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Forbes Web3, Open Campus, and Animoca Brands unveil OC100, a competition to spotlight leading web3 educational content creators.

The Deets

• Collaborative Venture: A unique partnership between media, education, and technology giants.
• Comprehensive Categories: Eight diverse nomination categories covering all aspects of Web3 education.
• Prestigious Recognition: Winners gain exposure, networking opportunities, and early access to innovative products.
• Global Participation: Open to creators worldwide with an Open Campus ID or Moca ID.

The Bulk

Forbes Web3, Open Campus, and Animoca Brands are pioneering a new initiative, OC100, to revolutionize web3 education by recognizing and promoting the top 100 content creators in the field. This collaboration merges the strengths of each organization to create a comprehensive competition that spans multiple phases, including nominations and public voting, leading up to a high-profile announcement of the winners.

The competition is structured around eight nomination categories, designed to encompass the full spectrum of web3 education, from technical development to ethical considerations. This ensures a wide range of content creators, from artists and storytellers to developers and innovators, have the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to the community.

Winners of the OC100 will receive opportunities for networking, collaboration, and early access to groundbreaking products developed by Open Campus. 

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🔜 What's Next?

The OC100 competition is set to begin with nominations opening on 1 February 2024, followed by public voting. 

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LeBron James' legendary block from the 2016 NBA Finals will be immortalized in the LeBron James Anthology Collection on NBA Top Shot this June.

The Deets

• Only 23 Legendary Moments of “The Block” will ever exist in the collection.
• Ten of these can be earned on The Block Leaderboard, which is live after Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
• The remaining Moments will be hidden inside NBA Finals Packs and Hustle & Show Packs.
• Two collectors have already won The Block, with their high ranks in NBA Finals Leaderboards.

The Bulk

This June, this seminal play, referred to as "The Block," will be introduced to NBA Top Shot as the next Moment in the LeBron James Anthology Collection.

Limited to just 23 Legendary Moments, ten are obtainable via The Block Leaderboard, which is activated after Game 4 of the NBA Finals and ends at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, June 12.

The remaining Moments of “The Block” will be randomly placed within NBA Finals Packs (2) and Hustle & Show Packs (1), offering another chance for collectors to claim this iconic Moment. The leaderboard rankings after NBA Finals Games 1 and 2 have already rewarded two lucky collectors with The Block, creating significant anticipation for the remaining opportunities to win.

❗Why It Matters

A major allure of NBA Top Shot for sports fans and collectors is the ability to "own" a piece of NBA history. Perhaps no LeBron James Moment is more iconic than "The Block." 

🔜 What's Next?

Anticipation is high for the release of the remaining Legendary Moments hidden within the NBA Finals Packs and Hustle & Show Packs later this June. Keep an eye on the NBA Top Shot platform for your chance to secure this piece of NBA history.

Kraken's NFT marketplace exits beta stage, introducing more than 250 NFT collections, zero gas fee trading, multiple payment options, and a partnership with Williams Racing Formula 1 team.

The Deets

• Kraken NFT is Official: The platform moves out of beta and is open to the public.
• Variety: Kraken NFT presents more than 250 NFT collections.
• No Gas Fees: Kraken NFT eliminates gas fees, removing a significant barrier to entry.
• Flexible Payment: Over 200 cryptocurrencies and cash options available for transactions.
• Racing Partnership: Collaborating with Williams Racing Formula 1 team, Kraken NFT will offer the chance to feature your favorite NFT on an F1 car during a race.

The Bulk

Kraken NFT officially moved out of the beta phase and is ready for public use. The platform provides a variety of NFT collections, with numbers escalating from 70 to over 250, offering NFTs to cater to all interests. These collections range from the pioneering CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club to CC0 classics like mfers and CrypToadz.

Furthermore, Kraken NFT eliminates a significant obstacle for NFT collectors—gas fees. With Kraken NFT, users can now buy and sell NFTs without the burden of additional gas fees, ensuring their investment goes straight into the art they value.

Additionally, Kraken NFT accommodates a variety of payment options, providing the choice to transact in over 200 different cryptocurrencies and cash options, making it a highly inclusive platform.

But that's not all—Kraken NFT has partnered with the Williams Racing Formula 1 team. This partnership will present an exciting opportunity for users to showcase their favorite NFT on the rear wing of an F1 car during an actual race.

❗Why It Matters

Consumers are now flush with marketplace options, but it will likely be difficult for a newer entrant (like Kraken) to make a considerable dent in trading volumes and earn marketshare without a bigger incentive for users. All marketplaces are at the mercy of Blur at present time.  

🔜 What's Next?

Stay tuned for more details on the partnership with the Williams Racing Formula 1 team and how you can get your favorite NFT featured on an F1 car.

A Kid Called Beast is teaming up with Kalidor Media Group and Blockchn Media Inc. to create an animated series based on its IP. 

The Deets

• Animated series being established for television
• Designed to highlight a Kid Called Beast "Beast Hood" traits and characters

The Bulk

Bridging the gap between the digital and physical world, a Kid Called Beast will make its way to your television screen thanks to a partnership between Kalidor Media Group, Blockchn Media Inc.

According to the trio, the brand's unique "Beast Hoods" character traits presents a vast canvas of possibilities for animated storytelling.

Each Beast Hood boasts a distinctive set of personalities and interests - from culinary delights to the arts, luxury living to cryptography and coding. This wide-ranging repertoire of experiences and passions lends itself to an engaging and diverse animated series that has the potential to appeal to a broad audience.

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🔜 What's Next?

No official details on the release were provided. 

Franklin announced today that he is joining the NFT Inspect Council.

The Deets

• Franklin (@franklinisbored) is a renowned NFT investor and whale trader, and his iconic gold service ape is one of the most recognizable in the BAYC collection.
• NFTInspect (@nftinspect) is a Web3 social intelligence platform that analyzes NFT collections ranked by community signals as well as an individual's influence and global reach on Twitter.
• In forming the council, NFTInspect is prioritizing including respected founders and active builders within the space.
• The current members of the NFT Inspect Council include @ElenaaETH and @waleswoosh (both Researchers in Residence at Azuki), as well as Sappy Seals founder @wabdoteth.

❗ Why It Matters

Last night, Franklin cryptically tweeted a green square and teased an announcement, which he had to reiterate wasn't for an airdrop, token, or anything of the sort. Now we know the green square he posted is just the color green in @nftinspect's logo.

Back in April, Franklin said that he was going to take a break from NFT trading/Twitter, so it's good to see him back in some capacity. He noted that he won't be compensated and is simply volunteering to help improve and grow NFT Inspect because he really loves Twitter and thinks NFTInspect "is a great tool for anyone on NFT Twitter to use."

🎤 Founder Feedback

Floor ape but welcome anyway

— wale.swoosh 🐳 (@waleswoosh) June 7, 2023

🎤 Community Quotes

I tried for the first time @nftinspect after seeing @franklinisbored joining the crew.
Really dope and interesting!

Found out 3 really surprising things, from cool, to not so cool tp even not cool at all!

Check below 👇 #NFT #NFTCommunity pic.twitter.com/zh77ach8g7

— Taki (@Taki_NoobyBooby) June 7, 2023

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Pixelmon owners will soon be deciding whether Kevin, their beloved digital companion, should undergo an on-chain evolution.

The Deets

• Pixelmon owners will vote on Kevin's evolution starting June 8 at 10:0 a.m. ET until June 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET
• Option A: Kevin remains unevolved but receives E3 state benefits and access
• Option B: Kevin undergoes on-chain evolution, gaining similar functionalities as other Pixelmons
• The winning vote is determined by a simple majority, requiring a 25% quorum

The Bulk

Pixelmon is calling on Kevin holders to determine the fate of the memetic hero from the collcetion. Over the next ten days, Kevin holders will participate in a democratic voting process, determining whether Kevin will evolve on-chain or retain its current form while enjoying the privileges of an E3 state Pixelmon.

The process employs a weighted voting system, where each Kevin held equates to one vote. To pass, the vote requires a simple majority (51%) with a 25% quorum.

There are two voting options, outlined as follows:

Option A suggests that Kevin remains unevolved but is treated as if it were already at an E3 evolutionary state. Consequently, Kevin would not evolve to an E4 state. The benefits of this option include equal distribution of ROG among all Kevin NFTs and future airdrops, treating Kevin as if it were an E2/E3 Pixelmon. For instance, within the Pixelmon Party Quest, a trainer paired with Kevin would attain Tier 5 (Max).

Option B, on the other hand, advocates for Kevin's on-chain evolution. This would mean Kevin gets treated like any other Pixelmon, in terms of airdrops, ROG, general utility, and functionality within Pixelmon's NFT products such as Party Quest.

❗️Why It Matters

Kevin has long been the face of Pixlemon, and a change in its metadata would mark a signifcant change, though perhaps a graduation for Pixelmon, finally moving beyond its inital art reveal. 

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🎬 Take Action

Kevin holders can keep an eye out for the Snapshot link to be released on June 8 at 10:00 a.m. ET. 

CyberBrokers unveiled its Version Beta Missions, introducing competitive faction gameplay in the unexplored realms of Paradigm Lost.

The Deets

• Faction-based gameplay: Join one of the three factions and take part in weekly missions
• Eligibility: Must be a CyberBroker or Genesis Mech holder, or hold an NFT from one of the listed partner collections
• Mission Updates: New missions posted every Monday at 11:00 a.m. ET in the CyberBrokers Discord
• Rewards: Excavate secrets, earn rewards, and secure your faction's claim on a Beta World

The Bulk

CyberBrokers has launched a new era of interactive gameplay with the release of Version Beta Missions. As a member of one of three unique factions, players can delve into uncharted territories within Paradigm Lost, uncovering secrets and competing for supremacy.

Participants must hold a CyberBroker, Genesis Mech, or an NFT from an array of partner collections, including CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club, Cool Cats, and others. After verifying their NFT holdings in the CyberBrokers Discord, players can choose their faction and embark on weekly missions, which are updated every Monday at 11:00 a.m. ET. 

The competition will be fierce as players collaborate with their fellow faction members to outperform rival factions. The winning faction will be the first to stake its claim on a new Beta World.

🎬 Take Action

Looking to join the faction wars? Start by verifying your CyberBroker, Genesis Mech, or partner NFT in the CyberBrokers Discord using the /cb-verify command. Choose your faction, set up your Paradigm Bracer, and get ready to embark on your first mission.

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OnChainMonkey tweeted the link to a Google Sheet with a list of the 300 ordinal addresses selected for the Dimensions launch.

The Deets

• About half of the 300 were announced on Twitter, but now the rest have been revealed.
• There were more than 6,000 applications, and the selectivity rate was less than 5%.
• There are an additional 2,000 OCM Dimensions exclusively reserved for OCM holders.
• Owning an OCM set (OCM Genesis + K1 + K2) puts you in Tier 2 and gives you a higher chance to mint one of the remaining 2,000 Dimensions.

🎬 Take Action

If you applied, you can check if your BTC Ordinals wallet address is in the OCM Dimensions 300 List Google Sheet.

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🧠 Learn More

• OnChainMonkey Reschedules Dimensions Launch to June 15 (May 30, 2023)
• OCM DImensions Mint List Application Open Until May 24th (May 6, 2023)
• OCM Revises Tier System To Prioritize Super Set Collectors (May 2, 2023)
• Get On The List: OCM Dimensions Coming Soon (April 27, 2023)
• OCM Introduces Dimensions, a 3D Collection on Bitcoin (March 10, 2023)

World of Women (WoW) announced a partnership with Cloudy Bay, New Zealand's renowned premium wine estate, slated to commence with a series of exclusive events.

The Deets

• Exclusive Dinner: An upscale dinner for WoW/G holders is scheduled for June 7 in Lisbon. Michelin-starred Chef Fábio Alves will be at the helm, creating delicious meals paired with Cloudy Bay's iconic wines.
• NFC Exhibit: The partnership will also see the co-hosting of an exhibit at NFC, open to members with tickets.
• Token-Gated Wine: WoW members attending the NFC event will enjoy exclusive access to Cloudy Bay wines.

The Bulk

The partnership between Cloudy Bay and WoW marks a significant cross-industry collaboration. Cloudy Bay, celebrated for its Sauvignon Blanc that put New Zealand on the global wine map, has now teamed up with WoW to offer a unique blend of culinary, wine, and digital experiences.

The inaugural event, an exclusive dinner, will take place on June 7 in Lisbon. Chef Fábio Alves, renowned for his Michelin-starred credentials, will be curating a one-of-a-kind menu. WoW/G holders can find details and enter for a chance to attend this exclusive dinner via the No Access channel.

Alongside this, the collaboration will extend to co-hosting an exhibit at NFC. WoW members can secure their spot at the event through the token-gated channel, where tickets are up for grabs. Furthermore, attendees will have exclusive access to Cloudy Bay wines, as a part of the token-gated wine initiative for WoW members at NFC.

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🔜 What's Next?

The Cloudy Bay and WoW partnership promises a series of exciting events, starting with the exclusive dinner and the NFC exhibit. WoW members can look forward to further initiatives and exclusive benefits as the partnership evolves.