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Countless things have gone wrong this week, however, I think it is a sign of Good things to come. Today, we will discuss why and how it relates to current market conditions. Mentioned: https://twitter.com/HoodlumSociety 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes Email: mail[at]niftybusiness.co NFT 101 E...

0% royalties are picking up steam. I first covered it in episodes #276 & #280. I believe royalties help to keep projects sustainable. However, I challenged myself to come up with an argument in favor of 0% Royalties. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes Email: mail[at]niftybusiness.co NFT 101...

As an '86 baby, I appreciate the retro feel of Stranger Things. After binging 4 seasons, I found myself on YouTube listening to old songs. A warm fuzzy feeling came over me. I realized it was one of the most powerful and influential forces, that is used by master marketers, including some NFT projects. Today we will discuss nostalgia! Mentioned: 90s Babes: https://twitter.com/90sbabesnft Wax Brand...

Despite mostly negative opinions from hardcore gamers, several major gaming studios are embracing Web3 and NFT-based in-game items. Mentioned: Sega to Launch First Blockchain Game – https://news.bitcoin.com Oasys - https://www.oasys.games/ - Oasys Architecture is built for game developers, offering a high-speed, zero gas fee experience to users by combining the best of public L1 and private L2 blo...

Shortly after the Ethereum merge the SEC made a few head-scratching statements. SEC chair Gary Ginslar stated Ethereum should be considered a security post-merge. The SEC also announced the entire blockchain, and all its transactions fall under SEC jurisdiction. Today we will dig deeper into those statements and what it means for Ethereum. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: http...

It is very difficult to convey an idea to help another person see a vision. Ai art can help to solve that problem. Today we will discuss how Ai art can help to solve crimes and much more. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes Email: mail[at]niftybusiness.co NFT 101 Episodes: #36 - Web 3.0 Explained...

Social media usually highly the glamorous side of owning a business however, it is a GRIND. It doesn't matter if it is an offline business, Web2 or Web3... It is hard work and requires clear communication. Today, I share a behind-the-scenes lesson on teamwork and communication. Mentioned: Hoodlum Society: https://twitter.com/HoodlumSociety Event Explained: https://twitter.com/HoodlumSociety/status...

There are many ways to build a whitelist or pre-sale list. Yesterday I went through a very interesting process before being approved for an exclusive mint. Today, we will discuss some of the amazing elements of the process and of course mention some areas that need polishing. Mentioned: Tony Payne: https://twitter.com/tonipayne NFT Talk Show: https://twitter.com/NFTTalkShow 12 Eth Essentials: 12 E...

Influencers often give financial advice that is labeled as "NOT financial advice". However there are 10 ways that will virtually guarantee you LOSE money with NFTs. This list will hopefully help at least one person not lose big. Below is the order of the tops discussed: Listening to influencers that solely work on commission Not researching founders FOMO into the top of the market Chasing hype, no...

Have you seen Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) merch? I’m sure you have. The most common ones are black with a white logo. It’s pretty basic, yet iconic within the NFT community. What if I told you copying their merch strategy is a recipe for disaster? Today We will discuss why NFT projects should NOT use BAYC as the model for their merch strategy. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter:...

"If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time." –Zig Ziglar What is your goal in Web 3? How do you measure success if your goal is not determined? Today, we will discuss Web 3 goas for bother collectors and creators. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes Email: mail[at]niftybusiness.co NFT 101...

Have you ever been a part of an organization without a strong leader? It probably wasn't very productive. The idea of a DAO sounds excellent however, the lack of a true leader is concerning. Today, we will discuss why I don’t believe DAOs will replace corporations. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicV...

Have you noticed the parallel between sports tickets and NFTs? Searching for college football tickets felt just like searching for NFTs. Today we will discuss the similarities between both secondary markets. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes Email: mail[at]niftybusiness.co NFT 101 Episodes: #36...

Until now, OpenSea's primary focus was becoming the best secondary market for NFTs. Supporting drops was limited to 1-of-1 artists but that has changed. OMG Kirby marks a fundamental change in OpensSea's business model. In this episode, we will discuss the drop and the future of OpeanSea. Drop Page: https://opensea.io/collection/ctomgkirby/drop OpenSea Blog: https://opensea.io/blog/announcements/d...

A friend asked what I would do with $10M today. I think my answer will shock you…especially how much I would put in ETH. In this episode, I discuss my breakdown. Tweet: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes/status/1572528814734938117 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes Email: mail[at]niftybusiness.co N...

The NFT Community's honeymoon with OpenSea ended a long time ago, however news design and features may re-spark our love. Recently, I have been singing praises to other platforms so it's only fair that we discuss OpenSea's wins too. Mentioned: https://www.flips.finance/ 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/Tr...

Have you heard the story about Cortez and his men landing in Central America during the 16th century to capture Aztec gold? In this episode, we discuss what happened and highlight similarities with my NFT journey. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twitter.com/TropicVibes Email: mail[at]niftybusiness.co NFT 101 Episode...

Governments and regulators have issued many statements about crypto during the week. The information has been ambiguous and not very helpful. Today we will discuss what was several highlights within the NFT market. Mentioned: RENGA - https://twitter.com/RENGA_inc UKIYO - https://twitter.com/UkiyoNFT_ 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @Trop...

Marketers test things in quantity, find what works and double down on it. Marketers are starting to use NFTs in creative ways that can benefit other projects. People that have built a large customer base to sell information products are token-gating information in interesting ways. Today we will discuss why online marketers should be welcomed into Web3. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Ne...

I am a proud member of a community that had nothing go as planned. Many would dub this as a failure however, I would not. Today, I will discuss 5 pivots made by this project and why I still believe in it despite NOTHING going to plan. Mentioned: https://twitter.com/MetaAthletes https://www.metaathletesnft.com/ 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twi...

Fity the founder of AApes, and Peachy from Ledger held a space about security. It was very informative for both newbies and Web3 OGs. Today, we will discuss Ledger's #1 weakness and a fatal flaw that every owner should know. Need a Ledger Hardware (Cold) Wallet? *Using this referral link supports this show at no extra cost to you: https://shop.ledger.com?r=ad8f02ad7ec3 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethere...

We should highlight and appreciate projects with strong leadership. It is important to be willing to stick to a plan, yet still be flexible, and willing to adjust as needed. Today, we will take a look at a project that has made some amazing pivots since its launch. Mentioned: https://twitter.com/BullsApesProj https://www.bullsandapesproject.com/ 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter...

Merry Merge Day! The biggest day in Ethereum's history is finally here. By the time you are listening to this, the Ethereum merge would be history. Merger Watch Party: https://youtu.be/Nx-jYgI0QVI https://ethglobal.tv/the-merge Ethereum Foundation Merger Info: https://ethereum.org/en/upgrades/merge/ 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @Tropi...

Magic Eden is currently the leading multichain NFT marketplace. It is primarily the King of SOL, however, it does support Eth. Today, we will discuss a few great things about it that I haven't highlighted before. Magic Edel Launchpad: Upcoming Drops: https://magiceden.io/launchpad/ About: https://magiceden.io/launchpad/about 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusine...

A lot of people say PFP projects are on their dying breath, however, I disagree. I believe there will be Bluechip projects launched in 2023 and beyond. In fact, I would not be shocked to see one launch in 2030. Today we will discuss the current state of PFPs and why I believe they are just warming up. 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @Tro...