Behance integrates Solana NFTs
Adobe announced that Behance users will be able to showcase their NFTs created on the Solana blockchain. QuickNode, a Web3 infrastructure platform, also participated in the feature implementation jointly with Adobe.
To integrate, users will need to link their Phantom wallet to the platform and select their NFTs to display on Behance.
The platform has previously begun to enter the NFT sphere: for example, there is already integration with Ethereum. Behance also collaborates with NFT platforms such as OpenSea, SuperRare, KnownOrigin, and Rarible.
Billie Eilish, Chevron, and RedBull file trademark applications to enter the metaverse
Billie Eilish is entering the metaverse and getting involved in the world of crypto and NFTs. The singer-songwriter filed two new trademark applications for her name and the Blohsh logo on February 26.
Chevron, an American multinational energy corporation also has started its journey to the metaverse filing a new trademark application for its name and logo on March 2, 2022. The giant plans to introduce branded NFTs, gas, renewable energy products and digital goods.
RedBull is not far behind: the brand also filed a trademark application related to the metaverse. Energy drink brand plans to enter the metaverse with energy drinks and virtual items (clothing, sports equipment, automatic vending machines). Also, users will be able to attend live concerts, sports competitions and other events within the metaverse.
NFT trends are controversial
On the one hand, interest in NFT and the metaverse is dropping according to Google trends:
On the other hand, NFT activity on Twitter has increased:
The market for NFT experienced a big boom in 2021, with a yearly volume of about $25 billion. Despite the recent decline in Google search traffic, the NFT industry is showing signs of consolidation. Even if the NFT boom cools off, there is already a powerful market that will continue to operate. This is especially evident in the gaming and sports sectors.
Volodymyr Klitschko launches an NFT collection to raise funds for Ukraine
Legendary boxer Volodymyr Klitschko has launched a collection of NFTs to help his homeland, Ukraine. The initiative came about after a partnership with artist WhIsBe. All proceeds will go to the Ukrainian Red Cross and UNICEF.
As the Russian invasion continues, the collection is one of numerous NFT-related projects to be released in support of Ukraine in recent weeks.
WhIsBe has an NFT collection called “Vandal Gummy”. In collaboration with Volodymyr, he has redesigned his Vandal Gummy project to present four editions of NFT Gummy Bears in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag.
LimeWire returns as an NFT marketplace
LimeWire, a file sharing service launched in 2000, plans to relaunch as an NFT digital marketplace for art and music.
The site was one of the leading places to share music and files on the Internet, but because of the amount of pirated content distributed through the site, a group of 13 record companies, including labels owned by Sony and Warner Music Group, sued LimeWire in 2006. It was forced to shut down in 2011.
LimeWire will focus on supporting musicians. The company plans to partner in the music industry and allow artists to sell pre-release music, exclusive concert versions, and behind-the-scenes content in the form of NFT.
