Volume 17

OpenSea: How does the design and layout of the book contribute to the overall narrative and understanding of NFTs as a cultural and technological phenomenon?

Robert Alice: It's got this amazing cover that holds all this contract data from Kevin McCoy's “Quantum” and Rhea Myer’s “Is Art.” It asks whether a token is art or not, which is kind of a nice conceptual question...

Paris’ Musée d’Orsay museum just ushered in a new era of art with its first-ever showcase featuring blockchain technology.

The exhibition, entitled “Le Code d'Orsay,” is by artist and DJ Agoria. The show is novel in that it doesn’t include any screens. Rather, “Sigma Lumina,” a steel sculpture, casts QR-code shadows that unlock interactive, mintable art on the Tezos blockchain.

On February 19, a set of 10 Autoglyphs by CryptoPunks creator Larva Labs sold for 5,000 ETH, which is approximately $14.536 million at the time of purchase. The sale marks one of the largest on-chain digital art transactions to date.

The quest for a non-invasive proof of humanity continues with Humanity Protocol, a cutting-edge palm recognition technology. Launched by the AI identity organization Human Institute on the Polygon layer two (L2) chain and co-developed with leading web3 studio Animoca Brands, the tool uses zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to perform secure identity checks with less data exposure.

Americana, a real-world asset management platform, is now opening its doors to applicants who want to create digital twins of their rare artworks and collectibles.

Featuring blockchain-verified digital fingerprints, high-resolution surface topography, and 360-degree interactive models, Americana helps collectors maintain an inventory of their real-life valuables with digital certificates of authenticity accessible via crypto wallet.

Web3 fashion house 9dcc, the brainchild of NFT influencer gmoney, is set to reveal its first complete luxury fashion line at Paris Fashion Week and NFT Paris. Entitled “9dcc Collection 01,” the debut line will feature over 60 high-end pieces, including coats, hoodies, blazers, pants, and undergarments crafted from globally sourced materials.

Pudgy Penguins are expanding their presence in Walmart, growing from 2,000 stores during the brand’s initial launch to a new tally of 3,100 locations — a significant 50% increase. The brand plans to roll out 30 different penguin toys, each mirroring an existing NFT.

Happy WoW Gala week to all who celebrate! Get ready for the second annual gala celebrating World of Women holders and friends, held on Saturday, February 24 at the majestic Pavillon Gabriel in Paris’ iconic Champs-Elysées gardens.