Crypto Research Reports & Releases

Introduction Exactly one year ago, we wrote about how credit markets for NFTs were developing and why they would be […]

Is the NFT market gasping its last breath? A quick glance at the plummeting prices of the so-called "blue-chip" NFTs might lead you to believe so. Indeed, since the start of the year, the market has only been on a downward trajectory, with most of these collections losing 30-60% of their value in ETH terms.

Imagine the first artist who smeared pigment on a cave wall. They didn't have a paintbrush or palette, but they had a medium of expression, and with it, they told stories that have lasted millennia.

A recent and dramatic surge in artificial intelligence innovation has likened the field to a Cambrian explosion. AI went from the realm of science fiction for many to something rapidly approaching reality.

Welcome to our monthly coverage of NFTs and the metaverse. This month: Blend captures 93% of the NFT borrow volume market share, facilitating over $650M in volume. Nike Virtual Studios collaborates with EA Sports to launch immersive experiences via .SWOOSH NFTs. We highlight Spice Finance's new innovations to lower the barriers to NFT Lending.

Over the past eight months, OpenSea, the once-dominant leader in the NFT marketplace realm, has found itself in a challenging situation. This predicament unfolded when Blur - an NFT marketplace and aggregator - emerged onto the scene in October last year, diverting a significant amount of trading volume away from OpenSea and disrupting its previously unchallenged position of dominance.

This month’s musing will be devoted to analyzing vibes. You might think, what’s the point of wasting time on, uh, “vibes?” Shouldn’t we focus on more important stuff like numbers, charts, and math? Well, no.

Reddit - the "front page of the internet" - has been revolutionizing the way people interact and share ideas since its inception in 2005. Renowned for its diverse communities, ranging from light-hearted discussions on the latest memes and cultural trends to in-depth conversations on serious topics like politics, health, and spirituality, Reddit has become an influential social hub for millions.

Mass Adoption Last week, NFT project “Pudgy Penguins” announced the launch of Pudgy World, a blockchain-powered digital experience intended to […]

Crypto derivatives refer to financial contracts, such as futures and options, that derive their value from underlying assets like BTC and ETH. These contracts enable traders to speculate on or hedge their positions without having to purchase the underlying assets.

Welcome to our monthly coverage of NFTs and the metaverse. This month: Pudgy Penguins raises $9M in Seed funding, led by 1kx, as they look to expand their IP beyond static images. Nike’s .SWOOSH platform readies its genesis collection, Our Force 1, for sale. We highlight the ongoing BRC-20 token craze on the Bitcoin network, including infrastructure developments and traction metrics.

Perhaps "Solana Summer," which first gained traction in 2021, was just delayed by two years. In 2023, the Solana NFT ecosystem is flourishing more than ever. Numerous protocols are launching their tokens on the platform, and NFT floor prices are experiencing an upward trend.