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Minting Your First NFT: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating an NFT

It took 12 hours and three different Apple devices, but this 30-something poet successfully minted her first NFT – and so can you. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating an NFT.

By Megan DeMatteo

Dec 5, 2022 at 4:33 p.m. UTC

Dec 5, 2022

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Let’s Get 'Phygital': Combining the Physical and Digital in Web3

The new portmanteau speaks to experiences that bridge the gap between the virtual and the real world, like sneakers that exist in both the metaverse and on your feet.

By Griffin Mcshane

Dec 2, 2022 at 8:03 p.m. UTC

Dec 2, 2022

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Do You Owe Taxes on Your NFT?

Here are the NFT-related rules of thumb to consider when filing your 2022 taxes.

By Anabel Pasarow

Nov 17, 2022 at 6:35 p.m. UTC

Nov 17, 2022

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The NFT Creator's Guide to Year-End Tax Planning

A step-by-step guide to help NFT artists navigate taxes and find ways to reduce their tax bill.

By Megan DeMatteo

Nov 14, 2022 at 2:17 p.m. UTC

Nov 14, 2022

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How to Find Your Community in Web3

As the Web3 ecosystem continues to expand, so too have the ways in which people can connect and form communities.

By Megan DeMatteo

Nov 3, 2022 at 9:58 p.m. UTC

Nov 3, 2022

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What Are Generative Art NFTs?

While the art style has been around for decades, generative art recently gained popularity as a tool for NFT artwork thanks to artists like Tyler Hobbs, Snowfro and Pak.

By Mason Marcobello

Oct 25, 2022 at 5:52 p.m. UTC

Oct 25, 2022

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Top Brands in Web3, NFTs and the Metaverse

From Nike to Budweiser to Tiffany, some of the most famous brands in the world are making big bets, and big money, with NFTs and other Web3 projects.

By Ekin Genç

Oct 21, 2022 at 5:40 p.m. UTC

Oct 21, 2022

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New NFT Marketplace Blur Is Courting Professional JPEG Traders With an Airdrop and No Trading Fees

The platform is backed by investment firm Paradigm and has launched to buzzy reception.

By Eli Tan

Oct 21, 2022 at 5:12 p.m. UTC

Oct 21, 2022

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The Web3 Guide to Getting Into the Music Industry

We spoke to industry leaders about how to break into the music industry and foster an engaged audience using a Web3 toolkit.

By Megan DeMatteo

Oct 19, 2022 at 12:07 p.m. UTC

Oct 19, 2022

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What Is Magic Eden? How to Get Started on the NFT Marketplace

The high-volume company boasts low transaction costs and no fees for listing non-fungible tokens.

By Robert Stevens

Oct 18, 2022 at 1:19 p.m. UTC

Oct 18, 2022

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NFTs and Intellectual Property: What Do You Actually Own?

As non-fungible token holders look for new ways to monetize their digital collectibles, creators might seek to define what collectors can and can’t do with the original artwork.

By Cam Thompson

Oct 14, 2022 at 7:06 p.m. UTC

Oct 14, 2022

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GameStop NFT Marketplace: A Beginner’s Guide

The gaming retailer recently launched a crypto wallet and a marketplace for gaming-focused NFTs.

By Marcus Chan

Sep 30, 2022 at 4:27 p.m. UTC

Sep 30, 2022

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NFTs on Instagram and Facebook: How to Show Off Your Digital Collectibles

Whether you’re a creator or a collector, Meta's NFT integration allows users to share their digital collectibles and verify ownership.

By Rosie Perper

Sep 29, 2022 at 2:34 p.m. UTC

Sep 29, 2022

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What Are Doodles? Everything You Need to Know About the Colorful NFT Project

From the NFT project's long-term utility to its creative partnership with Pharrell.

By Rosie Perper

Sep 14, 2022 at 9:54 p.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2022

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What Is CC0? The Copyright Designation Buzzing in the NFT Space

Many NFT holders are hopeful about their digital assets' potential long-term value through intellectual property rights and a copyright designation known as CC0.

By Megan DeMatteo

Sep 13, 2022 at 9:34 p.m. UTC

Sep 13, 2022

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What Is Sudoswap? How to Use the NFT Marketplace

The decentralized NFT marketplace functions in a very different way than more familiar centralized options.

By Ekin Genç

Sep 8, 2022 at 8:29 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2022

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What Are Soulbound Tokens? The Non-Transferrable NFT Explained

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin describes soulbound tokens as non-transferable NFTs that can help represent a person's identity and achievements in Web3.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

Sep 7, 2022 at 5:03 p.m. UTC

Sep 7, 2022

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What Is NFT Wash Trading?

The shadowy practice is often used to manipulate markets and create a false sense of high demand.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

Aug 23, 2022 at 6:43 p.m. UTC

Aug 23, 2022

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Nifty Gateway NFT Marketplace: A Beginner’s Guide

The Gemini-owned marketplace is known for its high-end digital art and curated collections.

By Griffin Mcshane

Aug 17, 2022 at 9:29 p.m. UTC

Aug 17, 2022

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How to Get Liquidity From NFTs Without Selling Them

Renting, fractionalizing and using non-fungible tokens as collateral are some ways to turn your asset into coins.

By Ekin Genç

Aug 15, 2022 at 2:22 p.m. UTC

Aug 15, 2022

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NBA Top Shot 101

The NFT marketplace allows you to buy and sell original NBA digital content.

By Mike Antolin

Aug 12, 2022 at 7:14 p.m. UTC

Aug 12, 2022

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How to Buy and Sell NFTs on LooksRare

The community-first marketplace rewards its users with LOOKS tokens for transacting.

By Eric Esposito

Aug 11, 2022 at 6:47 p.m. UTC

Aug 11, 2022

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Can You Buy NFTs Without Owning Crypto?

For consumers who want digital collectibles, music or art but feel reluctant to use cryptocurrency, here's some good news.

By Benedict George

Aug 8, 2022 at 7:24 p.m. UTC

Aug 8, 2022

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NFT Marketplaces: A Beginner’s Guide

Non-fungible token (NTF) marketplaces allow digital collectors to buy, sell and create their own tokens that represent ownership of unique, tangible and intangible items.

By Anatol Antonovici

Aug 1, 2022 at 6:52 p.m. UTC

Aug 1, 2022

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SuperRare NFT Market: A Beginner’s Guide

An overview of the high-end NFT art market built on the Ethereum blockchain.

By Eric Esposito

Jul 27, 2022 at 9:05 p.m. UTC

Jul 27, 2022

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Sorare 101: How to Get Started With Sorare NFTs

Sorare is an NFT-based competitive fantasy game filled with the world’s best soccer leagues and Major League Baseball stars.

By Mike Antolin

Jul 27, 2022 at 8:33 p.m. UTC

Jul 27, 2022

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Autograph 101: What Are Autograph NFTs?

Launched in August 2021 and cofounded by NFL legend Tom Brady, Autograph is an NFT platform allowing users to purchase digital assets signed by some of the greatest athletes.

By Mike Antolin

Jul 27, 2022 at 4:40 p.m. UTC

Jul 27, 2022

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NFL All Day 101: How to Buy, Sell and Trade NFL NFTs

NFL All Day is a digital collectible marketplace that lets football fans collect video highlights in the form of NFTs and connect with other like-minded fans from around the world. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

By Mike Antolin

Jul 25, 2022 at 8:37 p.m. UTC

Jul 25, 2022

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What We Know So Far About SHIB: The Metaverse

The meme coin continues to expand its utility with its latest move into the metaverse.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

May 24, 2022 at 7:27 p.m. UTC

May 24, 2022

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How to Transfer NFTs Between Wallets

As an NFT collector or investor, you'll want to learn how to transfer your collectibles in and out of crypto wallets.

By Mike Antolin

May 24, 2022 at 2:43 p.m. UTC

May 24, 2022

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What Is the Sandbox and How To Get Started

Here's a step-by-step guide on what you need to know to explore and play in The Sandbox metaverse.

By Benedict George

May 23, 2022 at 7:46 p.m. UTC

May 23, 2022

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What Is NFT Lending?

If you want to make money from NFTs without selling the ones you own, you have many options.

By Ekin Genç

May 11, 2022 at 7:58 p.m. UTC

May 11, 2022

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How Can You Share an NFT? Fractional NFTs Explained

Even though non-fungible tokens by definition are singular and unique, there are ways to split up the cost of investing in NFTs.

By Ekin Genç

May 6, 2022 at 8:46 p.m. UTC

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What Are PFP NFTs?

Social media profile pics are one of the most popular ways to display NFT ownership.

By Benedict George

Apr 27, 2022 at 9:16 p.m. UTC

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No Non-Fungible Tokens, No Entry: How NFT Social Clubs Work

NFTs have evolved dramatically in the last year and can now be used as keys to access exclusive social clubs and networks.

By Benedict George

Apr 20, 2022 at 2:23 p.m. UTC

Apr 20, 2022

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Decentraland for Beginners: How to Get Started in Decentraland

You may have heard of Decentraland, and you might know it calls itself "the first-ever virtual world owned by its users." But where do you start?

By Benedict George

Apr 6, 2022 at 2:12 p.m. UTC

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What Are NFTs and How Do They Work?

NFTs are crypto assets that grant gamers and collectors ownership over their digital items.

By Ollie Leech

Mar 24, 2022 at 6:14 p.m. UTC

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What's the Story Behind Bored Ape Yacht Club Creator Yuga Labs?

The organization has become a household name in the crypto industry following the immense success of its BAYC NFT collection.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

Mar 23, 2022 at 3:01 p.m. UTC

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CryptoPunks, CryptoCats and CryptoKitties: How They Started and How They’re Going

Not all NFTs are created equal. This is both true for their uniqueness and their value, which for some select collections have far exceeded six figures, including for these three.

By Mason Marcobello

Mar 17, 2022 at 8:06 p.m. UTC

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OpenSea vs. Rarible: Which Is the Better NFT Marketplace?

It's a close call, but there are some pros and cons to using both OpenSea and Rarible NFT marketplaces that you should know.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

Mar 9, 2022 at 10:18 p.m. UTC

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What's the Most Profitable NFT Strategy: Buying at Mint or Later?

In the world of digital art, one of the few constants is the “fear of missing out” on the next major project. But is there a right time to buy an NFT to increase your chance of making a profit?

By Joe Cortez

Mar 1, 2022 at 9:25 p.m. UTC

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POAPs: What Is a Proof of Attendance Protocol?

POAPs have emerged as a new way of keeping an immutable record of your life experiences, including virtual and in-person events.

By Mason Marcobello

Feb 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. UTC

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What Are Music NFTs?

NFTs aren't just cat GIFs and JPEGs of cartoon apes, they can also represent immutable ownership of music clips too.

By Ekin Genç

Feb 17, 2022 at 9:04 p.m. UTC

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Rarible NFT Marketplace: How to Get Started

Here's a guide to the marketplace used by Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Lindsay Lohan to create NFTs.

By Joe Cortez

Feb 10, 2022 at 4:11 p.m. UTC

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NFTs in the Metaverse: How to Earn Money With Unique Assets

Non-fungible tokens have created new ways for gamers to generate revenue in virtual worlds.

By Mason Marcobello

Feb 9, 2022 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

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OpenSea Marketplace: How to Buy, Sell and Mint NFTs

Find out how to mint, purchase and sell your unique non-fungible assets on the world's largest NFT marketplace.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

Feb 9, 2022 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

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Buying NFTs During Presales and Public Mints: Things You Should Know

Being the first person to own a newly created NFT isn't without its risks. No matter how lucrative you might think the opportunity is.

By Ekin Genç

Feb 8, 2022 at 4:26 p.m. UTC

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What Can You Actually Do in the Metaverse in 2022?

The future possibilities of the metaverse are presumably limitless, but is there anything you can do in the metaverse right now?

By Robert Stevens

Feb 7, 2022 at 10:44 p.m. UTC

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NFTs: 4 Piracy and Copyright Essentials for Buyers and Sellers

Here are some questions to ask when creating or buying unique, non-fungible assets.

By Robert Stevens

Feb 4, 2022 at 11:29 a.m. UTC

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Sports NFTs: How to Get in the Game

Non-fungible tokens have become a hot new revenue stream for sports leagues and their millions of fans.

By Robert Stevens

Feb 3, 2022 at 11:09 a.m. UTC

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Cómo crear tu primer NFT: una guía paso por paso para principiantes

Costó 12 horas y el uso de tres dispositivos Apple, pero esta poeta de 30 años logró acuñar su primer NFT. Y tú también puedes hacerlo: aquí tienes una guía paso a paso para crear un token no fungible.

By Megan DeMatteo

Feb 2, 2022 at 3:26 p.m. UTC

Feb 2, 2022

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