👏👏Education and Exploration with Consensus 2023 by CoinDesk

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Education and Exploration with Consensus 2023 by CoinDesk

Get ready to explore the groundbreaking world of Web3 and the creator/ownership-centric economy at the highly anticipated Web3 Brand and Creator Summit, Consensus!

Attend Consensus for innovation, discovery, and learning as they bring together some of the most influential artists, entrepreneurs, and companies who are revolutionizing the rules of business and culture.

You won't want to miss out on the incredible lineup of sessions, including "Here Comes Everybody: Consumer Web3 Is Having Its Moment," "Artificial Intelligence and the Creator's Dilemma," and "What Will History Say About This Moment in Web3?"

But that's not all! Be sure to check out 'The Gallery'. The Gallery is a visual immersion into the future of art, community, and commerce on the blockchain, and it's one of the highlights of the conference. Immerse yourself in the world of NFTs and discover the creative artists in the space, while also learning about Web3 development, culture, and marketing.

Consensus also has an incredible lineup of speakers, including Daniel Alegre (CEO, Yuga Labs), Edward Snowden (President, Freedom of the Press Foundation), Devin Finzer (CEO, OpenSea), Kevin Rose (CEO, PROOF), Nelly Mensah (VP, Global Head of Web3 and Innovation, LVMH), and many more!

Don't wait! Sign up for Consensus today and register by March 22nd to save up to $700 on walk-up prices. You don't want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the future of Web3 and the creator economy.

Sony Introduces Cross-System NFT Trading for PlayStation Users!

Get ready to add a new item to your gaming wish list: PlayStation NFTs! That's right, Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent that reveals their plans to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology in their video games.

The patent, titled ‘NFT Framework For Transferring And Using Digital Assets Between Game Platforms’, aims to provide a seamless method for trading digital assets between game platforms and allowing owners to use NFTs across multiple games.

Can I use Kevin in-game!? Sign me up!

The patent also includes plans to sell NFTs to other players through a digital ledger-powered marketplace that lists the prices publicly. But that's not all, Sony's bold blockchain monetization blueprint includes renting NFTs to players and stream viewers! Imagine renting a character or weapon for a limited time, just like you would rent a movie on Netflix.

While this latest development confirms Sony’s continued interest in NFTs and blockchain technology, it is important to note that the existence of this intellectual property does not guarantee its implementation. Sony Interactive Entertainment files close to a thousand patent applications annually, so this could just be one of many ideas they are exploring.

Regardless of whether or not Sony implements NFTs into their games, it's exciting to see the gaming industry exploring new technologies and ways to enhance the gaming experience.

Who knows, maybe one day we'll be able to trade digital assets across different platforms and games securely, and even rent our favorite characters and weapons for a limited time.

Sony, take my money!

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