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Azuki’s “Elementals” NFT release sparked buzz in the blockchain world, raising $38 million in 15 minutes, but experienced backlash over system hitches and artwork resemblance. Despite initial challenges, their blend of traditional storytelling and blockchain technology demonstrates potential for innovative audience engagement beyond expectations.

Chiru Labs releases 20,000 Azuki Elementals NFTs, expanding its popular Ethereum-based Azuki collection. With a Dutch auction for the remaining Elementals, current Azuki NFT holders get a preferential pre-sale window. The four distinctive kingdoms-themed Elementals continue Azuki’s impressive success in the NFT market.

“A recent report shows a 41% fall in NFT trading volume in Q2 of 2023, indicating a possible dwindle in interest. Despite this downturn, Polygon NFTs have shone. The aviation industry is also exploring blockchain, with Etihad Airways planning a Web3 loyalty program. While downturns can bring uncertainty, they also promise evolution and future possibilities in the digital realm.”

“The non-fungible token (NFT) market continues to evolve with challenges and noteworthy developments, such as the Azuki anime-inspired collection controversy and the joint venture of Candy Digital and Palm NFT Studio. Meanwhile, Warner Music Group fosters innovation via a music accelerator program blending music and blockchain. Despite technical hiccups and favoritism allegations, resilient NFT players demonstrate the exciting future of this industry.”

A well-known Web3 influencer, Elena, faced allegations of using plagiarized artwork in her NFT project, Atomic Ordinals. The controversy highlights the abuse of power by some Web3 influencers and the responsibility they carry when recommending NFT investments to their followers.

The documentary “Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall” highlights the connection between dancehall music and blockchain technology, as it was supported by Decentralized Pictures, a nonprofit using crypto tokens and community voting to fund cinematic arts. The film’s production explores the potential of marrying artistic creations and blockchain, showcasing the pros and cons of this intersection.

Binance introduces a non-fungible token (NFT) loan feature allowing borrowers to use NFTs as collateral to borrow cryptocurrency without selling assets. This service initially supports profile NFT collections like BAYC, Azuki, MAYC, and Doodles, and utilizes a Peer-to-Pool approach for a secure experience.

Binance introduces a groundbreaking feature, Binance NFT Loan, offering users the opportunity to secure ETH loans using their NFTs as collateral. This service merges decentralized finance with the rapidly-growing NFT sector, providing competitive interest rates, instant liquidity, zero gas fees, and liquidity protection. However, potential drawbacks include Ethereum market volatility and limited NFT collection support.

Binance’s NFT marketplace introduces a new NFT lending feature, allowing users to borrow cryptocurrencies using NFTs as collateral. This trend offers diversification opportunities and maximizes digital investments. Currently, Ether (ETH) borrowing against flagship NFT collections is supported, with a 7.91% interest rate per annum.

NFT marketplace Blur introduced Blend, a lending platform that has reached over 100,000 ETH ($181 million) in total volume in just 17 days. Blend allows users to take out Ethereum loans using NFTs as collateral, contributing to the emerging “NFTfi” niche and further boosting Blur’s prominence.

Line Next announces five Web3 games to launch on Game Dosi, including Sweet Monster Guardians, Vestria the Last Order (VLO), KEROZ, Drawship Kingdom Reverse, and Project GD. Offering various gameplay experiences, Game Dosi aims to provide NFT rewards and a user-focused Web3 gaming platform, with anticipated membership sales and additional titles in the future.