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The Top-selling NFT Artists in South Africa

ByRichelle SteynAug 11, 20232 mins

These are just a few of the many talented South African artists who are creating NFTs. The NFT market is still in its early stages, but it is growing rapidly, and South African artists are well-positioned to succeed in this new space.

What happened to Invictus Capital, their NFT Lab and CEO Daniel Schwartzkopff?

ByRichelle SteynAug 10, 20234 mins

In April 2022, just after the Out Of Africa NFT Collection was auctioned on OpenSea, the founder and CEO of Invictus Capital, Daniel Schwartzkopff was forced to tender his resignation during an Invictus board meeting. Invictus Capital is a regulated asset manager and crypto fund provider, and the Invictus NFT Lab a blockchain-based platform to […]

The South African “Out of Africa NFT Collection”

ByRichelle SteynAug 7, 20234 mins

The Out of Africa NFT collection was a groundbreaking project that has changed the way that African art is seen and appreciated around the world. The collection is a testament to the talent of African artists, and it is a powerful example of how NFTs can be used to support African communities.

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Beyond the Gavel: The New Dynamics of Digital Art Auctions in the Crypto Age

ByRichelle SteynJul 29, 202413 mins
The digital art world has experienced a seismic shift with the advent of online auctions, particularly those leveraging blockchain technology and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) marketplaces. Initially, online digital art auctions mirrored traditional methods, where artworks were sold on platforms like eBay or specialized auction websites through fixed prices or standard bidding systems. However, the rise […]

Ideas Too Dangerous to Share, Digital Censorship and Cultural Hegemony

ByRichelle SteynSep 13, 202411 mins
Antonio Gramsci developed the concept of cultural hegemony to describe how dominant classes maintain power, not solely through economic control, but by shaping culture and ideology. By framing the accepted norms, values, and beliefs, they secure consent from the public, even when these structures work against the public’s own interests. Gramsci’s insights remain deeply relevant, […]

The Yuga Labs Business Model & the 2024 Super Punk World Collection Wobble

ByRichelle SteynJun 23, 202422 mins
Yuga Labs and their Yuga Ecosystem is a start-up success story. Is this a USA-specific once-off, or is Yuga’s success based on sustainable web3 foundations that can inform start-ups in other parts of the globe? Let’s look at their business model.
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