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• BLUR Gets Hacked, But It’s STILL Winning The Marketplace Wars

• BAYC Debuts The World’s First Ever NFT Actor

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BLUR Gets Hacked, But It’s STILL Winning The Marketplace Wars

BLUR Hack: In the past week, hackers got away with some seriously valuable NFTs listed on the BLUR marketplace like BAYC, Doodles, and Otherdeeds. How did they do it? Well, phishing, tricking unsuspecting NFT holders into revealing their personal info.

Crypto is like a treasure trove for these bad guys.

The problem lies in the principle of self-custody. Crypto holders need to be super cautious and practice top-notch security. Clicking suspicious links or interacting with shady contracts can leave wallets vulnerable. Hackers know this and target crypto users on a massive scale.

Sadly, this recent incident serves as a harsh reminder. NFT holders unknowingly gave hackers access to their wallets, leading to a swift drain of valuable assets.

But there is a silver lining: BLUR is still a leading marketplace among the chaos!

In May 2023, Blur became the top NFT marketplace with a 65% market share and $442m in sales. They disrupted the industry with zero royalties and airdrop campaigns. OpenSea struggled to keep up, earning $183m and a 27% market share. When OpenSea offered zero royalties, it backfired and they were criticized for betraying creators.

Despite Blur's dominance, OpenSea had more traders (377,087 vs. Blur's 36,673), but Blur's volume was boosted by whales chasing airdrop rewards.

Free money and zero royalties led to Blur's victory. Yet, the future of NFT marketplaces remains uncertain in the rapidly evolving Web3 world.

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BAYC Debuts The World’s First Ever NFT Actor

Get ready for some monkey business on the silver screen! Bored Ape #2758, owned by the one and only Rzubi.Eth, is making waves by snagging a role in an upcoming Mexican rom-com flick produced by Pirexia Films.

With acclaimed director JM Cravioto at the helm (you know, the genius behind El Chapo), this movie is set to blow our minds!

Me every time I see the NFT on screen:

Hold your bananas, because this ain't no ordinary cameo.

Bored Ape #2758 is getting treated like a superstar, earning a fat paycheck on par with the Screen Actors Guild. They're not just a digital prop, oh no! They're a full-fledged cast member with all the perks and privileges.

Picture this: the Bored Ape plays the role of "Scully Joe," the hottest social media influencer who throws the most epic parties. And guess what? One of the craziest scenes goes down at Scully Joe's house! Talk about Ape-tastic!

The film, a rom-com that follows a social media influencer navigating life after losing her accounts and going through a breakup, is set to hit theaters in January 2024.

Brace yourselves for the wild ride as Bored Ape #2758 struts their stuff on the big screen.

It's a blockbuster monkey-mania you won't want to miss!

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🚀Making Degen Moves in 2023

This year, we have seen the rise of Bitcoin NFTs, xNFTs, AI NFTs and more. The landscape is changing, and it can be difficult to keep up with the growing NFT space. Fear not - we have got you covered! Check out our guide to top NFT picks for 2023, from PFPs, to Art NFTs, Gaming and beyond.

Head to the end of this email and refer a friend to receive your free guide to NFTs in 2023. Let’s build that generational wealth!

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• Japan's Tech Renaissance: Sony Launches Web3 Incubator Program [NFTEvening]

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• FC Barcelona's Eco-Friendly NFTs: Plastic Crisis Meet Soccer Legends [NFTEvening]

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Jayoo Anastasia Ehlers was born in St. Petersburg in a family of art critics.n is a first-generation Korean-American artist based in New York. She is inspired by the various cultures and customs that shape our individual and collective identity.

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