#33: Disney Thinks NFTs Are (P)in Again

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Disney Does NFTs Again in Partnership With NBA Top Shot Makers Dapper Labs (CoinDesk)

Disney will launch a mobile-first “all-new socially driven collectible experience” called Disney Pinnacle later this year, featuring the IP from Pixar, Star Wars, and its classic animated films. Users will be able to trade digital “pins,” modeled off of the popular physical collectible category. Interestingly, this effort seems to mirror a recently launched branded experience on TikTok (albeit devoid of blockchain).

Elon Musk’s X Has Started Selling Off Old Twitter Handles For Upwards Of $50,000 (Forbes)

X has begun work on a handle marketplace for the purchase of account names left unused by the people who originally registered them. Based on emailed solicitation, potential buyers may need to pay up to $50,000 to initiate a purchase.

Roblox CEO Teases Allowing NFTs, Offers Elton John Capes As Example (The Block)

Roblox founder and CEO appears open to eventually opening up the game’s ecosystem to allow non-fungible tokens to be used both on his platform and others, with “objects and NFTs moving from platform to platform”.

How Chinese Influencers Use AI Digital Clones of Themselves to Pump Out Content (The Guardian)

Unbeknownst to his fanbase, a Chinese influencer outsourced his 15-hour livestream duty to an AI avatar and put on a small print “For display purposes only, not a real person.” Turns out, it’s becoming an increasingly common practice, especially in e-commerce, to turn to digital clones to pump out content 24/7.

Love Vs. Fame: A Framework For Social Applications (Substack)

“As mature social networks trend more towards fame, there's room for new networks to focus on deepening connections among communities. Crypto's unique characteristics create opportunities for new networks along the entire love-fame spectrum to flourish as users connect on shared ownership and interests.”

• Victor Wembanyama NBA rookie NFT card sold for $110,000.

• ATP Tour is releasing customizable tennis posters as NFTs.

• Adidas web3 platform is auctioning off Bugatti-inspired shoes.

• FIAT Pass NFT project announced an open call for generative artists.

• Vertu released a ‘luxury’ web3 smartphone.

• Tattoo artist platform based on blockchain is debuting at Art Basel.

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will feature a balloon based on NFT.

• Roblox published a report on digital expression, fashion & beauty trends.

• FanHero launches a community streaming platform for creators.

• Fourthwall lets creators offer their own mobile apps to subscribers.

• Instagram is developing a customizable ‘AI friend’.

• Leet is paying users to help create AI-driven influencers.

• Trips is helping creators to protect their IP via the blockchain.

• Magic Eden is launching NFT marketplace with enforced creator royalties.

• Rarible is launching a toolkit for white-label NFT marketplaces.

• Manifold is launching a physical goods storefront for its NFT studio.

• OpenSea is cutting 50% staff as it’s looking to revamp its offering.

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