The Weekly Sweep: 12/1-12/8
Steve Aoki and 3LAU Form CryptoPunks Supergroup, Punx
DJs Steve Aoki and Justin “3LAU” Blau have joined forces to release new music under the name Punx. They will use their CryptoPunks PFPs in the visual imagery for the project, which will debut a unique sound for both artists.
Warner Music Group to Release Music NFTs in Collaboration with Polygon-based LGND Music
Warner Music Group has teamed up with the upcoming Polygon-based NFT marketplace LGND Music, signing a multiyear partnership deal that will see Warner Music artists release music NFTs on the platform. LGND Music will launch in January and offer songs as NFTs - available for purchasing and listening by fans on the platform- as well as digital collectibles from the artists.
Crown Ribbon Revolutionizes Horse Racing with NFT Ownership Platform
Crown Ribbon is a newly launched, NFT-backed horse ownership platform that allows users to buy NFT shares of a racehorse syndicate. By purchasing an NFT, one would own shares in either an individual horse or a group of horses. The horse racing industry is worth $300 billion globally, a figure that Crown Ribbon hopes will encourage people to engage and purchase shares.
Forever 21 Launches IRL Versions of Its Metaverse Collection
Today, Forever 21 launched a metaverse-inspired IRL clothing collection based on virtual product testing conducted earlier this year on Roblox. The collection will feature the best-selling item on Roblox, a ‘Forever’ branded beanie, and clothing items inspired by the brand’s virtual offerings. A limited-edition accessory collection was also released on Roblox for just 6 hours a day between December 6-9.
RTFKT Reveals IRL Cryptokicks Smart Sneaker
Nike and RTFKT announced they are bringing sneaker NFTs to life with the Cryptokicks iRL sneaker. An homage to the Air Mag, the smart sneakers feature auto-lacing technology, gesture control, walk detection, lighting segments, app connectivity, and wireless charging. Limited to 19,000 units, the kicks will be sold first in NFT form, enabling owners to access the IRL versions from December 12-16. An online auction will also take place from December 7-9.
Opera Crypto Browser and Alteon.io to Introduce Tech Allowing Instant NFT Minting
Opera Crypto Browser and alteon.io have partnered to create the Alteon Launchpad, allowing anyone to mint an NFT in real-time. Users will be able to upload media to the blockchain and instantly create NFTs, democratizing the NFT creation process and allowing more individuals to produce NFTs.
Mozilla Acquires Active Replica in Bid to Focus on Metaverse Goals
Firefox developer Mozilla has purchased Active Replica and will integrate it into its Hubs creator platform to design virtual experiences. In addition, Mozilla is looking to further its metaverse and Web3 presence by working with Active Replica to add new facets to its Hubs engine and bolster its other developments.
The Coca-Cola Company has announced its ‘Piece of Magic’ NFT collection, developed alongside Crypto.com and digital artist GMUNK. The collection features 10,000 unique NFTs based on “heat maps” of player activity in matches during the 2022 Fifa World Cup. Data from games will define densities and the application of color to create a piece of art that visually represents each match.
90’s Music App Winamp Adds Music NFT Support
The new update on Winamp, the old-school media player, supports music NFTs. In addition, users can link their Metamask wallets via internet browsers to Winamp, and the platform will now also support Polygon and Ethereum-based NFTs.