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...

The dust has cleared, at least a little, on Beeple’s latest caper. His Nakamigos “V0 Punks” stunt recently sent shockwaves, or maybe ripples, through the NFT ecosystem. The issue isn’t whether that was funny, clever, or weird. The real question is: at whose expense?Humor or Harmful Market Manipulation?Let's be clear:...

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...

As we know, the NFT market is volatile, fast moving, and rumor driven. It needs no introduction. These rumors, sometimes spread through social media and message boards, can have a tremendous effect on NFT value and market interest. ThrowingToken.com knows that any new market must be approached with respect and...

Azuki “Elementals” mint a digital disaster This was more than a small hiccup. It brings to light some of the risks and pitfalls that are inherent in the broader global NFT space, with Africa leading in showcasing these concerns. We don’t have the luxury of dismissing this as just another...

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...

Let's be honest. NFTs. Remember the hype? Remember the crash? For the last few years, the whole space was almost like a dream. It was a speculative bubble inflated by FOMO, and it pretty much had no choice but to pop. Pudgy Penguins, with its flock of cute, waddling NFT...

Imagine a teen musician in Nairobi, Kenya. They are intensely working to vividly digitally represent their culture through NFTs, investing all their energy and emotion into each work in pursuit of a global audience. They understand the Web3 opportunities and the canvas that’s provided to them with the ability to...