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POP QUIZ! What do music performers Kings of Leon, Grimes, and Snoop Dogg have in common? Answer: These famous singers and musicians have all ventured onto the blockchain by selling their music as NFTs. Grimes, who is musician and visual artist sold a collection of digital art as well as music NFTs in early 2021. The collection titled WarNymph, included exclusive tracks and visual content, with sales reaching almost $6 million dollars. Kings of Leon became one of the first maj

As we stand on the brink of a digital revolution, the concept of the metaverse is gaining a lot of traction. This immersive, interconnected virtual world, powered by technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and of course the blockchain, promises to fundamentally alter the way we interact, socialize, and experience life. The metaverse is already transforming our social lives, providing new avenues for connection, and entertainment. But how far will it

Have you ever considered that you could own a fraction of a car? In addition to that, your fractional ownership might even make you some money! I think as technology continues to evolve, the intersection of blockchain and autonomous vehicles could actually revolutionize the transportation industry. This idea is the perfect example of tokenization which allows for fractional ownership enabling multiple individuals, or entities, to own a share of 1 asset. This approach signific

A lot of people are worried that artificial intelligence will take away their jobs. But have you considered that you still have control? Instead of worrying about what AI will take away, why not think of ways to leverage your own career by making AI work FOR YOU? If you're a creative person like me than you have countless options to utilize this new technology. Think of AI as the encyclopedia of the 21st century. First we had research books, then we leveled up to internet sea

Scammers suck. As technology becomes more and more advanced, scammers figure out new and innovative ways to steal from unsuspecting people. Sadly, NFTs are no exception. Even the simplest mistake can drain your digital wallet (including your NFTs) and ultimately cause you to lose your hard earned money. Recently, I researched the top 3 scams to watch out for while investing in NFTs and here’s what I found. 1. Fake NFT projects: One of the most common scams in the NFT space is

NFTs are becoming more and more popular by the minute. There are a lot of people just getting into the community but don't really know which projects to invest in. I think the first thing to ask yourself is why do you want to buy NFTs? For some people, buying NFTs is about collecting something that no one else owns. An NFT (art) collector perhaps sees the future value of the art but enjoys the fact that they are the exclusive holder of a "rare" piece. For other people, flippi

There’s a saying in the crypto community, “Not your keys, not your crypto.” And what that means is when you leave your crypto on a public exchange, that exchange retains full control of your assets, regardless of the fact that you bought them. In essence, they own the "keys" to your funds for as long as you store them on their exchange. So the smart thing to do is to buy a self custody hardware wallet, also known as a cold storage wallet so that you can transfer your crypto f

If you're new to crypto investing and have heard terms such as Proof of Stake, (PoS) Blockchain, or "staking your crypto" it means that some coins can be locked (on an exchange outside of the USA for example) in order to earn rewards of the same token over a period of time. Another (possible) benefit of staking your crypto is having voting rights on the governance of its network. My understanding is that the reason incentives are given for staking is to keep the blockchain ne

Spoiler alert! The short answer because you’re busy and I’m busy is... Uphold. Let me explain. I’ve been in crypto since 2017. I bought in just a few months before the (now famous) holiday season bull run of 2017 that lasted until January of 2018. I was new to the whole scene and I didn’t want to sell anything (plus, I was making "sick gains") so I decided to just watch, listen, and learn. It was mayhem. People were buying in at all-time highs not knowing what they were doing

The metaverse can best be described as a digital world where people can do some of the same things that they do in the real world by using augmented, or virtual reality (VR). The metaverse is like the landscape for an immersive experience. It's usually a graphically rich space (accessed via the internet) where people can socialize and play games. If you've ever watched the movie Ready Player One than you might understand that Wade Watts is playing a game (in a metaverse setti

Web3 (or Web 3.0) is exactly what it sounds like. It’s the third version, or iteration of the world wide web. Web3 is still evolving. But the fundamental idea is that it will blend important traits such as decentralization, token-based economics, and blockchain technologies. Web3 will redirect ownership (and decision making) of the internet to the community as a whole versus a small group of people. Think of it like this… you could own a little piece of the internet vs. only

NFT stands for non-fungible token. (Non-fungible means it cannot be replicated). NFTs can represent real-world items like artwork, trading cards, photography, music, and even real estate. You retain exclusive rights to any NFT that you own. (Whether you created it, or bought it from someone else). Once you own it, you can use it in any way you see fit. For example, I would love to create some wine labels with a few NFTs that I own. Because NFTs exist on a cryptographic blockc