NFT Review 97 - Lacoste's gamified NFT ecosystem
Mythical Games raises $37M, Azuki Elementals rakes in $38m, Singular's first GBM auction, and more.
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Dear NFT enthusiast,
The world of fashion has always been a hotbed of innovation, a place where creativity meets commerce in a dazzling display of color, texture, and design. But this week, it's not just the latest styles that are turning heads. The iconic French brand Lacoste has taken a bold leap into the digital frontier, revealing a gamified, tokenized ecosystem for NFT holders. This is not just another brand hopping on the NFT bandwagon, but a significant evolution in how we interact with fashion and technology.
Lacoste's move is a testament to the growing influence of NFTs in our society. It's a clear signal that NFTs are not just a fleeting trend, but a transformative force that's reshaping industries. The integration of gamification and tokenization into a fashion brand's ecosystem is a pioneering move that could set the stage for a new era of consumer engagement.
As we watch this unfold, we can't help but wonder: Is this the future of fashion? Are we witnessing the birth of a new paradigm where our wardrobes are not just in our closets, but also on the blockchain? The potential implications are as exciting as they are vast.
— NFT Review
📬 NFT News from Kusama & Polkadot
Polkadot distributed POAP NFTs to participants of 2023’s Polkadot Decoded. View them on Singular.
Singular’s first GBM auction was concluded, netting 7280 GLMR for Evrloot. 13 bidders played, with 860 GLMR distributed as incentives.
Evrloot (RPG game) announced a partnership with Ajuna to form a new game development team focused on building the immersive world of Stardust Colonies, a deep space strategy game.
Evrloot also published a new biweekly dev update.
Bit.Country (metaverse-centric layer-1) published a new ecosystem update, including its presentation at last week’s Polkadot Decoded.
Enjin (NFT-centric layer-1) unveiled a new Enjin Platform.
🗞 NFT News from Ethereum and Beyond
Mythical Games raises $37M for in-game marketplace in Series C round.
Judge grants Hermès request to halt all ‘MetaBirkin’ NFT sales.
Tokenized FTX claim is used as collateral for a loan.
Faroe Islands postal service issues NFT-embedded stamps.
Candy Digital confirms layoffs, reveals merger with Palm NFT Studio.
After yielding $38 million in 15 minutes, Azuki NFT floor plummets as collectors blast 'Identical' Elementals art.
Kendall Jenner, J Balvin to judge NFT competition for AIDS charity.
Yuga Labs is writing the book on CryptoPunks—literally.
Gmoney in Paris: how emerging tech is redefining luxury fashion.
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT prices plunge as Machi Big Brother makes major moves.
Solana’s Cardinal shuts down, citing economic conditions.
0xngmi disclosed a vulnerability in Foundation’s collections smart contract.
flooredApe unveiled a new Ethscriptions tool.
Mirror launched collectible embeds.
Zora added support for minting 3D files.
CryptoPunks are being burned for entry to the Ordinal Maxi Biz allowlist.
Mooncat #1 just sold for 8 ETH.
Nouns DAO launched Pt. 1 of The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie via Atrium.
Sound reached 730k mints on its “V Buterin” L2 open edition.
Axie Infinity kicked off the Homeland Alpha Season 3.
HV-MTL Forge Season 1 begins June 29th.
Parallel is launching the public mint phase of its Parallel Avatar collection via OpenSea next month.
Parallel Colony, a new AI-based game in the Parallel universe, held its 1st playtest.
Astaria paused as the result of a vulnerability discovery and has opened up an NFT claiming period.
Zharta, a new NFT lending protocol, has reached $1M in total loan volume.
dr3a.eth on how to create a decentralized LinkTree via ENS.
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!