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Why are Creators and Collectors choosing to Burn their NFTs?

ByRichelle SteynAug 20, 20235 mins

“A world that was once about innovation, creativity, and community suddenly had its values overshadowed by greed, deception, and short-term thinking.” Slimesunday

Pak’s NFT “The Merge” has the Potential to Revolutionise the Art World

ByRichelle SteynAug 13, 20238 mins

“The Merge” project was successful because it was able to tap into a global community of people who were interested in participating in an experiment to create a unique and decentralized work of art. This is a new type of collaborative crowdfunding that has the potential to revolutionize the way art is created, owned and funded.

Security (Fungible) Tokens vs NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)

ByRichelle SteynAug 13, 20232 mins

Security tokens (fungible) represent ownership in real-world assets and are subject to securities regulations, while NFTs represent ownership of unique digital assets and used in various creative and entertainment-related applications.

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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.

The Big Picture: Where do NFT Artists Mint and Sell their NFTs and Why?

ByRichelle SteynSep 8, 202311 mins
The choice of where to mint and sell NFTs is not random but rather a strategic decision influenced by a combination of technical, financial, artistic, and community-related factors. Artists typically weigh these considerations to determine the best platform or blockchain for their specific needs and objectives.

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, […]
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