KodaDot Weekly Roundup (5.12.2023)

Your Weekly Digest for the Latest NFT News

Introduction

Welcome back to the KodaDot Weekly Roundup, your home for the most important NFT and blockchain developments.

Without further ado, are you ready for thursday? You should, because another generative NFT drop is coming to KodaDot. Watch our twitter and stay tuned.

Snowflakes NFT Drop Sells Out 512 Pieces In One Hour

The generative art collection Snowflakes minted out all 512 algorithmically crafted pieces in a blazing 50 minutes earlier last week. As the intricate fractal dimensions come alive on Polkadot Asset Hub, this confirms strong generative appetite at KodaDot. Mark your calendars: Next generative drop is on Thursday 3PM CET. Learn more

ERC-7160 Standard Unlocks Multi-Metadata NFTs

The new ERC-7160 token standard enables NFTs to link to multiple metadata files like images, videos, and more. This allows for interchangeable resources and expandability, making NFT ownership more interactive and customizable over time. All Seeing Seneca's upcoming "Perils of Sēsē" collection will utilize ERC-7160. Learn more

Pudgy Penguins Achieves Retail Wins With Walmart and Hot Topic

The popular Pudgy Penguins brand continues expanding mainstream adoption through merch deals with Walmart.com and Hot Topic. Pudgy plushies are now stocked across U.S. Hot Topic locations. An influencer box exclusive to Walmart.com also dropped this Cyber Monday. Learn more

Cool Cats Makes Historic NFT Debut at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Cool Cats reached an unprecedented milestone as the Chugs and Blue Cat character balloons became the first NFT-inspired floats to appear in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Over 28.5 million viewers and 3 million attendees witnessed history as Cool Cats earned mainstream recognition, astonishing the NFT community while cementing Clon as a pioneering figure in web3 and digital creativity. Learn more

Conclusion

The holiday spirit is sparkling across web3 this season! Cool Cats balloons shined Thanksgiving crowds while Snowflakes generated art fast sales. Brands keep announcing new digi drops as NFT popularity grows bigger in sports, music, fashion. Even with some crypto uncertainty ahead in 2023, creativity and ownership are clearly here to stay. We feel grateful being part of this changing world with all of you every week!

The KodaDot Team