GameSquare’s acquisition strategy to build up its digital asset portfolio was very intentional. They bought the CryptoPunk #5577, better known as the Cowboy Ape NFT, for $5.15 million. This strategic development marks the company’s expansion into blockchain-native Ethereum treasury management. They serve primarily to create on-chain yield and improve capital...
After GameSquare just spent $5.15 million on a CryptoPunk, the crypto-sphere is jacked. Preferred stock and a “Cowboy Ape” hook you right away. With Robert Leshner in the mix, this scenario comes straight out of a cyberpunk novel. Is this a smart stroke of genius that will further GameSquare’s future...
The Solana network is rapidly becoming a hotbed for meme coin innovation, and at the forefront of this trend is a new partnership that's turning heads: VitaminAi and CHUCKLE Memecoin. This partnership brings utility and intelligence to the typically-meme coin-dominated space. It might establish a new model for the whole...
For many decades, the art world has been built on a structure that disproportionately favored the middlemen. Galleries, agents, auction houses were the gatekeepers of the art world. They decided who got seen, who got paid, and what really counted as “art.” This argument isn’t simply motivated by financial concerns;...
The truth is, the pandemic changed everything. When you say NFTs, the average consumer probably thinks of some pixelated ape JPEG selling for $3 million. And yeah, that's part of the story. Combined, this information paints a pretty wide picture of what’s really going on. It misses the mark on...
The way the art world operates is changing in a very real and very dramatic way, all due to Non-Fungible Tokens—or NFTs. These exciting digital assets are transforming our collective experience, ownership, and engagement with art. Emily Tran is a contributing writer for BlockchainShock.com. She dives into how NFTs are...
The art world has never been a fair field. Talent is sometimes the first casualty on the long and treacherous art war battlefield. Gatekeepers such as galleries, agents, and critics control what is valuable and control who gets represented and seen. We’ve all heard the cautionary tales of genius artists...
Lately, you might have heard that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are changing the digital art game. They offer artists breakthrough methods to market their works, clarify ownership, and secure royalties. These tangible characteristics have changed how digital art is created, purchased, and sold. They use blockchain technology as a proof of...
Is NFT culture simply another ephemeral technological gimmick, a digital tulip bubble waiting to pop? Or are they all something deeper, a seismic change in how we appreciate and engage with art and creativity at large? I believe it's the latter. And quite frankly, if all you’re focused on is...
The Doodles NFT marketplace is currently experiencing a flurry of trading activity. This most recent surge is being touted as a result of the novel expectation of the DOOD token release on the Solana blockchain. The wrecking ball nature of this event reminds us how strong the impact of well...
The crypto world is still obsessed with a good origin story, a David versus Goliath narrative. We all remember when Cardano, derided as a rugwear project by others, shocked the world and exploded. One well-known investor who got that LUNA run-up right is now setting his sights on LILPEPE. Though...
The world of cryptocurrency is indeed surprising, and in it, often experienced investors are able to identify opportunities that most people overlook. One such instance involves a well-known figure in the crypto space, a forecaster who accurately predicted Cardano's (ADA) peak at $3. This same guy is now betting big...
Forget Wall Street's closed doors! Imagine if you could help make that dream a reality, turn the old financial order on its head. And no, I don’t mean some other get-rich-quick scheme. Rather, I’m writing about an initiative that has the potential to put real power in communities’ hands, and...
The world of social media is changing. Decentralized new paradigm Decentralized Social Media, or DeSoc, is coming into focus. Emily Tran explores how DeSoc platforms are addressing the pitfalls of mainstream social media and crypto platforms. She especially imagines their promise to empower users and creators with decentralized governance and...
Will crypto come through now and actually give the little guy the power they’ve been promised? We've been hearing about decentralization and financial freedom for years, but let's be real, for many, crypto feels more like a casino than a revolution. Is DeSoc different?Beyond Speculation: Real-World Impact?Forget the Lambo dreams...
We've all heard the siren song of crypto: decentralization, freedom from the banks, power to the people. Let's be brutally honest: how much of that is actually true? Look around. How many of these so-called “decentralized” projects are blatantly run by five developers, VCs, or whale token holders? It's a...
DeSoc is at the forefront of a revolutionary paradigm shift in the rapid world of cryptocurrency. Yet it is poised to be a leader of the pack of creative new DeFi projects, with profitable potential growth just past the horizon. DeSoc’s blueprint positions it to succeed in today’s markets that...
It’s hard to deny that the cryptocurrency market is a chaotic and often confusing frenzy of competing projects. Of these, MAGACOIN has found a particularly colorful home. As a result, people widely consider it a meme coin. A closer examination reveals it has the characteristics that could deliver more than...