=true https://twitter.com/CirrusNFT/status/1669064880949985280 “Someone just took a $14,500 loan on two Rolexes at 12% APR from a complete stranger all on-chain The Rolexes were sent to an escrow company who then sent back NFTs representing ownership of the watches The borrower can then use those NFTs to tap into global liquidity rather than taking a predatory loan at their local pawn shop If they default? The lender can use the NFTs to redeem the watches One of the most obvious and easy to understand use cases of NFTs” This development has the potential to disrupt pawn shops and similar businesses in several ways: **Greater Accessibility:** By tokenizing physical assets, owners worldwide can access liquidity, eliminating geographical barriers that exist with traditional pawn shops. This could potentially broaden the client base for such financial services. **Fair Rates:** Traditional pawn shops are often criticized for their high interest rates and unfavorable terms. By contrast, the described DeFi system offers relatively low interest rates and transparent terms, which could attract individuals who would otherwise use pawn shops. **Security and Trust:** The use of blockchain technology provides a transparent, secure, and trustless environment. This contrasts with pawn shops, where the value assessment can be subjective, and there's a trust risk in leaving your assets with a third party. **Market Expansion:** Tokenization opens the door to a much larger market of physical assets that can be used as collateral. This could potentially disrupt pawn shops by offering a more extensive selection of accepted collateral. **Efficiency:** The process of tokenizing assets and securing a loan could be more efficient and faster than traditional pawn shop transactions, which often require physical appraisals and paperwork. As for NFT adoption, this development could be a significant boost: **Real-World Utility:** NFTs are often associated with digital art or virtual real estate. By introducing a use case that involves physical assets, more people might see the utility of NFTs, thus driving wider adoption. **Expanding Market:** By allowing physical assets to be tokenized and used in DeFi, the market for NFTs could expand significantly. This could attract more participants, including those who own valuable physical assets and are seeking liquidity. **Driving Innovation:** This novel use of NFTs could spark further innovation in the space, with more types of physical assets being tokenized. This, in turn, could lead to more use cases, further driving adoption. **Education and Awareness:** As news about these types of transactions spread, more people might become aware of NFTs and their potential uses. This could lead to a better understanding of the technology and its benefits, driving adoption. **Integration with DeFi:** This development also highlights how NFTs can be integrated with other blockchain technologies like DeFi. This could lead to new synergies and drive adoption as users see the wide range of possibilities that arise from these integrations. News SEC Sues Coinbase Over Alleged Securities Violations (Updated) SEC Labels 10 Tokens Securities in Binance Lawsuit MoonPay gave Hollywood celebs Bored Apes to promote itself: sources Dmitri Cherniak's Ringers #879, 'The Goose,' Just Sold for $5.4 Million Generative Artist Emily Xie Has Created a Series of 100 NFTs Based on a 100-Year-Old Quilt in LACMA’s Collection FEWOCiOUS Unlocks the Sole of NFT Art with Adidas Sneakers Louis Vuitton Selling $41K NFTs That Can’t Be Resold Introducing the MVP Soulbound Token: Celebrating Exceptional Community Members A New Frontier for Bitcoin? Recursive Inscriptions Explained | 36m 03s | ||||||
| 6/5/23 | ![]() Apple VR Enters the Metaverse: Time to FOMO into MANA & SAND!!!!!! | Don’t call it a comeback: Apple VR and Metaverse Signal the Jim Cramer buy buy buy button on Metaverse. A sure signal to be careful before FOMOing in. https://cointelegraph.com/news/apple-headset-could-boost-metaverse-token News: Nike Sells Over $1M of Digital Shoes Unleashing the Future: Nike and EA SPORTS Redefine Utility and Gaming with NFTs | NFT CULTURE 3AC Grails Round Two: Sotheby’s to Host Largest Ever Live Auction of Digital Art Art Blocks Resurgence? Collections See Revival Following Sotheby’s 3AC Sale FEWOCiOUS Unveils Stellar New 'FEWOS' NFT Collection $PSYOP Creator Served Legal Notice via NFT from Law Partner Shaq Finally Served During Heat-Celtics Series... at Old FTX Arena - Blockworks Ubisoft Rabbids NFTs Hop into the World of Reddit - NFT Plazas Epic Games adds 20 NFT Titles to Level up its Roster Bitcoin NFTs Gain Momentum with the BRC-721E Token Standard | NFT CULTURE Fingerprints DAO Announces Maschine Collection in Partnership with Mercedes-Benz Wash tracking on cryptoslam https://www.cryptoslam.io/ | 31m 48s | ||||||
| 5/22/23 | ![]() Meme Coin Craze Begets NFT Season | Meme coins and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have emerged as fascinating elements in the world of cryptocurrency, each uniquely intertwining aspects of pop culture, humor, and creativity with blockchain technology. Meme coins, like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, have gripped global attention, gaining a community-driven momentum that propels them into the mainstream spotlight. This surge in interest often seems to preface an upswing in NFTs, a phenomenon that could be attributed to the growing interest in unconventional and playful components of the crypto universe that these meme coins symbolize. Dogecoin's Daily Transaction Reached Lifetime Highs After 'DRC-20' Tokens Introduced Historically, significant interest in meme coins has preceded an NFT boom. A prominent example of this trend was seen in late 2020 and early 2021 when the Dogecoin craze was swiftly followed by an NFT frenzy, where digital art, collectibles, and more were being bought and sold at staggering prices. This pattern not only reflects buyer behavior but also the transition of artists, creators, and developers from the meme coin space to the NFT arena, bringing along their innovation and fan base. Thus, while not a rigid rule, the symbiotic relationship between meme coins and NFTs in the crypto landscape is a captivating trend to observe and analyze.News Pudgy Penguins Releases Toy Line, Earns $500,000 in 48 HoursPudgy Penguins Raise $9M Amidst NFT Bear Market The Block: Active NFT traders drops to lowest point since 2021 as FOMO wanes Bitcoin Frogs outpaces Bored Apes to become hottest NFT collection during past 24 hours Checks Elements: Bridging the Gap Between Physical and Digital Art with NFTs What is ERC721-C and Why Should You Care? Ledger Seed Recovery Feature Raises Eyebrows Transforming Dust Into Prizes: LooksRare's NFT Raffle Hits the Market - Blockworks Moonbirds and Spotify Launch NFT Gated Playlist Axie Infinity Rolls Out ‘Lite' Version of Crypto Game on Apple App Store - Decrypt | 37m 26s | ||||||
| 5/5/23 | ![]() NFT as the Solution to AI Deep Fakes | Project: Shop Sothebys Artists | Is it a coincidence that Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI is also working on WorldCoin? Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, is betting the next big thing in AI is proving you are human | TechCrunch. Fake virtual identities pose challenges for social media platforms and society in general. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, conceived Worldcoin to serve as proof-of-personhood. Worldcoin aims to create a global ID, currency, and app for payments, purchases, and transfers. Users download the app, have their iris scanned, and are added to a database of verified humans. Worldcoin creates a unique cryptographic hash tied to the person's identity. The startup has received $125.5 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Coinbase. Privacy concerns and biometric data security have led to public skepticism. Worldcoin is now under a parent organization called Tools for Humanity. The company aims to create the largest financial and identity system, preserving privacy and inclusivity. Worldcoin has 1.2 million users; it needs billions more to be effective. To gain momentum, the company is launching an SDK for developers to incorporate its tech. Critics question the company's objectives, technology, and potential use of the Worldcoin currency. Competitors exist, but Worldcoin believes its physical-world approach has advantages over online solutions. NFTs can be used to authenticate an author by leveraging their unique properties, such as ownership, provenance, and scarcity. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how NFTs can be used for author authentication: Digital Identity Creation: The author creates a digital identity on a blockchain platform, which can be linked to their real-world identity. This could include verifying their identity through social media profiles, government-issued IDs, or other means of authentication. NFT Minting: The author mints an NFT for their written work, such as a book, article, or blog post. The NFT contains metadata with information about the work, including the title, publication date, and a unique identifier (e.g., a cryptographic hash of the content). The author's digital identity is also associated with the NFT, proving that they are the creator of the work. Ownership Transfer: When the author's work is sold, licensed, or transferred, the ownership of the NFT is also transferred, maintaining the work's provenance. This allows anyone to trace the ownership history of the work and verify that the current owner has the legal right to distribute or use it. Verification Process: Readers, publishers, or other interested parties can verify the authenticity of the author's work by checking the NFT on the blockchain. They can ensure that the work is genuine, not plagiarized, and originated from the claimed author. This process can be facilitated by dedicated platforms or tools that make it easy to verify the NFT's authenticity and view the associated metadata. Ongoing Updates: As the author continues to create new content, they can mint additional NFTs and associate them with their digital identity. This creates a verifiable catalog of the author's works, showcasing their legitimacy and building their reputation in the literary community. Using NFTs for author authentication not only establishes a strong connection between the author and their work but also helps to protect their intellectual property rights, reduce plagiarism, and encourage responsible content creation. Affordable project: https://metaverse.sothebys.com/ find artists and shop their other work. News Bitcoin Transactions Hit Record High as New Token Type Takes Off The Block: Blur, Paradigm devs unveil p2p lending protocol for NFTs OpenSea Ex-Head of Product Convicted in NFT Insider Trading Case - Decrypt Blur NFT Volumes Have Cooled Since Airdrop, But It's Still Number One - Blockworks Sotheby's Metaverse: A Game-Changer in the NFT Marketplace | NFT CULTURE | NFT News | Web3 Culture | NFTs & Crypto Art Sports Ill | 36m 24s | ||||||
| 4/28/23 | ![]() A Blurry Future for NFTS | Project: StandWithCrypto.eth | A Blurry Future for NFTs Is Blur Backing Itself into a Corner? NFT marketplace Blur to end double loyalty points offer, potentially impacting NFT ecosystem Blur overtook OpenSea as the top NFT marketplace by volume after launching its native $BLUR token Significant token rewards given to users, leading to increased trading volume and outperformance of OpenSea Concerns arise as a few of Blur's biggest traders influence floor prices of NFT collections Blur co-founder argues the success is good for NFT space, while others disagree Potential drop in activity and floor prices when double points reward system ends on May 1 Some big traders exit Blur after realizing substantial losses in ETH NFT ecosystem braces for impact as Blur approaches May 1 deadline; questions regarding system sustainability remain Elements Background on Blur Controversy and concerns End of double loyalty points Departure of big traders NFT ecosystem braces for impact As the NFT ecosystem braces for the end of Blur's double loyalty points offer, the future of the platform hangs in the balance. While Blur has made waves in the NFT world and attracted pro-traders with its aggressive reward system, this strategy could ultimately backfire. The platform's reliance on a few major traders to drive trading volume and maintain floor prices has raised concerns about its sustainability. If Blur fails to adapt and implement a more inclusive, community-driven approach, it may struggle to maintain its dominant position and risk destabilizing the NFT market as a whole. News Apple's 30% Tax Mandate on iOS Is Illegal, Judge Affirms—And That Could Be Good for Crypto, NFTs - Decrypt Coinbase CEO Backs 'Stand with Crypto' NFT Campaign - Decrypt https://zora.co/profile/standwithcrypto.eth ‘Honeypot Bitch’: How Mad Lads Tricked Bots Into Spending $250K on Fake NFTs - Decrypt BAYC Creator Yuga Labs Scores Legal Victory in Ryder Ripps Lawsuit - Blockworks Moonbirds Fumbles 'Day One Diamond Exhibition' NFT Drop | 33m 47s | ||||||
| 4/19/23 | ![]() NFT NYC RECAP | Project: Starbucks First Store Collection | Theme: NFT NYC Cover Andrew’s presentation theme - data behind the NFT customer journey News SWOOSH Airdropping 106,453 Free OF1 Posters to First-Generation Members Nike’s multi-million dollar crypto push is here Starbucks Launches First Store Collection NFT Drop Web3 Culture | NFTs & Crypto Art Canon USA to Launch In-House NFT Photography Marketplace Anarchy in Goblintown as Truth Labs Enters NFT Royalties Debate Roblox Adds Rare, Resellable Digital Items—But They’re Not NFTs Mastercard and Polygon Partner to Create Groundbreaking Web3 Music Program Bored Ape down 8% | 40m 28s | ||||||
| 4/10/23 | ![]() Conversation with AI Vitalik about his take on NFTs | AI vitalik https://causewriter.ai/vitalik/ TRAINING DATA: Vitalik Buterin considers that Ethereum’s most surprising use case is NFTs. He also acknowledged that NFTs or DAOs are extremely useful for diversifying real estate portfolios. He believes blockchain transactions should not cost over 5 cents per transaction. Additionally, he proposed that NFTs should be migrated to a layer 2 ecosystem. Finally, he regrets choosing his cofounders “so quickly and nondiscriminately”. Style Vitalik Buterin is known for his clear, concise, and logical communication style. He often breaks down complex concepts into simpler explanations to make them more accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, he tends to be open-minded, patient, and respectful in discussions, often engaging in thoughtful debates. About Vitalik Vitalik Buterin is the co-creator of Ethereum, a blockchain platform for decentralized financial applications. He became the world’s youngest crypto billionaire at age 27 when Ether, Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, first crossed $3,000 per coin in May 20211. As a child, Vitalik Buterin showed amazing skills in maths as well as programming and was regarded as a square peg in the round hole. He had this amazing ability to compute 3 digit calculations, twice as fast as any other normal child2. Topic: Chatting With AI Vitalik About NFTs As an AI language model, I cannot predict the future with certainty, but I can provide some insights based on current trends and potential future developments. NFTs on Ethereum have already gained significant popularity and have seen a wide range of use cases, from digital art and collectibles to virtual land and in-game assets. The potential for NFTs is vast, and we can expect to see more innovative applications emerge over time. In the next 10 years, the popularity of NFTs on Ethereum will likely be influenced by several factors: Scalability improvements: As Ethereum continues to evolve and implement solutions like Ethereum 2.0, Layer 2 scaling technologies, and other optimizations, it may become more efficient and cost-effective to create, trade, and use NFTs, which could drive increased adoption. Interoperability: Increased interoperability between blockchains and platforms could make it easier for users to move NFTs between different ecosystems, which could also contribute to their popularity. Mainstream adoption: As more businesses, creators, and users become aware of NFTs and their potential benefits, we may see broader adoption across various industries, including gaming, entertainment, fashion, and more. Regulatory landscape: The regulatory environment surrounding NFTs, intellectual property rights, and digital assets will likely shape the future development and popularity of NFTs on Ethereum. Clearer regulations could provide more confidence for participants in the ecosystem. Environmental concerns: The environmental impact of NFTs and blockchain technology has been a topic of concern. If Ethereum and other platforms manage to address these concerns effectively, NFTs could become more attractive to a wider audience. Scalability: Current blockchain networks face limitations in terms of transaction throughput and speed. Improvements in scalability, such as Ethereum 2.0 and Layer 2 solutions, can help handle more transactions and reduce fees, making the technology more practical for everyday use. User experience: To attract a wider audience, user interfaces and experiences must be intuitive, seamless, and user-friendly. This includes making it easier to manage wallets, interact with smart contracts, and use dApps. Interoperability: Blockchain networks should be able to communicate and interact with each other, as well as with traditional financial systems. Interoperability can facilitate the transfer of assets and data, making the technology more accessible and functional for mainstream users. Security and privacy: Ensuring the security and privacy of users is essential | 40m 12s | ||||||
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| 4/1/23 | ![]() 5 Ways to Detect NFT Wash Trading Activity on a Project | Theme: How can NFT buyers detect wash trading on a project Detecting wash trading on an NFT project can be a challenging task, but here are a few things NFT buyers can do to help identify potential wash trading: Check the Trading Volume: High trading volume on an NFT project is generally a positive sign. However, if you see a massive amount of trading volume that doesn't align with the number of active traders, that could be a red flag. Analyze the Transactions: Analyzing the transactions on a blockchain can provide insights into the activity of an NFT project. Look for large numbers of transactions between the same accounts or transactions occurring at irregular intervals. Check the Token Holders: Reviewing the list of token holders can reveal suspicious activity. If you notice a high concentration of tokens held by a small number of addresses, that could be a sign of wash trading. Research the Team: Do some research on the team behind the NFT project. Check their track record and reputation in the community. If they have a history of creating similar projects that were involved in wash trading, that should raise some red flags. Check for Social Media Activity: Watch out for excessive social media activity around the NFT project. If the team is constantly hyping up the project and there's little substance to back it up, that could be a sign of wash trading. News: At Least $37M Worth of y00ts NFTs Migrate to Polygon From Solana in One Day Ticketmaster Tests NFT-Enabled Pre-Sales With Avenged Sevenfold Tour Real Estate Investors Buy Solana NFT Home for $246,800 Amazon's NFT Plans Teased in a Receipt Mailed Friday Afternoon Amazon NFT Marketplace Could Feature Beeple, Pudgy Penguins - Blockworks NFT collector accidentally destroyed a $129k CryptoPunk ROugh Transcript [00:00:00] Day. You sound good. I'm leaving that in. I know. I sound good. Thanks. Oh, this we are, we live. We're rolling in, like I think this is what popular podcasts do. All right. Yeah. This week you sneaking how, how NFT buyers can detect wash trading on a given project. We know it's happening, but is it happening to us? [00:01:07] I'm excited to get there, but first, I don't know. What are we seeing in the news right now? Andrew? Oh man, George, thank you. You, you put the, the news headlines together for us this week, so man, so I'm trying to earn my keep. Yeah, this is, this is big, but, ah, man, I, I've definitely been, been keeping pace with some of these. [00:01:27] You got a couple that I, uh, didn't, didn't notice earlier, but man, we'll start off with Utes. Utes have migrated to Polygon 37 million worth. So this is, we talked about this a little bit, like what does it take to actually migrate and it does take active holder, you need to do something and. We've seen a, a large percentage, uh, of holders actually do that. [00:01:55] Uh, I don't know. I'm trying to, I'm trying to formulate like what this means. It seems like you should just do this out of value. Of course. Is there something that we should be looking at in terms of a platform usage or, or network usage that you're seeing? What, what's your take on this? One is that I kind of see this almost like an N b A draft or whatever, N f NFL draft, right? [00:02:20] Where, where projects actually can and are being lobbied by these L two L one s, what have you to, to move over and you better believe there's like somebody paying somebody for, for this. But you know, I. Think also, this is on the second hand, a vote of confidence or lack thereof when you are moving off of your main, uh, platform like Solana is Oh, yeah, yeah. [00:02:46] Honestly, not the home of the largest projects. And if you want to become one of the largest projects is there. And then the other thing I'll say is it gives me a lot of faith actually in some of those, uh, tezos bets that we made with regard to artists there. Because one risk frankly is like, I'm betting both on this artist, this piece of. [00:0 | 30m 47s | ||||||
| 3/27/23 | ![]() Death, Taxes and NFTs | Project: Pace Verso x Art Blocks | News theme: IRS Floats New Guidance Around NFT Classification That Would Increase Taxes - Blockworks Currently, NFTs are digital assets that can be bought, sold, and owned like traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. Generally speaking, short- and long-term capital gains rules and rates of 10%-37% apply. NFTs are taxed like other forms of cryptocurrency - as property, subject to the corresponding capital gains schedules. The IRS is considering changing NFTs to collectibles, which are taxed differently from traditional assets. Net capital gains tax on collectibles can be as high as 28% for high earners, compared to 15-20% for securities and other goods. To determine whether an NFT is a collectible, the IRS uses a "look-through analysis" to examine the associated right or asset and classify it accordingly. "Look-through analysis" is a tax classification method used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to determine how to tax certain assets that are held within another asset. In the context of NFTs, the IRS has suggested that NFTs could be classified as collectibles if the associated right or asset is a collectible. This means that the IRS would look through the NFT to determine the underlying asset or right that it represents and tax it accordingly based on the tax classification of that underlying asset or right. For example, if an NFT represents ownership of a stamp, and stamps are classified as collectibles under US tax code, then the NFT would also be classified as a collectible and taxed accordingly. The look-through analysis is aimed at ensuring that NFTs are taxed at the correct rate and according to the correct classification on an investor's tax return. The IRS and Treasury are currently accepting public comments on NFT tax guidance, with official guidance expected to be issued after June 19, 2023. The recent notice from the Department of the Treasury and IRS proposing higher tax rates for most NFTs classified as collectibles can have significant implications for the NFT market and its participants. Here are some potential impacts: Decreased demand: Higher tax rates may discourage potential buyers from purchasing NFTs, leading to decreased demand in the market. This can lead to lower prices and decreased liquidity. Increased complexity: NFT taxes can be complex, especially for those who are not familiar with tax laws or NFTs. This can make it more difficult for NFT creators and traders to navigate the market, and potentially lead to decreased participation. Uncertainty and volatility: Uncertainty around NFT tax regulations and potential changes can create volatility in the market. This can lead to price swings and fluctuations, making it difficult for traders to accurately assess the value of their holdings. Appraisal challenges: Appraising the value of NFTs can be difficult, especially when they are first created. The proposed tax regulations may require NFT creators to seek out professional appraisers to determine the fair market value of their assets, which can be costly and time-consuming. Potential for innovation: The proposed tax regulations may encourage NFT creators and traders to develop new models and structures to minimize their tax liabilities. This can lead to innovation in the NFT market, potentially creating new opportunities and revenue streams. Overall, the proposed tax regulations may have both positive and negative impacts on the NFT market and its participants. It remains to be seen how the market will adapt and evolve in response to these changes. Examples: NFT capital gains example You purchased a CloneX avatar for 3 ETH when ETH was $4,000 (for a total purchase price of $12,000). You later sold it for 4 ETH when ETH was $4,500 (for a total sales price of $18,000). You recognized a taxable gain of $6,000. News: Total NFT Wash Trading, 2022-2023 | CoinGecko Blur NFT Marketplace Under Scrutiny For Possible Market Manipulation CryptoPunks Surpasses Bored Ape Y | 36m 31s | ||||||
| 3/20/23 | ![]() NFT Bank Runs | Project: Starbucks Odyssey | Theme: NFT Bank Run If you had to find a store of value in 4 projects what would they be. As bank books are in question and depositors flight to safety lets play what if with projects. We asked an AI…As an AI language model, I cannot provide financial advice or investment recommendations. However, I can give some general information about NFTs as a potential store of value. NFTs are a unique digital asset class that have been growing in popularity as a collectible and investment opportunity. While they are still a relatively new and volatile asset class, some NFT projects have shown strong price appreciation and could be considered as potential stores of value. However, it is important to note that the value of NFTs, like any investment, can fluctuate greatly and there is no guarantee of return. That being said, here are four popular NFT projects that could be considered as potential stores of value: CryptoPunks - One of the earliest and most popular NFT projects, CryptoPunks are unique 8-bit characters that have become highly collectible. Some CryptoPunks have sold for millions of dollars, and the project has shown strong price appreciation over time. Art Blocks - Art Blocks is a platform for generative art NFTs, which are created through algorithms rather than by individual artists. The platform has gained popularity for its unique and visually stunning NFTs, some of which have sold for significant amounts. Bored Ape Yacht Club - The Bored Ape Yacht Club is a collection of unique, hand-drawn ape NFTs. The project has gained a significant following and some apes have sold for high prices. Axie Infinity - Axie Infinity is a blockchain-based game that allows players to collect and battle creatures called Axies. Axies are represented as NFTs and can be bought and sold on various marketplaces. The game has gained a large following and some rare Axies have sold for significant amounts. Again, it is important to note that NFTs are a new and volatile asset class, and investing in them carries risks. It is always recommended to do thorough research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. What does the banking collapse of three of the largest crypto-friendly banks mean for NFTs? The banking collapse of three of the largest crypto-friendly banks could have both positive and negative impacts on NFTs. On the negative side, it could create a sense of uncertainty and instability in the crypto market, which could lead to decreased investor confidence and a reduction in the overall value of crypto assets, including NFTs. Additionally, if investors are forced to sell off their crypto holdings to cover losses from the bank collapse, this could also put downward pressure on the market for NFTs. On the positive side, the collapse of these banks could also highlight the need for decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, which could benefit the NFT market. DeFi platforms are built on blockchain technology and provide a decentralized alternative to traditional financial systems. By using DeFi platforms, NFT creators and collectors could potentially bypass the need for banks altogether, which could reduce their exposure to the risk of bank collapses and other financial crises. Furthermore, if DeFi platforms become more widely adopted, this could lead to increased demand for NFTs, as they are a unique and valuable asset class that can be traded and exchanged on these platforms. https://opensea.io/collection/the-starbucks-siren-collection/analyticshttps://waitlist.starbucks.com/#/register News: Meta ‘Winding Down’ NFT Efforts - Blockworks Yuga Labs' Summoning Is Here: Everything You Need to Know Yuga Labs’ first-ever bitcoin NFT collection ‘TwelveFold’ auction raises $16.5M in 24 hours - SiliconANGLE Square Enix's NFT Game Is The Worst Thing I've Ever Seen Was NFT Artist Wrong to Think She Could Be Exhibited at the Louvre? This Whale Sells 500 Moonbirds NFTs on BLUR Taking Massive Losses Do | 50m 45s | ||||||
| 3/10/23 | ![]() ETH Denver and Shanghai Hype | Project: Gitcoin Presents | Theme: Can’t Spell Denver without ETH Hype for ERC update “Shanghai”? What is ERC-4337?ERC-4337: What Ethereum's Latest Upgrade Means for NFTs | nft now ERC-4337, short for “Ethereum Request for Comment 4337,” is an Ethereum upgrade that enables account abstraction. In simple terms, account abstraction allows Ethereum wallets to act as smart contracts. That means each crypto wallet can have customized authorization logic to meet the needs of individual users or applications. This upgrade was proposed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and others in September 2021 and announced at ETHDenver on March 1, 2023. About ETH Denver https://www.ethdenver.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ETHDenver “ETHDenver is a Community-Owned Innovation Festival.February 24 to March 5, 2023 With the genesis of SporkDAO in June of 2021, ETHDenver became the first event DAO in the world. All event proceeds are used to #BUIDL value for our community and to realize the decentralized future. 2023 is #TheYearOfTheSpork! The SPORK is the go-to tool that the Bufficorn family uses in their everyday lives. They are versatile tools used for digging, eating, defending, playing, and especially. Our goal is empowering the Web3 community to shape this new world while cementing the Rocky Mountain region and the state of Colorado as a thriving hub of Ethereum and blockchain innovation.” Project: Gitcoin Presents - advice wait for hype to settle and price to bottom then consider:https://opensea.io/collection/gitcoin-presents https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x363c5dc3ff5a93c9ab1ec54337d211148e10f567/3002 NFT News Amazon NFTs Will Be Tied to Real-world Assets, Token Possible Neal Stephenson Celebrates 'Snow Crash' 30th Anniversary by Auctioning Sword with NFT, Manuscripts - Slashdot The Block: Yuga Labs bitcoin NFT auction concludes amid complaints about its method AI Artist Claire Silver’s Latest Collection to Premier at the Louvre Fidenza #724 Stuns with $440k Sale as Christie's Auction House The Block: Getty Images to release first NFTs from archives with Candy Digital The Block: Jimmy Fallon asks to be excused from testifying in Bored Ape trademark case Miami NFT Week Returns to the 305 in March 2023 CryptoPunk NFT bid funded with 527,000 once worthless testnet ether tokens Vitalik Buterin Has an NFT Collection? Quadratic Funding Drop Pulls In Millions | Decrypt https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x363c5dc3ff5a93c9ab1ec54337d211148e10f567/3002 | 47m 09s | ||||||
| 2/27/23 | ![]() What does NFT Wine taste like? | Project: Evinco | [00:00:00] today, this week on all about affordable NFTs. Well, look, you can see us, or maybe you can't. It depends on this comes up, right? But the big feature is we're gonna drink an nft. That's gonna happen. That's a real thing that's gonna happen. Uh, but first, what do we see in the news? What's going. Yeah. Also, hello in person. [00:00:20] Yes, this is, this is good to, good to read you. Yeah. Metaverse you. That's ran. And uh, by the way, this is some, uh, hot three A N F T swag. Uh, we don't sell it cuz we don't really care about monetizing anything. By the way, we should note that, uh, Nico's not sponsoring this cause again. Look, we're too lazy. [00:00:40] What? No, we're just, look, we we're pre-revenue. Okay. , this podcast is pre-revenue. We make all our money on affordable NFTs, right? Yeah, right. Just look at our project. We're only down 20% year over year, which is not bad. I'm gonna open this. What do we have in the news? Yeah, why don't you get this bottle open. [00:00:58] We'll get to some news here. So, uh, one, let's see the first article that we've got here, first. Item is about unis. Swabb SWA has enabled traders to buy NFTs, uh, via their aggregator using any, uh, token, any Ethereum token. Uh, as, as most opens, sea traders may know, uh, there are limited options of what you can transact with on, uh, on the seat platform. [00:01:24] And it is limited to what the, uh, the lister actually. Um, when they list the item, this is enabling people to use any token, unis swap, mostly known as a decentralized exchange. Uh, we'll actually do the exchange, exchange the tokens, and then make the purpose for you. Do you wanna say one thing to look out for you here? [00:01:46] Especially in, uh, sort of those long tail tokens that have a lot of liquidity, you gotta watch out for, uh, for how much the price may change. Um, Is, um, as your token is, or as the token is purchased. So just check out what the price is. You know, you should be able to get a preview before you enable it, but I think this is a cool, uh, a cool feature that you can sort of bypass the, the step of having to go change your tokens into Ethereum to then buy the token or buy the NFT that you want. [00:02:17] You can go straight from, from your, uh, doge. to an NFT now. So bypass, uh, the, you know, make it a little bit easier. Well, hold on. I think there's another phase here that I think is important, which is the fact that as a Doge holder, , and one that is technically positive on the trade, I don't have to realize a capital gain. [00:02:38] Mind you going, unless there's something I'm missing in how this transaction works, this capital gain moment where I'm like, oh, I'm gonna move. Doge win into something so I can finally bone up on those moon cats. It's a good point. I, I think this would happen within the unis swap contract. It's not happening on your wallet. [00:02:54] So that isn't hap that isn't changed just as long as Uncle Sam can't see this, like in inter step, whatever. I mean, there's still liquidity moment, but there's not like two of them between like that like realization moment. So maybe I don't fully, I mean, again, that gain is realized as soon as I transfer that into the nft, but it's not a step and then a step which can make it extra. [00:03:13] All right, and speaking of regulation, we've got some news about an MBA top shot, uh, lawsuit. Um, that's a case that's moving forward. Uh, the judge here has decided that these NFTs, the top shot NFTs, can be considered securities because the flow blockchain is, uh, privately owned. Um, but. Uh, expectation of profit there. [00:03:39] So, uh, interesting. This case is moving forward. It's not decided yet, but, uh, you know, doesn't look good for , uh, for, for the top shot NFTs. And, um, you know, basically non, um, maybe non-public blockchains, non-public centralized blockchains with tight control essentially have, I think this type of liability that is always undercu | 27m 46s | ||||||
| 2/20/23 | ![]() Brands Must Build During the Bear (this is why) | Why is it important that brands are still building NFTs during the bear market? Which brands are sponsoring ETH Denver and what does it mean for NFTs?https://www.ethdenver.com/ It is important for brands to continue building NFTs even during a bear market for several reasons: NFTs are still a relatively new and rapidly evolving technology, and brands that invest in them early will have a first-mover advantage when the market rebounds. By building NFTs and experimenting with them during the bear market, brands can gain valuable experience and insights that will give them an edge over competitors who wait until the market recovers. Building NFTs during a bear market demonstrates a long-term commitment to the technology and to the communities that have emerged around it. This can help to build trust and loyalty among early adopters and enthusiasts, who are likely to remain involved in the space even when the market is down. NFTs offer a unique opportunity for brands to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways. By creating NFTs that reflect their brand values and identity, companies can engage with consumers on a deeper level and create a sense of community and shared ownership. Finally, the bear market may actually present an opportunity for brands to acquire NFTs at a lower cost. By buying NFTs during a market downturn, companies can potentially acquire valuable digital assets at a discount, which could provide a significant return on investment in the future when the market recovers. 7 Reason why brands may choose to build Unlock new revenue streams: NFTs can provide a new way for brands to generate revenue by creating limited-edition digital assets that can be sold to collectors. Engage with fans in new ways: By creating NFTs, brands can offer fans a new and unique way to engage with their favorite products and characters, increasing their emotional connection to the brand. Promote brand loyalty: Offering exclusive NFTs to loyal customers can help increase brand loyalty and encourage repeat business. Showcase creativity and innovation: Building NFT projects can be an opportunity for brands to showcase their creativity and innovation in a new and exciting way. Reach new audiences: NFTs can attract a new audience of tech-savvy collectors and investors, providing a new way for brands to reach and engage with potential customers. Collaborate with artists and creators: Brands can collaborate with artists and creators to develop NFT projects, providing a new platform for artists to showcase their work and creating unique content for the brand. Future-proofing the brand: By embracing NFTs, brands can position themselves as forward-thinking and innovative, future-proofing their brand and staying relevant in an ever-changing digital landscape. Project: NFT News NFT Marketplace Blur's Token Reaches $500M Trading Volume After Airdrop$BLUR Stimulus is here Blur CEO urges creators to 'block OpenSea' Blur NFT Marketplace To Be Valued at $1 Billion USD OpenSea makes changes to fees following tension with Blur Napster buys web3 music startup Mint Songs OpenSea Halts Trading on Rihanna Music NFTs - Decrypt Amazon Goes All in on Web3 with SUPERPLASTIC Investment | NFT CULTURE Starbucks Polygon NFTs Are Already Selling for Thousands - Decrypt DigiDaigaku’s Super Bowl Ad Baffles Viewers, But the Free NFTs Are Still Selling for $700 Words With Friends Creator Previews Wildcard NFT Game on Polygon NounsDAO Unveils Exciting New NFT Comic Book Series NFT Influencer Cozomo de’ Medici Donates 22 Digital Artworks to LACMA | 44m 10s | ||||||
| 2/12/23 | ![]() What IF you had a 30-second Super Bowl NFT Ad??? Let’s Speculate | Theme: What IF you had a 30-second Super Bowl NFT AdLast year was the crypto bowl, this year FTX stole everyone’s money before they could waste it. But What if we were given $7m (4630ETH) for 30 seconds to move the needle on NFT adoption. What would it involve? A clear and concise explanation of what NFTs are: The ad should explain NFTs in a way that is easy for the average viewer to understand, highlighting their unique characteristics and benefits. A memorable and impactful visual: The ad should feature visually stunning and attention-grabbing graphics, animation, or imagery that captures the viewer's imagination and conveys the excitement and potential of NFTs. A call to action: The ad should include a clear call to action, encouraging viewers to learn more about NFTs and how they can get involved in the market. This could be in the form of a website, social media account, or other promotional material Ideas:1. The emotional appeal of the timelessness of the art. Passing it down to the next generationThe uniqueness and rarity of NFTs, highlighting their scarcity and value as collectible items. 2.The democratization of art ownership through NFTs, allowing anyone to own a piece of valuable and authentic digital art. 3. The investment potential of NFTs, emphasizing their potential for appreciation in value over time. 4. The environmental benefits of NFTs, highlighting the reduced carbon footprint and resource usage compared to traditional art. Maybe… not call them NFTs. maybe call them #Ownies :P Project: NFT News Hermès Wins NFT Trademark Lawsuit Jack Butcher's Checks NFT Collection Overtakes BAYC Trading Volume Ordinal Punks emerge as leading Bitcoin NFT collection Game Changing NFT Drop Offers Equity Share in Hit Rihanna NFT Track Why A.I. Artist Refik Anadol Was the Real Breakout Star of the 65th Grammy Awards Punks in the Pompidou: Yuga Labs donates second CryptoPunk in three months A Second US Property Is Sold Via NFT, Roofstock Says Proof Collective's Ex-COO Ryan Carson Accused of Unethical Dealings with Flux Fund Announcement Giannis Antetokounmpo NFT Sells for Record-Breaking $187K on Sorare NBA - Decrypt Walmart Files For New NFT, Crypto Trademarks Through Sam’s Club - Tokenist Def Jam Teams Up with Catalina Whale Mixer Launch an NFT Band Super BowlReddit and NFL Drop Super Bowl LVII Collectible Avatars Limit Break's Super Bowl ad will give away thousands of NFTs to gamers | VentureBeat | 40m 42s | ||||||
| 2/6/23 | ![]() The 3 Phases of an NFT Bear Market - Which one are we in??? | Theme: 3 Phases of a NFT Bear Market Dump: In this phase, the market experiences a rapid sell-off and prices for NFTs drop significantly. Investors who bought NFTs at high prices are eager to get out and reduce their losses, leading to a glut of NFTs on the market. Capitulation: In this phase, the market reaches its lowest point, and the majority of investors have lost faith in the market. This is when the market is considered to be the most oversold and investors who remain are the most risk-tolerant. Bottoming Out: In this phase, the market starts to show signs of stability and prices begin to level off. Investors who have been waiting on the sidelines start to enter the market and take advantage of the low prices, marking the start of the next bull market. The NFT bear market can be compared to the bear markets of traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, and commodities. A bear market is characterized by a sustained downward trend in asset prices, often caused by economic, political, or market-specific events. Just like in other asset classes, a bear market in NFTs is a normal and expected part of the market cycle and provides an opportunity for investors to buy low and potentially sell high in the future. NFT bear market coming to an end can include: Stabilizing prices: The downward trend in NFT prices starts to level off, and prices begin to hold steady or even increase slightly. Increased buying activity: There is a noticeable increase in buying activity, indicating that investors are starting to regain confidence in the market. Increased demand for NFTs: There is an increase in demand for NFTs, especially for high-quality, unique, and rare NFTs, which can drive up prices. Positive news and developments: Positive news and developments in the NFT market, such as new partnerships, collaborations, and projects, can help to revive investor confidence and drive up prices. Bottom fishing: Investors start to take advantage of the low prices to buy NFTs that have been oversold, which can help to drive up prices and mark the end of the bear market. Someone buys Ponderware - mooncats to the moon :P Note: These are general signs and market conditions can vary, so it's important to do your own research and stay informed about the NFT market. YTD Project: NFT News The Block: Coinbase NFT says it’s 'pausing drops for now' Web3 gaming company Limit Break to air Super Bowl commercial with NFT giveaway | Ad Age Twitter Killer Nostr Apple App Store - Bitcoin Magazine Industry Divided as NFTs Arrive on Bitcoin Mainnet - NFT Plazas Mastercard's NFT Lead Exits, Selling Resignation Letter as NFT - Decrypt Proof Unveils Artists Behind Grails III NFT Collection The NFT Community Reacts to the Rise of Open EditionsNessGraphics Open Edition NFT Generates $2.2M Upon Sale The Block: NFT marketplace Sudoswap's airdrop is now live Manifold Announces Plans to Monetize Their Platform NFT Funded Film Calladita Wins Top Prize At Sundance EBay Hiring Multiple Web3 Roles Following NFT Marketplace Acquisition Canto NFTs are so hot right now | 49m 35s | ||||||
| 1/30/23 | ![]() 8 Ways that BAYC Could Go to 0ETH | Project: Friendship Bracelets | Theme: 8 Ways that BAYC Could Go to 0ETH Loss of interest in PFP NFTs: If the overall market for the brand “NFT” loses interest, the demand and value of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection could decrease significantly. Scandal or controversy: Any negative publicity or scandal involving the creators or holders of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs could lead to a decrease in value.Legal action against Yuga for unpaid celebrity endorsements then cascades into distrust for brand. Lack of scarcity: If the creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs overproduce the collection, it could lead to a decrease in scarcity and therefore value. Competition: If other NFT collections similar to the Bored Ape Yacht Club become available, it could lead to a decrease in demand and value for the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. Hosting infidelity. Some technical error or core Yuga hack causes holder loss. Brand hijacking by an extremist group. Making a BAYC mascot for a white supremacist. SEC action on $APE or financial scandal. Creator fees to 0. Project: Friendship bracelets Friendship Bracelets by Alexis André - Collection | OpenSea NFT News The Block: Moonbirds creator Kevin Rose hacked, at least $1m in NFTs lost Porsche NFT trading volume nears $5M despite launch woes, minting halt The Block: Amazon planning new NFT initiative: Blockworks NFT collector sues OpenSea for locking account after being scammed Why Are Nifty Gateway’s Founders Leaving Gemini? - Blockworks Backed by Jay-Z, Web3 Hardware Startup Spatial Labs Raises $10 Million - Decrypt StoryCo Raises $6M - socaltech.com Art Blocks Announces an Official Partnership With Bright Moments | 59m 25s | ||||||
| 1/23/23 | ![]() NFT PREDICTIONS EPISODE - Crystal ball time | Project: Bankless NFTs | Theme: Predictions for 2023 Type of NFTs up, down, flat PFPsDown (except yuga) GamesFlat, to up based on blockchain going into mainstream gaming companies https://dappradar.com/rankings/category/games MusicFlat, we need to see larger wallet adoption to overlap with listeners Events/PoapUp. Watch out ticketmaster Corporate Up. “Art”Up/flat. Marketing tools and ability of artists is going up. SportsDown. but bullish on NCAA nft DAO/Financialdown Fashion/wearablesUp. Other trends: 1 new project a quarter topping $10M in launch and initial activity YUGA drops from top spots in top 10 with only 2 projects remaining (punks/Apes) Polygon dominates as layer 2 upgrade to ETH comes, this crushes other layer ETH guesses $2,400 EOY and high of $3,500 Punks - 80ETH vs 90ETH BAYC - 60TH vs 50ETH Project: https://collectibles.bankless.com/genesis NFT News Yuga Labs' Sewer Pass NFT Collection Nets Over $6M in Sales in Just Hours Blocks Blur, Sudo The first “Bored Ape” NFT game costs $2,300+ for three weeks of play Hack via malware served by Google Ads SFMOMA Acquires Their First NFT – ARTnews.com Beeple Teases an Event 3/11/23 (Likely in SC) | NFT CULTURE Rarible Unveils NFT Marketplace Builder That’s 100% Free Optimism Blockchain Sees Surge in NFT Mints - NFTgators First National Geographic NFT Launch Meets Massive Backlash, Technical Issues - Decrypt The Tribeca Film Festival Adopts VIP NFT Passes | 1h 09m 06s | ||||||
| 1/11/23 | ![]() NFT Draft Season - Platforms Compete for Projects | Theme: NFT Draft Season - Platforms compete for Projects Tis the season to be poachings, Polygon won this without having the highest bidPolygon Paid y00ts NFT Collection $3 Million to Leave Solana - Decrypt Did initial headlines/narratives mislead people to thinking Polygon was chosen organically?https://magiceden.io/marketplace/y00ts?activeTab=stats Reasons to leave Solana? Who else might be targeted? What happens to these assets - are they bridged? Warning this is a scam: https://opensea.io/collection/the-rugradio-origin-reveal-pass NFT News China state-backed NFT trading platform to launch on Jan. 1 Fanatic sells 60% stake in Candy Digital amid ‘imploding NFT market’ The Block: Early Facebook investor and Proof CEO Kevin Rose signs with Hollywood's UTA: Exclusive Logan Paul's CryptoZoo NFT Game Accused Of Being A Scam: What Happened? Manchester United accused of copying work of NFT artist DesLucrece ApeFest Severs Ties with NFT NYC Rough summary [00:00:00] audio1487909992: Today on all about affordable NFTs, we're talking about the NFT draft season when platforms compete for projects, so we'll get to that in a little bit, talking. Talking about how Polygon made some moves in, uh, the 2023 draft season, which I didn't know was a thing. Anyway, Andrew, how's it going? How's the break? [00:01:05] What's new in your wallet? Happy, happy New Year, George. Good to Happy New Year. Good to talk NFTs again. I feel like, man, it's, it's been been a little bit longer than usual since we talked, and man, I am, I'm lost in the nft. It's taking, it's, it's taken me, you know, I've been up all night trying to just study to what's been going on to get ready for this podcast. [00:01:24] Well, I have to hand it to you. You officially accomplished something that we thought was just out of the realm of what we would do, which is an outsider interview. You brought in a couple experts, so if you've been listening, go. Past two episodes. Past two episodes, we had some great guests on. Uh, and really from that data perspective, uh, I liked how they were looking at the actual data profiles of, you know, hos versus flippers and how you could actually like see some of those things from, uh, from their different dune dashboards. [00:01:58] So thanks for doing. Yeah. Finally got the, those, those first interviews on. You know, if you have been listening, you may have noticed that, uh, that we talked intro wasn't quite accurate until now. Now we can say that we've had guests on, so we're good. Yeah. To, to a year. Let's not, let's not raise it. Uh, all right. [00:02:18] So what's going on? What's, what you've been active in, in your N F T trading? Any, anything going on in your wallet? What's up, George? Well, I'll say I did some end of year aggressive, so the biggest thing in my wallet really was end of year aggressive harvesting. Just like good, taking a hard look at the things that frankly just didn't perform. [00:02:36] I pruned them and. It looks like I accidentally pruned a little too hard. I left one, uh, floating out there. Rug radio, which we'll we'll talk about today. There, there's a rug radio re reveal pass, so, uh, looks like I accidentally sold that for 0.1 below the floor. So, uh, it's been exactly 10 days before making a mistake in N F T trading this year. [00:03:00] I think that's a new record for me. 10 days is, yeah. Yeah. I mean, pretty good. It hasn't doubled yet. I Exactly. I can't listen into this. Hey, if it was one of you, if it was one of you who bought it, you know, because you know how things go when George sells. It must be going up. Um, oh God, please, please again, if you want hot tips. [00:03:19] Uh, it's like the, uh, I'm like the, the, the Jim Kramer of this stuff where it's like, if I'm doing the thing, just go the opposite direction and you're in a good. The reverse portfolio , the reverse reverse portfolio. Um, yeah, so there's your, there's your hot tip for 2023. So far, uh, anything | 41m 54s | ||||||
| 12/28/22 | ![]() Understanding Wash Trading & NFT Trends | Interview: DragonFly | Hildobby Interview Hildobby is a data wizard currently working at DragonFly, one of the earliest and most successful crypto venture capital funds. Additionally, hildobby is a prolific Dune wizard, having created dozens of incredibly useful dashboards covering a broad range of crypto topics, including his recently updated NFT dashboard for comparing topline metrics of popular collections. Collection (via Hildobby): Overpriced Gin Why hildobby left a master’s program for crypto How many trades/traders really account for most wash trading volume in NFTs? How racing to build airdrop dashboards helped hildobby gain traction What he sees as the coming trends in the NFT industry Hildobby’s NFT Overview Dashboard Rough Transcript: [00:00:00] Rantum: All right. We are here with our second guest and I have made the mistake already of, uh, you know, talking to, to Hil Dbi for, uh, uh, about, for, for too long without recording. So we are back to record. I'm very excited to have Hil Dbi on Hil. DBI is a. Data Wizard. He currently works at Dragonfly, one of the earliest, most successful crypto venture capital funds. [00:01:08] Uh, additionally Hilda, he's a prolific dune wizard. Uh, he's created dozens of incredibly useful dashboards, maybe more. Um, they've been a big help to me. I use his queries often to, to help my work. He's influenced a lot of what I've done and I'm super excited to have Hilda on. , [00:01:26] Hildobby: thank you for having me. Um, I'm, uh, very happy to be talking to a fellow, uh, prolific dune wizard. [00:01:33] Uh, we've been shoulder, shoulder on the, on the June, uh, leaderboard lately. Uh, I mean, for the past, quite a, quite a while now. Uh, so yeah, it's, it's, it's really cool to, to be hoing onto your podcast. [00:01:45] Rantum: Awesome. Well, tell me a little bit how you got interested in crypto. What, what led you to where you are now? [00:01:52] Hildobby: Um, so I started, uh, after, after my bachelor in end of 2018, I, um, was looking for an internship and I found, uh, an internship at a company called Caico, which is a, a cryptocurrency data provider for, uh, off chain data. So, uh, sorry, central exchange data. Um, and that's where I really. Uh, more about what this blockchain space is and took an interest for it. [00:02:16] Um, at the end, uh, I, uh, thought I wanted to, I, I, I realized I wanted to do a master's before, uh, moving onto, uh, the, um, the work life. So I went to Amsterdam where I did, uh, uh, masters in computational science, which is, uh, uh, modeling, uh, yeah, data science modeling, basical. Which was super interesting. I really loved it. [00:02:42] And halfway through my masters, I discovered June, and I'm, I'm a very curious person, so I like to learn things by doing. And so I started to play around with the blockchain data by just, just as a side hobby inside project to understand it better. Um, at the time it, June wasn't as big as, it wasn't even remotely as big as it is now. [00:03:06] So it was a much smaller, much more niche kind of, Space. Um, and I was also frustrated by the fact that if you looked on Twitter, all the charts you could see were just technical analysis charts, uh, going Exactly. I thought, I thought surely with this, with this whole blockchain thing being open to the public and everything being, uh, just easy to, to. [00:03:32] uh, there should be more data on this available free for free. Uh, you know, there's, there are some data platforms. I think, uh, at the time, uh, the biggest work platform were probably like glass node and, and stuff like this. Mm-hmm. where, um, and then there's um, coin geco, coin market cap and stuff like this. [00:03:49] But there wasn't really deeper analytics, uh, uh, much more deeper than this. And that's also because at the time the space wasn't necessarily as mature and there wasn't all this. , you know, the defi boom had not happened yet. Um, wait, no. The defi boom just had, just happened. Sorry. Uh, and, b | 18m 37s | ||||||
| 12/26/22 | ![]() Anatomy of a HODLR - Using Dune to Decide | Interview: Block199.io | Block199.io Interview For our very first guest podcast, Rantum spoke with ElBarto_crypto a Dune wizard and crypto data scientist, working on research at Block119.io. Recently, he’s researched and published on topics like NFT Hodler segmentation, airdrops, and NFT wash trading. How to check if a collection is made of hodlers or flippers Check wash trading volume for collections & platforms What tools el_barto uses to use to analyze collections What topics he plans to research next Rough Transcript [00:00:00] Rantum: All right. Uh, here we are. I, this is ran. Andrew, here I am with our very first guest. We've talked about this on the, if you've listened for a little while, we've talked about this on the intro for a long time, that we would have guests, we've, uh, yet to actually do that and. Well, that's up until today. Uh, we've had, uh, we have a data sign, another data scientist joining us today. [00:01:06] He actually reached out his Alberto Crypto as he goes by on Twitter. On Twitter. He reached out, uh, and asked to, to be a guest on the podcast. And, you know, I, I felt like we really needed to, to actually do it. So here we are. Welcome to the show, El Baro Crypto . [00:01:24] Elbarto Crypto: Gne. Well, thanks for having me. I've realized in life if you just asked people enough, they either get sick of you or they let you do something. [00:01:30] So in this case, I'm glad to be the latter. [00:01:33] Rantum: Yeah, yeah. Really excited to actually do this. You know, it's a good needy, you know, little instigator to, to make it happen. . Perfect. I love it. So tell me a little bit about yourself. How'd you get where you are? How'd you get into crypto? [00:01:48] Elbarto Crypto: Yeah, so I am actually a data scientist by trade. [00:01:51] I worked in marketing analytics for probably a little longer than a decade, doing everything from segmentation, machine learning just writing basic SQL queries. Got to spend a lot of time doing customer analytics for very large brands, uh, in the marketing space and. Sort of caught the Bitcoin bug in like end of 2014 ish and you couldn't do really anything at that point. [00:02:17] You could just send Bitcoin to each other and that was, that was fun. . And then yeah, Ethereum ICO came. Um, once again, people still just, you know, sending Ether around, maybe trading on XX Ether Delta, these crazy, um, underground exchanges. Uh, but once for, for a while, you know, really the only thing you could do is, is not get caught up in a scam or an ICO scam. [00:02:39] And then, uh, right around 2019, I believe it was, um, dune Analytics launched and that was like sort of. . That was sort of like the great equalizer for data scientists because now all of a sudden you have this platform that you could tap into to query the blockchain, you know, for free, honestly. And that was like the, the most beautiful thing. [00:02:58] You could just easily share careers with people, share dashboards with people. Then this Analytics community, sort of, joined around that. And then other products like SEN launched, um, flip side crypto, a lot of these, you know, data open blockchain on, on BigQuery. And so now all of a sudden you, you know, you didn't have to worry about data engineering running your own validator, running your own node. [00:03:18] You could just. Query data and you build, you know, beautiful data sets. And, uh, I think a lot of things like in the marketing analytics background, definitely applied to crypto just in terms of, you know, user retention who's actually using products, machine learning, things like that. So yeah, absolutely. [00:03:34] It's been a very natural transition to, uh, to analyzing data. And now, uh, now. It's gotten crazy. analyze a lot of data on Yeah. Yeah. , it's, it's a lot of fun though. Meet a lot of the people like yourself. So, yeah, [00:03:46] Rantum: similar background. I was, I did a lot in, in e-commerce, analytics, marketing, uh, for this and, y | 37m 09s | ||||||
| 12/21/22 | ![]() 2022 In Review - How Did Predictions Do? | Project: Etch by Deca | Theme: What we got wrong? Look back at predictions and the year in NFTs How did our predictions pan out? Coinbase NFT Superbowl Games Music World cup NFT tracking tool value (NFTs as SAS) Don’t trust solana The MERGE will boost the market Project: Etch by Deca NFT News Justin Bieber, Jimmy Fallon Among Celebrities Sued Over BAYC Endorsements O.G. Audio App Winamp Adds Ethereum and Polygon Music NFT Support - Decrypt NFT Minting Goes Stratospheric on Sound.xyz Apple Plans to Allow External iOS Apps in Potential Boon for Crypto, NFTs - Decrypt Rough Transcript: [00:00:00] today on all about affordable NFTs, what went wrong, celebrated our wins, right? What went wrong? What went so wrong? We're looking back at our predictions, uh, and, and the year in NFTs a little bit. . I think this is what I like about the episode we did a little while back that just reviewed every single project that we recommended and just held up the mirror, and this is kind of doing that, but with what we were speculating about around this time last year, December, January, periods of time, and seeing how it either held up or didn't. [00:01:16] Uh, gosh. Anything new in your wallet? What's going on for, for you? Right. [00:01:21] Uh, no, nothing too new in my wallet. Recently, I talked a bit about that edge project. Haven't done much, uh, much else since then. Um, You know, I guess, uh, you know, looking at, uh, looking at moving some of the, the, the mistakes that I've made, you know, those, uh, end of year, uh, tax harvest, tax loss harvesting, so working on that a bit, but that's, uh, you know, that's not that exciting to talk about the, the lose the losses, right? [00:01:50] No, but I guess that's, that's true. I've also been doing a lot of, moving of, of pieces that I had. I, I think it's super important because, you know, I, I look back and there were moments where, Liquidating staked coins to buy NFTs. And like both went down, but at the moment of liquidation, those coins were actually worth quite a bit. [00:02:08] So really spend some time doing that because frankly, it's locked on the blockchain and if you don't do it now, you're gonna kick yourself to earn tax time. So, you know, go back, uh, and, and really, uh, look through those, look through those losses. And also think about any moments, like, I'm, I'm thinking back to my Peg Axi stuff where I was like, you know, VIS was pumping that was like that, like fake coin. [00:02:30] these like, uh, flying horses threw off and I couldn't believe how much money he was coming in. Sorry, which, which fake coin from which horses? Which fake coin? This is from Pey? Uh, not, uh, no, no. Not my, my very legitimate horse racing. Um, on Zed, which I love. But no, but like, here's the thing. Those coins were worth a lot. [00:02:50] I was getting them, I was selling them, but then I was like half of those money I was using to buy more stupid flying horses. Um, and so the part I saved, I don't regret, but the part I spent technically, those were taxable events. I bought an asset then, then went down. So just play that out in your mind as you're like doing your your N F T harvest. [00:03:09] Yeah, we talked about this a bit more on a recent episode, so if you didn't give that a listen, you know, because it said taxes in the, the title, um, might wanna go back and just give it a, a quick listen as you're, uh, getting towards the end of the year here. Yeah, yeah. I, that's true. All right. What have we got in the news? [00:03:27] Oh, right. So, man, we talked about some of the. It's the big grifts that were happening in. Man, this looks a bit , a bit like some of the ones, some of the items that we talked about in that last episode. But there are, uh, people coming after Justin Bieber, Jimmy Fallon, uh, for their basey, the, their board ape endorsements. [00:03:49] I'm not saying that those are related, but man, this does, uh, it doesn't look great and it, there were a lot of suspicions at | 40m 55s | ||||||
| 12/19/22 | ![]() Art of the Steal - How to Create the PERFECT NFT Grift | Theme: How to run the perfect NFT Grift Extreme anonymity OR Extreme Celebrity with attention Us vs them 10k or less batch (so you can control high % of assets) Credible NFT whale or influencer Over subscribed WL - must sell out High creator fee, 10% or more Proof of winners, Ponzi round of wash trading on rare items Hyped moment in the future that is exciting and nonspecific Tokens and staking Unrevealed art and then passible art Outside investment news to the company Exclusive social entry Nonredeemable Utility events Second and third round of NFTS Project: CollectTrumpCards https://opensea.io/collection/trump-digital-trading-cards NFT News The Block: Magic Eden bolsters gaming support via Polygon NFT minting and trading The Block: Magic Eden introduces discount and rewards system for marketplace users Flow Hits New Low After NFT Trading Craters, Dapper Downsizes - Decrypt MetaMask Mobile Users Can Now Buy ETH Using PayPal - Blockworks Animoca Brands To Launch PFP NFT Collection: Mocaverse Donald Trump's 'major announcement' is a cringey line of $99 NFTs — of himself Rough Transcript: [00:00:00] Today on all about affordable NFTs, we're just gonna cover hypothetically how, how you'd run the perfect N F T grift. It's like, how would you do it? What are the elements? What would it look like? What would you need? So first off, Andrew, what is, uh, what's going on in your wallet? What's. Oh man. So I playing or I played around Alene. [00:01:10] Oh, I think it minted a couple. One in my main wallet of this. Uh, well, I don't know, I should get into the maybe next project, next episode. Um, we've talked, look, there's this cool project from Deca. Deca has been doing some cool stuff. Um, they have one from, um, that's. Matt Cain, cool artist called Etch. I've been playing around with it. [00:01:32] You can MIT these. They're like, I dunno, they're very cheap to mit, but they, you can combine them with, um, with NFTs that you already own and then add words to them. Um, deck has done a, done some interesting projects they definitely work with, with impressive artists. And they come back to these projects to eventually close these things. [00:01:53] And, um, so I take a look at them. If you're, uh, , you know, I dunno. Maybe I can get into it more another time, but that's something I've been playing with anyway. New in my wallet. . Yeah. Spoiler alert. We may feature it in our next, uh, next episode a bit more. Uh, Daven and Daven have to buy something new. Yeah, they're, they're cool, they're cheap. [00:02:13] They're, I think they're like oh, oh eight. Nice. All right. I'm happy to say I've, uh, I foamed in, uh, I missed my reserve price because I just fell asleep at the wheel. But I, I foamed in, I got myself one of the, uh, one of the cock punch, uh, little roosters. Uh, after seeing that, uh, Tim Ferris was like legit starting that podcast, launched actual episodes is creating content around it. [00:02:39] And also, uh, I kind of like was pulled in after I saw that even on his main podcast, he's using his ad. To promote it, uh, which is, you know, is pretty sizable. So if he continues to do that, that ad space just has value in and of itself as an attention. and you know, he's talking to Steven Presfield, the guy wrote that. [00:03:00] You gonna have to skip six minutes now before I start listening. . Hell. Yep. 17 minutes in, you get 30 seconds of content. Uh, I'm kidding. I'm kidding. It's valuable. It's because people listen to themed into it. Yeah. IED into it. Um, yeah, I just took a look. Those, those, uh, etch pieces are 0.008, which as we, as we look at this right now is about $10. [00:03:24] Um, so, you know, don't, they're not going to go up a lot in value immediately. This is something that, you know, you can get them for that price. Obviously people are going to just keep getting, uh, new ones. Um, I think the idea would be for what you could potentially do with these, what they might make | 42m 15s | ||||||
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