The Edge of NFT Newsletter | Issue #69

Outer Edge - Riyadh | NFT LA Community Week | Arts DAO Fest x TOKEN2049 Dubai | NFT.NYC

Apr 13, 2024

In this edition of the Edge of NFT newsletter, the ship has sailed for Outer Edge - Riyadh as we announce more speakers & partners on the table - plus Mohammad Hadhrawi of KACST takes you on a sneak peek of what’s to come in Saudi Arabia, Take a trip to TOKEN2049 Dubai for Arts DAO Fest 2.0, More insights on Eric Pulier’s NFFT, our adventure at NFT.NYC, some yummy Web3 Nuggets, Podcast Drops, and more!

🏜️ Here are the Latest Web3 Trailblazers Joining Us at Outer Edge — Riyadh! 🎤

🗓️ Almost 1 week in and we're thrilled to unveil the latest additions to our constellation of speakers and partners, promising an event that will redefine the boundaries of possibility in web3 at The Garage on April 23! 🚗

🎙️ Newly confirmed speakers:

Paul Pacifico - CEO Music Commission at the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia,
Ilya Fedotov - Global Head of Marketing at Animoca Brands,
Martin Beecroft - Chief Innovation Officer at Animoca Brands - SPORTPASS,
Krista Kim - Artist & CEO of Krista Kim Studio & 0Studio.ai 🤖

🤝 Newly confirmed partners: ApeCoin, Motorverse, Flickplay, WNDR

📰 Newly confirmed media partners: Foundership, Roadcast, Coin Edition, Asharq Business, Independent Arabia

⌛ Time is running out to secure your spot at Outer Edge - Riyadh! Review and finalize your application today & be a part of the pioneering discussions shaping our digital future!

🎟️ Apply for your invite!

🏫 Convinced yet? Mohammad Hadhrawi of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) takes you under the hood of Outer Edge - Riyadh in our latest episode at the Edge of NFT. Learn about Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and the growing gaming and eSports movement in the Middle East that inspired the collaboration with Animoca Brands and NEOM for Saudi Vision 2030! 👓

Thank you to Animoca Brands, KASCT, and NEOM for supporting us at Outer Edge. We’ll have the series finale of the Road to Riyadh coming soon on the show - so stay tuned! 😎

🏄 From NFT LA Community to TOKEN2049 Dubai: Exploring the Future of NFTs with NFFT! 🌴

🤩 What a week it was at NFT LA Community Week and the VIP: Venice Innovator Party at the VATOM House stole the show! We explored the NFFT standard with Eric Pulier, linking them to the state of ERC-20 & the transition to ERC-721, and what this means for the future of creators. 💬

🪙 As we head out for TOKEN2049, we’re anticipating engaging in a much broader conversation in the MENA Region. Get up to speed on the show:

Thank you to all our sponsors: Maincard.io, Phaver, Raiinmaker, SoundExchange, Decentralized Pictures, Lamina1, Alphafin, Welly, Unstoppable Domains, Zuber Lawler, Two-Bit Circus, Spiritpunks and BRAIED for supporting NFT LA Community Week!

💻 Dive into Internet Culture with Arts DAO Fest at TOKEN2049 Dubai!

💎 Dive into a weekend of exploring digital culture at Arts DAO Fest 2.0, the MENA region's premier celebration on the future of NFTs, Generative AI, and digital art! We’re hopping on April 20-21 with Web3 leaders and creators from Yuga Labs, Doodles, Animoca Brands, Pudgy Penguins, and more. 🔥

Look out for the exclusive airdrop to those in the crowd treasure hunting~ If you need a reason to head to Dubai next week, this is definitely one of them! 😎👌

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🎤 Thank you, TOKEN2049 for supporting our trip to Dubai! #MediaPartnership

🗽 NFT.NYC 2024 Brings Digital Artists & Web3 Infrastructure to the Lime Light! 🚕

The Edge Of NFT crew had an amazing week at NFT.NYC. We dove headfirst into riveting discussions, forging connections with trailblazers and visionaries who are shaping the future of the Web3 landscape. From thought-provoking panels to intimate conversations, we soaked up insights from the brightest minds in web3. 🌇

🍎 But the excitement doesn't end there: we’re bringing the Big Apple to you on the Edge Of NFT Podcast! Get ready to dive deep into the world of digital collectibles with episodes featuring our frens at: Phaver (Stay tuned for an exciting giveaway!) LAOS Network, MONA, and more!

🍕 Thank you, NFT.NYC for supporting our East Coast Adventure! #MediaPartnership

🥚 Web3 Nuggets

🎙️ Quadruple Podcast Drops!

We dropped 4 shows this week (Thank you to our producer 😉) exploring NFT LA with VATOM, Lamina1, and Outer Edge - Riyadh with KACST at the Edge of NFT. Plus: Move AI on the Edge of AI so grab your popcorn because it’s another fun adventure on the Edge!

💫 In this sponsored episode of Edge of NFT Live at the VIP: Venice Innovator Party during NFT LA Community Week, join Casey Halter, Lamina1's director of content community, to explore blockchain and metaverse innovation Plus learn about Lamina1's unique features through Avalanche, its founding vision by Neal Stephenson and Peter Vessenes, and the potential impact of digital storytelling and decentralized content creation. ⛰️

Thank you, Lamina1 for sponsoring this episode!

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📻 Edge of NFT Throwback Episodes!

⏪ EP271

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⏪ EP272

🥃 Discover how H3NSY built a strong web3 presence without launching NFTs in this episode! Learn about their innovative approach and exclusive membership community, Café 11, aimed at fostering creativity and collaboration. 🍾

⏪ EP273

📺 Explore the transformative power of AI and web3 in entertainment and animation with John Attanasio, Co-founder and CEO of Toonstar! Discover how Toonstar is revolutionizing storytelling and community experiences, making animation more accessible to creators and audiences alike! 👾

❓ Edge Question of the Week

Amidst market downturns, NFTs are proving resilient and evolving. How can they transcend speculation to redefine ownership and utility in the digital asset space? 🤔

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