Forked it?One theory about NFT knock offs is that they are equivalent to forks of an OS or blockchain that, in fact, increases the value and credibility of the original collection. This view suggests clones are actually driving NFT prices higher. After all, as the “right-click save brigade” points out, copies abound with NFTs. These types argue that “NFTs are worthless because they can be replicated with a screenshot.” But, PooBah argues passionately that they are missing the point. “In the e...

Forked it?One theory about NFT knock offs is that they are equivalent to forks of an OS or blockchain that, in fact, increases the value and credibility of the original collection. This view suggests clones are actually driving NFT prices higher. After all, as the “right-click save brigade” points out, copies abound with NFTs. These types argue that “NFTs are worthless because they can be replicated with a screenshot.” But, PooBah argues passionately that they are missing the point. “In the e...

The de-listing of CryptoPhunks had a “Streisand Effect, making it more popular,” according to PooBah. The phrase refers to when famed singer Barbara Streisand tried to suppress information relating to her Malibu home but simply promoted massive interest in it. PooBah himself then “had to buy a CryptoFUNK” on principle. “Restrictive licensing hinders the community,” bemoans PooBah. He explains that NFTs are “super powerful” and is building a decentralized NFT exchange — where NFT creators can ...

The de-listing of CryptoPhunks had a “Streisand Effect, making it more popular,” according to PooBah. The phrase refers to when famed singer Barbara Streisand tried to suppress information relating to her Malibu home but simply promoted massive interest in it. PooBah himself then “had to buy a CryptoFUNK” on principle. “Restrictive licensing hinders the community,” bemoans PooBah. He explains that NFTs are “super powerful” and is building a decentralized NFT exchange — where NFT creators can ...

It means much more than copied images of pixelated punks. The possibilities for immutable provenance wrapped in an NFT are just starting to be explored. NFTs can wrap any data securely. That’s why true open source believers are keen to see progress in developing the space. Shanghai Man: CZ is wealthiest Chinese person with $90B, NFT yachts, and MonoX hacked Shanghai Man: CZ is wealthiest Chinese person with $90B, NFT yachts, and MonoX hacked DECEMBER 2, 2021 NFTs for good Despite the bad rap,...

It means much more than copied images of pixelated punks. The possibilities for immutable provenance wrapped in an NFT are just starting to be explored. NFTs can wrap any data securely. That’s why true open source believers are keen to see progress in developing the space. Shanghai Man: CZ is wealthiest Chinese person with $90B, NFT yachts, and MonoX hacked Shanghai Man: CZ is wealthiest Chinese person with $90B, NFT yachts, and MonoX hacked DECEMBER 2, 2021 NFTs for good Despite the bad rap,...

In August, OpenSea also announced the delisting of the 7,000 minted images of the Pepe the Frog in Sad Frogs District on its Discord channel for copyright infringements filed by the character’s creator, Matt Furie. This angered the community who had already invested $4 million in the project and was worried it would potentially leave the NFTs worthless. Bokky PooBah is a well-known open-source advocate in the crypto world. A Sydney-based Malaysian, he fell in love with the tech and its ideolo...

In August, OpenSea also announced the delisting of the 7,000 minted images of the Pepe the Frog in Sad Frogs District on its Discord channel for copyright infringements filed by the character’s creator, Matt Furie. This angered the community who had already invested $4 million in the project and was worried it would potentially leave the NFTs worthless. Bokky PooBah is a well-known open-source advocate in the crypto world. A Sydney-based Malaysian, he fell in love with the tech and its ideolo...