Forbes launches Legacy Pass: a membership club for Web3 creators and entrepreneurs
Amid the impending disruption of the media landscape, Forbes announced a new experimental model for token-gated publications through its “Legacy Pass” program. On March 18, the magazine gave away 1,917 Soulbound tokens (in honor of its founding year) that unlock exclusive benefits and experiences for holders.
Notably, “Legacy Pass” holders will have access to the renowned Inner Circle network of over 50 web3 founders and thought leaders, with a waitlist currently available and benefits to be announced this spring.
Fortnite and Nike's Airphoria returns with a new experience
Nike and Fortnite have teamed up again to celebrate Air Max Day with Airphoria 2.0, and this year’s experience will introduce players to Dn Dimension, an immersive treasure hunt game within Fortnite that will reportedly feature virtual skins of notable Air Max designs like the “Royal Volt” and “All Night.”
With familiar faces and new challenges, Airphoria 2.0 invites gamers and sports fans to explore a digital realm of cyberpunk cityscapes and aerial adventures from now until April 2 (the experience opens March 26).
HUGFest NYC Announces Dates and Lineup
A creative melting pot is coming to New York City soon, as creator community HUG brings HUGFest to New York City on April 2. Get ready to see live art from the likes of Mumbot and YuZapata, as well as entertaining experiences like tarot readings and bracelet making. This free event promises to bring a buzz to the art world during the upcoming NFT NYC.
Decentraland debuts at the 5th Art Week
Decentraland’s much-anticipated Art Week celebrated its fifth anniversary this week with a celebration of “art beyond reality,” with over 40 artists coming together at Art Plaza, Decentraland’s main virtual festival venue, for an immersive journey through eight galleries and digital art-related experiences.
Art Week launches MESHfair, a virtual art fair spotlighting artists working across 3D, Metaverse, and VR platforms, combining live artist talks with digital tours to allow attendees to fully enjoy a real-time VR experience while supporting artists.
Attendees also enjoyed everyday wearables, live performances, interactive installations, and dozens of works by creators including Lauren Moffat and Dev Harlan, as well as an awards gala on March 28.
Gala Music returns to hip-hop music and opens mystery box benefits
Decentralized music platform Gala Music has re-entered the hip-hop chat space, this time focusing on a collaboration between rappers JK Mac and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
New track "Swear" comes with a unique "Mystery Box" NFT, available for purchase on the Gala Music website for a limited time, these digital collectibles are priced at $9.99 and give fans the opportunity to receive merchandise and perks, such as attending intimate studio sessions or connecting with Artists chat one-on-one.
Shrapnel opens its own market
Competitive FPS AAA game Shrapnel has just launched its own marketplace, offering early access packs and customizable weapon skins for its upcoming game.
At launch, half of the skins will be available for purchase, with the remaining skins to be unlocked in the future, and currently, the "Koi" legendary skin is live and playable in the latest update.
Fans and players can look forward to future exclusive Shrapnel skins thanks to upcoming collaborations with NFT heavyweights like SuperVerse, BoDoggos, Neo Tokyo Citizens (Outer Citizens), and Alchemy Gods, and holders of these items should check out the official Discord group for the latest renew.
Multiple Web3 games announced funding this week
The web3 games world is abuzz with major funding announcements this week.
First, Parallel Studios, the developer of the popular blockchain-based collectible card game Parallel, announced the closing of a $35 million funding round on X.
Meanwhile, Gunzilla Games secured a whopping $30 million in funding to fuel development of its off-grid shooter, promising to usher in a new era of decentralized gaming.
Finally, Bornless Game, a free-to-play horror game that dabbles in dark fantasy, also shared news of new funding (a cool $6.66 million).
OpenSea content you care about
Explore | Collect | Sell | Buy
Favorite and follow OpenSea Binance Channel
Stay up to date with the latest information