Blockchains

MegaFans Joins Forces With Launchpool Labs to Build Blockchain Gaming Community

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
Non-fungible token, Esports, Blockchains

The Launchpool Labs incubator is a 90-day intensive development program focused on building communities and value around startups in the blockchain sector.

Key Points: 
  • The Launchpool Labs incubator is a 90-day intensive development program focused on building communities and value around startups in the blockchain sector.
  • Jeff Donnelley, founder and CEO of MegaFans says, "LPL's incubator has the resources we need to help structure and build the world's first mobile esports community of gamers and collectors using blockchain technology within the metaverse."
  • Roxana Nasoi, MD at Launchpool Labs explains,"Launchpool Labs is 100% community centric, and one of the reasons why we resonate with Jeff and Megafans, seeing their dedication to the mobile gaming community.
  • Links to games and social media for MegaFans and Launchpool Labs can be found at https://linktr.ee/megafans

VanEck Lowers Fee for Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP)

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Professional Services, Finance, Articles, Cryptocurrencies, Decentralization, Blockchains, Decentralized application, Distributed computing, Digital transformation, DAPP, DAP, ETF, Draft:VanEck

VanEck today announced that effective August 4, 2021, the management fee for the VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) will be lowered from 0.65% to 0.50%.

Key Points: 
  • VanEck today announced that effective August 4, 2021, the management fee for the VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) will be lowered from 0.65% to 0.50%.
  • By lowering DAPPs fee, we are providing a more accessible option for investors looking for exposure to the digital transformation, said Ed Lopez, Managing Director and Head of ETF Product for VanEck.
  • DAPP will continue to provide exposure to companies at the forefront of the digital transformation.
  • The digital transformation of the global economy through the use of blockchain technology is still in very early innings.

NiftyKit partners with Aerial to offset the carbon impact of NFT minting on the Ethereum blockchain

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Cryptocurrencies, Articles, Blockchains, Technology, Non-fungible token, Ethereum, Smart contract, Joseph Lubin

This partnership comes shortly after NiftyKit launched their eco-friendly smart contracts and NFT minting option, Polygon (formerly Matic Network) which is available for members of the platform.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership comes shortly after NiftyKit launched their eco-friendly smart contracts and NFT minting option, Polygon (formerly Matic Network) which is available for members of the platform.
  • Using Aerial, NiftyKit is able to calculate and offset any NFTs created on the Ethereum blockchain.
  • "What we love about Aerial is how easy it is for us to calculate, track, and offset the
    during the time of creation.
  • In addition to NFT offsets, Aerial has a crypto offset tool and an iOS app, which allows users to manage travel emissions.

Animoca Brands Invests in Sweet and the Gamification of NFTs

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Marketing, Animoca Brands, Blockchains, Gamification, Non-fungible token, Gamify, Brand, Digital marketing, National Film and Television School

"We invested in Sweet because we recognize their potential to distribute NFTs at scale while creating broader applications for brands to integrate NFTs into their long-term digital marketing and product strategies.

Key Points: 
  • "We invested in Sweet because we recognize their potential to distribute NFTs at scale while creating broader applications for brands to integrate NFTs into their long-term digital marketing and product strategies.
  • Sweet's mission to empower brands to deploy and gamify NFTs to broader consumer bases through immersive and integrated experiences piqued the interest of Animoca Brands.
  • Sweet offers the flexibility of broad-scale creation and distribution of NFTs, driving both revenue and consumer engagement for brands.
  • Animoca Brands, ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 , is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification.

Prophecy DeFi Announces New Appointment to Advisory Committee

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, Blockchains, Cross-platform software, Decentralized finance, Concurrent computing, Defi, Distributed computing, The Prophecy

TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Prophecy DeFi Inc. ("Prophecy DeFi" or the "Company") (CSE: PDFI) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Sandeep Nailwal to the Company's Advisory Committee, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Prophecy DeFi Inc. ("Prophecy DeFi" or the "Company") (CSE: PDFI) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Sandeep Nailwal to the Company's Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
  • Sandeep has clearly demonstrated his abilities and we welcome him to the Prophecy DeFi team," said John McMahon, Prophecy DeFi Chairman and CEO.
  • "As the Chair of Prophecy DeFi's advisory committee, I am delighted to welcome Sandeep Nailwal to help steward and guide the development of Prophecy DeFi.
  • Prophecy DeFi (CSE:PDFI) aims to bring together technology start-ups in the Blockchain and DeFi sectors to fund innovation, elevate industry research, and create new business opportunities in a coherent ecosystem.

Unique Network Chosen As Exclusive Blockchain Partner for United Nations Associated NFT Climate Initiative

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Blockchains, Technology, Non-fungible token, Cryptocurrencies

To this end, the United Nations has recognized NFT technology as a unique new medium for creative expression that can help amplify messages about climate action.

Key Points: 
  • To this end, the United Nations has recognized NFT technology as a unique new medium for creative expression that can help amplify messages about climate action.
  • Unique Network will create and host DigitalArt4Climates NFT marketplace for these artists and web designers to showcase their artwork.
  • The marketplace will be built on Unique Networks ready-to-use suite of NFT solutions that uses blockchain technology that is optimized for energy efficiency and low carbon impact.
  • Unique Network is extremely proud to collaborate with key United Nations associated initiatives, the global body for challenging paradigms and ensuring equity for a just transition.

CityCoins Community Officially Launches with MiamiCoin, Its First City-Based Token

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Apple Wallet, Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains

Each city that accepts CityCoins will have a designated wallet that is custodied for them and can be auto-converted into $USD.

Key Points: 
  • Each city that accepts CityCoins will have a designated wallet that is custodied for them and can be auto-converted into $USD.
  • As the CityCoins ecosystem grows, developers can create innovative and impactful applications to incentivize local engagement and better their favorite cities.
  • Anyone can compete to mine CityCoins by forwarding their STX tokens through the Stacks protocol.
  • CityCoins like MiamiCoin are not pre-issued, nor are any rights to receive CityCoins distributed prior to mining.

Unique Network Chosen As Exclusive Blockchain Partner for United Nations Associated NFT Climate Initiative

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Blockchains, Technology, Non-fungible token, Cryptocurrencies

To this end, the United Nations has recognized NFT technology as a unique new medium for creative expression that can help amplify messages about climate action.

Key Points: 
  • To this end, the United Nations has recognized NFT technology as a unique new medium for creative expression that can help amplify messages about climate action.
  • Unique Network will create and host DigitalArt4Climates NFT marketplace for these artists and web designers to showcase their artwork.
  • The marketplace will be built on Unique Networks ready-to-use suite of NFT solutions that uses blockchain technology that is optimized for energy efficiency and low carbon impact.
  • Unique Network is extremely proud to collaborate with key United Nations associated initiatives, the global body for challenging paradigms and ensuring equity for a just transition.

Marathon Digital Holdings Announces Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates for July 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Cryptocurrencies, Articles, Bitcoin, Payment systems, Technology, Decentralization, Digital currencies, Blockchains, Bitmain

On August 1, 2021, the fair market value of one bitcoin was approximately $41,870, implying that the approximate fair market value of Marathons current bitcoin holdings is approximately $260.7 million.

Key Points: 
  • On August 1, 2021, the fair market value of one bitcoin was approximately $41,870, implying that the approximate fair market value of Marathons current bitcoin holdings is approximately $260.7 million.
  • As of August 1, 2021, Bitmain has delivered approximately 19,401 S19 Pro ASIC miners to the Companys mining facility in Hardin, MT.
  • Future changes in the network-wide mining difficulty rate or Bitcoinhash ratemay also materially affect the future performance of Marathon's production of Bitcoin.
  • Marathon is a digital asset technology company that mines cryptocurrencies with a focus on the blockchain ecosystem and the generation of digital assets.

Sportsyard is launching its ICO on August 7th

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, Articles, Technology, Computing, Cross-platform software, Decentralization, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Joseph Lubin, Ethereum Classic, Smart contract

The site will officially launch when all licenses are in place according to each state and their laws.

Key Points: 
  • The site will officially launch when all licenses are in place according to each state and their laws.
  • Ethereum is an open source blockchain that encapsulates all the advantages and features mentioned in the Blockchain Basics section.
  • Every time a new transaction (new data) is added to the blockchain it is considered to have had a state change.
  • Sportsyard will only be selling to accredited investors.