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  • Weekly Roundup: Comic Book #4 Hunt for Harpik arrives, FriendsCaps x CoolKicks, Huge Card Pulls…
    by VeeFriends on September 5, 2025

    Weekly Roundup: Comic Book #4 Hunt for Harpik arrives, FriendsCaps x CoolKicks, Huge Card Pulls, and More!This week at VeeFriends: Comic Book #4 delivers a mythical story in rare cover variants. VeeFriends collaborates with CoolKicks to drop four new FriendsCaps. The Golden Gary Bee promotion closes, and big card pulls made waves!Catch up on all the biggest moments from this week in VeeFriends below!VeeFriends Comic Book #4: Harpik & Wizard Make Their DebutsVeeFriends Comic Book #4: Hunt For Harpik takes readers on an epic quest through the Frowning Forest alongside the Willful Wizard and Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik, who make their comic book debuts. Hunt for Harpik comes in rare cover variants and sketch covers, including a 1-of-1 sketch cover by GaryVee and a new 1-of-1 Lollipop Edition. Comic Book #4 features artwork by comic legend Jim Mahfood and rising star Kate Windels.Hunt for Harpik drops first for VeeFriends NFT holders on September 9th with a general public sale beginning on September 11th.Read full detailsVeeFriends Collabs With CoolKicks To Drop Four New FriendsCaps For One Night OnlyVeeFriends is teaming up with CoolKicks, the renowned sneaker reseller and most followed account on Whatnot, to drop four exclusive, limited-edition FriendsCaps. This collection features four colorways, and they will be available exclusively during one live show only with GaryVee and Adeel from CoolKicks on CoolKicks’ Whatnot.Watch HERE on September 23rd at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PST.Read full details.The Golden Gary Bee Sweepstakes Have Officially EndedSeason 3 and 4 of VeeFriends Minis contained a limited number of Golden Gary Bees — miniatures of the Gary Bee character that were plated gold. Those who found the ultra-rare Golden Gary Bee were able to enter a contest for a chance to win a sponsored trip for two to attend New York Comic Con 2025 with a VIP experience. This special promotion officially ended on September 3rd. Congratulations to all those who pulled the Golden Gary Bee, and good luck winning a trip to NYCC 2025!Three Big Pulls Made Waves This WeekBetween VeeFriends Topps Chrome and Super Stickers; Manga Series, a handful of the most sought after 1/1s in their respective sets surfaced last week. Congrats to those with the hot hands who pulled them, and to their new owners!1/1 Empathy Elephant ERUPT! Superfractor Pulledhttps://medium.com/media/7d24145d7dbf8138a8cdad19a82c3a0a/href1/1 Kind Warrior GaryVee Autograph Manga Super Sticker Pulledhttps://medium.com/media/8b1e8d6482c9384d96eb371148910e9e/href1/1 Notorious Ninja GaryVee Autograph Manga Super Stickerhttps://medium.com/media/e35f0ec0493db8b165d507337756ac99/hrefCOMIC OF THE WEEKCheck out our Sunday comic “Curious Crane’s Curiosity Takes Over” featured in Lee Enterprises publications nationwide!Want more comics? Visit https://veefriends.com/comic-corner to read through the entire collection.Weekly Roundup: Comic Book #4 Hunt for Harpik arrives, FriendsCaps x CoolKicks, Huge Card Pulls… was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • VeeFriends x CoolKicks: 4 Exclusive FriendsCaps Dropping Only on Whatnot
    by VeeFriends on September 5, 2025

    VeeFriends is teaming up with CoolKicks, the renowned sneaker reseller and most followed account on Whatnot to drop four exclusive, limited-edition FriendsCaps. This collection will be available exclusively during a live show with GaryVee and Adeel from CoolKicks on CoolKicks’ Whatnot for one night only.The show will air on September 23rd at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PSTBookmark the show HERE.Product Details“Legendary” Lemur Cap in Woodland CamoMaterial: CanvasEmbroidery: Gold “Legendary” (front), Legendary Lemur (left side), CoolKicks (right side)Style: Structured 6-panel, Adjustable Snapback (one size fits all)“Legendary” Lemur Cap in Two-Toned Spotlight White & Midnight BlackMaterial: Spotlight White Canvas body, Midnight Black Canvas brimEmbroidery: Red “Legendary” (front), Black Legendary Lemur (left side), Black CoolKicks (right side)Style: Structured 6-panel, Adjustable Snapback (one size fits all)“Awesome” African Civet Cap in Two-Toned Ivory & DenimMaterial: Ivory Canvas body, Denim BrimEmbroidery: Red “Awesome” (front), Red Awesome African Civet (left side), Denim Blue CoolKicks (right side)Style: Structured 6-panel, Adjustable Snapback (one size fits all)“Awesome” African Civet Cap in Fairway GreenMaterial: CanvasEmbroidery: Yellow “Awesome” (front), Awesome African Civet (left side), CoolKicks (right side)Style: Structured 6-panel, Adjustable Snapback (one size fits all)Why This Drop is LegendaryThis VeeFriends x CoolKicks drop is the latest example of how both brands continue to innovate in live social shopping. By teaming up with CoolKicks, we’re celebrating a shared passion for bold design, street culture, and the power of community. Every cap in this limited-edition drop speaks to the heart of VeeFriends and CoolKicks: creativity, authenticity, and the swag that comes with being ahead of the curve.The “Legendary” Lemur and “Awesome” African Civet FriendsCaps honor the crossover between the worlds of VeeFriends and CoolKicks, where street culture meets creativity. These caps are for sneakerheads, pop culture enthusiasts, sports fans, and those who just love a nice cap.Drop DetailsPublic Sale:Date: September 23rd, 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PTShipping: US & International — Please note that CoolKicks does not bundle shipping for orders of multiple products.Where: CoolKicks Whatnot Channel — BOOKMARK NOWHolder Claim:When: September 23rd — October 7thWho: VeeFriends Series 1 holders of the “Legendary” Lemur and “Awesome” African Civet NFTsWhat: Claim 1 cap per eligible NFT heldWhere: Claim at shop.veefriends.com (First come, first served for each colorway)Get Your CapSign up now at veefriends.com/friendscaps to stay in the know on this drop and be the first to know when new drops are coming.VeeFriends x CoolKicks: 4 Exclusive FriendsCaps Dropping Only on Whatnot was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #24
    by Zeneca on September 5, 2025

    Finding a way to have a healthy dissociation towards money

  • VeeFriends Comic Book #4: Hunt For Harpik Uncovers Mysteries of the Frowning Forest
    by VeeFriends on September 4, 2025

    VeeFriends Comic Book #4: Hunt For Harpik has finally arrived, taking readers on an epic quest through the Frowning Forest alongside the Willful Wizard and Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik, who are making their comic book debuts. Hunt for Harpik comes in rare cover variants and sketch covers with artwork done by a comic legend you may know and an up-and-coming artist you need to know. VeeFriends Comic Book #4 drops first for VeeFriends NFT holders with a public sale soon after.In a Forest Where Anything is Possible…Willful Wizard hires three young adventurers to track down a legendary creature deep within the Frowning Forest: the Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik. It’s said that its horn may hold the key to unlocking imagination, and the Harpik may even be evil… No adventurer who has hunted the Harpik has ever returned. But when the adventurers set out to find the Harpik, they discover something far more than a monster in the woods.Hunt for Ultra Rare Cover Variations and One-of-One Sketch EditionsEach copy of VeeFriends Comic Book #4 comes sealed in a blind-bagged Comic Collector Pack. Every pack offers surprise and scarcity, including the debut of the ultimate chase... The 1-of-1 Lollipop Edition. Which cover do you hope to pull?Comic Book #4 Features Two Collectible Covers By a Legend and a Rising StarThe legendary Jim Mahfood a.k.a Food One has finally brought his distinctive style to the VeeFriends comic universe. Cover B (pictured on the left) has become his latest artistic flourish following his memorable artwork on Tank Girl, Clerks, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.VeeFriends is proud to debut the artwork of the very talented Kate Windels (aka Kate Komics), who has added Cover A (pictured on the right) to her remarkable growing body of work. Kate’s art includes her standout character-driven sketch cards in 2025 Topps VeeFriends Chrome, and more VeeFriends Comic Books to come.First Look with GaryVee: Sept 8th @ 9PM ETWant a first look at VeeFriends Comic Book #4 before it goes on sale? Tune in on Whatnot with GaryVee on Monday September 8th at 9PM ET to check it out before everyone else!TUNE IN HEREHow to Get VeeFriends Comic Book #4VeeFriends Comic Book #4 will be released in two phases, with VeeFriends NFT holders receiving first access to purchase.Please note that these are presales with books expected to begin shipping by the end of September 2025.NFT Holder PresaleWho’s Eligible: All Series 1 Holders, All Series 2 Holders, All VeeFriends Iconics HoldersWhen: September 9th 12PM — September 11th 12PM ET (48 Hours)Series 1 Holder Price: $19.99 (20% off) | 2 books per NFT heldSeries 2 & Iconics Price: $22.99 (8% off) | 1 book per NFT heldShipping: All orders from the NFT presale will begin shipping by the end of September, and will ship on the same day. However, some may see a lag between label creation and shipment. Arrival time will vary based on location.Where: shop.veefriends.comPublic Sale via EQLWhen: September 11th 12PM — September 12th 12PMWho: EveryonePrice: $24.99Limit: 1 book per customerWhere: http://veefriends.com/eqlShipping: All orders from the public sale will begin shipping by the end of September, and will ship separately from those during NFT presale. Arrival time will vary based on location.What is EQL?EQL is a third-party platform designed to manage high-demand product drops, where interested customers can enter a draw for an opportunity to purchase a desired product. Every verified entry undergoes a randomized selection process, ensuring fairness during product launches. After the draw, all entrants will receive an email from EQL confirming either a successful order or notifying them if they weren’t selected. If your entry is chosen but payment fails, your order won’t be processed.Whatnot Drop (If inventory remains)When: Late SeptemberWhere: VeeFriends WhatnotSan Diego Comic Con Exclusive Gifted to Series 1 Spectacular Harpik HoldersAs a surprise and delight, all Series 1 Thoughtful Three Horned Harpik Spectacular NFT holders will receive a copy of this San Diego Comic Con Exclusive comic book, limited to just 309 copies. This surprise is for eligible holders with a VeeFriends.com account, and shipping will begin today.Catch Up on VeeFriends Comic Books #1–3New to VeeFriends Comics? Catch up on the first three issues to meet our characters and explore the VeeFriends universe.VeeFriends Comic Book #1VeeFriends Comic Book #2VeeFriends Comic Book #3Don’t miss out on the next drop. Sign up at veefriends.com/comicbooks for new releases and announcements!VeeFriends Comic Book #4: Hunt For Harpik Uncovers Mysteries of the Frowning Forest was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • Letter 77: Let's Talk About NFTs
    by Zeneca on September 1, 2025

    How I think about NFTs + Sharing how my NFT portfolio is allocated

  • Weekly Roundup: 24 Hour Charity Stream for Kids Mental Health, 2025 Highlights Recapped, Alpha…
    by VeeFriends on August 29, 2025

    Weekly Roundup: 24 Hour Charity Stream for Kids Mental Health, 2025 Highlights Recapped, Alpha Drawing Pulled, and More!A 24-hour livestream for a cause. A surprise Alpha Drawing pulled. A full recap of the last 8 months at VeeFriends. From new Topps Chrome reveals to Comic Book #4 teasers, here’s everything that made waves in the VeeFriends universe this week.24 Hour Charity Stream With Midwest Cards — All Proceeds to Kids Mental Health FoundationOn September 19th-20th, VeeFriends is teaming up with Midwest Cards and the Kids Mental Health Foundation for a 24-hour livestream packed with exclusive collectibles, live breaks, and guest appearances — all to support children’s mental wellness. 100% of proceeds go to the cause. Those who want to make a bigger impact are also able to donate products for the show.BOOKMARK THE SHOW HERERead Full DetailsFirst 8 Months at VeeFriends Recappedhttps://medium.com/media/51552a855494e6af5b50c123a67cff52/hrefFrom storytelling to collectibles, cards, and events, VeeFriends has consistently appeared across various verticals in 2025, bringing the brand to where the attention is. Read the thread above for the full recap of what we’ve been up to.NEW VIDEO: What You Missed in Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025https://medium.com/media/e1b90d26d71a61edcf6fc2cf126198ee/hrefThe truth behind Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 is finally here. In this video, we reveal what really went into creating the first-ever VeeFriends Chrome set with Topps. Watch now.VeeFriends is Cooking — Stay Tunedhttps://medium.com/media/78df3000ff471db549e687cc26cf372b/hrefhttps://medium.com/media/fe913dfb7dd797ef88acb1b3708ba585/hrefIf you’re not following VeeFriends on socials, you may have missed a few teasers this week. From VeeFriends Comic Book #4 to a new FriendsCaps drop upcoming, plus an absolutely epic New York Comic Con 2025 planned, there is a lot to look forward to in the VeeFriends world.Make sure you’ve signed up to receive VeeFriends text messages to get the news first.Alpha Drawing Hit! Bad Banana?!?https://medium.com/media/3ba2ba55e5cb0f44f9299592c30c4890/hrefOne of the most hidden gems in Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 are the Alpha Drawings. All cards in this insert set are 1/1s, inspired by GaryVee’s early drawings of potential VeeFriends characters before he had the final list of characters developed. This week, Rated Bookie hit the Bad Banana — a potential villain in the VeeFriends universe that never was.Collector Spotlight: Wh1skyJak Completes Black & White Set From Super Stickers: Manga Serieshttps://medium.com/media/b8dce4173c233f85cd3fbda8447f89ff/hrefAs a short printed insert in Super Stickers: Manga Series and with only 3 total Black and Whites per box, the Black and White set is a tough one to assemble. Shoutout to Wh1skyJak for collecting all 55 Black & White variations!VeeFriends TCG Rankings UpdatedThe battle for the top never stops. Our TCG leaderboard has updated…see where you placed, plan your next moves, and climb the board! Who’s going to take down RJ Fox 555?Check your rank 👉 http://play.veefriends.com/rankingsComic of the WeekKnowing Gnome Confronts Willful WizardRead more at veefriends.com/comics!https://medium.com/media/a3402c786ea7a607cc03b88089c6dd39/hrefWeekly Roundup: 24 Hour Charity Stream for Kids Mental Health, 2025 Highlights Recapped, Alpha… was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • VeeFriends Joins Midwest Cards for 24-Hour Charity Stream Supporting Kids Mental Health
    by VeeFriends on August 29, 2025

    Save the Date: September 19th, 10 PM ET — September 20th, 10 PM ETVeeFriends is teaming up with Midwest Cards and the Kids Mental Health Foundation for a special 24-hour charity livestream. All proceeds will support the Kids Mental Health Foundation’s efforts to promote children’s wellness.This livestream will feature exclusive collectibles, live pack breaks, special guests, and more — all to support a great cause. Bookmark the show link now and join us for an impactful 24 hours of community and collectibles!A Chance to Make a Real Impacthttps://medium.com/media/6dd6fdf72206d77491f9b1dd4a83e127/hrefChildren’s mental health is in crisis:1 in 5 kids has a mental health disorder.50% of all mental health issues begin before age 14.Only half of these children receive the treatment that they need.The Kids Mental Health Foundation equips adults to support children’s mental health before there is a concern or crisis by providing free resources to parents, teachers, coaches, and caregivers. Early action can be life-changing. The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s efforts have already reached 24 million lives across the U.S., and 94% of teachers report improved student behavior since using their programs.Your support will help The Kids Mental Health Foundation create a future where mental health is a vital part of growing up.Kids Mental Health Foundation Impact Stats:24 million lives impacted in all 50 states3 million classrooms using The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s mental wellness curriculum90% of youth-serving organizations rate The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s resources as excellentLearn more about Kids Mental Health Foundation here.What to Expect from the 24-Hour Livestream:https://medium.com/media/004d762cf83dfb715d1a1c27ae83bfd1/hrefExclusive Products and CollectiblesLive Pack BreaksSpecial Guests & Fun100% of Proceeds Goes to The Kids Mental Health FoundationBookmark the show nowDonate Products for the StreamWant to make an even bigger impact? We’re also accepting donations of products to be sold during the livestream. These donations will contribute directly to The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s work. To submit a donation form, head to https://vf.social/connectingthroughcollecting, or for questions, email megan@midwestcards.com.In-Person Event September 20thIf you’re in Columbus, Ohio, join us on September 20th at Midwest Cards from 10 AM — 10 PM ET for an in-person activation. Meet fellow collectors, participate in live breaks, and support children’s wellness in person.Address: 401 N. Front St, Suite 95, Columbus, OH 43215Let’s Make a Difference TogetherWhen only 35% of parents strongly agree that they know the daily habits kids need to boost mental wellness, The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s work is more critical than ever. But with your help, we can expand their reach and impact.Join us for 24 hours of giving back. Every opened pack, purchased product, and donation brings us closer to a world where children’s mental health is prioritized.Bookmark the show now and we’ll see you in the chat from Sept 19th — 20th!https://medium.com/media/dabde5c73148b44d3d4e4479648ddbfe/hrefVeeFriends Joins Midwest Cards for 24-Hour Charity Stream Supporting Kids Mental Health was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #23
    by Zeneca on August 28, 2025

    Your portfolio is a reflection of your attention

  • Letter 76: DeFi & Yield Farming (Part 3)
    by Zeneca on August 26, 2025

    Pendle, Looping, Delta-Neutral Farming, and More

  • Weekly Roundup: West Coast Card Show, Manga Series Pulls, a Sapphire Set Completion… and MORE!
    by VeeFriends on August 22, 2025

    It was a huge week in the VeeFriends collecting universe. We made our first appearance since The National at the West Coast Card Show in Anaheim. Collectors worldwide kept the chase going with massive Manga Series pulls, including multiple 1/1 autos. History was also made as MikeJY became the first to complete the full 101-card Sapphire set, capped off with the Gift Goat card.Catch up on all the biggest moments from this week in VeeFriends below, or check out the quick recap of this week’s VeeFriends News from Whatnot!https://medium.com/media/ae279c049439adba6be0a501a81e68ec/hrefVeeFriends Hits the West Coast Card ShowVeeFriends is bringing the energy to Anaheim for the West Coast Card Show 2025, through August 24th at the Convention Center. If you’re in the area, stop by Booth B-08 to find Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025, the VeeFriends TCG, Super Stickers: Manga Series, and more — plus free cards and coloring pages for kids.Read our FEATURED BLOG for all details.This Week’s Biggest Hits — Super Sticker: Manga SeriesCollectors are pulling fire from the Super Stickers: Manga Series, securing some of the most exciting grails yet. Highlights include the Tremendous Tiger x Stephen Curry Crossover 1/1 Auto, GaryVee Auto 1/1, Decisive Duck 1/1 Auto, Adventurous Astronaut Auto 1/1, Rare Robot 1/1 Auto, and the Likable Leopard 1/1 Auto.Keep an eye on VeeFriends socials and @VeeCardsTrack to catch the latest hot pulls as they surface.MikeJY1984 Has Completed the Topps VeeFriends Chrome — Sapphire Edition Set!https://medium.com/media/75bdc882a919f428d85bbafb233b5695/hrefCollector @MikeJY1984 has officially finished the 101-card Topps VeeFriends Chrome — Sapphire Edition set, made complete with the addition of the Gift Goat card. Huge congratulations to Mike and everyone in the community who helped make this milestone possible.Looking to complete your set? Check out upcoming Whatnot streams to find the next breaks.A Spontaneous Surprise in VeeFriends BindersTrue to its name, the Spontaneous Seahorse Super Sticker made an unexpected debut at The National, hidden inside the brand-new VeeFriends Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Binders. VeeFriends has now released the official rarity guide for this 1st sticker, which includes the stunning Coral Barrier parallel limited to just 10 copies.If you haven’t cracked open your binder yet, now’s the perfect moment!Catch Up on VeeFriends Comic Books #1–3 Before #4 Arrives!The next chapter of VeeFriends Comic Books is coming in Sept/Oct, making now the perfect time to dive in and catch up on the stories so far.VeeFriends Comic Book #1 kicked things off with a wild, emotional journey that introduced eight VeeFriends characters and set the tone for the universe.VeeFriends Comic Book #2 shifted the spotlight to Fearless Fairy, diving into her origin story and what it truly means to be fearless.VeeFriends Comic Book #3 followed Anna through VeeWorld, with guidance from Fearless Fairy and Decisive Duck, and a focus on uncertainty, decision-making, and inner strength.VeeFriends Comic Book #4 is on the horizon! Sign up HERE to be the first to know about the release.VeeFriends Comic CornerCheck out our Sunday comic “Knowing Gnome and Curious Crane Have a Conversation” featured in Lee Enterprises publications nationwide!Want more comics? Visit https://veefriends.com/comic-corner to read through the entire collection.Weekly Roundup: West Coast Card Show, Manga Series Pulls, a Sapphire Set Completion… and MORE! was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • VeeFriends Heads to the West Coast Card Show 2025 | Booth B-08
    by VeeFriends on August 19, 2025

    After an unforgettable showing at The National, VeeFriends is bringing the energy out west. The West Coast Card Show has quickly become one of the most important stops on the collector calendar, and 2025 is shaping up to be its biggest year yet. This marks our first appearance since The National, and we’re ready to meet collectors, fans, and families in Anaheim for four days of cards, stickers, and community.About the West Coast Card ShowFormerly known as the Burbank Card Show, the West Coast Card Show has grown at lightning speed into the largest sports card and collectible showcase in the Western United States. From August 21 through August 24, 2025, Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center will transform into a hub for the hobby, with more than 40,000 attendees, over 1,200 vendors, and rare multi-million-dollar collections on display. The footprint has more than doubled compared to last year, expanding from 100,000 to 221,000 square feet. With its rapid growth, the show has solidified its reputation as the premier West Coast destination for collectors.What to Expect from VeeFriends at Booth B-08https://medium.com/media/0cc6820f256e0f46a7fd3bc7bcdc078b/hrefThe VeeFriends booth will be located at B-08, right next to Canvas Marketing, the team behind our Stephen Curry x Super Stickers: Manga Series collaboration and the sponsor of this year’s Stephen Curry VIP ticket artwork.Visitors will find Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 hobby boxes and blasters, loose packs, raw singles, graded slabs, and bundles available for purchase. We will also have VeeFriends Trading Card Game, Super Stickers: Manga Series boxes, and card binders available. To make the experience welcoming for every type of guest, we’re also offering free cards for kids and VeeFriends coloring pages.The West Coast Card Show is the next chance to dive into the VeeFriends collecting universe and see firsthand why our products continue to capture attention across the hobby.Event Details and TicketsLocation: Anaheim Convention Center — Hall DDates: August 21–24, 2025VeeFriends Booth: B-08Tickets are available at westcoastcardshow.comVeeFriends Heads to the West Coast Card Show 2025 | Booth B-08 was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • Weekly Roundup: Manga Super Stickers Case Break Debut, Sapphire 1/1s Pulled, Gift Goat #17 Unboxed……
    by VeeFriends on August 15, 2025

    Weekly Roundup: Manga Super Stickers Case Break Debut, Sapphire 1/1s Pulled, Gift Goat #17 Unboxed… and MORE!Super Stickers: Manga Series had a massive week, including multiple 1/1 autos and the first-ever Stephen Curry x GaryVee dual autograph being pulled + VeeFriends’ first-ever Manga Series Case Break on Whatnot. The Sapphire chase kept the excitement high with ultra-rare pulls 1/1 Auto pulls and the first Sapphire Selections Superfractor. Watch VeeFriends’ Director of Collectibles Adam Ripps unbox the epic Gift Goat #17 packed full of premium collectibles.Catch up on all the highlights from this week in VeeFriends below.https://medium.com/media/744ffd3c24c36bdf3f7f5542ff763cc0/hrefMajor Manga Series Pulls and First Case Break!The Super Stickers: Manga Series is off to a legendary start with some epic pulls, including Bullish Bull 1/1 Auto, Heart Trooper 1/1 Auto, Flex’n Fox Curry Crossover 1/1, and the first Stephen Curry x GaryVee dual autograph. Tonight, VeeFriends is hosting our first-ever Manga Series Case Break on Whatnot, giving fans a front-row seat to the action.Tune in tonight and check out upcoming Whatnot livestreams to join the next break!Big Hits in the VeeFriends Sapphire ChaseThe Sapphire chase is delivering major hits! The Honest Honey Bee 1/1 and Tenacious Termite 1/1 have both surfaced, along with the first-ever Sapphire Selections Sweet Swan Superfractor. The first Sapphire Selections Very, Very, Very, Very Lucky Black Cat has also been pulled, marking another milestone in this high-stakes hunt.Follow the chase on @VeeCardsTrack.Unboxing the Gift Goat #17 Deluxe Collector’s Kit 🐐https://medium.com/media/79b8a62adb7ff42b6c48688cb6223120/hrefThe Gift Goat #17 Deluxe Collector’s Kit has officially arrived, packed with some of the most premium VeeFriends collectibles to date. Inside, holders will find five CGC-graded Super Stickers, a premium VeeFriends Trading Card Game Play Kit, an exclusive Topps Chrome Sapphire Edition Gift Goat card, two 18K gold-plated pins, and five randomized CGC-graded VeeFriends TCG cards. Each piece is crafted for rarity and collector appeal, with chase opportunities including 1/1 GaryVee autos and the ultra-rare 1/1 Padparadshca Sapphire Gift Goat card for one lucky Goat.https://medium.com/media/0a89b23d00b0f1ca3165942162a424d9/hrefHave You Linked Your Digital Wallet to Your VeeFriends Account?Linking your wallet to your VeeFriends profile is the key to unlocking the full range of token-gated drops, discounts, and surprise perks. Whether you use a hot wallet like MetaMask or a secure cold wallet like Ledger, the process is quick, safe, and ensures your assets are recognized for exclusive claims and future access opportunities. This step-by-step guide walks you through why it matters, how each method works, and how to manage your wallets anytime from your profile.Read THIS BLOG for more information.VeeFriends is Back at the London Card Show 🇬🇧Join VeeFriends at the London Card Show this weekend, 15–17 August 2025, at Sandown Racecourse. Find us at Tables 101–102 for Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 rips, VeeFriends TCG action, and exclusive collectibles you won’t want to miss. See you there!VeeFriends Comic CornerCheck out our Sunday comic “Willful Wizard Meets Decisive Duck” featured in Lee Enterprises publications nationwide!Want more comics? Visit https://veefriends.com/comic-corner to read through the entire collection.Weekly Roundup: Manga Super Stickers Case Break Debut, Sapphire 1/1s Pulled, Gift Goat #17 Unboxed…… was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • How to Link Your Digital Wallet to Your VeeFriends Account And Why It’s Essential
    by VeeFriends on August 14, 2025

    VeeFriends is always evolving and whether you’re here for the art, the community, or the collectibles, now is the time to prepare. By linking your wallet to your VeeFriends profile, you ensure you’re ready for the next chapter in the VeeFriends ecosystem.From token-gated discounts to exclusive claims and future access opportunities, wallet verification is your key to unlocking the full range of benefits your digital assets may offer. It’s a simple action today that opens the door to a world of experiences tomorrow.This blog will walk you through why it matters, how it works, and the secure methods for connecting your wallets.Why You Need to Link Your Wallet to Your VeeFriends ProfileLinking your wallet to your VeeFriends profile ensures you can:Claim token-based benefits: From limited-edition drops to early access opportunities, many VeeFriends experiences are token-gated and require wallet verification.Receive discounts or offers tied to your tokens: Some products or experiences may only be available to token holders, or offered at a special rate based on what you own.Be eligible for surprise and delight moments: Community engagement often includes unannounced perks, gifts, and moments of recognition for holders… but only if your wallet is linked.How to Link Wallet(s) to Your VeeFriends AccountYou can link your wallet when you first create your VeeFriends Profile or add it at any time by editing your profile settings. There are two wallet types you can link: hot wallets and cold wallets. We’ll break down both below:Linking a Hot WalletHot wallets include browser-based and mobile wallets like MetaMask, Rainbow, and Coinbase Wallet. These are the most common types of wallets used for everyday interaction with Web3 applications.https://medium.com/media/53329de8c344fe2c0fb7c6cebf56cd9b/hrefVisit veefriends.com and click the “Connect Wallet” button.Select Hot Wallet from the options presented.You’ll be prompted to sign a message in your wallet. This is a secure signature request that confirms you own the wallet. There are no gas fees involved.Once signed, your wallet will be linked to your profile. You will not need to repeat this step for future interactions unless you remove the wallet from your account.Hot wallet linking is fast, straightforward, and provides immediate verification.Linking a Cold WalletCold wallets such as Ledger or Trezor devices provide a high level of security by keeping your private keys offline. Recognizing the importance of cold storage for collectors and long-term holders, VeeFriends offers a way to verify cold wallets without ever needing to connect them directly to the website.This method uses a secure, one-time Trial Deposit system.https://medium.com/media/acf457e56e44ad10c7b231ddec49d74f/hrefGo to veefriends.com and click the “Connect Wallet” button.Select Cold Wallet from the available options.The site will display a unique ETH amount — a small, randomized value less than $0.001 USD (excluding gas).You must send that exact amount of ETH from your cold wallet to the verification address: veefriends-verify.ethOnce received, your cold wallet is successfully linked — and will appear in your VeeFriends Profile under your linked wallets.This method gives you the security of cold storage while still verifying ownership of your NFTs on-chain.Important: Always copy the exact ETH amount and wallet address directly from the website. Even the smallest deviation can result in verification failure.Manage Your Wallets AnytimeOnce your wallet is linked, you can manage it easily through your VeeFriends Profile. Navigate to the Wallets section under Edit Profile to:Add or remove hot and cold walletsUpdate your primary wallet for token trackingKeep your account aligned with your on-chain assetsThere’s no limit to how many wallets you can associate and you can change them at any time.Head to veefriends.com, sign in or create your profile, and link your wallet today.How to Link Your Digital Wallet to Your VeeFriends Account And Why It’s Essential was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • Unboxing the Gift Goat #17 Deluxe Collector’s Kit
    by VeeFriends on August 13, 2025

    Gift Goats, the wait is over. The VeeFriends Deluxe Collector’s Kit from Gift Goat #17 has been delivered to eligible Series 1 Gift Goat holders. This exclusive kit was crafted for collectors and competitors alike, filled with premium, limited-edition items designed to elevate your VeeFriends Trading Card Game experience and expand your collection.Inside the VeeFriends Deluxe Collector’s Kithttps://medium.com/media/cbc4ecf8548fb4d00d9cc65e136fee73/hrefDirector of Collectibles, Adam Ripps unboxes the Deluxe Collector’s Kit for the first time, and gives you an overview of what’s inside.1. VeeFriends Trading Card Game Play KitThe first-ever officially produced premium play kit for the VeeFriends Trading Card Game, limited to just 555 editions for Gift Goat #17. Inside you’ll find:Five sealed VeeFriends Trading Card Game packsA premium tri-fold game boardPremium metal game coins2. Two 18K Gold-Plated VeeFriends PinsTwo exclusive pins crafted just for Gift Goats, both plated with 18K Gold:Perfect Persian Cat Pin — Representing the strongest player in the game with maxed-out scores.VeeFriends TCG Logo Pin — The first pin to feature the official VeeFriends TCG logo.3. Gift Goat Topps Chrome Sapphire Edition CardAn exclusive, premium Gift Goat card in Topps Sapphire format, made only for Gift Goat #17 recipients. Rarity is randomized, with Sapphire parallels available including Base (Blue Sapphire), Orange Sapphire /25, Red Sapphire /5, and the 1/1 Padparadshca Sapphire.4. Five CGC-Graded Super StickersFeaturing Alpha Alligator, Empathy Elephant, Nifty Narwhal, Passionate Parrot, and Thoughtful Three-Horned Harpik. Each comes in one of four possible rarities: Blue /300, Gold /199, Goated /55, or 1/1 GaryVee Auto.5. Five Randomized CGC-Graded VeeFriends TCG CardsEncased in CGC slabs to preserve condition, with each set randomized.Need Help? Our Team is HereWe are aware that a small percentage of Gift Goat Deluxe Collector’s Kits may have missing components. This message is intended for both buyers and sellers in the secondary market. Our team is committed to supporting Gift Goat Deluxe Collector’s Kits for as long as needed, addressing each case with care and attention. If you encounter an issue, please contact us directly at giftgoat@veefriends.com and our team will be here to assist.Tamper SealsA few recipients may notice that while their complete outer boxes are sealed with tamper evident labels, the inner boxes for Super Stickers, TCG Slabs, and Gift Goat Chrome Sapphire Card may be missing a seal sticker. This was a packing error on our end affecting a small amount of kits. That said, no need to worry — the items inside are fully sealed as intended. Both the Chrome Sapphire Card and Super Stickers remain individually sealed to preserve the surprise and rarity reveal.Unboxing the Gift Goat #17 Deluxe Collector’s Kit was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

  • Letter 75: There's alpha in *not* optimizing for $$$
    by Zeneca on August 11, 2025

    Instead, optimize for sanity, survivability, and optionality

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #22
    by Zeneca on August 7, 2025

    How to find and trust your conviction when investing

  • Letter 74: DeFi & Yield Farming (Part 2)
    by Zeneca on August 4, 2025

    Everything you wanted to know about providing liquidity to liquidity pools (LPs)

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #21
    by Zeneca on July 31, 2025

    You are the average of the 5 influencers you consume the most content from

  • Letter 73: DeFi & Yield Farming (Part 1)
    by Zeneca on July 28, 2025

    The art of using your money to make more money!

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #20
    by Zeneca on July 24, 2025

    Your network is your net worth: how and why you should spend time making friends

  • Letter 72: Analyzing My Exact Holdings
    by Zeneca on July 21, 2025

    An update on my portfolio where I go through every position one by one

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #19
    by Zeneca on July 17, 2025

    The Market Doesn't Owe You a Rotation

  • Letter 71: Growing your following from 0 to 1m+
    by Zeneca on July 14, 2025

    A guide on building a large social media following

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #18
    by Zeneca on July 10, 2025

    You don't need more alpha, you need more clarity

  • Letter 70: Growing your Portfolio from $0 to $10m+
    by Zeneca on July 7, 2025

    A guide on managing your portfolio at 5 different stages

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #17
    by Zeneca on July 3, 2025

    Increasing the surface area of your luck

  • Letter 69: Death and Taxes
    by Zeneca on June 30, 2025

    How you can save a lot of money & time with a little bit of planning

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #16
    by Zeneca on June 26, 2025

    Compound interest works for everything, not just investing $$$

  • Letter 68: InfoFi, is it Good or Bad?
    by Zeneca on June 23, 2025

    And how to make money on it (without people hating you)

  • Weekly Nugget of Wisdom #15
    by Zeneca on June 19, 2025

    Does money lead to happiness?

  • Fund firms court ‘bored’ investors with flurry of exotic ETF launches
    on June 6, 2025

    Vehicles tracking memecoins and Pudgy Penguins tokens and NFTs among recent filings

  • The most grimly inevitable ETF filing of 2025
    on June 4, 2025

    Every day we stray further from God’s light

  • Why AI companions are the most important tech of the next decade
    by Andrew Steinwold on May 6, 2025

    TLDR: They will become our friends, and we will listen to everything they suggest

  • Trump’s crypto project netted $350mn from presidential memecoin
    on March 7, 2025

    FT analysis shows potential windfall for US president in three weeks following launch in January

  • Trump-backed crypto venture to extend token sales after raising $1bn
    on January 20, 2025

    Entrepreneur Justin Sun among investors buying into World Liberty Financial

  • The president-elect of the US is promoting a shitcoin?
    on January 18, 2025

    Not to be confused with the “digital assets venture” he supported before the election

  • Billion dollar squirrel: Trump effect fuels crypto’s ‘memecoin’ boom
    on December 4, 2024

    Tokens based on online viral moments outpace bitcoin over past month but critics say they reflect market froth

  • Bitcoin and bananas add a new twist to conspicuous consumption
    on November 23, 2024

    Both have joined the elite world of useless objects that get desirable as they get pricier

  • Do You Love CryptoPunks? This $10,000 ‘Luxury Hoodie’ Is for You
    by Eileen Kinsella on September 27, 2024

    The limited-edition collection includes some with Swarovski and white gold. Christie's is offering five in an online sale. The post Do You Love CryptoPunks? This $10,000 ‘Luxury Hoodie’ Is for You appeared first on Artnet News.

  • The Stormtrooper Scandal — the dark side of NFT art exposed
    on June 17, 2024

    A new BBC documentary about an auction of dubious digital artworks reveals the flimsiness of the crypto fad

  • How crypto exchange Backpack climbed its way to success after its major investor FTX died
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on March 19, 2024

    Backpack’s founders, who are building a crypto exchange and wallet, have experienced strong growth since launching in 2022. But the road wasn’t easy. FTX co-led Backpack’s $20 million strategic investment round in September 2022. Less than two months later, in November 2022, FTX collapsed. “We lost 80% of the operating capital on FTX. We spent

  • Starbucks ditches its Odyssey NFT program
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on March 15, 2024

    Starbucks launched Starbucks Odyssey in 2022 as its initial foray into the web3 world.

  • Former web3 gaming founders raise $2.5M for their NFT marketplace to retain users even when there ‘isn’t money to be made’
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on March 14, 2024

    Even though NFT sales volume is still down 88% from 2022 all-time highs (and down 38% year-to-date), Pallet Exchange is building a new type of NFT marketplace focused on user retention. And it’s doing it on a blockchain less known for NFT trading: Sei. Co-founders Kelvin Wang and Davy Li have convinced investors that there’s

  • NFT platform Zora is offering a novel way for AI model makers to earn money
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on March 7, 2024

    Zora, an NFT-based social network platform, is continuing its expansion beyond the crypto-sphere into the hot artificial intelligence market, Dee Goens, the startups’ co-founder, said on Chain Reaction. Not to be confused with Sora, the text-to-video tool offered by OpenAI, Zora aims to help creators, brands and artists better monetize their content through NFTs. Last

  • OpenSea’s partnership with Coachella is a sign that NFTs can be more than profile pictures
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on March 5, 2024

    The NFT sector has not yet returned to the glory of its 2022 heyday, but that hasn’t stopped the evolution of the tech. For instance, OpenSea has partnered with the music and arts festival conglomerate Coachella to release three NFT collections that offer both virtual and tangible real-life VIP experiences and merchandise. The partnership will

  • Christie’s Is Still Betting on NFTs, Preps Sale With Pioneering Artist Robert Alice
    by Eileen Kinsella on February 23, 2024

    The artist has also edited a luxe Taschen book on the history of the medium. The post Christie’s Is Still Betting on NFTs, Preps Sale With Pioneering Artist Robert Alice appeared first on Artnet News.

  • Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu sees NFTs as a way to protect ownership in the age of AI
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on February 16, 2024

    NFTs don’t always get taken very seriously, particularly now that AI and content creators are hogging the spotlight, but not everyone is so quick to discount crypto’s oft-derided younger sibling. According to Animoca Brands’ chairman and co-founder, Yat Siu, the growing influence of artificial intelligence and content is exactly why there is a growing need

  • Nina Chanel Abney Is Yuga Labs’s First ‘Punk in Residence’
    by Sofia Hallström on February 14, 2024

    The NFT company's new program invites artists to ponder: "What does punk mean to you?" The post Nina Chanel Abney Is Yuga Labs’s First ‘Punk in Residence’ appeared first on Artnet News.

  • OpenSea takes the long view by focusing on its UX even as NFT sales remain low
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on February 8, 2024

    The NFT space has lost a lot of its sparkle over the past few years, but that hasn’t stopped some founders, investors and projects from trucking along in hopes of another surge.

  • Why Puma is sticking to its web3 bets as crypto shakes off a long winter
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on January 2, 2024

    While some brands moved away from web3 in 2023 during a long crypto winter, Puma stayed the course and its head of emerging technology, Ivan Dashkov, told TechCrunch+ it has no intentions of leaving. After two years working with web3, Puma’s tech revenues remain modest, but the sportswear manufacturer intends to be ready for a more

  • Love ’em or hate ’em, NFTs can survive thanks to the communities that drive them
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on December 27, 2023

    NFTs get a lot of heat, but there’s a widespread belief in the industry that there’s ample value underlying the concept and the various use cases it brings.

  • Attendees at Hong Kong’s ApeFest NFT Event Suffer ‘Extreme’ Eye-Related Problems
    by Artnet News on November 7, 2023

    Yuga Labs, the company behind the event, claims only one percent of attendees were affected. The post Attendees at Hong Kong’s ApeFest NFT Event Suffer ‘Extreme’ Eye-Related Problems appeared first on Artnet News.

  • NFT Startup Yuga Labs Is Laying Off U.S. Employees Amid Its Ongoing Pivot to a Gaming Metaverse
    by Richard Whiddington on October 11, 2023

    The company said it has been stretched too thin and will refocus on its Otherside virtual world. The post NFT Startup Yuga Labs Is Laying Off U.S. Employees Amid Its Ongoing Pivot to a Gaming Metaverse appeared first on Artnet News.

  • Yuga Labs Is Inviting Owners of CryptoPunks to Purchase Physical Versions of Their NFTs at a 48-Hour Print Party
    by Richard Whiddington on October 5, 2023

    Prices start at $500. The post Yuga Labs Is Inviting Owners of CryptoPunks to Purchase Physical Versions of Their NFTs at a 48-Hour Print Party appeared first on Artnet News.

  • Bonfire of the NFTs
    on September 13, 2023

    How do you kill that which has no life?

  • NFT startup Rario founders to leave a year after $120 million funding
    by Manish Singh on September 8, 2023

    Founders of Rario, the cricket NFT startup in which India’s Dream11 led a $120 million funding round last year, are leaving the two-year-old firm, people familiar with the matter said. Ankit Wadhwa, who serves as Rario CEO, and Sunny Bhanot, Rario CTO, are being pushed out as investors at the startup, including largest backer Dream11,

  • Keith Haring’s Never-Before-Seen Computer Drawings Are Hitting the Block as NFTs at a New Christie’s Online Auction
    by Min Chen on September 5, 2023

    Haring created the drawings on an Amiga in the 1980s. The post Keith Haring’s Never-Before-Seen Computer Drawings Are Hitting the Block as NFTs at a New Christie’s Online Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

  • Industry weighs potential of AI-designed watches
    on September 1, 2023

    The latest advances have prompted comparisons with past episodes of technological disruption

  • How Digital Artist William Mapan Adapted an Early Paul Klee Abstract Drawing Into a Generative Series of Vivid Aerial Landscapes
    by Min Chen on August 30, 2023

    The collection drops September 12 as part of LACMA's blockchain initiative. The post How Digital Artist William Mapan Adapted an Early Paul Klee Abstract Drawing Into a Generative Series of Vivid Aerial Landscapes appeared first on Artnet News.

  • SEC settles first NFT enforcement case, fines LA media company $6M
    by Rita Liao on August 29, 2023

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing a non-fungible token project, marking the first time the authority has taken enforcement action against a company for selling unregistered NFTs. Impact Theory, a Los Angeles-based media company, “encouraged potential investors to view the purchase of Founder’s Key [the company’s NFT project] as an investment into the

  • ‘People in My World Thought It a Little Crazy’: Artist Yue Minjun on Launching His Million-Dollar NFT Collection in a Flagging Crypto Market
    by Min Chen on August 21, 2023

    The Chinese artist's first NFT series, "Boundless," sold out in two hours. The post ‘People in My World Thought It a Little Crazy’: Artist Yue Minjun on Launching His Million-Dollar NFT Collection in a Flagging Crypto Market appeared first on Artnet News.

  • The NFT Market Has Tanked. So Why Is This Major Hollywood Talent Agency Still Betting Big on Web3 Artists?
    by Min Chen on August 15, 2023

    William Morris Endeavor boasts a roster of some 50 Web3 creatives, including Claire Silver and Krista Kim. The post The NFT Market Has Tanked. So Why Is This Major Hollywood Talent Agency Still Betting Big on Web3 Artists? appeared first on Artnet News.

  • Monthly NFT sales fell for fifth consecutive month to $495M in July
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on August 3, 2023

    Welcome back to Chain Reaction. The NFT space isn't doing too well right now. It seems like there’s a new project being launched every week, but there’s less and less money being spent in the space.

  • NFTs/OpenSea: digital asset prices have further to fall  
    on July 7, 2023

    Collapse in value of non-fungible tokens is due in part to rising rates and falling crypto prices

  • Magic Eden CEO talks multichain expansion and what’s next for the NFT platform
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on June 30, 2023

    Welcome back to Chain Reaction, a podcast that unpacks and dives deep into the latest trends, drama and news in crypto with some of the biggest names in the industry to break things down block by block for the crypto curious. For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Jack Lu, co-founder and CEO of NFT marketplace

  • Three Arrows Capital’s NFT collection sold for almost $11mn at auction
    on June 16, 2023

    Record sale for collapsed crypto hedge fund’s pieces comes despite broader downturn in market for digital assets

  • Gary Vaynerchuk expects NFTs to expand beyond digital collectibles long term
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on June 3, 2023

    Welcome back to Chain Reaction, a podcast that unpacks and dives deep into the latest trends, drama and news with some of the biggest names in crypto breaking things down block by block for the crypto curious. For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as Gary Vee. He is the chairman of

  • NFT avatar enabler GoodGang has the blessings of Korean giants Kakao and Naver
    by Rita Liao on May 25, 2023

    Critics have long discredited non-fungible tokens as overpriced JPEGs sold by people who want to make quick bucks. NFT believers want to prove them wrong and show that these certificates of digital art stored on the blockchain, a distributed, immutable database, have real use cases. Their efforts often involve integrating NFTs into applications already with

  • NFT spinoff from newspaper SCMP gets funded to tokenize historical artifacts
    by Rita Liao on May 8, 2023

    When an NFT series commemorating the handover of Hong Kong from the U.K. to China generated $260,000 in sales, Artifact Labs, the startup that launched the collection, saw the long-term potential of tokenizing historical artifacts and making them immutable and accessible to the public. Artifact was born out of South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s

  • US court provides clarity on crypto rules with OpenSea verdict
    on May 5, 2023

    Plus, Coinbase first-quarter results and taxing crypto miners

  • Former OpenSea employee convicted in first NFT insider trading case
    on May 3, 2023

    Prosecutors had accused Nate Chastain of buying tokens he knew would soar in value

  • OpenSea’s next journey is to help Web 2.0 brands get into web3
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on April 26, 2023

    OpenSea's big journey right now is to make bigger bets with key Web 2.0 and web3 creators or brands, the platform's chief business officer said

  • Metaverse - What it is, how it will impact YOU
    by Andrew Steinwold on April 14, 2023

    Metaverse Thesis

  • Titanic NFTs are the latest token of Belfast’s difficult history
    on April 5, 2023

    As the anniversary of the great ship’s foundering nears, memories find new forms

  • Magic Eden launches Bitcoin marketplace as Ordinal inscriptions continue to grow
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on March 21, 2023

    Magic Eden, one of the largest cross-chain NFT platforms, launched a Bitcoin marketplace for digital artifacts, the company shared on Tuesday. “We are already a multichain platform and believe that adding Bitcoin will connect us to a deep community of people and a rapidly growing collectibles market thanks to Ordinals,” Zhuoxun Yin, COO and co-founder

  • Ant veteran turns to NFT verification for SXSW festival VIP feast
    by Rita Liao on March 8, 2023

    As funding into web3 projects cools down during the crypto winter, startups in the space are increasingly focused on building bridges for mass adoption and exploring revenue opportunities to stay afloat. The key to driving mass adoption? Offer experiences that are so seamless that users don’t realize blockchain is involved. One company that is demonstrating

  • Tensor raises $3M for Solana-focused NFT trading platform
    by Jacquelyn Melinek on March 7, 2023

    Tensor, a Solana-centric NFT trading platform, has raised $3 million in a seed round led by Placeholder, the team exclusively shared with TechCrunch. The startup was co-founded by Ilja Moisejevs and Richard Wu, bringing a collective 10 years of experience in working on trading infrastructure and data-intensive systems. Until this point, Tensor was bootstrapped off

  • What Gucci and others learnt from the metaverse
    on February 24, 2023

    The metaverse economy is set to be worth trillions — and the world’s leading fashion brands are experimenting already

  • Hermès wins landmark lawsuit over ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs
    on February 8, 2023

    New York jury rejected artist’s claim that digital depictions of luxury bags was legally protected expression

  • Premier League backs Sorare’s NFT fantasy football game despite crypto crash
    on January 30, 2023

    League agrees multimillion-pound licensing deal with start-up that offers trading in digital player cards

  • Mr Beast will become the wealthiest person in the world
    by Andrew Steinwold on January 4, 2023

    Mr Beast is a YouTuber. He makes FREE videos online for a living.

  • OpenSea chief seeks to distance NFTs from crypto crisis
    on December 29, 2022

    Head of leading marketplace responds to digital assets slump following FTX scandal

  • NFT creators diversify into real-world assets to generate new revenues
    on December 27, 2022

    Entrepreneurs behind digital art collections expand into retail and entertainment amid crypto downturn

  • The FTX investors’ tombstoNFT
    on November 18, 2022

    Get it while it’s non-fungible

  • Jewellers explore benefits of digital art
    on November 4, 2022

    Brands experiment with latest technology to transplant one of the oldest hard luxuries into the digital world

  • SEC must clarify which NFTs will be regulated, says commissioner
    on October 17, 2022

    Some digital art could be treated like stocks or bonds, according to Hester Peirce

  • NFTs: regulators go ape amid market downturn
    on October 13, 2022

    Some projects look suspiciously like a desire to buy into hype

  • Coming soon: A Sceptic’s Guide to Crypto
    on August 15, 2022

    Even after the crypto markets crashed this year, there are still a number of people …

  • Communism vs Freedom
    by Andrew Steinwold on August 2, 2022

    The Battle for the Metaverse

  • 🔥 Could 3AC crash the NFT market?
    by Trevor Grant on July 19, 2022

    Can Punks flip Apes?

  • 🤑 Most popular NFT trader has made over $30M
    by Andrew Steinwold on July 12, 2022

    Read to the end for some alpha;)

  • 🤔 The ENS Frenzy
    by Andrew Steinwold on July 5, 2022

    000.eth sells for 300 ETH

  • 🗽 Here's what went down at NFT.NYC
    by Andrew Steinwold on June 28, 2022

    + Magic Eden fundraise | Shopify goes crypto | Yuga Lawsuit | Doodles 2 | GTA rumors | and more

  • 🌞 Why we're bearish short term but MEGA-bullish long term
    by Trevor Grant on June 21, 2022

    Say hi at NFT.NYC

  • 💀 Crypto is down ~70% from highs
    by Andrew Steinwold on June 14, 2022

    Is more pain still to come?

  • ⬇️ Is the bottom in?
    by Trevor Grant on June 7, 2022

    Welcome to goblintown

  • 🗻 Should Yuga Labs move Otherside to Avalanche?
    by Andrew Steinwold on May 31, 2022

    Lil Nouns outpacing Nouns / ENS PfP / NFL NFT game / Netflix NFTs

  • 🌊 OpenSea Seaport's fresh new features
    by Trevor Grant on May 24, 2022

    Plus, Not Okay Bears gets delisted, Moonbirds airdrop, a16z's new gaming fund, a market check-in, & Drama!!

  • 🤯Crypto drops >50%, is more to come?
    by Andrew Steinwold on May 17, 2022

    Luna collapses as Azuki's founder comes out as a rugger

  • 📉 BLOODBATH
    by Trevor Grant on May 10, 2022

    Is crypto dead?

  • 💸 Yuga Labs' land sale costs minters over $160 million
    by Trevor Grant on May 3, 2022

    Is a recession coming?

  • 🚶‍♂️How people are making $300+ per day walking
    by Andrew Steinwold on April 26, 2022

    Plus, Ryan Carson "steps down" from Moonbirds

  • Everyone is crazy for Moonbirds
    by Andrew Steinwold on April 19, 2022

    Hopefully our open rate will be as high as Meta's take rate

  • #️⃣1️⃣ Does being first still matter?
    by Trevor Grant on April 12, 2022

    +3 awesome new podcasts

  • Azuki is having its moment
    by Andrew Steinwold on April 5, 2022

    Plus Axie hack / Looks Rare vs. OS / OpenSea X Solana

  • Multi-Wallet Profile: manage all your NFTs across different blockchains under one account on…
    by Rarible on March 17, 2022

    Multi-Wallet Profile: manage all your NFTs across different blockchains under one account on Rarible.comMo’ blockchains, mo’ problems. If you have crypto assets on multiple blockchains and/or wallets, you know how hard it might be to stay on top of everything.As Rarible.com continues to grow as a multi-chain marketplace, logging in and out with different wallets to manage your NFTs might get annoying. That’s why we built the Multi-Wallet Profile!The concept is simple: You can now add wallets from any Rarible-supported blockchain to one Rarible profile where you can see and manage all your NFTs.A Multi-wallet profile supports up to 20 wallets connected to any blockchain available on Rarible.com. So whether you’re using multiple chains or if you’ve got a vault wallet and a hot wallet, you’ll find the new feature useful.How to set up a Multi-wallet profile (quick version)Pick your most active wallet. Use it to log into your existing Rarible.com profile. This will serve as the foundation for your Multi-wallet profile. We advise prioritizing profiles with verified wallets to keep the checkmarkClick “Manage wallets” in the user menuStart linking wallets, one at a time. It can be wallets from multiple chains, and/or multiple wallets from a single chain depending on your needs. The wallet/blockchain has to be supported by Rarible.comWhen you start merging wallets (i.e. adding new wallets to your Multi-wallet account), all your followings, followers, activity and likes will be combined and merged with the main profile. After the merge, some information associated with those wallets on Rarible.com gets wiped. That DOES NOT apply to your NFTs.Your NFTs never move during the merging process, or get affected in any way. After merging, they will all be displayed under your Multi-wallet profile. Depending on the amount of NFTs across your merged wallets, it might take some time to show them all — so don’t worry if you can’t see them right away.How to set up a Multi-wallet profile (detailed version)See above for the TL;DR version on setting up a Multi-wallet profile. This section, in turn, will explain the basic mechanics behind the merging process in more detail.To set up a Multi-wallet profile, you don’t have to create a new account. Your Multi-wallet profile can be based on any existing profile on Rarible.com, regardless of the blockchain and wallet provider.To start, log into your existing Rarible.com profile and click “Manage wallets” in the user menu — or, if you don’t have an existing profile, create one first.Keep in mind that all Ethereum wallets created via Metamask will be displayed as Ethereum + Polygon wallets because they share the same address, and vice versa. Eventually that will apply to all Ethereum and Polygon wallets, regardless of the service they were created with.We advise creating your Multi-wallet profile on a verified profile if you already have one — that way, you can keep your yellow check-mark and get all the privileges of a verified member (including the extra cool factor).Say, you have a verified profile on Rarible.com that is associated with your Ethereum wallet. You also have a non-verified Tezos wallet. You can add the Tezos wallet to a Multi-wallet profile associated with your Ethereum wallet and stay verified.Important: When you start merging wallets (i.e. adding new wallets to your account), all your followings, followers, and likes will be combined and merged with the main wallet.The profiles associated with the wallets you’re merging with will essentially be deleted (this does not affect your NFTs). All information, including your activity, will be transferred to your main (Multi-wallet) profile. Specifically, your email, short link, bio, Twitter and Instagram links will be deleted from previous profiles. You’ll keep the information from the profile you initiated the merge from.To sum up, only your profile data gets deleted. Your wallet and NFTs will remain in your full possession. As you merge wallets your NFTs don’t move, they’ll still be stored in their respective wallets. It might take some time before show up after the merge, depending on the amount of NFTs you have across those wallets. You can then sort them by blockchain.How to mint NFTs from a Multi-wallet profileWhen you mint with a Multi-wallet profile, you can choose from different wallets under one blockchain (you’ll have to choose the blockchain you want to mint on before that — and connect a fitting wallet from your Multi-wallet profile). Other than that, the process stays the same.How to trade NFTs from a Multi-wallet profileTrading is also largely identical compared to single profiles, except for few minor nuances. Imagine you have two wallets from one blockchain connected to your Multi-wallet profile. Two Ethereum + Polygon wallets, A and B. Wallet A has an NFT you’re selling. If you’ve selected Wallet B and receive a bid for that NFT, you’ll be asked to switch back to wallet A to accept the bid/change the sale price/remove that NFT from sale and so on.Also, if you have several wallets from the same blockchain under your Multi-wallet profile, you can have multiple editions of one NFT from those different wallets — but the Owner/History tab for that NFT will display the wallet addresses, not your profile name, to avoid confusion.Sounds exciting? Head over to Rarible.com to create your Multi-wallet profile today 💛

  • Rethinking Rarible app: NFT portfolio tracker and display tool ✨
    by Rarible on March 16, 2022

    This totally new update is focused on a mobile-first experience to let you have your (awesome) NFT collection at your fingertips, looking good and ready to shineHow many times a day do you check in on your NFTs? 😉 We do quite a lot: we love looking at them, taking a peek at the floor prices occasionally, showing them off on a night out with friends. In other words, always having them at hand.Rarible App 2.0 lets you do just that: access all your NFTs and their total value in a single click from your phone home screen.When building the new version, we took a new approach to the NFT app as a standalone tool instead of replicating the marketplace experience.We focused on:NFT portfolio and its total value on one screenAccurate pricing: choose items to include or exclude from the total valueYes, we went the extra mile and added the feature to exclude or include any NFTs you own from the portfolio display to show only liquid collections and more accurate pricing. Or to not scare your date away by the number of NFTs you own… jk.Let’s meta-play!Download or update the app on iOS and AndroidSet up your portfolioShare a screenshot of your portfolio in the Twitter threadGet a chance to win a MetaAngels NFT (floor price 0.22 ETH)What other features you’d like to see in the app? Let us know! Cause we’re just getting started ;)Join our Discord to share feedback and request features.

  • Celebrating Valentine’s in the Metaverse with a Curated Drop Centered Around Love
    by Rarible on February 21, 2022

    On the day of love, we wanted to recognize that it has no limits. That’s why we highlighted love with a special curated drop on 14 February. Titled “L is for LGBTQIA+ & LOVE”, the drop was featured on our homepage and had its very own metaverse exhibition 🎉The exhibition and art pieces are curated by Benny Or, a metaverse designer and co-creator of The Meeting Place and David Cash, a Web3 strategist and founder of Cash Labs. Together, they’ve curated an exhibition that celebrates LGBTQIA+ voices in the NFT space and explores “the various facets in which love can exist,” as Benny Or puts it.“L is for LGBTQIA+ & LOVE” features works of numerous artists, namely SamJ, Foodmasku, Mike Ruiz, Jake Cormack, Hawkward, Laurel Charleston, Jessica Yatrofsky, Nicole Ruggeiro and Adam Nathaniel Furman, who explore varying notions of identity and self-expression in their own unique ways.“No two artists in this curated drop are at all similar- and this was intentional”, David Cash says about the lineup. “From Foodmasku’s surrealist performance art imagery to Mike Ruiz’s stunning editorial photography- we’re exploring a range of queer expressions exploring human connection and identity”.The drop was accompanied by two live events, a Twitter Spaces session hosted by Rarible at 6PM GMT and a metaverse exhibition at The Meeting Place at 6PM-8PM GMT. The latter is also a great way to celebrate Valentine’s with your significant other — or meet new people in the boundless Web3 world.But who could explain the drop better than the curators themselves? Here’s a short interview we did with Benny and David:What’s the main idea behind ‘L is for LGBTQIA+ & LOVE’?Benny: The exhibition is about the celebration of LGBTQIA+ voices in the NFT space, and it explores the various facets in which love can exist.David: Valentine’s day has become such a heteronormative ritual in the public sphere. When Holly from Rarible approached me to curate a Valentine’s day drop, she had already considered perpetuating a queer narrative — something that instantly drew me to the project.On a day about love, what better a mission than to represent non- “traditional” representations of love? So, in order to assemble a curated variety of expressions of romance and affection, we’ve assembled ten LGBTQIA+ identifying NFT artists — each with a unique take on expressing love and sexuality.What do you think we can all do as NFT community members to make the space more inclusive?Benny: Support for the community can come in many ways, from uplifting artists by sharing and promoting their work to supporting them directly by acquiring their work. I think showing up is also very important. We show our support in the traditional art world by attending exhibitions and openings. In the digital world, we should also be doing the same whether it be Twitter Spaces or virtual exhibitions.David: It is always valuable to consider our privilege and help support underrepresented artists who are entering the space. Give LGBTQIA+ artists space in your stages on Twitter and Clubhouse, like and comment on their social media posts, and- despite potential feedback- repost their work on Twitter and your stories and show your support in a tangible way.Queer artists come from a range of backgrounds and have important stories to tell- let’s make an effort to allow underrepresented artists to take up more space and have confidence in their work and respective practices.Can you recommend any cool ways to celebrate Valentine’s in the metaverse?Benny: My co-founder and husband Cristian Andres is visiting Family in Chile right now, so we will actually be spending our Valentine’s Day together in the Metaverse. There’s an intimacy in spending time together in VR that you don’t get through Facetime and Zoom calls. So I would recommend those divided by physical distance meet each other in the Metaverse and explore what it offers. Come to the show for a cute metaverse art date and support our artists.David: The metaverse allows us to connect all over the world. If you happen to be alone this valentines day- hope on Tinder or Grindr and meet someone in the metaverse! Alternatively, if you’re in a long-distance relationship you can also plan a day of romantic activities in various metaverse solutions. And even if you’re together with your romantic partner, consider integrating a VR or AR experience into your plans for a Web3 edge to your Valentine’s day.Would you like to share anything else on this day?Benny: Many of us, including myself, are new to the space. At first, it can seem overwhelming, but the beauty of art is not solely in the work itself but also the conversations, camaraderie, and communities. Even as I was putting this exhibition together, I already began to feel less alone on this journey. I hope that as people visit the show over the next few days, they will also share that sentiment and potentially even meet a few new friends and collaborators along the way.David: I believe love has no gender- all of these artists identify all along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. I find it exciting to consider the collection as a whole and encourage collectors of one artist to consider the contrasting, and complimentary, works of the other artists in the collection.

  • 6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do on Rarible.com
    by Rarible on February 21, 2022

    If you’re reading this, you’ve probably listed, bought, and sold on Rarible before. And if you haven’t, you should (in our mostly unbiased opinion 🙂).In any case, we want you to have a great experience on our platform. So in this article, we’ll show you 6 awesome things you may have missed on Rarible so far:Create NFTs for freeConnect with your favorite Rarible users on our messengerMake your Ethereum NFTs carbon-negativeIsolate the signal from the noise by following friends, artists, and collectorsCollect royalties from sales on Rarible.com (even if you didn’t create your collection with us)Submit a floor bid to join your favorite communityReady to get started? Let’s dive in!1) Create NFTs for freeDid you know you can mint on Rarible without paying a penny? And not only that: you can do it in two different ways.Lazy Minting on EthereumA while back, our magician coders implemented something called “Lazy Minting”.Lazy minting allows you to mint a token on Rarible without creating a blockchain entry. That way, you skip the gas fees to create your NFT.There is a tweak to it: whoever buys or transfers your NFT first will pay the gas fees. So Lazy Minting will cost your fans extra. While paying no gas is awesome, we only recommend it for your first few NFTs on Ethereum.How do you lazy mint NFTs on Rarible? Simply switch on “Free minting” during the creation process.Mint for free on FlowFlow is a super-efficient blockchain tailor-made for NFTs. That means gas fees are only a fraction of a cent.But it gets better: When we integrated Flow, we decided to cover those fees for every Flow NFT created on Rarible. That way, you don’t have to buy FLOW tokens and send them to your wallet just to pay $0.00001 to mint an NFT.2) Connect With Your Favorite Rarible Users on our MessengerWe love NFTs so much we built a whole company for them. But we can’t deny when something’s a little clunky. There’s a big challenge in buying, trading and selling NFTs: Communication.In the “real world”, trading is easy:Think the price is too high? Tell them how much you’re willing to payWant to buy something that’s not for sale? You can ask how much it would takeNeed to know more about what you’re buying? Ask away!But how does that work when you only know the other person’s wallet address? It doesn’t. Or didn’t.Because we created Rarible Messenger, the first-ever cross-chain wallet-to-wallet messaging service.Whether you want to negotiate, collaborate or connect with others on Rarible — now you can.How to use Rarible MessengerConnecting with artists, collectors and friends is easy:Navigate to the profile you’d like to message.2. Click “Send message”.3. After the messenger pops up, write your message and hit send.Getting in touch with your favorite artists, collectors and curators is as easy as that!Note: To protect people’s privacy, we have a “message requests” folder for messages from people you don’t follow. If you don’t get a response from someone immediately, this is probably where your message went.3) Make Your Ethereum NFTs Carbon-NegativeThere’s no way around it: Proof of work blockchains consume a lot of energy.Ethereum transitions to proof of stake to reduce its energy consumption. But we want to enable you to create, buy and sell NFTs with a clear conscience now.That’s why we partnered with Nori for carbon removal.The feature is simple:Navigate to an Ethereum NFT you own on Rarible.Open the details tab and click “remove carbon”.Check out with our carbon removal partner Nori.Your NFT is now carbon negative (and everyone will see you’ve done a good thing)!4) Isolate the Signal From the Noise by Following Friends, Artists and CollectorsThere are so many NFT collections, nobody can keep up with all of them. It’s overwhelming to see dozens of new artists and collections every day.That’s why we created the follow feature and the “following” view. It’s as simple as it sounds:Follow your favorite collectors, artists and friends on Rarible. Then you can click “following” on the home page to only see their activity.That way, you get a curated feed of the art and collections you love most.5) Collect Royalties from sales on Rarible.com (Even if You Didn’t Create Your Collection Here)You’ve created a collection outside of Rarible? You can still own it and earn royalties on our marketplace! Here’s how easy it is:Find your collection on Rarible.Click the three dots and hit “claim ownership”. If you’re signed in with the right wallet, you’ll get a success message.3. You now control your collection on Rarible. You can add a description, upload a profile picture, set royalties, and more.Royalties? Yes! Click the three dots again and you’ll see the option to set royalties. Click that option and choose the settings you want.You can even create split royalties. That means you can give a community vault, team members or collaborators their fair share.6) Submit a Floor bid to Join Your Favorite CommunitySometimes, you want to join a community or own a piece from a great creator — and you don’t care which NFT from the particular collection you will get.That’s why we’re launching floor bids. A floor bid is a bid for any NFT in a collection. Any holder of an NFT in that collection can accept your bid and help you become part of the community you want to join!Wrapping upWe want to build Rarible that you love! If you have any suggestions how we can make your experience, feel free to tweet at us or share your idea in Discord.💛

  • Mint your own Tezos collection on Rarible.com
    by Rarible on January 25, 2022

    Since we launched Tezos at the end of 2021, many awesome creators minted their art as part of the Rarible collection. We enjoyed seeing artists embrace #cleanNFTs and low minting fees on Tezos.We follow through on our New Year’s resolutions, so we’re continuing our Tezos integration:Last week, we integrated additional Tezos collections — meaning you can now list and trade Tezzards, HEN, and objkt items on Rarible.This week, we shipped custom collections. Collections are like a folder. If you mint on the big Rarible collection, your work is in the same place as many others. That’s awesome because it saves you fees and lets you start quickly.But with your own collection, your fans can access your (and only your) NFTs at the click of a button. That makes buying, selling and collecting easier and more fun.Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? We hate to say it, but there’s a (small) catch:At current prices, minting an NFT on Tezos costs around $0.20. Creating your own collection costs you roughly 3ꜩ once (about $8 at today’s XTZ price). After that, adding NFTs to your collection is back to roughly $0.20.Want to get started? Here’s how to create your own collection on TezosLog into your Tezos wallet on Rarible.com, click “Create” in the top right corner and select Tezos.Scroll down and click “Create — TEZOS-MT”.Fill in all the information. The “Symbol” field is like an abbreviation for your collection, but won’t show up anywhere for your buyers. Feel free to copy your collection name or use a few letters from it (the maximum is 10 characters).Hit “Create Collection” to deploy your very own smart contract.After you confirm the transaction in your wallet, your smart contract will be live in 5–10 minutes. After that, you’ve got your very own Tezos collection that makes it easy for your fans to find and collect your work.Can’t wait to get started? Head to Rarible.com now and create your own Tezos collection!

  • Following the community vote, $RARI weekly distribution for Rarible.com users ends on 16th Jan
    by Rarible on January 7, 2022

    Rarible DAO governance token grows upTL;DR: Good news for $RARI holders! The Rarible DAO community passed a proposal to end weekly $RARI distribution for trading on the Rarible.com marketplace. This will let the Rarible DAO focus and further execute its vision of fueling the next-gen web3 projects.Join Rarible DAO Discord to stay tuned for the exciting updates to come in the next few weeks!If you’ve read the TL;DR, you’re probably wondering why the weekly $RARI airdrop is ending. We figured that might require a few words of explanation.Looking backWeb3 is like a time machine. It’s been 18 months since the $RARI token saw the world. Feels like a few years ago!What started as a reward for buyers and sellers on Rarible.com, grew into so much more.Driven by the force of decentralization, we launched open-source and DAO-governed Rarible Protocol and enabled anyone to use our technology on their own website, dApp or NFT project (even if they’ve never used Rarible Marketplace).To foster community ownership, $RARI holders steer the protocol’s direction by proposing changes and voting on them.The Rarible.com team is building on the Rarible Protocol, but so are many others now, including Decentraland, Cyber, Zerion, and more.What’s next$RARI has grown up, and it is time for change. The most recent proposal unanimously facilitates that!The weekly distribution of $RARI token for trading on Rarible.com is ending on January 16th. All payouts will be received during the 2 week period by 28th January. $RARI claim will still be available for you anytime.Rarible DAO grows bigger and stronger, and will continue to work on the Rarible Protocol — and other exciting decentralized projects to come.Whether you have $RARI or not, join the Rarible DAO Discord to be the first to get the upcoming news: https://discord.com/invite/hwy5hQzThis is just the beginning!Much love,Rarible.com team

  • Rarible 2021: a Year in Review
    by Rarible on December 30, 2021

    The year we went multi-chain, launched Rarible Protocol and released the messenger, among other things.2021 truly was the breakout year for NFTs. From a barely understood abbreviation (hello, right click savers!), it turned into a massive cultural phenomenon adopted by blue chip companies like Adidas and Twitter in a few short months.Just like the NFT space has grown, so has Rarible.com. What started with a few people in a café grew into a passionate team of over 100, and counting!And that team has been busy. In 2021, we’ve shipped more features than ever before, scaled to a multi-chain platform with Flow and Tezos integrations, and watched our community soar on every social media channel.And of course, we couldn’t have done it without you! You are creating Rarible day by day — by using the platform, requesting features, sharing your feedback, being as active and passionate as you are.We’re happy to be a part of the digital ownership transformation, empowering creators and communities on the way to a more sustainable, decentralized future of the web.We’re excited about the growth in 2021 and even more excited to see what’s to come in 2022! As we head into the new year, we prepared a quick recap of the highlights of each month in 2021. Let’s dive right in!January 🤝We kicked off the year by enabling creators to verify their Twitter accounts on Rarible for easier search and identification.To further enhance the community features on Rarible.com, we also launched the personalized Following feed where you can keep track of the latest updates from the creators and collectors you follow.February 🔥In February, as NFTs started to take off (a Beeple piece sold for $6.6 million at the time — it was a much bigger deal back then!), we raised a seed funding round led by CoinFund to get ready for rocket ship growth that soon followed.March 🦄Moving towards the vision of a fluid, interoperable, diverse NFT market, we pre-released an early version of the Rarible Protocol for the NFT Hack hackathon.We also reached 100k followers on Twitter (the number that tripled since!).April ⏰Timed auctions came out, allowing users to set up minimum bid and currencyas well as starting and ending dates of the auction. You can see those ticking on our homepage.June 🚀As one of the first major brands to enter the space, Twitter launched their “140 Collection” with Rarible.com as the marketplace of choice.That month, we also raised $14.2 million in Round A from Venrock Capital, CoinFund, 01 Advisors to fuel further growth.July 😌In the wake of an influx of new users on our platform, we streamlined our support and verification processes to protect and support our creators and collectors on every step of the way.We also increased the file size on the platform up to 100 mb to give you more room for creativity!August 🔨August was a big month: in addition to UX upgrades that enabled users to filter NFTs by collection, sale type, price range and TRAITS (!), we officially released the Rarible Protocol — open source, multichain and community-governed NFT protocol and on-chain indexer that simplifies the go-to-market process for NFT projects and ideas.Rarible mobile app launched on iOS as a great tool for NFT browsing and discovery.September 😍The NFT community loves collabs! That’s why we’ve implemented split royalties — creators who collaborate on a project can now divide secondary sale royalties.As the interest grew, we received more and more questions on how to buy NFTs if you’re entirely new to crypto. That’s why we partnered with Wert to enable credit card payments for Ethereum NFTs!We closed out the month by welcoming Aavegotchi — an play-to-earn game that runs on Polygon — back to Ethereum, accommodating hundreds of cute pixel ghosts. To date, it’s made over $1 million in secondary sales.October 🎏Ethereum gas fees in 2021 are a whole different story. To give creators the opportunity to create NFTs without paying excessive amounts in gas fees and partly offload the network, we released lazy minting! The feature allows buyers to mint NFTs upon purchase, covering the fees.By October, many big players started entering the NFT space. Adobe chose Rarible to partner with on the NFT attribution project aimed at protecting and verifying metadata for digital content created across key Adobe Creative Cloud.November 🌱The future of NFTs is multi-chain! That’s why we integrated the Flow blockchain in November, making Rarible the only NFT marketplace that lets individual creators mint on Flow for near-zero gas fees!But that’s not all: we also first announced our Tezos integration (which went live soon after) and launched a carbon offset campaign with our partner Nori.Mobile app widgets went live on iOS to let you decorate your home screen with your favorite NFTs :)Last but not least, our first multi-chain product, Rarible Messenger, was launched, enabling you to message any wallet on Rarible.com, even if it’s on a different blockchain.December 💛We just couldn’t enter the holiday season without another major release — which is why we launched the Tezos blockchain integration! Developing further as a multi-chain platform, we are excited to give our community the opportunity to use the energy-efficient blockchain with gas fees that cost next to nothing.Shortly after, we rolled out collection statistics so you can always check the floor price, number of holders and other useful info before aping into collectibles — or see how well your favorite jpegs are doing.The final ship of the year came in the midst of the festive season, as our iOS Rarible mobile app now allows you to mint NFTs right from your phone.Around the same time, our Twitter follower count crossed the 300,000 mark — and we couldn’t get a better present from our amazing community.See you in 2022!We’re looking forward to the next year together! Join the party, if you haven’t yet:Follow Rarible on TwitterJoin Rarible DiscordBecome part of the Rarible team (we’re hiring!)Happy holidays! ✨

  • Tezos is live on Rarible.com!
    by Rarible on December 15, 2021

    Tezos is live on Rarible.com! Check out Blazing Futures community drop, Ubisoft NFTs — and start mintingDiscover the energy-efficient blockchain with gas fees that cost next to nothing.Tezos blockchain is now live on Rarible.com! That means you can start buying, selling and creating energy efficient NFTs with gas fees at just a few cents.Tezos has therefore become the third blockchain supported by our multi-chain marketplace, joining the ranks of Ethereum and Flow. While three is definitely a magic number, we’re already working on more integrations to continue our bigger cross-chain push to give you wider access to all your favorite collections, artists and communities, so stay tuned!Meanwhile, to celebrate the launch, we’ve prepared a handy guide that will navigate you through what you can do with Tezos on Rarible.com and preview some exciting activations we have in the pipeline.Discover the Blazing Futures drop by Tezos communityStarting today, an exclusive Tezos community drop is available on Rarible.com.Titled ‘Blazing Futures’ and curated by Diane Drubay, it offers ten interpretations of the future of art, society and crypto. Those unique works are authored by ten prominent Tezos creators, each available in an edition of ten.Ranging from nostalgic, intentionally kitschy CGI from John Karel, to hazy and surreal art from Jenni Pasanen, the drop also features artists Kelly Richardson, Alex Crouwers, Portrait XO, Memo Akten, The Bad Lament, Joanie Lemercier, and Des Lucréce. With such an amazing and extensive lineup, we’re sure you’ll find something that speaks to you.Trade Ubisoft Quartz NFTsTezos’ high performance, low fees and minimal carbon footprint have fostered a vibrant, passionate NFT community (just have a look at the memes they’ve been making!). It comes as no surprise, then, that major brands have started using Tezos to make their Web3-ready product.French video game giant Ubisoft is the latest such company to partner with Tezos, having just launched Ubisoft Quartz, a platform for players to acquire Digits, the first NFTs playable in AAA games, starting with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint.Digits are released as part of limited editions each composed of a fixed number of items that represent vehicles, weapons, and pieces of equipment, among other things.We’re excited to announce that Rarible will immediately support secondary sales for Digits, meaning that you can still acquire those playable NFTs even if you missed the original drop!Discover Ubisoft Quartz CollectionPrepare to explore the boundless world of TezosWe are releasing the Tezos integration in two phases. Phase one, which is already live, enables you to mint, buy and sell NFTs as part of the Rarible collection and trade the Ubisoft Digits NFTs.Phase two, which will be released shortly, will introduce additional features, namely the ability to mint your own collection via custom contracts and add royalties to imported collections like Tezzards, Gemz and other exciting projects we’ve seen emerge on Tezos over the past couple of months (we can’t wait to see them on our homepage!)To start browsing through Tezos NFTs on Rarible.com right now, simply hit ‘Explore’ at the top near the search bar and select Tezos.Once you do that, your feed will start displaying Tezos NFTs, denominated either in xtz — the blockchain’s native token — or eurTZ, the network’s stablecoin pegged to Euro.Mint your first Tezos NFTTo create or trade Tezos NFTs, you’ll need to set up a Tezos wallet (note that it’s a different type of wallet, so you can’t use your Ethereum one).Click “sign in” at the top right, and then select Beacon from the list of supported wallets (it’s displayed with a Tezos badge for visibility).While you can choose from several different Tezos wallets, we recommend choosing Temple as it’s currently the most stable option. Once you’ve set up your wallet on Tezos, connect it with Rarible.com.To mint a Tezos NFT, click ‘Create’ and select Tezos. Then simply follow the instructions. Currently, you can only mint NFTs as part of the Rarible Multiples collection — but we’ll soon start supporting custom contracts for separate collections.Also, please note that you can only mint multiples on Tezos blockchain by design — but you can still limit the number of editions to just one.Other awesome things you can do now that Tezos integration is liveMessage any Tezos wallet directly on the marketplace using the multi chain Rarible MessengerGet your Tezos account verified on Rarible.com within 48 hoursJoin #tezos channel on Rarible Discord to learn about new projects, updates and more!

  • The first multi-chain messenger is here: DM any wallet on Rarible.com
    by Rarible on December 9, 2021

    And it’s multichainYou can finally connect with collectors, artists and creators directly on Rarible! The messenger is now available to everyone on Rarible.com 🤩 It’s multichain and works both on Ethereum and Flow, Tezos to come.We’ve slowly rolled out messenger access over the past few weeks. After a ton of excited DMs, mentions and emails, we couldn’t keep it from you any longer.Finding buyers, sellers and creators on social media and jumping between platforms can be frustrating, and the Rarible messenger lets you chat, negotiate and connect without leaving the site. It allows you to DM anyone from their profile page.With the messenger, you can DM your followers, send alpha to your collectors, reach out to your favorite artists about collabs, and much more!By the way, Rarible messenger is also the most easy-to-use wallet-to-wallet messaging app to date, and we’re sure you’ll love it too!How to use itLog into your Rarible accountClick on the messenger icon at the top rightSign the transaction confirming your sign in (don’t worry, it’s free!)Voila — you can start messaging people depending on their privacy settingsFind the user you want to reach and say gm, wagmi, drop them an emoji — or whatever you feel like!Safety and privacy first 👌Don’t worry about your DMs getting flooded! You can adjust your privacy settings to protect yourself from unwanted messages.By default, you will only receive DMs from people you follow on Rarible in your inbox. You’ll find other messages in your message requests — a separate tab you don’t get notifications from.To check if someone you don’t follow wants to slide into your DMs, click on the drop down symbol at the left corner and select “Requests”.You can also completely block DMs from people you don’t follow and not receive them at all.What’s nextWe have a lot of cool features in the pipeline, such as group chats.While we’re rolling it out as a built-in marketplace messaging tool, our ultimate goal is to release it as a standalone app to solve the blockchain messaging issue at its core, providing a decentralized and user-friendly solution for everyone out there.That’s it for now! Now go find your friends on Rarible.com and wish them GM ☀️

  • GM, Miami! Announcing Tezos integration, Nori carbon removal partnership, Women Rise collection
    by Rarible on November 30, 2021

    GM, Miami! Announcing Tezos integration, Nori carbon removal partnership, Women Rise collection launch ☀️Building an open digital world where Anything is Possible and All are WelcomeHello, Rarible fam! When we launched in 2019, NFT conferences were small huddles of crypto people. This week, we’re at FTX Arena in Miami for Art Basel, where NFTs draw the attention of thousands of well-known artists, entrepreneurs and collectors.As the NFT world has grown, so has Rarible: what started as the first open platform to experiment and have fun with NFTs is now a vibrant community of creators, collectors and builders — and we’re grateful for every single one who’s been on this journey with us!What hasn’t changed is our commitment to building an open platform that enables digital ownership for everyone. That’s why we’re so excited to share some announcements with you today!Each of these updates takes us further down the road to a more inclusive and sustainable future where anything is possible and all are welcome.Without further ado, we’re thrilled to announce that:Rarible.com will integrate energy-efficient Tezos blockchain mid-December 2021.We have partnered up with Nori to let users remove the carbon footprint for NFTs minted on Rarible.comIn light of Giving Tuesday, Rarible will cover the cost of all carbon removal for NFTs minted on Ethereum on Rarible.com November 30th to December 5thRarible.com is supporting the launch of the Women Rise NFT movement collection to celebrate diversity and groundbreaking womenIf you’re in Miami this week, come meet us at NFT BZL and DCentral to celebrate.If you’re new to the party, welcome! Head over here About to find out more about Rarible’s story.Now, let’s dive into each update. LFG!Tezos blockchain integration reduces energy consumption and welcomes a wave of new creators and collectorsWe all know it, but we don’t talk about it enough: Proof-of-work Blockchains consume a lot of energy. But there’s room for optimism: Ethereum 2.0 promises to lower the chain’s energy consumption by 99.95% by adopting proof-of-stake as its consensus mechanism.But proof-of-stake blockchains already exist. They use far less energy and have attracted incredible creators and collectors.That’s why we’re happy that Rarible is evolving to become a multi-chain NFT marketplace that lowers the barrier to create, buy and sell digital assets with a smaller carbon footprint.By integrating proof-of-stake blockchains that consume significantly less energy than Ethereum, we can build a sustainable future of digital ownership for everyone.So we’re excited to welcome Tezos’ community of collectors, creators and builders to Rarible!On proof-of-stake blockchains like Tezos, NFTs become not only more sustainable, but also more accessible: with much lower gas fees, more creators can mint and sell their NFTs on Rarible — and more collectors can own and proudly display their favorite creators’ work.We’re thrilled that Tezos will be integrated into Rarible.com as soon as December, and ready to welcome the fantastic Tezos NFT community to the marketplace.Learn more about Tezos here, and stay tuned for updates on timing!Partnership with Nori for carbon-neutral Ethereum mintingAs the NFT space grows, so does its carbon footprint. It’s an unfortunate reality, but we can do something about it. That’s why we’re proactively addressing climate concerns.We’re happy to announce our partnership and upcoming integration with Nori, which will soon let Rarible.com users make their NFTs carbon-negative at the click of a button.We’re so happy about this, we’ll pay for you to try it out:In light of Giving Tuesday, Rarible will cover the cost of carbon removal for any NFT minted on Ethereum via Rarible Tuesday, November 30th through Sunday, December 5th.Learn more about Nori here.Celebrating diversity with Women Rise movementWe want to unlock creative freedom and expression for everyone. To us, that means making everyone feel welcome, included and empowered.To highlight that, Rarible is excited to support the launch of the Women Rise NFT collection, aimed at celebrating diversity and groundbreaking women. This collection brings to life the very essence of what we stand for — community, inclusivity, transparency, and giving everyone a voice.To highlight the partnership:Rarible.com pre-releases Collection StatisticsRarible.com will be removing carbon footprint for all trades in Women Rise collection on the marketplaceRarible and CoinFund will co-host a brunch in Soho House in Miami honoring WomenRise and all fantastic women in the NFT space.Check out the Women Rise collection here.Anything is Possible in Miami at Art BaselWant to come hang with us? Rarible is in Miami for NFT BZL, NFT CON and Art Basel this week! Here’s where to find us:NFT BZL at FTX Arena Tuesday, November 30th Booth 10 located inside ConcourseDCentral NFT CON at Miami Airport Convention Center Tuesday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 1st 9:00am — 5:00pm Booth 228 next to NFT CON StageStop by to say hi to our team at either location, ask questions, and score some Rarible swag!Can’t be there in person? Subscribe to @rarible and follow along on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on the latest developments and surprises throughout the week in Miami.Feel the Excitement!We’re super excited to have you along for this ride. From the team to the community to all the amazing creators on Rarible, the energy is crazy — and we’re so excited for more.We made a short video to share what Rarible is all about and where we’re going. Have a look below:https://medium.com/media/50f00664c363089bcdd3ff229aecd651/hrefWant to join us?We’re hiring! Check out all openings here.Want to partner with us? Contact us here.

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