The sky isn't falling. The NFT market isn't dead. Yuga Labs transferring the CryptoPunks IP to NODE isn’t the death knell. It’s all good, hard, and exciting stuff, a long overdue shedding of skin, a strategic pivot in place, and maturity on display. Let's dig into why.Data Shows A Market...
Alright, let's talk Punks. You've probably seen the headlines: Yuga Labs dumped the CryptoPunks IP to NODE. Instant reaction? Most likely something like “RIP Punks,” or perhaps an even more colorful sentiment. What if this apparently apocalyptic gambit is the mother of all checkmates? Or it might be a strategic...
The custodianship, and ownership, of The CryptoPunks—the little pixelated avatars that launched a digital art movement—has changed hands. Last year, Yuga Labs purchased the rights to the entire collection. They have since passed the IP to NODE, a non-profit institute. This move raises some important questions: Is this a strategic...
The NFT world just witnessed a seismic shift: Yuga Labs, after weathering community discontent, offloaded CryptoPunks, the crown jewel of NFTs with a staggering $1.2 billion market cap, to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE). The short-term response? A classic smash-and-grab price gouge, first more than 8%, now under an impressive...
The news hit like a rogue wave: Yuga Labs, after facing community backlash, sold the IP rights to CryptoPunks to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE). Immediately, the CryptoPunks floor price jumped. But beyond the short-term market reaction, a far more interesting question emerges: Is this the start of a new...
Frank is out. Three years as captain of the DeGods ship, and now Rohun Vora is passing on the captaincy baton. The immediate reaction? Sales surge, both on Solana and Ethereum. Up 101% on Solana, a staggering 156% on Ethereum. Seems counterintuitive, right? Founder leaves, project booms? It’s not just...
Frank DeGods, the founder of the DeGods NFT project, has made it official, calling it quits as CEO after a three-year stint. This news marks a significant turning point for one of the most recognizable PFP (Profile Picture) collections in the Web3 space. The DeGods NFT collection originally minted on...
President Donald Trump is taking an even deeper plunge into the crypto-world, but his most recent move is raising eyebrows. He’s got at least two crypto-focused dinners scheduled for later this month. The first dinner on that list is an event for big-money political donors, the second is an exclusive...
The first $TRUMP competition, tied to Donald Trump’s meme coin, is now in the books. What was intended as an event to financially incentivize users is now subject to accusations of corruption and possible legal challenges.The competition's end means participants now await the Gala Dinner, scheduled in 10 days from...
Frank DeGods is out. Let me be clear, this isn’t simply about one dude walking out on a project. It's a symptom. A very disturbing, flashing red light on the dashboard of the NFT space. And pretending that’s not true is the transportation equivalent of waiting to fix a check...
