X2Y2 will enforce creator-set royalties for all NFTs. ApeCoin DAO has launched its own NFT marketplace. Magic Eden integrates with Polygon to develop blockchain games.
New Project Spotlight
NFT Collectibles
[COMING SOON] “Weird People Genesis” features NFT airdrops and sticker sets by Buba Viedma, an illustrator and graphic designer from Madrid. This collection drops on 6 December, exclusively on Crypto.com NFT.
[COMING SOON] In Ari Hersch’s “Apes Of Anarchy Vs The Degens”, the artist brings viewers on an adrenaline-charged initiation into the world of crypto motorcycle clubs. Featuring two rival clans, the Apes of Anarchy and the Degens, this collection will drop on Crypto.com NFT on 9 December.
Blockchain Games
[LIVE] CroSkulls generated a total weekly trading volume of 8.72 million CRO, with the top EvoSkull sale fetching 16,000 CRO.
[LIVE] The CronosVerse hosted one of the first metaverse parties on the Cronos Chain on 19 November. The party featured live game support, musical performances, mini-games, and a PvP competition.
NFT Metrics
The following table shows select top creators (by weekly sales volume on each platform) and a sample of their art:
| Platform | Collection | Sales Volume (USD) | Floor Price (USD) | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenSea | CryptoPunks | $5,087,000 (+22%) | $78,600 | |
| OpenSea | Bored Ape Yacht Club | $4,099,000 (-37%) | $77,200 | |
| Crypto.com NFT | Loaded Lions | $154,000 (+4%) | $1,700 | |
| Minted | VVS Miner Mole | $47,000 (-62%) | $260 | |
| Minted | Argonauts | $33,000 (+97%) | $90 | |
| Crypto.com NFT | Cyber Cubs | $15,000 (-60%) | $200 | |
Blockchain Game Metrics
The following table shows select top games by weekly Unique Active Wallets (UAW):
| Game | Blockchain(s) | UAW | Volume | Logo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splinterlands | Hive, Wax | 256K (-1%) | $12K | |
| Trickshot Blitz | Flow | 53K (-18%) | $25K | |
| Planet IX | Polygon | 47K (+84%) | $566K | |
| Tiny World | BNB Chain | 43K (+2%) | $74K | |
| Era7: Game of Truth | BNB Chain | 43K (+13%) | $47K | |
Gaming Performance
The total market cap for gaming tokens now stands at US$5.75 billion, down -14% from last week.
News Highlights
- NFT marketplace X2Y2 will enforce creator-set royalties for both existing projects and newly-launched ones. On Twitter, X2Y2 also praised OpenSea for taking a stand on creator royalties.
- ApeCoin DAO, a community-led governing organisation composed of ApeCoin holders, has launched its own NFT marketplace. The marketplace lists NFTs from Yuga Labs-owned collections. Unique features of the marketplace include ApeCoin staking, NFT metadata integrations, as well as lower fees for sellers.
- Magic Eden is integrating with the Polygon network to accelerate the development of blockchain-based games. Several game development companies, such as BORA by Kakao Games, Intella X, and BoomLand, are set to debut on its Polygon Launchpad in December.
Recent Research Reports
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| Argentina 2022 Survey: Argentines Are Increasingly Keen to Adopt Cryptos and NFTs: Crypto.com recently commissioned a survey of more than 2,000 Argentines to find out more about their investment preferences, knowledge, and opinions on crypto and NFTs. | Research Roundup Newsletter (October 2022): In this issue, we cover our recent Bloomberg Terminal integration, a special research report for the Singapore Fintech Festival, and feature articles on NFT financialisation and utility. | Alpha Navigator (October 2022): We look at crypto industry performance in October, including ETH’s short-term correlations with equities reducing. Is the Fed pivoting on rate tightening policy? |
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