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Marshmello (@cryptocup) NFT Makes History With Lunaprise Launch on SpaceX

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Marshmello the artic pup, also known on instagram as @cryptopup, made history last week, as the first pet digital collectible art project selected for the lunar museum (“Lunaprise”) on the moon. The project was conceived by Dallas Santana, a well-known film director, web 3.0 innovator and Founder of Space Blue, the company that oversees curation of the Lunaprise Museum. Santana first introduced Marshmello the artic pup,  to the world as an digital collectable art project in 2018.

Marshmello To The Moon. NFT by Space Blue

The super rare digital collectible art of Marshmello To the Moon, selling for $950K usd / $1.3M cad each, took off from from Cape Canaveral on  a ride on SpaceX Falcon 9 and landed on the moon February 22nd , becoming the first pet dog character to land on the moon since the legendary Snoopy, who traveled with Apollo 11 astronauts to the moon back in 1969. The artwork will be auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds donated towards impactful projects for humanity and animals.

Artwork of the popular adorable pet also made history as the first bitcoin art project to land on the moon and is inscribed as a very popular digital art form called bitcoin ordinals. 

The Lunaprise Museum on the moon will house  digital inscribed twin etched  nickel and nanofiche system of the earth based digital collectibles, along with 222 other curated art projects which will last over 1 billion years on the moon. Marshmello the artic pup character has also already confirmed her official NASA boarding pass to be included in the NASA Mars missions, and other space programs coming up.

The twin images of Marshmello’s artwork will be engraved on metallic lunar plates and digital archives which will last over 1 billion years on the moon. Marshmello’s story and her mission set many space and art history records, including the first pet art project selected for this NASA-administered project, and became the first pet dog character to land on the moon since the legendary Snoopy, who traveled with Apollo 11 astronauts to the moon back in 1969. Conceived by a well-known film director and NFT Innovator (Dallas Santana), Marshmello was first introduced to the world as an NFT art project in 2018, long before the term NFT gained widespread recognition.

The Real-life Dog

Marshmello, the real-life dog, is known for many collaborations with top celebrities, movie stars, models from “America’s Top Models”, and “Deal or No Deal” models, all who babysat the adorable pet. Marshmello found fame without even trying, went viral “peeing” on an Oscar Event Red Carpet ( getting millions of views), got over 50 million views while dating Logan Paul’s Pomeranian “Kong”, and appeared in the NFT movie The 9th Raider and many music videos.

As this pioneering canine character prepares for its historic lunar landing, fans can soon explore the captivating Marshmello furry universe through an engaging book series, with an animation series also in development- also all sent to the moon for archiving as digital twin artwork preserved on the moon. This lovable pet dog character is on the brink of capturing hearts and minds across the globe as it embarks on its groundbreaking journey to the final frontier in art history. As mentioned above, Marshmello the character has also confirmed her official NASA boarding pass to be included in the NASA Mars missions, and other space programs coming up. For the Silo, Tiffannie Ramos.

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Moon Landing Included Lunaprise Museum First Beyond Earth

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New York City – February, 2024 – In a historic moment that marks a significant milestone in the intersection of art, music, and space exploration, the Lunaprise Museum proudly announced the successful lunar landing of artworks as part of SpaceBlue’s’ curated and managed archive on the recent Lunar Lander as part of the historic space mission. Though not the first art project to involve the Moon (reported here by us July 2019), it is the first art project to remain on the Moon.

Among the historic pioneers is a pioneering trio: designer/artist Kelly Max, artist Samy Halim, and music producer/artist Brayden Pierce. This momentous event sees these creative visionaries become among the first artists in history to archive their works in the form of digital twins on the moon for over a billion years in a nano fiche disk, establishing a lasting legacy that transcends the boundaries of Earth.

A New Horizon for Art and Music

With the successful landing of the Lunar Lander on February 22, 2024 at 6:23PM EST the Lunar Landing has achieved a groundbreaking feat by hosting the first museum on the moon called Lunaprise. Among its prized collections are the collaborative efforts of Kelly Max and Samy Halim on the Modernist Art project, and Brayden Pierce’s musical compositions that have resonated with themes of space exploration and innovation.

The Modernist Art collection, highlighted by the “MoonRider” piece carrying 180 names pivotal to the artists’ journey, alongside a comprehensive collection of 420 Modernist Originals and 9,724 generative Modernist Genesis Artworks, represents a significant contribution to this lunar museum. Selected by Curator SpaceBlue and launched on February 15, 2024, these artworks not only celebrate the creative spirit but also symbolize human achievement and aspiration.

This nickel disc containing compressed files of the artwork is now curated on the Moon.

Kelly Max’s contributions to the Lunaprise Museum mission extend far beyond his collaboration with Samy Halim on the Modernist Art project. Together, Kelly and Samy designed the Lunaprise Mission Patch, a symbol of human creativity and resilience in the face of the vast unknown. Kelly’s visionary approach didn’t stop there; his role expanded as he became the lead designer for all key brand communications for the mission, showcasing his leadership and creative expertise in shaping the mission’s identity.

Brayden Pierce: Echoing Through Space

Introduced to the Lunaprise Museum mission by Kelly, Brayden Pierce’s artistic contributions have carved a unique niche in the halls of space history. As the first-ever EDM artist to have his music on the moon, Brayden Pierce’s “Capture The Moon” is immortalized on the moon in two versions: The Modernist Edition and the MOOON.PARTY Mix. This collaboration with Kelly underscores a synergy between the two creatives which exploded into the founding of MOOON.PARTY: a visionary venture that aims to blend art, music, space, and space content recording into a pioneering festival brand. This initiative, co-founded by Kelly and Brayden, is set to redefine immersive entertainment experiences, leveraging the backdrop of space to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

“Bringing art and music to the lunar surface goes beyond exploration; it signifies embedding humanity’s creative essence into the fabric of the cosmos. This endeavor isn’t merely a step forward for us as individual artists but represents a monumental leap for global art and culture. Collaborating with Samy, Brayden, and the Lunaprise Museum on this mission has unfolded as a profound journey of discovery, unity, and limitless creativity. Together, we’ve ignited a beacon of human expression on the moon, casting light across the cosmos to inspire future generations to dream beyond the confines of our known world. This project mirrors the moon’s impartial gaze upon Earth, reminding us that in its light, we are all seen equally. Our ultimate aim is to embody this universal perspective, fostering a tangible sense of unity on Earth, now enriched by the presence of art and music in the lunar realm.” adds Kelly Max.

Legacy Beyond the Stars

The Lunaprise Museum landing not only signifies the establishment of the first museum beyond Earth but also serves as a beacon of human creativity and ingenuity. Lunaprise is leading a historic disruption in space tech, leveraging patented technologies to archive and authenticate digital assets using blockchain, heralding the convergence of space exploration and digital technology. Collectors of music and art will delight in rare, verified assets that are one-of-a-kind, linked to identical twin digital files stored in the Lunaprise museum on the moon.  The artworks of Kelly Max, Samy Halim and Brayden Pierce, now permanently archived on the lunar surface, stand as a testament to the boundless potential of artistic expression. Their achievements herald a new era where art and music extend their reach into the cosmos, inspiring future generations to dream big and reach beyond the known limits.

For The Silo, Gabriela Gutiérrez.

Finance

Metaverse Trademark Applications Surging

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Over 5,800 Metaverse Trademark Applications Filed Last Year = Surging 200% Year-Over-Year

In 2022, there was a significant surge in trademark applications related to the Metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), indicating the growing importance and potential profitability of these emerging industries.

According to data collected by Blockchain Centre, there were 5,850 new Metaverse trademark applications and 7,746 NFT trademark applications registered last year.

This represents a growth rate of 205.64% and 259.61%, respectively, from the previous year. The monthly trends for trademark registrations steadily increased throughout the year, with at least 300 new applications filed every month.

Increasing interest in the Metaverse

Many big companies, including Meta, Formula One, Mastercard, McDonald’s, Gatorade, and the US Space Force, have also filed applications with the USPTO in 2022, indicating their interest in virtual products and involvement with crypto and blockchain.

The rise in trademark applications related to the Metaverse and NFTs has prompted an investigation by the US Patent and Trademark Office and US Copyright Office to examine how NFTs impact intellectual property rights.

According to the research:

“Recently, several prominent brands have faced challenges when their intellectual property or products were infringed upon by NFT marketplaces or platforms.”

Despite the ongoing ‘crypto winter’, the rise in trademark applications and growing interest in metaverse products have served as a counterbalance to concerns that the market is being negatively impacted. For the Silo, Lina Alisauskaite.

Art

Auction House Making News Today Via Asprey Bugatti NFT And Sculpture

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Today the Phillips auction house will showcase a one-of-a-kind NFT that will certainly appeal to both art and automobile collectors.

As a part of its 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in London, Phillips will auction a 1-of-1 Bugatti NFT, with a starting bid of more than 350k. The NFT is paired with a physical, handmade sculpture designed in rose gold by the iconic Asprey brand.

“This is the first masterpiece derived from the Asprey Bugatti partnership, following the hugely successful sell out of the smaller 261 collection, inspired by pop art and the current digital art movement. The NFT enables the artwork to link to two physical sculptures in the blockchain, preserving provenance and authenticity. The NFT is a secondary feature that simply enables the sculpture and artworks to co-exist together in a unique narrative, a moment in history for the art of Asprey and Bugatti.”

Ali Walker, Asprey Studio’s Chief Creative Officer

Raising fascinating questions around ownership and the object, NFTs and blockchain technology have become increasingly prominent aspects of our contemporary landscape.

You can read more about the the auction, which will take place around 2 p.m. ET today by clicking here.

The auction has drawn so much attention that an online sportsbook BetOnline.ag has even created odds for the highest bid, setting the “over/under” at 500k.

Asprey and Bugatti began its digital and physical collaboration more than three months ago when it announced an NFT collection in partnership with Exclusible. That collection consisted of 261 unique tokens with different color combinations.

Like today’s auction, each of the 261 NFTs from the “La Voiture Noire” collection were paired with handmade sculptures redeemable by the holder at a future date. The sterling silver sculptures were handcrafted at Asprey’s London workshop by master silversmiths so no two pieces will be identical.

From the Philips auction page: THIS LOT IS A “NON-FUNGIBLE TOKEN” (NFT)
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Asprey Bugatti
La Voiture Noire
Token ID: 1
Contract Address: 0x9250…F0c4
Non-Fungible Token: ERC-721
PNG: 1.49 MB (1,565,152 bytes), 2835 x 6803 pixels
Minted on 27 April 2022, this work is unique.


Please note the buyer of this NFT will have the option of ordering up to two physical sculptures, to be created by Asprey London Limited following the Auction.

“This exclusive partnership with Asprey will enable Bugatti customers and enthusiasts to enjoy our design values from a new perspective through this stunning Masterpiece. Featuring a Bugatti masterpiece at a prestigious contemporary art auction using NFT technology to fuse the art and the sculptures, embodies the spirt of innovation at Bugatti”

Wiebke Stahl, Managing Director of Bugatti International

Today’s physical item will be linked to the corresponding NFT via a QR code, serial number and color combination (unique base), and it will also include the Asprey and Bugatti logos. The physicals are expected to be redeemable in three months.

The current floor price on OpenSea is 12 ETH (At time of article, 1 ETHERIUM = $1,312.62 cad / $1,019.75 usd). The sales volume is 693 ETH, with an average sale of 10 ETH.

Asprey Bugatti NFT owners will be whitelisted for the Asprey Studio Club (ASC) Genesis membership in July. Genesis members will receive a physical gold signet ring with a founder edition engraving, along with special benefits such digital airdrops, whitelist for future drops, exclusive event/gallery invitations and more.

ASC members will also be able to display and offer for purchase their Asprey Bugatti NFT/sculpture on the first floor of the Asprey Studio showroom in the affluent Mayfair district of London.

Finance

NFTs meteoric rise in 2022

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2021 was the year of the NFT. We saw amazing levels of interest in NFTs arise as people began to recognize their usefulness as digital assets. Thanks to the rush of development and interest from this year, we can expect interest and adoption levels in 2022 to easily meet or even eclipse those that we have seen in 2021. 

2021 has really laid the groundwork for development in the Crypto industry as a whole and nowhere is this more apparent than with NFTs. Now that these digital assets have become recognized and appreciated as tangible assets; we can expect adoption rates to rise across the industry. Furthermore, developments across the industry will come into their own in 2022. Blocto, the digital wallet and Crypto provider, for instance, will continue to update its services including in the NFT field in the new year.

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Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner and famous Shark Tank investor, sees the dual benefits of NFT development as well as the services that Blocto offers and has invested heavily in both Blocto and in the creation of NBA TopShots, which offers NFTs in the form of clips of NBA games that give person a literal piece of the game to own. 

CEO of Blocto, Hsuan Lee, sees the coming year as potentially one of the most important years in history for Crypto, especially when it comes to NFTs. AS NFTs grow in 2022, it is clear that their impact on the financial industry and their value as digital assets will surge as well. 

Fashion

Jewelry combines Diamonds with NFts

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MIAMI, FLA – Diamond NFTs are forever, and Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry have several Diamonds with their NFT digital images with the amazing 18 Million Dollar Trinity Collection.

The entire Trinity Collection of unique diamond jewelry pieces will be auctioned by ViciNFT and also bidding online. Plus two additional diamond NFTs.

The Trinity Collection

The Trinity Collection symbolizes the Ceremony of Peace. This collection features the Rare Chameleon Diamond Necklace, the Exquisite Fancy Diamond Ring, and the Elegant Heart Shaped Diamond.

1. Rare Chameleon Diamond and Necklace 

The Trinity Collection Chameleon Diamond and Necklace is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The Chameleon Diamond, one of the rarest diamonds in the world, is a G.I.A. certified natural 8.50 carat Pear-Modified Brilliant cut VVS1 diamond. The Chameleon is the focal point of this masterpiece. 

The necklace features fifty-nine G.I.A certified natural fancy-colored diamonds, a total weight of 30.99 carats, and is accented with one thousand and seventy-one ideal round brilliant cut diamonds, a total weight of 5.58 carats, and is further accented by seventy vivid yellow ideal cut round brilliant diamonds, a total weight of 0.33 carats. The necklace, designed by Scott Berger, was hand fabricated in 18k white gold. This masterpiece, which took three and a half years to complete, contains a combined diamond weight of 45.40 carats, and can never be recreated. 

2. Exquisite Fancy Diamond Ring

The Trinity Collection Ring features a 15.36 carat G.I.A. certified Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut Natural Fancy Light Gray-Greenish Yellow VVS2 Diamond. This is a one-of-a-kind diamond ring. The ring, handmade by a master jeweler in platinum and 22k green gold, features two half-moon cut diamonds on each side that are D in color, VS1 in clarity, a total weight of 1.24 carats.

This ring is accented with fourteen ideal cut round brilliant diamonds that are E in color, VS1 in clarity, a total weight of 0.92 carats. The overall diamond weight is 17.52 carats. This masterpiece, inspired by the Art Deco Era, took seven months to complete.

3. Elegant Heart Shaped Diamond 

The Trinity Collection Heart Shape Diamond is a G.I.A. certified 40.02 carat Heart Modified Brilliant Cut Natural Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow VS1 Diamond. This perfectly cut, one-of-a-kind diamond, can be a stand-alone jewel, or the centerpiece of a tiara, necklace, or any other masterpiece.

The NFT of the Trinity collection incorporates the certificate of authenticity and presents indisputable proof of ownership. The NFT changes hands together with the jewelry, and thus helps maintain an unbroken record of the Trinity collection provenance.

Diamond Dolphin Pendant and its Authentication NFT

The Pave’ Diamond Dolphin Pendant features (578) white and (3) black round brilliant cut diamonds, a total weight of 5.64 carats. The buyer receives the Dolphin Diamond Pendant and the NFT that authenticates its provenance. According to the standards of the “Dolphin Leadership,” this handcrafted, custom designed Dolphin piece was approved per their scale after spending one and a half years of research in concert with the leading Veterinarians of Sea World, and in Hawaii, to ensure this piece was anatomically correct. This dolphin diamond pendant is a one-of-a kind.

Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring and its Authentication NFT

The ring, exclusively designed for NFT BZL in Miami, consists of a fancy yellow G.I.A. certified 11.91 carat radiant cut diamond. The buyer receives the Fancy Yellow Diamond ring and the NFT that authenticates its provenance.

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Finance

Interactive NFT collection goes live in 3D world to reflect crypto history

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CryptoTale has launched first of a kind non-fungible token (NFT) collection display which uses WebGL technology to allow a game-like 3D world experience to browse the artworks.

The collection initially launched with six custom NFTs including Rat Poison, Your Funds are SAFU, To The Moon, Bitcoin Pizza, Bitconeeeect, and Mt Gox. Each NFT is currently being auctioned and interested participants can bid from as low as 0.01 WETH.

The 3D artworks are reflecting events in cryptocurrency history like the infamous comments by billionaire investor Warren Buffet terming Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as rat poison. The ten thousand Bitcoin pizza etc.

Overall, the auctioned NFTs are offering their potential collectors a piece of cryptocurrency history in a scarce virtual space. Since there are plans to convert game-like world’s land itself into NFTs. Essentially allowing other artists to potentially place their artwork on the same ground.

To bid for the artworks, interested parties can access the collectibles through OpenSea, the world’s largest NFT marketplace.

With the NFT market growing rapidly globally, CryptoTale plans to add more artworks in the future through collaboration with artists from different disciplines. The author behind the auctioned NFTs remains anonymous.

In recent months, NFTs have grown in popularity, with creators relying on the transformative role in ownership, commerce, and how creators connect directly with buyers, fans, and collectors.