For many mixed martial arts fans, Nate Diaz represents the spirit of defiance, integrity, and authenticity. Once again, he’s made waves with his provocative moves. This date has been the focus of celebration and is widely regarded as a day of celebration for all things cannabis. Diaz’s criticism hits home....
Alright, @ufc— about that Diaz brothers 4/20 NFT drop. Seriously? Are you that tone-deaf? You wanna celebrate weed culture now? Let’s not forget who you punished for doing it in the past. This isn’t simply government contracting gone awry, it’s outrageous profiteering off systemic injustice.Punished Then Profited From Pot?Nick Diaz,...
Let’s face it, for many people outside the traditional financial system, it’s a rigged game. We're saddled with student loan debt, stagnant wages, and a housing market that's laughably out of reach. Instead, they ask that we pull ourselves up by our bootstraps. At the same time, they succeed in...
The cryptocurrency market is one of the most volatile spaces out there, and recent events have painted an overwhelming picture of that fact. Token ATH! to break down the biggest movers in the market right now. We’re tracking BTC, XRP, SUI and other major developments across the crypto ecosystem. Your...
The CloneX incident – art disappearing as a result of a Cloudflare terms of service infringement – was not an isolated occurrence. It’s a very loud and very bright neon sign blinking directly at all the very real cracks in the foundation of our NFT infrastructure. Let's be blunt: it...
The world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) experienced a stark reminder of the internet's centralized nature recently when artwork associated with RTFKT's CloneX project temporarily disappeared. This wasn't due to a blockchain issue, but rather a takedown related to Cloudflare's Terms of Service (TOS). This case illustrates the weaknesses of depending...
Who could forget when Web3 was going to free us as digital entrepreneurs and disintermediate everything? Decentralization! Ownership! Freedom from the clutches of Big Tech! Yeah, about that…For example, just last week, Cloudflare blocked access to RTFKT’s CloneX NFT artwork. This move dramatically exposes the emperor’s lack of raiment. Or,...
I think of Sarah, a smart, young, dynamic college student that I met just a few months ago. For one, predatory banking fees were sucking her single dollar at a time. Already feeling totally shut out from significant investment opportunities, she felt the weight of the world on her chest....
Mahomes launching "The Museum of Mahomes"? It's got my attention, but as someone who's seen trends come and go, I'm asking: is this a touchdown or an interception?NFT Craze: The New Beanie Babies?Let’s face it, the NFT marketplace hardly resembles old-school technology innovation and more closely resembles the dot-com bubble...
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback and one of sports’ biggest stars, is no stranger to headlines at work and away. Now, he’s taking on the world of digital collectibles with his own NFT marketplace. Is this new business a victory for art lovers everywhere, or simply another...