Currently running through Vitalik's blog posts. I am always in awe regarding the quality of his writing and his ability to really break down complex concepts for the layperson. Personally, my role model for future technical writing pieces
Otherwise focused on learning:
- Differences between ZK-SNARKS and Fraud Proofs
- Differences between L2 Scaling Technologies (benefits, limitations, feature sets)
- Data availability (Celestia, EIP-4844, data compression)
Another interesting learning was understanding the deconstruction of decentralized social media. Using roll-ups for important features such as user name registration, whereas, more off-chain/centralized servers could be used for lower value activities for likes, posts, etc. This will be a common "trade-off" gaming and social media projects may undertake. Trading off security and decentralization for high TPS, especially for lower-value activities (e.g. likes)
TLDR:
• Atomic Wallet: Losses range from 6 figures to $3.5M (1897 ETH).
• On-Chain NFT Timelines: Seize tracks metadata changes transparently.
• @punk6529: Introduces "wallet checker" tool for address status.
• de[id] v0.1: Discord authentication, Twitter integration, customizable profiles.
• GBRC-721: Optimizes block space for efficient NFT creation.
• Etherscan: Advanced filtering for better on-chain data analysis.
Key Metrics:
• Ethereum: null,893.26 (-0.4%)
• Top NFT Collection: BAYC ($5.33M)
News:
Atomic Wallet reports compromised wallets, with losses ranging from 6 figures to the largest victim at $3.5M (1897 ETH).
twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1665080799253733377?s=20
On-Chain NFT Timelines: Seize introduces a feature to track metadata changes, ensuring transparency and accessibility with public transaction logs and decentralized storage. twitter.com/punk6529/status/1665021338161934336?s=20
@punk6529 introduces a "wallet checker" tool on their website, enabling users to view delegation or consolidation status for any address.
twitter.com/punk6529/status/1665012793232306176?s=20
Exciting de[id] v0.1 update: wallet authentication and delegation via Discord, Twitter integration, and customizable web3 profiles.
twitter.com/frankdegods/status/1665129770491981824?s=20
Introducing GBRC-721: Optimizing block space for more efficient NFT creation - touting roughly 50 - 90% in block space reduction.
twitter.com/OrdinalLabs/status/1665005603557711873?s=20
Etherscan introduces advanced filtering enabling users to browse, filter, and understand on-chain data much easier!
twitter.com/0xCygaar/status/1665060395814629377?s=20
TLDR:
• @hopeexist1 rugs the community after raising funds using a false cancer story and stolen art
• Degens donate $787k to @Pauly0x with no return
• @Azuki distributes additional tickets for Follow the Rabbit event
• Otherside introduces alliances and battle allies in Legends of the Mara
Key Metrics:
• Ethereum: null,905.11 (+0.4%)
• Top NFT Collection: BAYC ($5.17M)
News:
Sarah/@hopeexist1 misrepresented art, backed by false cancer story. @andr3w expresses remorse for falsely believing and promoting her work. twitter.com/andr3w/status/1663708304806232067?s=20
@Pauly0x has received 412.92 $ETH ($787,189.17) from degens, who will receive nothing in return. twitter.com/Pauly0x/status/1663527537174036482?s=20
@Azuki has sent out additional tickets for their upcoming Follow the Rabbit event via Tokenproof! twitter.com/Azuki/status/1663630798472511488?s=20
Otherside expands the gameplay with alliances and battle allies, providing strategic advantages in Legends of the Mara against the Shattered. twitter.com/OthersideMeta/status/1663626599332290560?s=20
Mercedes-Benz collaborates with artist Harm van den Dorpel and Fingerprints DAO for their inaugural NFT collection "Maschine." twitter.com/MercedesBenzNXT/status/1663585720689205249?s=20
**@waterfall_mkt** plans to revolutionise NFT trading by utilizing a unique fractionalization mechanism and prediction market-like interface that would help to increase liquidity. twitter.com/waterfall_mkt/status/1663609834552320003?s=20
**Harvesters in @Treasure_DAO** grant $MAGIC through Ancient Permits, while Metabolic Boosters enhance yield. New Ancient Permits rumored in @The_Beacon_GG's dungeon. twitter.com/playbridgeworld/status/1663613565763481600?s=20
TLDR:
• Blur introduces flexible repayment options for ETH loans
• Pudgy Penguins tease Shark Suit collectible
• Unciphered hacks Trezor T wallets
• 0N1 Force welcomes Hicham Habchi as creative director
Key Metrics:
• Ethereum: null,792,46 (-3.0%)
• Pepe: $0.00000142 (-10.6%)
• Top NFT Collection: BAYC ($3.84M)
News:
Blur introduces flexible loan repayment options for ETH loans, allowing borrowers to pay back in small increments over time and extend loans by paying as little as 0.1 ETH. twitter.com/blur_io/status/1661491144243707904?s=20
0N1 Force welcomes Hicham Habchi, former principle at Riot Games, as creative director and advisor.
twitter.com/0n1Force/status/1661474065859891200?s=20
Pudgy Penguins announces the release of their limited edition "Shark Suit" collectible exclusively on NTWRK on June 26 at 9:45 PM EST. twitter.com/pudgypenguins/status/1661503854129627138?s=20
Unciphered demonstrates hacking Trezor T wallets, extracting seed phrases, prompting Trezor to address vulnerability and passphrase security. twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1661535590125559808?s=20
Governance for $TOPIA, formerly $WRLD, goes live! twitter.com/TOPIAgg/status/1661489149952823297?s=20
Integrating LayerZero and zkSync, cygaar shares a tutorial on minting and transferring NFTs between ETH and zkSync.
twitter.com/0xCygaar/status/1661509954111688705?s=20
TLDR:
- Fidenza surges 66% to 87 ETH floor after nullM sale
- Opepen achieves record-breaking 19 ETH
- STEPN integrates Apple Pay
- Claire Silver's solo exhibition
- Blend support for Kanpai Pandas and Redacted Remilio Babies
- Punk 4680 sold for 174 ETH
Key Metrics:
- Ethereum: null,840.16 (+2.5%)
- Pepe: $0.00000158 (+2.0%)
- Top NFT Collection: MAYC ($4.58M)
News:
Fidenza sees 66% surge to 87 ETH floor after nullM Sotheby's sale, accompanied by 5 sales today.
twitter.com/ivan_bezdomny/status/1660649586166300676?s=20
Opepen achieves record-breaking 19 ETH sale! The collection as a whole has surged 134% in value, with a floor of 0.549 ETH.
twitter.com/punk9059/status/1660809524528427010?s=20
STEPN breaks Web3 barrier with Apple Pay integration, enabling seamless NFT purchases and improved marketplace experience.
twitter.com/Stepnofficial/status/1660616595792601091?s=20
Kairos, an NFT lending protocol, has raised nullM USD in their seed round!
twitter.com/kairosloan/status/1660657044268154880?s=20
AI artist Claire Silver takes center stage at SuperRare's NYC pop-up, exploring the future of art with her solo exhibition
twitter.com/ClaireSilver12/status/1660655767567859712?s=20
Pudgy Penguins merges physical toys with NFTs through redeemable loot boxes, utilizing SoulBound NFT contracts and ERC1155 tokens for customizations in the digital world of Pudgy World.
twitter.com/0xCygaar/status/1660732316636033024?s=20
Blend support launching soon for Kanpai Pandas and Redacted Remilio Babies
twitter.com/blur_io/status/1660676998103027715?s=20
Punk 4680 (Hoodie + Eye Mask) sold for 174 ETH ($316,305.90 USD)!
twitter.com/cryptopunksbot/status/1660737943860834307?s=20
TLDR:
• Goblintown Season 2 rewards 'worst' traders
• Diamond Exhibition mint reopens with Day One Shuffle option
• Potential exploit found in @SteadyStackNFT contract, fix recommended
• Rainbow CXLXR burn live for Ghxsts' Rainbow NFTKey
Metrics:
• Ethereum: null,872.23 (+3.4%)
• Pepe: $0.00000122 (+22.7%)
• Top NFT Collection: Azuki ($7.59M)
News:
Truth Labs' Goblintown Season 2 will give free access to the top 1,000 worst traders in NFT land, prioritizing them based on their "rekt activity," with a 50% discount for those who pay using meme coin PEPE. twitter.com/goblintown/status/1653449387622662175?s=20
The Diamond Exhibition mint will reopen for Mint Pass holders and new Diamond Nested birds, and a Day One Shuffle allows for a reshuffle of airdropped DE artworks submitted on the PROOF website twitter.com/moonbirds/status/1653460132389601280?s=20
Potential exploit found in @SteadyStackNFT contract, allowing goldlist holders to mint unlimited NFTs without supply check. Suggested fix and redeployment. twitter.com/0xCygaar/status/1653445736200130560?s=20
OthersideMeta explains how Sediment tiers affect the production of Sediment Fragments in LotM, with higher Sediment tiers producing more fragments and additional Farmers and Enchanters enhancing production. twitter.com/OthersideMeta/status/1653474592944472070?s=20
Rainbow CXLXR burn is live - burn one of each color for the Rainbow NFT by @Ghxsts. twitter.com/Ghxsts/status/1653056479879114753?s=20
BitMEX launches $PEPE perpetual swaps with up to 50x leverage. twitter.com/BitMEX/status/1653332522061922307?s=20
Azurbala reawakens with a new logo and a focus on nailing PFP art, developing a long-term plan for building a new IP franchise. twitter.com/azurbala/status/1653120351390277635?s=20
@untitledxyz releases ARQs, a collection of 300 modular Metaverse architecture NFTs, designed to connect with one another, on MetaDrop for 0.15 ETH. twitter.com/untitledxyz_/status/1653073169396146178?s=20
TLDR:
• PROOF announces minting details for Evolving Pixels
• Beeple x PROOF ticket raffle winners announced
• REWORLD by Roope Rainisto sells out
• CryptoPunk 3990 sells for 238 ETH
Key Metrics:
• Ethereum: null,876.60 (-1.1%)
• Arbitrum: null.24 (+1.2%)
• Top NFT Collection: CryptoPunks ($9.76M)
News:
PROOF Curated presents "Evolving Pixels," an exhibition of 10 incredible generative and AI artists curated by Emily Xie. Mint details: 0.2 for PC and Moonbirds, 0.25 public.
twitter.com/proof_xyz/status/1644123286308020228?s=20
@a16z introduces "Wave Mint", a new NFT minting strategy, which leverages on-chain data to select holders who share a project's culture and goals. twitter.com/skominers/status/1644044669142069253?s=20
Winners of the Beeple x PROOF IRL event ticket raffle have been announced! twitter.com/proof_xyz/status/1644092805265133568?s=20
**@ENS_DAO** has introduced a new Name Wrapper system, allowing users to convert ENS subdomains into ERC1155 NFTs with customizable features and protections. twitter.com/WPeaster/status/1644102102980116480?s=20
REWORLD by Roope Rainisto has sold out! The collection stands at 1.75 ETH - slightly below the final mint price of 2.34 ETH. twitter.com/rainisto/status/1644035397192654848?s=20
Notable Sales:
CryptoPunk 3990 was purchased by twochengs for 238 ETH ($445,478.88 USD)!twitter.com/cryptopunksbot/status/1644083202745593870?s=20
TLDR:
• Gem rebrands to OpenSea Pro
• OpenSea free claim surges to 0.055 ETH
• Magic Eden introduces trait-based bidding
• Safety Mode on Opensea Risks Theft
NFT Key Metrics:
• Ethereum: null,912.38 (+5.6%)
• Arbitrum: null.26 (+8.3%)
• Top NFT Collection: CryptoPunks ($18.81M)
News:
Gem V2, has rebranded as OpenSea Pro, providing advanced features and professional trading tools to rival Blur. twitter.com/openseapro/status/1643314687134556160?s=20
OpenSea launches a free NFT claim for anyone that’s bought an NFT on Gem before March 31, 2023. twitter.com/openseapro/status/1643355820820774912?s=20
**Be careful using Safety Mode on @opensea**, as enabling eth_sign risks NFT theft. MetaMask disabled eth_sign due to its misuse by drainers. Opensea's PRO prompts users to enable eth*sign. twitter.com/sniko*/status/1643363967866220545?s=20
Magic Eden introduces new feature allowing users to make offers on NFTs with specific traits. twitter.com/MagicEden/status/1643361425619034112?s=20
MetaMask's update will feature an NFT view allowing ERC-721 and 1155 tokens to appear automatically. twitter.com/MetaMask/status/1643282900954087424?s=20
@domodata explores fungibility of tokens with ordinal inscriptions, called BRC-20s, inspired by @sats_names and @redphonecrypto. Users can deploy, mint, and transfer using ordinal inscriptions with a 'first is first' rule. twitter.com/domodata/status/1633658974686855168?s=20
TLDR:
• Yuga Labs' HV-MTL collection coming soon
**• PROOF Curated exhibition with @emilyxxie**
• @NFTWorlds releases Minecraft-inspired game engine
• @VanArman reveals 2023 plans
Key Metrics:
• Ethereum: null,793.20 (+0.8%)
• Arbitrum: null.31 (+6.4%)
• Top NFT Collection: Otherdeed for Otherside ($6.29M)
News:
Get ready for Yuga Labs' HV-MTL collection! According to @atareh, the 8 mechs will feature 8 dynamic traits that change based on your decisions in the HV-MTL FORGE game. twitter.com/atareh/status/1641192156248576000?s=20
Attention @Smolverse holders! Now you can explore the map as your owned Smols/Swols with the new Playable Smols & Swols feature.
twitter.com/smolverse/status/1641210953579778048?s=20
@proof_xyz introduces PROOF Curated, a new curatorial program with its inaugural exhibition, Evolving Pixels, co-presented by Venus Over Manhattan and curated by NYC-based generative artist and engineer, @emilyxxie. twitter.com/proof_xyz/status/1641192715344916480?s=20
**@sartoshi_rip**, the artist of 2021's mfers collection, may be behind @Nakamigos. In four days, it surpassed Bored Ape Yacht Club in trades and has $13M in volume. twitter.com/nftnow/status/1641214450794364934?s=20
@imgstormeth suggests **staying clear of @MachiBigBrother**, accused of embezzling over 22,000 ETH and launching 10 failed pump and dump NFT projects. twitter.com/imgstormeth/status/1640775782170779651?s=20
@NFTWorlds announces a new Minecraft-inspired game engine, free to play and written in RUST, that promises familiar gameplay with higher quality visuals and extensive monetization opportunities for creators. twitter.com/iamarkdev/status/1640936410864832513?s=20
Artist Pindar @VanArman reveals plans for 2023, including supporting ongoing projects, promoting and supporting bitGANs and byteGANs, and releasing the highly anticipated qubitGAN drop later in the year with a focus on quantum computers. twitter.com/VanArman/status/1641245806593204224?s=20