The Problem with Anonymity in Web3 and NFTs
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The Problem with Anonymity in Web3 and NFTs

With much of the core ethos of Web3 predicated on decentralized ownership and privacy, anonymous and pseudonymous identities are rather common. Following Bitcoin founder(s) anonymous identity Satoshi Nakamoto, many in the crypto community now operate under their own alternative identities. While some do so to stay private or work towards self-sovereignty, others simply view it as a fun way to…

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The Nike v. StockX Lawsuit Could Determine What Type of NFTs Can Be Created
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The Nike v. StockX Lawsuit Could Determine What Type of NFTs Can Be Created

Dubbed the “Sneaker Wars,” Nike’s ongoing lawsuit against online shoe retailer StockX will likely end up dictating how intellectual property law is applied to NFTs. The case, which was filed by Nike in February 2022, alleges that StockX engaged in the unauthorized and infringing use of Nike’s famous marks in its Vault NFT collection. Who is StockX? Launched in 2016, StockX…

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A Guide to CryptoPunks NFTs: What Are CryptoPunks?
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A Guide to CryptoPunks NFTs: What Are CryptoPunks?

In NFTs, there’s nothing quite as punk as owning a CryptoPunk. A status symbol, a piece of Internet history, and an unspeakably valuable asset, CryptoPunks may be the most important NFT project there is. The CryptoPunks’ journey to non-fungible stardom is intertwined with the growth of the Ethereum blockchain. And the rise of multi-billion dollar projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club…

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