Volume 34

OpenSea: Can you elaborate on how you feel web3 is making fashion more accessible?

Alice Delahunt: If you look at the traditional fashion industry, it’s built on a system that is often inaccessible to emerging designers. It’s difficult for someone without formal training or the right connections to break through. But with web3, we’re seeing something very different...

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin shared his thoughts on the future of Ethereum this week in a detailed blog post. He discussed how the network can evolve after its 2022 upgrade from proof-of-work consensus mechanism to the more energy-efficient proof-of-stake.

Blockchain-powered spirits marketplace BlockBar is widening its offerings to feature smaller, artisanal wines and spirits producers. Though known for its high-end spirits, the platform is now shifting to focus on niche distilleries and wineries to better target Gen Z and millennial consumers looking for unique offerings that aren’t found in traditional retail settings.

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Asprey Studio, a London-based luxury goods house, is collaborating with Pranksy, one of the most well-known names in the NFT space. Together, they’re launching “NFT REvolution: I Am Pranksy,” running October 18 to 25 at the Asprey Studio Gallery in London.

Possible Productions, a creative studio known for producing immersive experiences like Coachella and the Super Bowl Halftime Show, has acquired 10KTF, a digital fashion project known for its custom digital wearables.

Web3 gaming company Azra Games has raised $42.7 million in a Series A funding round led by Pantera Capital, with participation from a16z crypto, A16Z GAMES, and NFX.

This funding will support the development of Azra’s flagship title, Project Legends, which aims to deliver console-quality experiences on mobile devices.

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The popular Guild of Guardians role-playing game (RPG) has launched its long-awaited Frostmire expansion, introducing players to a new, arctic world filled with fresh heroes, weapons, and challenges.