NFT Review 100 - an evolvable NFT collection
OpenSea introduce Deals, Singular launches on Ethereum, McDonald's debuts metaverse location, and more.
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Dear NFT enthusiast,
A couple of weeks ago, Singular, the NFT 2.0 marketplace by RMRK, launched an innovative NFT collection named Crescent Codex. This isn't your typical collection. Built on the Soulbound idea proposed by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, it's an interactive, evolving experience that celebrates each of your actions in the marketplace.
The Crescent Codex is akin to a ledger of your achievements. As you mint your first NFT, you are awarded the New Moon gem. Each additional NFT you mint adds a facet to this gem, reflecting the growth of your collection. Participating in auctions, expanding existing NFTs, and navigating the marketplace successfully result in further gems, each symbolizing a particular milestone.
What sets the Crescent Codex apart is its dynamic nature. The gems you earn transform your Codex into a visual narrative of your journey in the marketplace. Moreover, with every action, you mint more powerful child-NFTs into your Codex. These non-transferable tokens reinforce the uniqueness of your Codex, making it a personalized testament to your activity on Singular.
The launch of Crescent Codex is a significant step forward in the NFT space. It expands upon the Soulbound concept, creating a platform where actions are not just transactions but are transformed into an evolving piece of digital art.
Thank you for reading and have a great week.
— NFT Review
🖼 crypto-native NFT news
NFTs on Ethereum & Polygon are getting a MASSIVE Upgrade thanks to RMRK. Watch RMRK founder Bruno Škvorc present NFT 2.0 at ETHCC.
mint.fun added support for Optimism and Zora Network mints.
Integral, a crypto + NFT accounting stack, added support for the Zora L2, too.
Nic Carter unveiled his Orb, an NFT that grants the holder the right to ask him one question per week.
OpenSea introduced Deals, its answer for P2P OTC trades.
Zapper replaced its blockies with unique Opepens.
Pudgy Penguins introduced PudgySwap.
Avastars rolled out 3D VRM support and unveiled a new bespoke marketplace.
Axie Infinity launched Axie Experience Points (AXP), turning all Axies into dynamic NFTs.
Curio introduced Warcraft: Keystone Edition, an onchain Warcraft minigame.
Decentraland welcomed the start of Metaverse Art Week 2023.
Neopets transitions into a non-crypto game after raising money from Polygon and Avalanche.
OpenSea delists NFT collection backed by staked ETH.
OpenSea-backed Americana makes its 'phygital' vault service available to the public.
Moonbirds Mythics NFTs begin reveal that will last at least 200 days.
Doodles launching real-world play experience in Chicago with Camp.
Opepen PFPs are taking over NFT Twitter—here's what's going on.
🌎 global NFT adoption
McDonald’s debuts McNuggets Land in The Sandbox
Sotheby’s Contemporary Discoveries auctions saw a handful of considerable Fidenza sales.
Reddit engineer shares strategy behind NFT onboarding at EthCC.
Bank of America (BoA) is using AI and the Metaverse to train new employees on everything from handling angry customers to bank robberies in the metaverse.
Siemens’ $560,000 campus to be built in the digital world first.
Orgasm NFTs? NARS Cosmetics reveals eyebrow-raising art auctions.
Museums and Galleries are embracing digital art, exploring AI.
Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes launching new NFT collection.
That’s all for this week, see you in the next edition! Got some links to share with us, artists to feature, NFTs to sell, jobs to promote, or events to popularize? Get in touch with Bruno or gbaci!