The Edge of NFT Newsletter | Issue #32
NFT LA Speakers! WAGMI despite FTX | High Value VESA NFT Giveaway | Edge @ LA Blockchain Week | Episode Drops | NFT Nuggets, and More!
EDGE😍 Listener Love: Learn, Earn and Build
Mint Opportunity: Rafi Lounge
Rafi Lounge is where Wellness meets Web3. Located in the heart of Malibu California commercial district, right next to Surfrider beach, it is home to a Bali/Tulum architecture style, a large outdoor deck with views of the Pacific Ocean, and many mindful classes, uplifting workouts, & education/networking experiences.
The lounge is providing the ability for our subscribers to mint a Lifetime Membership NFT!
Experiences include: Meditation, Cycling, Boxing, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Reiki, Yoga, Kundalini, Circuit Training, Salsa Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Body Sculpting & Booty Workout, Cold Plunge & Ice Bath, Master Classes with Gurus, Sound Bath, Binaural Beats, Oxygen Bar, Breathwork, Stretching Classes, Floor Pilates, Zumba, Aerobic Kickboxing, NFT Workshops, & Wellness Workshops.
With the Rafi Lounge NFT you will receive lifetime access to the Rafi Lounge in Malibu, either in person or remotely depending on the NFT Tier that you choose, "Mindful" or "Unity" Tier membership. If you have a Web3 Wallet you can apply for the Rafi Lounge Mint on 11/11 here:
VeVe X Edge of NFT Giveaway
There's A Limited Edition Licensed NFT For Everyone...
VeVe has partnered with Edge of NFT to give away:
- 3x OMI Prizes ($200 worth of OMI)
- 2x Rare Collectibles/Comics
- 2x Ultra Rare Collectibles/Comics
- 2x Secret Rare Collectibles/Comics
NOTICE:
You must be 18 years or older to participate in this giveaway. Being under the age of 18 automatically disqualifies you.
Who Is Veve?
VeVe digital collectibles come in limited edition releases, can be purchased, sold, and traded, placed in virtual showrooms, interacted with in AR, shared on social and more - all through the VeVe app!
Whether you love pop culture, gaming, sports, film and TV, or anime and animation, VeVe brings premium licensed content into the world of web3, is completely carbon neutral, and offers a range of beautiful 3D digital collectibles, fully readable digital comic NFTs, driveable collectible vehicles, licensed stamp-art, exclusive 1/1 artworks and a whole lot more - which can ALL be dropped, read and interacted with 'in the real world' using augmented reality.
Better yet - you can collect the first appearances (ever!) of these characters, items, and artworks on the blockchain from some of the world's biggest brands!
Download it today on Android, iOS or enjoy all of the same features on the VeVe Web app!
Additional info can be found here.
Learn more about the giveaway here. Enter using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM on November 21, 2022)
SKALE X Edge of NFT Giveaway
Skale has partnered up with Edge Of NFT to give away 10 Metaverse Invader NFTs!
Who is Skale?
Blockchains should not be difficult or expensive to use. SKALE is the first interoperable blockchain network fully optimized for Web3 user experience and security. SKALE is the only blockchain network capable of running an unlimited number of fast, on-demand, pooled-security Blockchains with zero gas fees to end users.
SKALE enables developers to deploy their own EVM blockchain in minutes with enhanced performance without sacrificing security or decentralization. SKALE is a fully decentralized, open source, and community owned project.
Additional info can be found here.
Learn more about the giveaway here. Enter using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM on November 18, 2022)
GamesPad X Edge of NFT Giveaway
Introducing GamesPad - the holistic blockchain gaming, NFT and Metaverse ecosystem.
GamesPad has partnered up with Edge of NFT to give away 10 whitelist spots for any IDO on Gamespad + $500 will get distributed amongst 5 winners!
What is GamesPad?
GamesPad is aimed to support and incubate game entrepreneurs, offering them mentorship, advisory, and network connections in the gaming and crypto space. It is a one-stop shop for everything GameFi, metaverse and NFT that brings together a gaming incubator, game-specific multichain launchpad, decentralized venture capital, NFT marketplace, in-house gaming and production studios, and much more.
GamesPad is the culmination of years of expertise, research, and passion of the professional team committed to propelling blockchain gaming and metaverse to the mainstream. Join the revolution!
What's An IDO?
An IDO (Initial DEX Offering) is a way for projects to sell their newly created crypto tokens to the community through a decentralized exchange (DEX). Much like IPOs, the initial price is usually pre-determined for potential investors.
Disclaimer & Benefits of IDO Whitelist Spots
The GamesPad whitelist winner receives the opportunity to invest in one of the upcoming Initial DEX Offerings on the launchpad without the need to purchase an investment tier. During this contest, 10 Bot-tier allocations are given away to 10 randomly chosen winners.
To receive an IDO whitelist spot, users need to register on GamesPad and complete the KYC (Know-Your-Customer) procedure. Learn how to register and how to complete KYC in step-by-step tutorials.
Additional info can be found here.
Learn more about the giveaway here. Enter using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM on November 18, 2022)
OneFootball X Edge of NFT Giveaway
OneFootball has partnered up with Edge of NFT to give away the following digital collectible packs:
1x Gold Pack (valued at $199)
5x Silver Packs (valued at $49 each)
100x Bronze Packs (valued at $9 each)
There will be 106 winners - you could be one!
What is Onefootball?
The game has changed - on and off the pitch. A new generation of fans wants more: more content, more action, and more freedom to relish the game they love on their terms. As the ultimate football platform, Onefootball's mission is to bring fans closer to football and football closer to fans.
Aera by Onefootball is the official home of the world's most exclusive football leagues. Collect, trade, and gain exclusive access to your favorite players and teams. It's all yours. As the official partner of Serie A and Italy’s biggest clubs, no one else can get you closer to the very best of Italian football.
Additional info can be found here.
Learn more about the giveaway here. Enter using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM on November 10, 2022)
Super Gremlin X Edge of NFT Giveaway
Super Gremlin Society has partnered up with Edge Of NFT to give away 4 Super Gremlin NFTs from the upcoming mint!
(Valued at 0.08 ETH each)
What is Super Gremlin Society?
Super Gremlin Society is made up of disruptive creatures that can take anything negatively formed against them and turn it into their power, knowledge, and skills. Together, the Super Gremlins form a courageous, bold, and resilient collective. It’s the society initiated by Jeremy Ryan’s Inspiring Journey – from Brain Cancer to Real-Life Superhero.Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Jeremy Ryan AKA NFT Demon was told he had no chance of survival. Not only did he survive, but he became a remarkable artist through the recovery process.
Learn More: https://supergremlinsociety.com/
Learn more about the giveaway here: https://gleam.io/OjLMO/super-gremlin-x-edge-of-nft-giveaway.
Enter using the button below. (Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM on November 24, 2022)
🦜NFT LA Live on Twitter Continues! Learn about NFTs in Film, Animation & TV
Did you know that there's a show produced on the blockchain? Yup, DominionX_NFT is doing it. And yup, @mattavelli joined us too! He is (and we quote) a "Diamond mind" at Dominion! Besides being the president of @YMUMusic. Probably nothing... Then, listen to yesterday’s Twitter Spaces session!
We discussed the future of TV and animation with this all-star lineup of guests:
Jeremy Fish, founder of Lucky Ducky
Trent Shy, founder of Clay Friends
Matt Colon, President of Music at YMU & Diamond mind at Dominion X
John Attanasio, co-founder of Toonstar
Matthew Bilfield, Director of client relationships at Blockchain Creative Labs, a FOX entertainment company
Next Up:
Don’t miss our next Twitter Space on the schedule. Details are below.
Title: How film creators are revolutionizing entertainment, by NFT LA Live
Date: Nov 24, 2022, 7:30pm est / 4:30pm pst
Link: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ypJddWlLjnJW
Use the link above to set a reminder for our next live Twitter Space. Turn on Twitter notifications so that you don’t miss it!
🥂🍰🎉Celebrating our 200th Episode! 🍾🎁🥳
Come celebrate with us! We've hit the milestone of 200 episodes. Have a cozy chat with the co-hosts of Edge of NFT, the founders and creators of The Edge Of Company and the upcoming NFT LA event! Learn about what's going on behind the scenes, and what we've been thinking about, and imagine the shape of things to come with us! We’ve come a long way frens! There is so much more as we co-create the future of Web3!
😍✨Blockchain Training Alliance - Answers your Questions about Blockchain!
You have questions about blockchain. Like how big of a block can you chain without throwing your back? Or if you receive a chain letter, how do you block it? And does blockchain taste better barbecued, or deep fried?
Luckily, you don’t have to ponder these quandaries alone anymore, because Blockchain Training Alliance is here to answer them - and also train you in all REAL-WORLD blockchain issues that will impact your business's bottom line and orient it future-forward along the lay lines of the most important tech humanity has perfected since harnessing atomic energy… if you’re into that sort of thing.
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, and offering a wide array of technical and non-technical courses.
Whether you’re a computer neophyte training for an incredible career in this new space, or a coding expert honing your skills, Blockchain Training Alliance will help you steer your ship home safely, filled with treasure. ARGH!
So hurry and sign up for the Blockchain Training Alliance course that best fits your needs at https://blockchaintrainingalliance.com/.
Use discount code EdgeOf for 50% OFF, and start your next block today!
💕🎖️We Honor The Builders🎖️🤟🏽
The crypto market has been quite a rollercoaster recently.
We send caring thoughts and support to those affected by the instability and to the dedicated builders now faithfully laying a groundwork that will stand the test of time.
We believe in the long-term strength of Blockchain and Web3:
—supporting a creator economy
—bringing decentralization to financial systems
—solving problems in identity and security
—adding infrastructure to the digital world that will expand value for everyone
Our hearts reach out to all affected by the issues of the moment, especially those who had funds with FTX.
In a bear market, we pay tribute to the heads-down hodlers building and strengthening Web3 structures that will emerge as a more vital and robust system in the long run.
We will always continue to support creators and new innovations in the space.
WAGMI!
Show some love to our LinkedIn post:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6996948180273676288
✨LA BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT🎇
LA Blockchain Summit took place on November 1-3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
On Tue 11/1, Edge of NFT co-host Josh Kriger moderated the panel: From Bored to Bust, the Death and Life of the NFT Market
He also interviewed CryptoStache, Amyli McDaniel of Mintangible, and Scott Dykstra of Space and Time.
Learn more here: https://dgh.events/event/la-blockchain-summit/agenda
🏖🏝 Meet Some of Your NFT LA 2023 Speakers!
Back by Popular Demand
Let's meet some more NFT LA speakers! This week we're excited to announce four more amazing humans who shared their knowledge and perspective in Los Angeles this past March and will be joining us again at NFT LA 2023.
Tom Bilyeu
CEO and Co-Founder of Impact Theory Studios
Filmmaker, award-winning screenwriter, and Billion Dollar entrepreneur
Shira Laza
Founder & CEO of What's Trending & Co-Founder of Peace Inside Live
Emmy-nominated host and founding member of BFF
Neil Strauss
Writer and Journalist & Author of 10 NYT best-selling books
Nicole Buffett
Fortune Magazine Top 50 NFT Influencer/Artist
These inspiring individuals and creators will join many other leaders and creators at NFT LA 2023, including:
Erick Calderon - Art Blocks
Marta Belcher - Filecoin Foundation
Baron Davis - MoreThanUs
Sandy Carter - Unstoppable Domains
Yat Siu - Animoca Brands
Annika Rose - Music Artist & Songwriter
Edward Zipco - Superchief Gallery NFT
Hannah Stouffer - H+ Creative
Stay tuned here and on Twitter for more exciting announcements. If you would like to propose a great talk, applications can be submitted here.
📻 Edge of NFT Episode Drops
EP198
Eran Elhanani and Constantin Kogan are the co-founders of BullPerks and GamesPad—the world’s first holistic gaming, NFT, and metaverse ecosystem. In this episode, they share with us their big vision of creating a vertically-integrated gaming ecosystem. With different studio partnerships and decentralized deal flow, Eran and Constantin have an ambitious and creative project in their hands. They also share how they go the extra mile to care for their employees worldwide…
EP199
Ava Labs has been making waves in the digital community. They are the team behind Avalanche NFTs, the fastest smart contracts platform in the blockchain industry today. This open program for decentralized applications is surprisingly fast, eco-friendly, and low-cost. Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger dig deeper into Avalanche with Daniel Killeen and Dominic Carbonaro of Ava Labs. The two explain how they push for NFT's integration in the enterprise and art spaces, giving founders and artists a brand new landscape to showcase their skills…
EP200
Come celebrate with us! We've hit the milestone of 200 episodes. Have a cozy chat with the co-hosts of Edge Of NFT, the founders and creators of The Edge Of Company and the upcoming NFT LA event! Learn about what's going on behind-the-scenes, what we've been thinking about, and imagine the shape of things to come with us!…
EP201
A lot of what fuels the growing NFT space is the relationships that people build around the concepts of community and co-creation. This is what events like W3BX are all about. In this episode, we go to Las Vegas with Josh Kriger as he talks to some of the hottest names in the Web3 community right now. Join in and get the latest scoop from Gabe Weis of Stoics, Amen Rahh of K12 Crypto, and Zeneca…
EP202
Jeremy Ryan was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was told he had no chance of surviving. But by some miracle, he did not only survive, but he even became a remarkable artist. He now uses his passion for creating NFT art collections to support cancer patients…
EP203
He joins Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger to discuss how this NFT gaming platform provides players with a refreshing yet nostalgic experience. He also talks about their groundbreaking partnership with the legendary toy company Mattel…
EP204
A mortgage is hardly accessible to everybody but banks and the government. But through savvy blockchain technology uses, this can finally be opened up to people of all levels of wealth. Eathan Janney, together with guest hosts Zach Sekar and Ben Noble, talks with Karl Jacob of homecoin.finance…
EP205
Live from Token2049, a premier crypto event organized annually in Singapore and London, Josh Kriger meets the leading voices in the crypto space. David Shin and Youngsik Shin from Klaytn talk about the company’s interesting roots and share what’s going on with Klaytn and why it’s globally significant to both the web2 and web3 worlds. Dreamer, the President at Kingdom Studios, also talks about their collaboration with Klaytn and how Kingdom Studios is gamifying DeFi Kingdom…
🥚 NFT Nuggets
Artsy:
NFT vending machine to make digital art more accessible at London event
Gamerville:
Warner Brothers Taps Nifty’s, Daz 3D to Launch Game of Thrones NFTs
Metaversal:
This week in the metaverse: NFTs, Microsoft, and Meta
Collectible:
Instagram Users Will Soon Be Able to Mint and Sell NFTs
Uncategorical:
❓ Edge Question of the Week
What is the rarest NFT that you own?
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