Introduction

Welcome back to the KodaDot Weekly Roundup, your home for the most important NFT and blockchain developments. What could be more bullish than announcement of .cpu drop? Let’s dive in.

.cpu NFT Launch on KodaDot: A Blend of Art and Technology

Artist Conatus, creator of the .motherboard collection, is launching the .cpu generative art series on KodaDot this Thursday at 5 PM CET. The series, inspired by PC components, showcases the mesmerizing beauty of semiconductor chips and integrated circuits through digital art. Each piece in the collection utilizes a combination of recursive functions and color gradients to capture the unique metallic luster and intricate designs of CPU chips. As our subscribers, you are the first ones to know!

OpenSea Simplifies Wallet Creation with Email Integration

OpenSea has introduced a groundbreaking feature allowing users to create a self-custodied crypto wallet using just their email address. This new onboarding experience, powered by Privy's technology, integrates seamlessly with OpenSea, enabling users to buy, sell, and manage crypto and NFTs across nine EVM-based chains without needing a separate wallet extension. This innovation is set to make the world of NFTs more accessible to a broader audience, simplifying the entry barrier for newcomers to the digital asset space. Learn more

‘Ready Player One’ Ventures into the Metaverse 

The world of "Ready Player One" is set to come alive in the metaverse. Ernest Cline, the novel's author, and Dan Farah, producer of its film adaptation, are collaborating with Futureverse to create Readyverse Studios. This ambitious project aims to develop a digital universe themed around the "Ready Player One" franchise, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. Readyverse, envisioned as a platform of interconnected digital experiences, holds exclusive web3 rights to all future IPs from Cline. This initiative could signify a significant step towards an open, decentralized metaverse, embodying the novel's themes of community and resistance against corporate monopoly. Learn more

X Drops NFT Profile Picture Feature

X (formerly Twitter), under Elon Musk's guidance, has discreetly removed the feature for paid subscribers to use NFTs as their profile pictures (PFP). This feature, introduced in 2022, allowed users to display Ethereum-minted NFTs as hexagon-shaped avatars, linked to the Ethereum token for validation. As of January 10, all references to this function have been removed, and by January 11, even those who had set NFTs as PFPs seem to have lost this capability. This move marks a significant shift in X's approach to integrating NFTs and blockchain technology. Learn more

Azuki Dives into Anime: New Anthology Series Announced

Chiru Labs, creators of the popular PFP projects Azuki and Beanz, is entering the anime world with a bang. In collaboration with esteemed Japanese director Gorō Taniguchi, known for "Code Geass" and "One Piece Film: Red," Azuki is set to release a groundbreaking anthology series. This partnership, also involving advertising giant Dentsu, aims to bridge Azuki's unique universe with innovative web3-driven storytelling. The series will feature three stories, each helmed by different directors and character artists, marking a strategic move to diversify Azuki's content and appeal to broader audiences. Learn more

Conclusion

The Web3 NFT space doesn’t have a break, does it. Don't forget – the excitement is building for the upcoming .cpu NFT drop by Conatus on KodaDot and be ready to mint.

The KodaDot Team