The Edge of NFT Newsletter | Issue #54
Edge of Asia | MocaMoments | Gala Games | All That Matters, Gala Games & SWOOPS Giveaway | Moonbirds | Cybersecurity & Digital Fashion | Pod Drops, Nuggets, & More!
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🎙️🚀 To the Edge of Asia—Immerse in Art-Tech-Music Fusion in South Korea & Singapore!
Prepare yourselves for an explosive combination of Web3 marvel from Asia! The Edge of NFT is preparing for a journey that will deliver an epic adventure directly to your earphones! Here’s a sneak peek on our itinerary:
6th Korea Blockchain Week's IMPACT (Sept 4-10) by FACTBLOCK and Hashed focusing on AI, blockchain, DeFi, and Web3 luminaries!
The Gateway: Korea (Sept 7) is an immersive art-tech fusion presented by nft now and FACTBLOCK featuring top digital artists like ACK, Aliabas14x, All Seeing Seneca, Beeple, and Claire Silver and more!
Seoul Bound (Sept 8-9) curated by FACTBLOCK – art meets music for an unforgettable experience at Seoul Land!
18th All That Matters 2023 (Sept 11-13) – Asia's entertainment epicenter through a dynamic fusion of a conference and a music festival in one!
Web3 Gaming Hackathon (Sept 11) by ABGA with a whooping $80k prize pool for pioneering games!
Web3 Gaming Summit (Sept 11-12) by ABGA at the Marina Bay Sands hosts insights and innovation!
TOKEN2049 (Sept 13-14) – the ultimate gathering of global tech pioneers, transforming Singapore into a crypto hub!
Get ready for an exhilarating tour through Singapore and Korea as we reveal the hidden gems on the other side of the globe! 🌏
Want to connect with us while we’re there? Message us at Contact@EdgeOf.xyz!
🕹️🎮 Join the Cosmic Hunt: Unearth Mocana Odyssey's Hidden Treasures!
Experience Mocana Odyssey: Cosmic Hunt—a thrilling social experiment marking the end of Mocaverse Season 1! 🎉
🛠️ To participate, Mocas need sufficient Moca XP and a staking history, along with equipped Tools purchased using Moca XP. Using these Tools, Mocas excavate plots on a map, uncovering Relics and items. Rewards, including Relics and Special Rewards, will be distributed as NFTs on the Polygon network, with Relics randomized into tiers. Mocas who don't find a Relic can carry forward their highest-tiered Tool to the next season for another chance!
You can learn more about this exciting new adventure by watching our Moca Moment segment, where we interview Crypto Creedo and Marc McGinley! 🥂
🕹️🎮 Champions Arena by Gala Games: Battle, Collect & Triumph!
Prepare for an epic journey in Champions Arena, the groundbreaking turn-based RPG! Unleash the power of over 100 captivating NFT Champions and collect a treasure trove of unique NFT items. Command your Champions in thrilling real-time tactical battles or send them on daring missions.
Learn more about Gala Games with Jason Brink and Neil Haran by listening in the latest Edge of NFT episode! (Don’t miss their giveaway down below!)
EDGE 😍 Listener Love: Learn, Earn and Build!
🏆 The most amazing freebies you've ever seen are what we've been working nonstop to bring you. It's going to be simply EPIC since we have carefully selected just the finest of the best! 🌟
🥳🎈 Double the Thrills at Singapore: Score 2 Tickets to All That Matters!
🇸🇬 Unlock boundless opportunities with All That Matters, in partnership with Edge Of NFT, offering two (2) exclusive event tickets!
🏙️ Join the forefront of Asia's music, sports, gaming, and digital entertainment sectors. Don't miss this transformative experience at Asia's premium event, taking place during the Singapore F1 GP week. Connect with industry leaders and innovators from global giants like Microsoft, Spotify, Warner Music, and more. Embrace limitless possibilities and seize your chance! 🌆
Learn more about the giveaway using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM PT on September 8th)
👹🗡️ Game On with Gala Games: Win an Ancient Tier NFT
📜 Gala Games has partnered with Edge Of NFT to offer you the chance to win an Ancient Tier NFT from their Last Expedition collection! 🏹
🛡️ Gala Games is a blockchain gaming platform on Ethereum, allowing players to earn cryptocurrencies and NFTs while enjoying a variety of play-to-earn games. Join the blockchain gaming revolution with Gala Games and secure your chance to own a unique NFT!
Learn more about the giveaway using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM PT on September 14th)
🏆🏃 Win Big in the Swooper Bowl by Scoring a SWOOPS Starter Pack!
🏀 Swoops and Edge Of NFT bring you a chance to win "2 Starter Packs" featuring 2 NFT Players each (1 Veteran & 1 Rookie), valued at $250!
⛹️ Swoops is the virtual basketball league where you can own, manage, coach, and profit from your digital basketball team. Customize your team and compete in the Swooper Bowl for cash prizes. Join the game-changing world of Swoops! 🥇
Learn more about the giveaway using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM PT on September 15th)
👑🐺 Outer Edge Portal: NFTs, Cross Chains & Web3’s Future Unveiled by WHALE
Dive into the exciting world of Web3 on alternative blockchains at Outer Edge | LA! Join Nytmare from WHALE as they lead an expert panel featuring Wes Hazard (Whale), Gabe Weis (The Stoics), Kevin DeGods (Dust Labs), and Sasha Stiles.
Explore the future of cross-chain NFTs and discover groundbreaking insights that promise to redefine the NFT landscape.
Don't miss this dynamic discussion shaping the crypto and blockchain industry!
🌟👨💻 Revolutionize Giving: Fundation's Charitable Blockchain
Fundation empowers NGOs to enhance transparency and monitor the social impact of transactions. They aim to reshape the charitable ecosystem, prioritizing humanity and effectiveness. Their tailored solutions align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, harnessing blockchain technology.
🤖🧠 Meet AI's Visionaries and Innovators at the Edge of AI Launch Party!
The Edge of AI delves into the world of artificial intelligence, a realm of both promise and uncertainty. In this episode, key figures in AI technology discuss its current status and future at the Edge of AI Party—so don’t fret if you missed out!
🛡️ Ron Levy hosts interviews with Ramsay Brown from The AI Responsibility Lab, Jyo Deshmukh from USC’s Center for Autonomy & AI, and Chris Coughlan from Artium, covering public safety, regulation, and innovation.
🎬 Another panel is lead by Josh Kriger and features Les Borsai of Wave Financial and Rachel Joy Victor of FBRC.ai as they explore AI's impact on creativity and its role in the recent Hollywood writers' strike.
🔮 Artificial Intelligence is now deeply embedded in our lives, shapes our present and future. Don’t get left behind, subscribe today for more AI content!
🦉🌙 NFT Culture Connect: Moonbirds’ Remarkable On-Chain Evolution: A Dive into the Future of NFTs
The Latest from NFT Culture (nftculture.com)
🦉 Moonbirds, a prominent NFT project, has made a groundbreaking move by transitioning its entire collection onto the blockchain, a pioneering achievement in the Web3 realm.
🌒 While most NFTs link to off-chain images, Moonbirds set itself apart by initially launching off-chain with a unique contract feature that enabled an on-chain transition. This transition, completed in November 2022, bestowed exclusive perks upon dedicated holders, and today, every Moonbird is permanently on the blockchain. They also developed an efficient processing engine, minimizing external dependencies. Moonbirds extends appreciation to peers in the on-chain PFP community and shares their transparent on-chain methodology through Solidify, an open-source tool. 🌔
🌊🤔 Data Heists Evolve: How Cybercriminals Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Steal Your Data
The Latest from Metaverse Post (mpost.io)
🚨 AI has ushered in a new era in cybersecurity, but it's a double-edged sword. Cybercriminals now employ AI for more sophisticated attacks, from perfecting scam emails to enhancing ransomware. Deepfakes further blur reality, and AI helps manage malicious botnets.
However, cybersecurity fights back with white hat hacking and AI-driven defense techniques. In the evolving landscape of Web3 security, Forta Network utilizes AI bots to monitor blockchains, detect similarities in contracts, and identify scammers. AI is the battleground in this ever-changing cyber war, where innovation is key.
👟👠 Digital Fashion: A Retrospective Look at a Year of Innovation, Trends and Challenges
The Latest from Metaverse Post (mpost.io)
👞 In 2021, the digital fashion market was valued at $119.52 million, but it's set to explode to $67,635 million by 2028. As technology and fashion merge, users are clamoring for virtual clothing and accessories. Gaming platforms, like Roblox, have become hotspots for digital fashion. 🕶️
👢 Users seek self-expression and well-being through avatar customization. Identity is crucial in the purchase of digital goods, with digital fashion enabling users to construct their online personas. The democratization of fashion design is evident, with financial opportunities booming. In essence, digital fashion is revolutionizing creativity and identity within virtual realms.
🏫🤝 Blockchain Training Alliance: Answers your Questions about Blockchain!
Blockchain Training Alliance delivers the most relevant course material, instruction, and certification on blockchains around the globe. It has trained the largest companies and many governmental agencies in the United States and around the world since 2017.
Blockchain Training Alliance is a top leader in the field, counting among its clients IBM, Microsoft, Disney, Morgan Stanley, and many more—offering a wide array of both technical and non-technical courses.
So, hurry and sign up for the Blockchain Training Alliance course that best fits your needs! Use discount code “EdgeOf” for 50% OFF, and start your next block today!
(Check out their giveaway up top to get access to a FREE $100 course of your choosing!)
🌟🏆 Empowering Success: Unleash Your Story with the Edge of Company
Boost your brand with top-tier podcasts, events, and expert guidance! Illuminate your presence in Web3 and AI. Contact us at contact@edgeof.xyz to craft a compelling narrative that elevates your impact!
📻 Edge of NFT Episode Drops
*2 all-fresh episodes in this edition—Enjoy! 😉
🆕 EP289
Gala Games is a community uplifting powerhouse defining new frontiers of Web3 entertainment. To understand what this new creation brings to the table, Josh Kriger gets the latest scoop from BitBender Jason Brink and Rep CEO Neil Haran. This sponsored episode is recorded live in downtown LA. It's the beginning of a new…
🆕 EP288
Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the world of Web3, artificial intelligence, and gaming innovations with On Yavin, the dynamic co-founder of Syndika, a cutting-edge consulting firm specializing in Web3 and AI technologies. With a background in angel investing, law, and entrepreneurship, On Yavin brings a…
⏪ EP188
Joining us today is a special guest with a keynote discussion coming straight from NFT LA. Steve Aoki is a world-renowned music producer and the Founder of Dim Mak Records. He is also a lifelong collector in dGen, and a Web3 trailblazer with A0K1VERSE, a new ecosystem bridging the metaverse with the real world. Steve sits…
⏪ EP187
Christie's is one of the top international auction houses worldwide, overseeing hundreds and thousands of luxurious art pieces from different parts of the globe. Answering the inevitable call of innovation, they are now embracing a brand new medium: digital art. Nicole Sales Giles, Christie's Business Director of Digital Art…
⏪ EP186
The gaming industry is perhaps one of the most prolific industries today. With the significant advances and developments in the blockchain and NFT space, integration of the two is inevitable. Today's guest is a games industry veteran of 20 years making all the right moves to do just that. Jamie Jackson is the Co-Founder and Chief…
⏪ EP185
ConsenSys has emerged as not only one of the leading contributors to blockchain technology and the ecosystem of Web3. They have also, emerged as global thought leaders in technology and beyond. Today's guest, Johnna Powell boasts a PhD from MIT in Electrical Engineering and brings a wonderfully fresh and intelligent…
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🥚 NFT Nuggets
Artsy:
ARTS DAO & Circolo Unveil 'THE TRAVELING TRIBE COLOMBIA': An In-depth Exploration of Art and Culture - Benzinga
Gamerville:
Top20 Web3 Games Coming in Q3 2023: Part I - Play to Earn Games News - Play To Earn Games
Metaversal:
6 Roadblocks Stopping Web3 And The Metaverse Becoming A Reality - Forbes
Collectible:
Amazon's Free NFT Giveaway: Here's How to Claim Your Loot - Crypto News
Uncategorical:
Where Web3 Can Go From Here: Companies and Themes to Watch - Nasdaq
❓ Edge Question of the Week
AI + Web3: What can the decentralization of Web3 add to the development of AI models and tools?
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