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Rosie Perper

Rosie Perper

Rosie Perper was the Deputy Managing Editor for Web3 and Learn, focusing on the metaverse, NFTs, DAOs and emerging technology like VR/AR. She has previously worked across breaking news, global finance, tech, culture and business. She holds a small amount of BTC and ETH and several NFTs. Subscribe to her weekly newsletter, The Airdrop.

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Metaverse-focused blockchain Lamina1 has launched its betanet and Hub for creators and developers. (Lamina1)
Web3
Metaverse
Neal Stephenson's Metaverse Vision Is One Step Closer as Lamina1 Blockchain Launches Betanet
The metaverse-focused layer-1 blockchain, dreamed up by science-fiction author Neal Stephenson and blockchain expert Peter Vessenes, is launching the Lamina1 Hub for Web3 buil...
Metaverse-focused blockchain Lamina1 has launched its betanet and Hub for creators and developers. (Lamina1)
By Rosie Perper
Aug 14, 2023 at 5:37 p.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2023
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DeGods Season III art preview. (DeGods)
Web3
The airdrop
Base Is Here, But Some of Its Projects Raise Red Flags
This week, Coinbase launched its new Base blockchain while DeGods NFTs are way up after the project announced its upcoming Season III series. Plus, Microsoft and Aptos are tea...
DeGods Season III art preview. (DeGods)
By Rosie Perper
Aug 12, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2023
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Y00ts NFT collection via Magic Eden.
Web3
Nfts
Y00ts NFT Collection is Migrating to Ethereum After Accepting $3M Grant From Polygon
The popular project, which started out on Solana and migrated to Polygon earlier this year, said it would return 100% of the grant money it received.
Y00ts NFT collection via Magic Eden.
By Rosie Perper
Aug 10, 2023 at 2:36 a.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2023
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3D planes from the EY-ZERO1 NFT collection. (OpenSea)
Web3
The airdrop
NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3
This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles.
3D planes from the EY-ZERO1 NFT collection. (OpenSea)
By Rosie Perper
Aug 5, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2023
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New York Stock Exchange with banner flagging ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF on the day it started trading.
Policy
Sec
ProShares, Bitwise File for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
If approved, the fund will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."
New York Stock Exchange with banner flagging ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF on the day it started trading.
By Rosie Perper
Aug 4, 2023 at 1:53 a.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2023
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In an aerial view, a golf course is bathed in sunset light on September 29, 2021 in Long Island, New York.
Web3
Nfts
LinksDAO, the Online Community That Bought a Golf Course, Is Accepting New Members
The new tiers of membership offer various levels of access to the group's private Discord, network of peer-to-peer private courses and eventual entry to its Spey Bay Golf Club...
In an aerial view, a golf course is bathed in sunset light on September 29, 2021 in Long Island, New York.
By Rosie Perper
Aug 3, 2023 at 9:28 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
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A screenshot from the trailer for nWay and Animoca Brands' new game "Wreck League." (nWay)
Web3
Nfts
Animoca Brands-Backed Game 'Wreck League' Puts Bored Apes Into the Storyline
The new game, launching in the next few weeks, will allow players to assemble giant robotic characters using collectible NFT parts.
A screenshot from the trailer for nWay and Animoca Brands' new game "Wreck League." (nWay)
By Rosie Perper
Aug 3, 2023 at 4:14 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
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Opepen Editions on Zora.co
Web3
Nfts
More Money For Creators: NFT Minting Platform Zora Initiates New Revenue Split
The platform is now giving creators nearly half of the funds earned from free mints and all of the profits made from paid mints.
Opepen Editions on Zora.co
By Rosie Perper
Aug 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
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Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)
Finance
Binance
Binance Nearly Shuttered U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: The Information
As investigations loomed, the board of directors of Binance.US voted on whether to liquidate the company but could not come to a unanimous decision, The Information reported.
Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)
By Rosie Perper
Aug 2, 2023 at 12:19 a.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2023
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Allen Ginsberg, photographed by William S. Burroughs in 1953 with Ginsburg’s writing in the margins. (© Allen Ginsberg; courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery, Los Angeles)
Web3
Ai
This Art Exhibit Is Bringing New Life to Allen Ginsberg’s Poetry Using AI
The Fahey/Klein Gallery in Los Angeles will preview a collection of poems generated by an AI trained using Ginsberg’s literary body of work, supported by his estate.
Allen Ginsberg, photographed by William S. Burroughs in 1953 with Ginsburg’s writing in the margins. (© Allen Ginsberg; courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery, Los Angeles)
By Rosie Perper
Aug 1, 2023 at 9:59 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2023
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