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25 Nov 2022 4 minute read 1 comment Allen Taylor
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have entered the comic book world like Batman at a fight scene. 2142 is set in a future metaverse where the last bitcoin has been mined, artificial intelligence (AI) is the norm, and myth and reality co-exist. In an interac...
23 Nov 2022 4 minute read 3 comments Allen Taylor
Since it is Web3 Wednesday, I feel compelled to remind you of this deal. It’s good for only one week. So check it out and see if it’s for you. HINT: It’s definitely for you. Let’s Get On With The Web3 Bonanza, Shall We? Magic Eden integrates with Pol...
22 Nov 2022 4 minute read 4 comments Allen Taylor
Good morning, crypto lovers! Today, I’m breaking from my usual programming to make you a special high-value one-time offer that is available for a limited time. My latest book, Web3 Social: How Creators Are Changing the World Wide Web, is scheduled t...
21 Nov 2022 4 minute read 6 comments Allen Taylor
The great crypto exchange war has begun: Binance made an end-run around Coinbase and now holds the most bitcoin reserve among crypto exchanges—$9.34 billion. Binance is the exchange of the future, but I’d still bet on decentralized exchanges. Despite...
18 Nov 2022 6 minute read 13 comments Allen Taylor
There’s a specter haunting the cryptocurrency space and it’s coming for you. I’m about to tell you something that will shock and lock your jaws. Why I’ve Spent 17 Years Freelancing I’m a firm believer that any of us are only as free as we cla...
16 Nov 2022 3 minute read 3 comments Allen Taylor
FTX inspired an all-time high in cryptosocial activity. More than 6.9 billion engagements. See? It wasn’t all bad. There is a great royalty debate raging on in the world of NFTs. Many NFT marketplaces are migrating toward an optional-royalty paradigm...
14 Nov 2022 3 minute read 9 comments Allen Taylor
A bombshell dropped on crypto last week. I’m sure you’ve heard the news. Not all of the links in this newsletter are focused on FTX, but the first 14 are. Enjoy! FTX announced on Veteran’s Day that it was filing for bankruptcy. And 134 FTX-owned subs...
12 Nov 2022 1 minute read 20 comments Allen Taylor
Many of my faithful readers know that I published a book earlier this year titled Cryptosocial: How Cryptocurrencies Are Changing Social Media. It has had a pretty good reception, but I think my next book will get an even better reception. Web3 Socia...
11 Nov 2022 6 minute read 10 comments Allen Taylor
The past couple of weeks have been a wild ride in crypto. It started with Elon Musk freeing the bird, a moment that many die-hard liberals took as a sign that he had flipped them the bird. And just for greater context, enjoy this nice, sweet little e...
9 Nov 2022 3 minute read 8 comments Allen Taylor
LBRY lost its case against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Judge rules LBC is a security. The LBRY team is retreating to lick its wounds. Decrypt says it sets a dangerous precedent. This is the biggest news in Web3 this week. Could it b...
