boxing icon Mike Tyson has stepped into the ring this week, after sharing his enthusiasm for Solana and revealing a partnership with mental health-focused cryptocurrency project TheDreamChain ($DREAM)..
In the first assault, Tyson – who previously launched an NFT project on Ethereum through OpenSea last year – tweeted on Jan. 13 that he was a reborn supporter of Solana (SOL) while sharing a screenshot of a new NFT he had obtained from the Catalina project. Whale Mixer.
Solana-based Catalina Whale Mixer NFTs currently have a minimum price of 15 SOL (USD 2,200), and Tyson’s NFT depicts a version of himself in the form of a whale wearing a world champion belt along with his famous face tattoo.
All in on Solana… Just copped a Catalina Whale… pow pow! pic.twitter.com/97voS15B8y
—Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) January 12, 2022
All in Solana… I just caught a Catalina Whale… pow pow!
In the second round on the same day, the 55-year-old tweeted about what appears to be a paid celebrity partnership or promotion with TheDreamChain. The unusual selling point of the token is that it is as difficult and limited to trade as a stock.
“It is the first of its kind that can only be traded during US stock market hours. It could revolutionize the space and help the mental health of the cryptocurrency community.”
According to TheDreamChain website, its token $DREAM is only available for trading between standard stock exchange hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the idea that 24/7 trading is causing a mental health crisis among crypto traders..
The project claims that will divert 0.5% of all transaction fees to its own foundation, which will donate funds to mental health charities or use the capital to sign partnerships with nonprofits.
Apple focuses on AR, not the Metaverse
Amid a rush of interest from tech giants in the Metaverse, Apple won’t rush its latest gadget, according to Bloomberg Apple Tech Reporter Mark Gurman.
Gurman shared via Twitter on January 10 excerpts from the latest Q&A section of his paid consumer technology newsletter. about Apple’s upcoming virtual reality headset. He noted that:
“Here’s a word I’d be surprised to hear onstage when Apple announces its headset: Metaverse.”
“I have been told directly that the idea of a completely virtual world that users can escape into – like the can in Meta Platforms/Facebook’s vision of the future – is off limits to Apple,” he added..
According to Gurmann, Current and former Apple executives like Jony Ive have always envisioned the company’s VR headset as a device used in brief “bursts” for gaming, content consumption and communication, rather than as part of a gaming experience. complete metaverse.
However, Apple is said to have the augmented reality (AR) space in mind, in which the physical user experience is enhanced with digital or virtual features through devices such as eye lenses., as they can be worn all day and do not distract from the immediate environment.
Lots of interest in my take on “Apple Reality” and the Metaverse https://t.co/ZmacFcOC9k pic.twitter.com/C4SNbFbULp
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) January 9, 2022
Much interest in my take on “Apple reality” and the metaverse
Artemis Launches Mobile-Focused NFT Trading and Social Media Platform
the blockchain company Hong Kong-based Artemis Market yesterday launched a new NFT trading and social media platform.
According to a January 13 announcement, the Solana-based platform has initially launched a desktop and mobile web version with limited functionality, and will release a mobile app and full social features in the near future.
Artemis hopes to attract new users with 0% transaction fees until the end of February.
We know all of you have been waiting for this day…
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Join us and start trading on Artemis NOW!#Solarium #NFT #NFTlaunch #NFTmarketplace #SocialFi #ListAndEarn #0TxnFee— Artemis Market (@Artemis_Market) January 13, 2022
We know all of you have been waiting for this day… And we are finally launching NOW: https://t.co/OBLamZSR18
And what else? ✨0% transaction fees✨until the end of February!
Join us and start trading on Artemis NOW
The firm has stated that it has focused on building a one-stop mobile platform to offer a user-friendly platform that can be accessed on the go., as it has highlighted that the NFT industry currently lacks a “compelling user experience” despite its booming popularity.
“We want our users to be able to carry out their entire NFT experience in one app. From discovering and hanging out with creators, to collecting NFTs, to interacting, sharing and commenting with friends.”
Steve Aoki interrupts his live show to brag about the acquisition of an NFT
the millionaire dj Steve Aoki abruptly stopped one of his live music events this week to flaunt a newly acquired NFT that many of his fans could only dream of paying for..
Aoki tweeted a video on January 12 in which he shared his delight at purchasing an NFT from the Doodles collection., accompanied by a photo caption that read:
“I had to stop my show to celebrate my excitement! Nfts make me feel like a kid again.”
The Doodles project consists of 10,000 NFT avatars featuring art by popular Canadian artist Burnt Toast. NFTs currently have a minimum price of 11.75 Ether (ETH), worth approximately $38,300 at the time of writing.
Aoki is one of the main proponents of NFTs; he has his fingers in multiple honey pots, and his latest behavior suggests early signs of an NFT addiction.
Other Nifty News
A group of Wikipedia editors voted against classifying NFTs as an art form on January 12., opting to exclude NFT art sales from the list of top art sales by living artists. However, they have agreed to reopen discussions at a later date.
American music streaming platform LÜM plans to relaunch its activity as an NFT platform at the end of this quarter. It’s shifting its focus to musician-centric fan NFTs, which allow users to support the artist of their choice.
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