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Mar
05
2022
By Ellen Britt
Five Metaverse Myths – What’s True And What’s Not

Five Metaverse Myths – What’s True And What’s Not

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTThere's a lot of information flying around out there about the metaverse. What's true and what's not? Let's take a closer look.One - True or False - You need expensive virtual reality goggles to get into the metaverse.False - while you will often see news stories written about the metaverse illustrated with a photo or graphic of someone wearing virtual reality goggles, some of the most popular platforms such as Decentraland or The Sandbox, can be accessed right from your laptop, desktop computer or even your smartphone. Two - True or False - The metaverse is just a…
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Mar
04
2022
By Ellen Britt
Virtual Real Estate – A One Trillion Dollar Opportunity

Virtual Real Estate – A One Trillion Dollar Opportunity

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTThe juggernaut of investment banking firms, JP Morgan Chase, has opened a swanky new office in the Metajuku mall. An illuminated portrait of CEO Jamie Dimon is featured in the lobby, along with an opulent spiral staircase complete with a live tiger to guard the place. The only catch? The new office isn’t located in the real world, but is in the metaverse!The White PaperOnyx, the blockchain firm JP Morgan launched in 2020, just released a paper examining the opportunities afforded by going into business in the metaverse.BullishSuffice it to say that JP Morgan is bullish on the…
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Mar
03
2022
By Ellen Britt
Virtual Real Estate Ownership In The Metaverse Explained

Virtual Real Estate Ownership In The Metaverse Explained

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTEven though it seems like everyone is talking about virtual real estate, what is it exactly? After all, if you are going to take advantage of the virtual land rush that’s taking place right now, you need to have an understanding of what it’s all about. We’ve got you covered!Not Your ImaginationVirtual real estate, also referred to as virtual land, is not just something imaginary. These “plots” actually exist but they are digital and reside in a 3D online space, using such platforms as The Sandbox, Decentraland, or the soon-to-launch Mint City Places. Users access these spaces…
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Mar
02
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL BANANA CREAM PIE DAY March 2, 2022

NATIONAL BANANA CREAM PIE DAY March 2, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL BANANA CREAM PIE DAY The calendar loves pie days and National Banana Cream Pie Day is no exception! On March 2nd, be sure to get your slice of one of America’s all-time favorite creampies. The traditional custard pie was modified into a recipe that resulted in the appetizing and flavorful banana cream pie. Dating back to the 19th century, banana cream pie found its way into recipe books. Today, recipes fill cookbooks and flood the internet for this yummy pie. In the 1950s, soldiers of the United States Armed Services ranked the banana cream…
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Mar
02
2022
By Ellen Britt
How To Develop Your Metaverse Land Lot

How To Develop Your Metaverse Land Lot

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTOK, so you have taken the plunge and purchased a lot in the metaverse? Now what? Buy and hold, or do something else entirely?Hold On!One of the easiest and most common ways to profit from your virtual real estate purchase is to simply hold on to it, and anticipate that prices will rise and you will be able to sell later for a profit. After all, no matter which metaverse you choose to play in, from The Sandbox to Decentraland to up-and-coming Mint City Places, there is only some much real estate to go around in each…
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Mar
01
2022
By Ellen Britt
Virtual Real Estate Ownership Is About To Change The Face Of Business

Virtual Real Estate Ownership Is About To Change The Face Of Business

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTThe world of virtual real estate continues to explode, fueled in part by Facebook diving headfirst into the metaverse and changing its corporate name to Meta. Prices for plots of land within some virtual worlds have skyrocketed by as much as 500% over just a few months, with no top in sight!Businesses Are Catching OnBut what is really interesting is that brands and businesses have started to catch on to the idea that having a presence in the metaverse can augment, or in some cases, even be alternatives for their physical locations. A Quote To RememberMihai Vicol, an…
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Feb
28
2022
By Troy Warren
Crypto community rallies with Ukraine as local NFT artists’ works sell out

Crypto community rallies with Ukraine as local NFT artists’ works sell out

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ZHIYUAN SUN | CoinTelegraph.ComTroy Warren for NFT #EditorsPicks  #NFTIn an act of solidarity, crypto enthusiasts from all over the world are helping the people of Ukraine press through difficult times.It appears that crypto enthusiasts worldwide are rallying in support of Ukrainians during the difficult times.According to reports, Bitcoin (BTC) donations to Come Back Alive, a non-governmental organization helping Ukraine's military efforts, received $3 million in BTC in a single donation on Friday. Users also took to social media to ask the country's Ministry of Defense to accept crypto donations, such as Tether (USDT). At the same time, the founder of…
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Feb
28
2022
By Ellen Britt
The Best NFT Games So Far This Year – Sorare Fantasy Football

The Best NFT Games So Far This Year – Sorare Fantasy Football

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTIf you are in the U.S. and love fantasy football, don’t get too excited. In this case “football” means soccer. Let's explore this in our continuing series on the best NFT games this year!Your Winning TicketBut if you are a soccer…er…football fan, then Sorare’s Fantasy Football NFT game is your winning ticket!Reality Plus The developers mix the idea of weekly tournaments into the stats on the deck of cards you hold. So real-time events and stats affect you. You can collect star soccer players (footballers) and then choose your deck of five stars to enter into the weekly…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Belarus holds constitutional vote as crisis in Ukraine rages

Belarus holds constitutional vote as crisis in Ukraine rages

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By YURAS KARMANAU, Associated PressTroy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicksBelarusians are voting in a constitutional referendum that the country’s authoritarian leader called to cement his 27-year-old grip on power, even as he offers the country’s territory to his ally Russia to invade UkraineKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarusians cast ballots Sunday in a constitutional referendum that the country's authoritarian leader called to cement his 27-year old grip on power, even as he offers the country's territory to his ally Russia to invade Ukraine.Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has edged even closer to Russia amid crippling Western sanctions over his crackdown on domestic…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Is there a future for digital fashion in the Metaverse?

Is there a future for digital fashion in the Metaverse?

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INNA KOMBAROVA | CoinTelegraph.ComTroy Warren for CNT #NFTWith the rising popularity of the Metaverse, the digital fashion industry turns into a global empire, involving both the major luxury brands and retail consumers.Courtesy of Kat Taylor Cattytay, digital fashion appeared in 2017. However, we began to talk loudly about it only in 2020. It all began five years ago when Kat first made an Instagram post with the caption “Virtual Clothing!!!”Then, there was a collaboration with Adidas, Off-White, Vetements and Balenciaga. These brands were interested in introducing fashion digitalization even before it blew up in the mass media discourse. Note that…
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