The NFT space is not new to controversy. Earlier this fall, Beeple’s own “prank” with the Nakamigos collection sparked one such fiery exchange. Sure, it was a risk-free bit of satire, but when does satire become market manipulation? In this article, we’ll examine the ethical dimensions of Beeple’s intervention. It...
Beeple was also recently on hand to deliver a super exciting, recorded TALK LIVE discussion with Matt Hall and John Watkinson, founders of CryptoPunks. This announcement has created a euphoria in the digital collectibles industry. The move, which some view as a troll, has significantly impacted Nakamigos, a popular NFT...
Okay, let's cut to the chase: Beeple's latest escapade with the Nakamigos NFT collection. On the face of it, it’s an elaborate prank, a piece of performance art gone digital. He creates an elaborate fake interview, claims Nakamigos are the true OG punks, and suddenly, the price soars to the...
After all, the NFT space is about as quick as a Shiba Inu on a laser pointer. One minute you're riding the wave, the next you're wiping out on a sandbar of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt). The recent excitement over an alleged connection between Nakamigos and V0 CryptoPunks is...
I had the privilege of meeting a great young man named Kwame in Accra last year, full of entrepreneurial energy. He'd sunk his savings – meant for university tuition – into what he thought was the next big thing: a meme coin promising astronomical returns. Three weeks later, it was...