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DurwinBurger King gave candy to a worker has worked for more than 20 years.
The Whopper, which was first introduced in 1957, was a quarter-pound, oversized burger on a vast five-inch bun that cost a reasonable 29 cents.Large corporations can be cruel and uncaring. They often claim to care about their employees, but sometimes the reality can be quite different. This is the story of Kevin Ford, a cook and cashier at Burger King who had worked tirelessly for over two decades. To celebrate his remarkable feat of never taking a sick day, Burger King decided to shower him ...
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DurwinThe youngest self-made billionaire just bought Forbes.
Austin Russell is an American entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Luminar Technologies. Luminar specializes in lidar and machine perception technologies, mainly used in autonomous cars. Luminar went public in December 2020, making him the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at the age of 25.Wha’s up with billionaires and news media? In a stunning turn of events, Austin Russell, the youngest self-made billionaire of 2021, has made headlines once again by acquiring a majority stake in Forbes ma...
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Let’s talk about a digital rock that just sold for a whopping $739,000.
Yep.
Are we back to the days of the NFT craze?
I sure hope not.
Ether Rock #19, a virtual rock, part of one of the original NFT projects on Ethereum, recently fetched a price equivalent to a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ or very luxurious house facing the beach.
In case you missed the memo, let me explain why is a jpeg rock so significant in NFT lore.
Created in 2017, Ether Rocks are among the pioneering NFTs, sharing their birth year with CryptoPunks and CryptoKitties.
These digital rocks, limited to just 100, are reminiscent of the 1970s Pet Rocks.
It was a collectible toy that was, quite literally, a rock in a box.
In the 1970s, the Pet Rock became an unexpected and whimsical fad, capturing the public’s imagination with its simplicity and absurdity.
Created by Gary Dahl in 1975, the Pet Rock was, quite literally, a smooth stone sold in a custom box, complete with straw bedding and a humorous instruction manual for “care”.
What the.
This quirky novelty item tapped into a collective desire for low-maintenance “pets,” parodying the complexities of modern life with its tongue-in-cheek simplicity.
Want a pet but don’t want all the fuss, drama and stress of maintaining one?
Get a pet rock!
Over 1.5 million were sold, turning it into a cultural phenomenon.
This craze finds a modern parallel in the world of NFTs, particularly with creations like EtherRock.
Now you know where the inspiration came from.
These digital collectibles, existing solely in the virtual realm and often commanding exorbitant prices, echo the Pet Rock’s blend of humor and commentary on consumerism.
Just as the Pet Rock leveraged the charm of owning something completely ordinary yet uniquely marketed, EtherRocks and similar NFTs thrive on the novelty of digital ownership and the burgeoning fascination with blockchain-based collectibles.
Both movements reflect their respective eras’ attitudes towards ownership, value, and the fine line between the absurd and the coveted.
A simple concept, whether in the 70s or today, sure captured the world’s imagination and open wallets.
Back in the days, NFTs like Wrapped Ether Rock and Bored Ape Yacht Club were fetching high prices, reflecting a growing interest in these unique digital assets.
Or maybe people were just greedy.
Most just wanted to flip it to the next buyer and make a quick buck.
Others do it to flaunt one’s digital prestige and cultural capital.
But some say NFTs are slowly creeping back.
Pudgy Penguins, Ether Rocks and Punks are slowly getting more expensive once again.
Some say it’s a renewed bullish sentiment in the crypto market.
Others argue it’s just another speculative bubble, waiting to burst again.
In any case, a new study has found 95% of NFT collections are worthless.
For a few to survive, many must die.
Get it ONLY if you are bored, want to show it off and have lots of moolah.
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Would you buy a pet rock?
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#EtherRock #DigitalCollectibles #NFTBoom #CryptoTrends #DigitalOwnership #VirtualValue #BlockchainEra #CryptoArt #DigitalRenaissance #SpeculativeBubble #NFTCommunity #DigitalAssets #EthereumNFTs #NFTMarket #CulturalShift
Let’s talk about a digital rock that just sold for a whopping $739,000.
Yep.
Are we back to the days of the NFT craze?
I sure hope not.
Ether Rock #19, a virtual rock, part of one of the original NFT projects on Ethereum, recently fetched a price equivalent to a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ or very luxurious house facing the beach.
In case you missed the memo, let me explain why is a jpeg rock so significant in NFT lore.
Created in 2017, Ether Rocks are among the pioneering NFTs, sharing their birth year with CryptoPunks and CryptoKitties.
These digital rocks, limited to just 100, are reminiscent of the 1970s Pet Rocks.
It was a collectible toy that was, quite literally, a rock in a box.
In the 1970s, the Pet Rock became an unexpected and whimsical fad, capturing the public’s imagination with its simplicity and absurdity.
Created by Gary Dahl in 1975, the Pet Rock was, quite literally, a smooth stone sold in a custom box, complete with straw bedding and a humorous instruction manual for “care”.
What the.
This quirky novelty item tapped into a collective desire for low-maintenance “pets,” parodying the complexities of modern life with its tongue-in-cheek simplicity.
Want a pet but don’t want all the fuss, drama and stress of maintaining one?
Get a pet rock!
Over 1.5 million were sold, turning it into a cultural phenomenon.
This craze finds a modern parallel in the world of NFTs, particularly with creations like EtherRock.
Now you know where the inspiration came from.
These digital collectibles, existing solely in the virtual realm and often commanding exorbitant prices, echo the Pet Rock’s blend of humor and commentary on consumerism.
Just as the Pet Rock leveraged the charm of owning something completely ordinary yet uniquely marketed, EtherRocks and similar NFTs thrive on the novelty of digital ownership and the burgeoning fascination with blockchain-based collectibles.
Both movements reflect their respective eras’ attitudes towards ownership, value, and the fine line between the absurd and the coveted.
A simple concept, whether in the 70s or today, sure captured the world’s imagination and open wallets.
Back in the days, NFTs like Wrapped Ether Rock and Bored Ape Yacht Club were fetching high prices, reflecting a growing interest in these unique digital assets.
Or maybe people were just greedy.
Most just wanted to flip it to the next buyer and make a quick buck.
Others do it to flaunt one’s digital prestige and cultural capital.
But some say NFTs are slowly creeping back.
Pudgy Penguins, Ether Rocks and Punks are slowly getting more expensive once again.
Some say it’s a renewed bullish sentiment in the crypto market.
Others argue it’s just another speculative bubble, waiting to burst again.
In any case, a new study has found 95% of NFT collections are worthless.
For a few to survive, many must die.
Get it ONLY if you are bored, want to show it off and have lots of moolah.
-
Would you buy a pet rock?
-
#EtherRock #DigitalCollectibles #NFTBoom #CryptoTrends #DigitalOwnership #VirtualValue #BlockchainEra #CryptoArt #DigitalRenaissance #SpeculativeBubble #NFTCommunity #DigitalAssets #EthereumNFTs #NFTMarket #CulturalShift
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