Mike Tyson declares he’s “all in on Solana” with a tweet he made after his new NFT buy.
Tyson’s foray into the world of digital assets
After sharing his passion for Solana and announcing a collaboration with mental health-focused crypto project TheDreamChain ($DREAM), boxing legend Mike Tyson went into the ring this week.
Tyson, who had previously started an NFT project on Ethereum via OpenSea last year, declared himself a “born-again” Solana (SOL) supporter on Jan. 13 while uploading a screenshot of a fresh NFT he’d purchased from the Catalina Whale Mixer project.
Tyson’s NFT features a whale version of himself sporting a world championship belt and his renowned facial tattoo, with a floor price of 15 SOL ($2,200) from the Solana-based Catalina Whale Mixer NFTs.
All in on Solana… Just copped a Catalina Whale… pow pow! pic.twitter.com/97voS15B8y— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) January 12, 2022
Later that day, the 55-year-old tweeted about either collaboration or sponsored celebrity marketing with TheDreamChain in round two. The token’s unique selling feature is that trading it is equally tough and constrained as trading stocks.
“It’s the first of its kind that can only be traded during US stock market hours. Could revolutionize the space and help the mental health of the crypto community.”
TheDreamChain’s token $DREAM is only accessible for trade between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., according to the company’s website, since 24/7 trading is generating a mental health crisis among crypto traders.
According to the initiative, 0.5% of all transaction costs will be diverted to its own foundation, which will distribute cash to mental health charities or utilize the funds to form relationships with non-profits.
Apple not moved by the Metaverse trend
According to Bloomberg’s Apple tech writer Mark Gurman, in the midst of a landrush from tech companies toward the Metaverse, Apple will not be jumping in with its next product.
On Jan. 10, Gurman tweeted extracts from his paid consumer tech newsletter’s newest Q&A section about Apple’s impending virtual reality headset. He made the following observations:
“Here’s one word I’d be shocked to hear on stage when Apple announced its headset: Metaverse.”
Lots of interest in my take on “Apple Reality” and the Metaverse https://t.co/ZmacFcOC9k pic.twitter.com/C4SNbFbULp— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) January 9, 2022
“I’ve been told pretty directly that the idea of a completely virtual world where users can escape to — like the can in Meta Platforms/Facebook’s vision of the future — is off-limits from Apple,” he continued.
Current and past Apple executives, including Jony Ive, have always envisioned the company’s VR headgear as a device used in brief “bursts” for gaming, content consumption, and communication, rather than as part of a full-fledged Metaverse experience, according to Gurman’s understanding.
Instead, Apple is claimed to be interested in the augmented reality (AR) field, in which a user’s physical experience is improved with digital or virtual elements via devices such as eyeglasses, which can be worn all day and do not distract from the local surroundings.
Lots of interest in my take on “Apple Reality” and the Metaverse https://t.co/ZmacFcOC9k pic.twitter.com/C4SNbFbULp— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) January 9, 2022
Artemis introduces the NFT social media platform optimized for mobile devices
Artemis Market, a Hong Kong-based blockchain company, recently developed a new social media and NFT trading platform. According to a Jan. 13 statement, the Solana-based platform has launched a restricted desktop and mobile web version with limited functionality, with a mobile app and full social capabilities coming soon.
With 0% transaction costs for trading till the end of February, Artemis hopes to attract new customers.
We know all of you have been waiting for this day…And we are finally LAUNCHING NOWhttps://t.co/OBLamZSR18What’s more? ✨0% TRANSACTION FEE✨until end of Feb!Join us and start trading on Artemis NOW!#Solana #NFT #NFTlaunch #NFTmarketplace #SocialFi #ListAndEarn #0TxnFee— Artemis Market (@Artemis_Market) January 13, 2022
Despite its growing popularity, the NFT sector presently lacks a “compelling user experience,” according to the business, which is focusing on establishing a one-stop-shop mobile platform to create a user-friendly platform that can be accessed on the move.
“We want our users to be able to conduct their whole NFT experience all in one app. From discovering and hanging out with creators, to collecting NFTs, to interacting, sharing and commenting with friends.”
Steve Aoki interrupts his live show to brag about his NFT purchase.
This week, multimillionaire DJ Steve Aoki unexpectedly ended one of his live music performances to show off a newly bought NFT that many of his fans could only dream of owning.
On Jan. 12, Aoki posted a video of himself capturing an NFT from the Doodles collection, along with the caption:
“Had to stop my show to celebrate my excitement on my doodle! Nfts make me feel like a kid again.”
The Doodles project comprises of 10,000 NFT avatars with artwork by Burnt Toast, a well-known Canadian artist. At the time of writing, the NFTs have a floor price of 11.75 Ether (ETH), which is around $38,300.
Aoki is a big supporter of NFT and has his hands in a lot of honey pots, and his recent conduct implies he’s on the verge of becoming a debilitating NFT addiction.
Other NFT Updates
On Jan. 12, a group of Wikipedia editors voted against recognizing NFTs as a kind of art, deciding to omit NFT art sales from the list of top live artists’ art sales. However, they have agreed to resume conversations at a later date.
LÜM, a music streaming company located in the United States, is set to relaunch as an NFT platform later this quarter. It’s refocusing on musician-focused fan NFTs, which let users support the artists of their choice.
