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His show is an award winning podcast where he interviews Entrepreneurs who he likes to say, The show has over 2000 episodes! He’s definitely a powerhouse in the podcasting world. JLD likes to say that he helps Entrepreneurs IGNITE their dream life. John Lee Dumas (JLD) from Entrepreneurs on Fire (EOFire) “are truly ON FIRE.” The Tim Ferriss Show (Tim Ferriss) the author of the uber successful 4 Hour Workweek, has a very successful podcast called the Tim Ferriss show. Tim likes to say he’s a bestselling author and human guinea pig. Newsweek calls him “the world’s best human guinea pig,” and The New York Times calls him “a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk.” Tim likes to say he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use. Tim Ferriss, Smart Passive Income (Pat Flynn) The one and only ). 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In the vast and ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies,
few stories capture the whimsical origins of the meme coin movement as vividly
as that of Bellscoin ($BEL). Before the world knew Dogecoin and its
meme-infused journey to the crypto mainstream, there was Bellscoin—a project
that not only paved the way for its more famous successor but also stands as a
contender for the title of the first-ever meme coin. The Creation of Bellscoin ($BEL) Bellscoin was the brainchild of Billy Markus, a software
engineer who later gained fame as the co-creator of Dogecoin. The concept for
Bellscoin was inspired by the popular video game series "Animal
Crossing," in which the in-game currency is known as "bells."
Markus saw potential in creating a digital currency that captured the charm and
appeal of the game, which was beloved for its gentle pace and
community-oriented gameplay. Launched quietly and with little fanfare on the bitcointalk forum in November of 2013, Bellscoin aimed to mirror the playful spirit of "Animal Crossing" by offering a cryptocurrency that was not only fun but accessible to non-technical users. Despite its novel concept and an early foray into the territory of meme-driven digital currencies, Bellscoin failed to gain significant traction or a lasting community base. Bellscoin was based on the Scrypt algorithm. Scrypt is a cryptographic
algorithm that is used as a proof-of-work scheme by many cryptocurrencies. It
was chosen because it is less susceptible to hardware mining optimizations such
as ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), allowing more
decentralized mining by individuals using consumer-grade hardware like GPUs and
CPUs. This approach was similar to other early altcoins like Litecoin, from
which many early Scrypt-based coins were derived or forked, aiming to be more
accessible to the general public than Bitcoin, which by that time was beginning
to see a rise in ASIC mining dominance. Top of Form Legacy and Influence The lack of initial widespread adoption for Bellscoin,
however, does not diminish its role as a precursor to the meme coin genre. The
ideas and themes explored by Markus with Bellscoin would soon find a much
larger audience with his next project. Frustrated but undeterred by the tepid
response to Bellscoin, Markus teamed up with Jackson Palmer, who proposed using
a popular meme as the mascot for a new cryptocurrency. This collaboration
resulted in the creation of Dogecoin, which featured the Shiba Inu from the
"Doge" meme and quickly became a viral sensation. Dogecoin’s success highlighted the potent mix of humor,
internet culture, and cryptocurrency, proving that a playful approach could
indeed capture the imagination of investors and enthusiasts alike. While
Dogecoin soared in popularity and market cap, the foundational experiment by
Markus with Bellscoin marked a significant, if underrecognized, moment in
crypto history. Bellscoin as the First Meme Coin? Considering Bellscoin’s thematic use of a video game element
and its intent to inject a sense of fun into the cryptocurrency space, it can
be argued that Bellscoin represents the first iteration of what would become
known as meme coins. While it did not initially achieve the lasting fame
or financial success of subsequent meme coins, Bellscoin’s attempt to blend pop
culture with digital currency was a harbinger of trends that would explode in
popularity years later. Bellscoin 2023/2024 Revival The seemingly forgotten token Bellscoin, got its revival beginning last year and the excitement and development have not seemed to stop but are only increasing in speed and volume of both users and hash resulting in literal network congestion and freeze-ups. The initial idea to resurrect Bells is said to have come from Emblem Vault strategist Adam McBride. Adam was inspired following Dogecoin’s tenth birthday on December 5 so he duly went on a fact-finding brigade, uncovering Markus’ announcement of Bellscoin from the Bitcoin Talk forum, which detailed the memecoin based upon the Animal Crossing social simulation Nintendo game. Adam also noted that Bells failed to gain traction as early users opted for Dogecoin instead. Digging some more showed that various versions of Bells existed, including a community fork and an Ethereum-based version, all of which faded into obscurity over time. Intrigued by the prospect of restarting Bells, McBride recruited “uber dev” Luke Wright to connect nodes to the original Bells blockchain and get the code up and running again. McBride informed the crypto community that Wright was successful and encouraged followers to start mining BEL by providing instructions. The word on Bells spread far enough to alert creator Billy Markus of the situation. Markus LOL’d at the news by detailing Bell’s obscurity and perceived inferiority in those early days of crypto memecoins.  While initially entertained by the homage paid to Bells, Markus did raise some functionality issues stemming from Bells and Dogecoin originally using the same genesis block name. Nonetheless, the Bells creator appreciated McBride’s efforts to revive his retro game-inspired creation. Currently, Bellscoin communities are rapidly growing on Discord, Telegram, X/Twitter, and Reddit, while work is being done in the background to offer merged-hash otherwise known as merged-mining to secure and support the network via Doge and Litecoin miner support. Tokenomics & MCAP of Bellscoin Ticker: $BEL Market Cap

$7,481,089



Fully Diluted Valuation

$7,481,089



24-Hour Trading Vol

$202,885



Circulating Supply

14,832,024



Total Supply

14,832,024



Max Supply

500,000,000 Conclusion Today, as new meme coins enter the market at lightning speed, riding the waves of internet trends and celebrity tweets, it's important to look to the past…because you never know what you might find 😉🔔💰 Could Bellscoin become the new billion-dollar meme coin of 2024? In the vast and ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies,
few stories capture the whimsical origins of the meme coin movement as vividly
as that of Bellscoin ($BEL) . Before the world knew Dogecoin and its
meme-infused journey to the crypto mainstream, there was Bellscoin—a project
that not only paved the way for its more famous successor but also stands as a
contender for the title of the first-ever meme coin. Bellscoin ($BEL) The Creation of Bellscoin ($BEL) The Creation of Bellscoin ($BEL) Bellscoin was the brainchild of Billy Markus, a software
engineer who later gained fame as the co-creator of Dogecoin. The concept for
Bellscoin was inspired by the popular video game series "Animal
Crossing," in which the in-game currency is known as "bells."
Markus saw potential in creating a digital currency that captured the charm and
appeal of the game, which was beloved for its gentle pace and
community-oriented gameplay. Launched quietly and with little fanfare on the bitcointalk forum in November of 2013, Bellscoin aimed to mirror the playful spirit of "Animal Crossing" by offering a cryptocurrency that was not only fun but accessible to non-technical users. Despite its novel concept and an early foray into the territory of meme-driven digital currencies, Bellscoin failed to gain significant traction or a lasting community base. bitcointalk forum Bellscoin was based on the Scrypt algorithm. Scrypt is a cryptographic
algorithm that is used as a proof-of-work scheme by many cryptocurrencies. It
was chosen because it is less susceptible to hardware mining optimizations such
as ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), allowing more
decentralized mining by individuals using consumer-grade hardware like GPUs and
CPUs. This approach was similar to other early altcoins like Litecoin, from
which many early Scrypt-based coins were derived or forked, aiming to be more
accessible to the general public than Bitcoin, which by that time was beginning
to see a rise in ASIC mining dominance. Top of Form Legacy and Influence Legacy and Influence The lack of initial widespread adoption for Bellscoin,
however, does not diminish its role as a precursor to the meme coin genre. The
ideas and themes explored by Markus with Bellscoin would soon find a much
larger audience with his next project. Frustrated but undeterred by the tepid
response to Bellscoin, Markus teamed up with Jackson Palmer, who proposed using
a popular meme as the mascot for a new cryptocurrency. This collaboration
resulted in the creation of Dogecoin, which featured the Shiba Inu from the
"Doge" meme and quickly became a viral sensation. Dogecoin’s success highlighted the potent mix of humor,
internet culture, and cryptocurrency, proving that a playful approach could
indeed capture the imagination of investors and enthusiasts alike. While
Dogecoin soared in popularity and market cap, the foundational experiment by
Markus with Bellscoin marked a significant, if underrecognized, moment in
crypto history. Bellscoin as the First Meme Coin? Bellscoin as the First Meme Coin? Considering Bellscoin’s thematic use of a video game element
and its intent to inject a sense of fun into the cryptocurrency space, it can
be argued that Bellscoin represents the first iteration of what would become
known as meme coins . While it did not initially achieve the lasting fame
or financial success of subsequent meme coins, Bellscoin’s attempt to blend pop
culture with digital currency was a harbinger of trends that would explode in
popularity years later. meme coins Bellscoin 2023/2024 Revival Bellscoin 2023/2024 Revival The seemingly forgotten token Bellscoin, got its revival beginning last year and the excitement and development have not seemed to stop but are only increasing in speed and volume of both users and hash resulting in literal network congestion and freeze-ups. The initial idea to resurrect Bells is said to have come from Emblem Vault strategist Adam McBride . Adam McBride Adam was inspired following Dogecoin’s tenth birthday on December 5 so he duly went on a fact-finding brigade, uncovering Markus’ announcement of Bellscoin from the Bitcoin Talk forum, which detailed the memecoin based upon the Animal Crossing social simulation Nintendo game. Adam also noted that Bells failed to gain traction as early users opted for Dogecoin instead. Digging some more showed that various versions of Bells existed, including a community fork and an Ethereum-based version, all of which faded into obscurity over time. Intrigued by the prospect of restarting Bells, McBride recruited “uber dev” Luke Wright to connect nodes to the original Bells blockchain and get the code up and running again. McBride informed the crypto community that Wright was successful and encouraged followers to start mining BEL by providing instructions. The word on Bells spread far enough to alert creator Billy Markus of the situation. Markus LOL’d at the news by detailing Bell’s obscurity and perceived inferiority in those early days of crypto memecoins.  While initially entertained by the homage paid to Bells, Markus did raise some functionality issues stemming from Bells and Dogecoin originally using the same genesis block name. Markus LOL’d at the news by detailing Bell’s obscurity Nonetheless, the Bells creator appreciated McBride’s efforts to revive his retro game-inspired creation. Currently, Bellscoin communities are rapidly growing on Discord, Telegram, X/Twitter, and Reddit, while work is being done in the background to offer merged-hash otherwise known as merged-mining to secure and support the network via Doge and Litecoin miner support. Tokenomics & MCAP of Bellscoin Tokenomics & MCAP of Bellscoin Ticker: $BEL Market Cap

$7,481,089



Fully Diluted Valuation

$7,481,089



24-Hour Trading Vol

$202,885



Circulating Supply

14,832,024



Total Supply

14,832,024



Max Supply

500,000,000 Market Cap

$7,481,089 Fully Diluted Valuation

$7,481,089 24-Hour Trading Vol

$202,885 Circulating Supply

14,832,024 Total Supply

14,832,024 Max Supply

500,000,000 Market Cap $7,481,089 Market Cap Market Cap $7,481,089 $7,481,089 $7,481,089 Fully Diluted Valuation $7,481,089 Fully Diluted Valuation Fully Diluted Valuation $7,481,089 $7,481,089 $7,481,089 24-Hour Trading Vol $202,885 24-Hour Trading Vol 24-Hour Trading Vol $202,885 $202,885 $202,885 Circulating Supply 14,832,024 Circulating Supply Circulating Supply 14,832,024 14,832,024 14,832,024 Total Supply 14,832,024 Total Supply Total Supply 14,832,024 14,832,024 14,832,024 Max Supply 500,000,000 Max Supply Max Supply 500,000,000 500,000,000 500,000,000 Conclusion Conclusion Today, as new meme coins enter the market at lightning speed, riding the waves of internet trends and celebrity tweets, it's important to look to the past…because you never know what you might find 😉🔔💰 Could Bellscoin become the new billion-dollar meme coin of 2024? Could Bellscoin become the new billion-dollar meme coin of 2024?

Bellscoin: The Oldest MemeCoin Ever, Brought Back From The Dead!

In the Bitcoin , Satoshi Nakamoto wrote: "British Chancellor on the verge of a second bailout for banks". It was a cryptic message, but not esoteric. It was the headline in . It is another matter what meant by that message, or what it was later understood that he meant. Let your imagination run wild. There are those who think that it is a proof of date. But, at best, such an insertion would only prove that the first block was created no earlier than that day. So, if , the simplest one, is the best explanation, then it was a wink showing the weaknesses of the fiat money system to, from there, open the mind towards alternative systems as it was—and it is—the Bitcoin. genesis block The Times of January 3, 2009 Satoshi Occam's explanation Humans do not change as long as things go more or less well where "as long as things go more or less well" is but a paraphrase of "as long as things do not give problems". And this is a real and severe problem. Because lost profits ( ) are normally associated with harmful acts (contractual or not), with acts that show emergent damage ( ); but lost profits are also found—and who knows if more often than not and in greater measure—in apparently neutral or efficient acts, in everyday acts and even in illustrious and stupendous acts. In other words: when an act is bad, it is easy to identify a better alternative; but when an act is not bad (which includes good acts), it is taken for granted that there are no better alternatives. lucrum cessans damnum emergens And it is those humans who do not surrender to this—pathetic—pragmatic customaryism who, for better or worse, go down in the annals of history. They are then labeled as geniuses or monsters. But we are not here to say that Satoshi went down in history for his —this is already well known—, nor are we here to assess whether it was for better or worse—that is presumptuous, even though it is still early in terms of historical time. Perhaps in a thousand years, the blockchain will destroy the planet because it destroys the environment, or because it will provoke a world war for energy resources to maintain the networks. Bitcoin Or, maybe in a thousand years, the world will be a magnificent and wonderful place because, thanks to distributed decentralization, a real universal democracy will be established in which there will be no humans dominated by other humans in a top-down power scheme. Who knows if it will be that or this, something halfway or something completely different. Because the paths of the future are infinite and, in the best of cases, we can lay the foundations for it to be a smaller infinite, but not smaller than the transfinite . Nor do we come here to talk about hidden texts in the blockchain—this is enough for a treatise or a long novel. Although we do come to talk about a particular hidden text, one that has been revealed to us under the professional secrecy inherent in the client-attorney relationship. aleph zero Therefore, it should go without saying that we can only tell those things that we have been mandated to tell. All other things will go to the grave with us unless our client changes his mind. And as for the things we can and must tell—that is what we are being paid for—are the revelations of —that is what our client calls himself in order to keep his knowledge safe without endangering his personal safety: @Anarchosatoshi (bitcoin number 21 million) will not be mined but—with absolute certainty—before 2100. of that last bitcoin—with the same absolute certainty—will break all expectations. So much so that it is absurd to try to estimate it. Because at that point, towards the end of mining, Bitcoin will no longer be appreciated as a cryptocurrency, but as a work of art. The last bitcoin around 2140 The price (via services like will ) will grow exponentially until it becomes the general norm. This will also happen before 2100 thanks to the fact that states will adopt their own currencies (stable and non-stable) on the blockchain. So, the business of bitcoiners and other crypto-enthusiasts will be, by then, the business of governments and their administrative apparatuses. Because they do not fight for the unity, transparency, and reliability of the markets, to protect crypto asset users, or things alike. Those are the excuses. They fight—without a doubt—for cryptoassets to be their business, and not the people's business. The use of the blockchain as a payment system NOWPayments At that point Satoshi's dream of creating an alternative and decentralized payment system outside any kind of hierarchical and institutional power will be over. The above (point 2) will lead to the emergence of . will be the state ones, absolutely controlled by a global organization created by all states. Curiously enough, there will be no trouble for the whole international community to agree on this. In them—the first-class ones—everything, absolutely everything, will be registered: identity, amounts, concept, time, place... There will be no data that escapes the distributed registry, by then, a real distributed nightmare. will be decentralized and anonymous, mounted on shared servers in peer-to-peer networks outside the Internet to avoid website shutdowns and blocking by IP geolocation. In these second-rate networks, humans will seek loopholes of freedom and privacy at the risk of being harshly prosecuted by specialized police under very harsh criminal laws. first and second-class blockchain networks The first The second ones In this scenario, will not disappear, but it will be all dirty money used by criminal organizations as the only untraceable means of payment. Ironies of civilization. fiat money Up to this point, we are authorized to report following the express instructions of our principal and in the best defense of his rights and legitimate interests. Manuel Astillero Lawyer, member 83857 of the (Bar Association of Madrid) Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid

The Anarchosatoshi Revelations

🚩Hidden behind the public view is one of the crypto industry’s biggest secrets, the crypto shadow banking, where cryptos worth billions of dollars are borrowed & lent on an un-collateralized basis, between some of the industry’s biggest names. 🏦Crypto shadow banks engage in bank-like activities such as borrowing & lending but are not licensed banks, hence falling outside of the regulatory requirements. 🏦 engage in bank-like activities such as borrowing & lending but are not licensed banks, hence falling outside of the regulatory requirements, which require capital reserves to cover losses from bad loans or available liquidity in case of a bank run. Crypto shadow banks can be lending platforms (BlockFi, Celsius), exchanges (FTX) when they create credit or lend out clients' deposits to enhance liquidity, or credit networks (Genesis Trading, Hidden Road) that facilitate institutional borrowing & lending. Crypto shadow banks 💡The key player in the crypto shadow banking system is Genesis Trading, namely its highly successful & lucrative lending desk. Genesis Trading lending desk is the world’s leading lending desk in the cryptocurrency markets, facilitating two-way originations between lenders & borrowers, and is considered a trusted counterparty for institutional & professional traders, market makers, hedge funds, & crypto companies with large treasuries. ❗️Genesis was not immune to the stress in the crypto markets in the last month and as of November 16th, it has implemented a withdrawal freeze amid efforts to stave off potential bankruptcy. Genesis cited “unprecedented market turmoil” caused by the collapse of FTX and 3AC, which led to “abnormal” levels of withdrawals that exceeded its liquidity. ❇️Perhaps the most fascinating data on crypto shadow banking comes from Genesis's active loan book, which was until the end of Q3 2022. While Genesis loan origination does not fully cover all the crypto shadow banking activities, it can be considered an excellent proxy, since the lending desk of Genesis Trading was the most significant player in the world’s crypto shadow banking ecosystem. From a peak of almost $15 billion of active loans in Q1 2022 to a collapse of $2.8 billion in Q3 2022, a drop of over 80% over a period of fewer than 6 months. Crypto shadow banking is going through its collapse and the unique & valuable data points from Genesis Trading's quarterly reports confirm this. transparently provided to the public ✅Crypto shadow banking activities were the biggest driver of the spectacular bull market, as well as the ongoing collapse & contagion. World’s regulators are tapping into the dark, trying to understand the causes of the collapse. In the current crisis, crypto industry leaders & experts have an opportunity to provide insights into how the industry really operates & transparently explain crypto #shadow #banking activities. My goal is that my writing creates a platform for open discussion on how to enhance our industry & put a healthy foundation in place, that will support the world's growth in the coming decades.

How the Shady World of Crypto Shadow Banking Collapsed

Rafael Bücker Rapalo is a Brazilian who loves both football and coding. His labor of love is World of Football (WoF) which he first started building as a hobby more than five years ago. This year, just before the FIFA World Cup, a chance meeting with an Upland director changed his life and he is now an official partner with Upland, is developing his game on the popular property metaverse, and now has five full-time developers on his team. “It’s all happened very quickly”, he says. Quickly is a relative term as he has spent five years working on this project. He had attempted to study systems engineering in college, but it wasn’t for him. Instead, he began to operate as a full-stack developer working on mobile and web apps. “This was easy as I’d been coding since I was only 15 years of age, picking up different languages in technical school.” One of the platforms he was interested in was Unreal Engine, one of the more popular game development languages. The genesis behind WoF was to create a multiplayer football simulation game. “It’s not like a video game where the images are like streamed video and the players don’t really control the actions and the result is more like an arcade game. In WoF you have basic controls, there are no hidden combinations and as a result, you are actually in total control of the ball.” “It appeals to hardcore gamers who like competitions playing in eSports. Our target audience is not traditional FIFA EA, or just EA now. And it’s always a multiplayer game. To send the ball in the right direction, you really need to line up the ball properly – as in real life.” In the beginning, Bücker Rapalo tried out the game with close friends in a beta community. Word spread into other games communities and soon his tight-knit group had spread to 3000 players. “We said please do not share outside of our closed beta – we want to finish the game before we can publish it.” Since the launch, that number has grown very quickly to in excess of 13,000, with new players coming on board across the MENA region. It’s a free-to-play game but in time Bücker Rapalo hopes to monetize the player base through the sale of digital accessories in the game. “We might also let players earn digital accessories too or trade them on the marketplace. We are trying to figure out the best way forward in conjunction with the community.” In time, Bücker Rapalo has plans to bring in championships with fees that can, in turn, form the basis of prize money, as well as an ability to wager on different teams. “Our aim would be to take a cut on transactions on many aspects including customizing stadiums and adding billboards around the fields. There are many options.” WoF is still operating in largely stealth mode. It communicated the partnership with Upland in its Discord and Telegram channels. There is also an active community on with some videos receiving millions of views. TikTok “Overall there are some 70 million views on WoF TikToks.” Bücker Rapalo has big plans for his WoF. He knows he will be responsible for constant revision and upgrades to the game. Players can gain early access though choosing which server they want to join, however in time, he wants to include features such as player matching – aligning players of similar skill levels. “Ultimately, we want to create a fair, competitive environment where players can press a button saying they want to play, and the game will automatically create a match with players of similar skills.” Partnering with Upland may have begun as a chance meeting but already it is paying dividends in terms of downloads and interest. Initially, there were 40,000 downlands from the metaverse, with several thousand active players. “We have a lot more to do, but we are very excited at the reaction of the community and the partnership with Upland. And while I began with a football game, I have always wanted to have a gaming company and when the time is right, then I will start that process.” For now, the experience with Upland is very positive. The community has really adopted WoF and is sharing videos and TikToks in support. In Atlanta, the community has built four stadiums, another in Rio de Janeiro, and three more in the States. Bücker Rapalo works long hours to make his dream come true but he insists he isn’t a hermit – with a wife and young child this Christmas he is determined to ensure they have a fabulous time. Oh - and they might play a little WoF. Also published here.

Good Things Happen When Devs Start Building on Metaverses: The WoF Story

Brothers Nurgle and Kei-on-the-Beat work together on the M25 in London as part of the emergency response team (ERT), a tough job mostly involving crashes and loss of human life. It’s a four day on, four day off rotating nights and day shift job, so when they are not rostered on the motorway, they work together on NFTs, which is infinitely more enjoyable. Nurgle is a digital artist, the artist behind the Sparkles Genesis Canaries, and Kei a music producer, who had previously worked with the BBC. Nurgle first made the move into crypto and in particular discovered the Flare network. Kei followed suit and totally fell in love with the space. “It’s not just about the art, but the community. Nurgle and I put our heads together and said we must create a project together,” says Kei. “I wanted to use my music and Nurgle is a brilliant artist so it made sense.” Nurgle has been a freelance artist for about 25 years. “I’ve always loved drawing,” he says. “Initially I saw a shout out from the Sparkles on Twitter about a this new project they wanted to set up and I just jumped in. In no time I became part of the visual team. Everything has just blown up since and I’m super busy.” With the experience of being the artist on the Sparkles Genesis Canaries – which sold out in just 15 minutes – Nurgle wanted to work with his brother to create their own collection and so the Super Bad concept was born.He has also helped out other projects producing Sharkies and the newest one Gangsta Seals for the X-Whales team. Super Bad is based on the concept that an alien spacecraft crashes down to earth, carrying with it the seeds for a new race. The craft comes from thousands of light years away where a race and planet very similar to Earth is slowly dying and a scientist hopes to save his people. He grades the seeds from A to Z, with the latter only intended as backups as they tended to mutate. On the dangerous journey only 666 cryogenic vaults survived when the craft finally crash-landed in a small town on planet earth. To be precise, it crash-landed onto a row of abandoned shops consisting of a comic bookstore, a video rental outlet and a fancy dress hire shop. First in the series was The Super Bad Genesis Seeds (666 supply) selling out in under 23 hours, then the Super Bad Babies were minted – all 3333 of them which sold out in just three hours – then 6666 Mutants emerged and all sold out. Following these drops comes the monster air drop which completes phase one. Nurgle and Kei have brought in the famous Marvel Comic artist Martin Griffiths who takes the reins on the Monsters artwork with plans to drop these once the main Flare network goes live. Phase two begins with a major rebrand and then the Deviants collection which are the Babies that did not mutate and will be the first collection in phase two of Super Bad. To celebrate phase two, it is planned to create a metaverse with gaming functionality in which the Deviants will be the avatars. Kei has also produced music which is included in the Mutant drop and will be included in phase two with his tunes added to the unreal engine 5 game they are building. The songbird community has totally supported the Super Bad series, many of which originally came from the XRP community. “With my ties to Sparkles it made sense to use the Songbird test net before moving to Flare when the mainnet goes live,” says Nurgle. Sculpting the deviants into 3D avatars is time consuming. These will be incorporated into the metaverse and the Unreal Engine 5 game we are creating. Nurgle and Kei have lots of building planned, including a Comic Book, Comic Bookstore and physical item store, metaverse and gaming. Oh and a token. They will be busy. Asked why they chose the Flare network, Nurgle says it was a no brainer. “Unlike the Ethereum network when you have to pay ridiculous gas fees, on Flare it costs mere pennies. It is also super fast.” As they build their ecosystem, the plan is for the brothers to move full time into the Super Bad world. They have looked after their loyal Super Bad Genesis seed holders by giving them free drops from every series of phase one.  And by purchasing a plot of land in Netvrk ready for the next phase. They are demonstrating their commitment to the series. Watch this space!

Super Bad Series - a Bro Story

, an NFT infrastructure project on Polkadot, has purchased Cryptopunk #3042. It will fractionalize this single and popular NFT into a hundred thousand pieces, in order to demonstrate the value of blockchain interoperability. Cryptopunks, the original pfp project that brought billions to the NFT market, have held their status as the ‘genesis’ crypto art of blockchain technology, which proved the utility of NFTs to the global economy. Unique Network While very popular, CryptoPunks have also come to epitomise the inaccessibility and unsustainability surrounding Ethereum. Unique Network is poised to make a huge leap to show that Etherueum is not the only platform and moreover NFTs purchased on Ethereum can be ported to other accessible, transactionless and carbon neutral plaforms. said Unique Network CEO, Alexander Mitrovich. “Three years ago when we started Unique Network, it was with a vision to bring the tools needed for the worldwide mass adoption of NFTs. With this campaign, we are showing to the world new ownership models by showing them something radical and paradigm-shifting. We are taking the globally recognized Cryptopunks and democratizing access to them,” The fractionalization of high-value assets is common in traditional markets for things like housing, cars, and shares. This enables an investor to expose their portfolio to an expensive asset without having to own it outright, and allows for individuals to share in the risk/reward of dividing an asset that is volatile. Refungibility lowers the barrier to entry for newcomers to blockchain, who don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy into this asset class. The minimum price for a Cryptopunk today is $150,000, providing a perfect example of a digital asset that is ideal to fractionalize. This is the primary reason why Unique Network has chosen this asset, with plans to anthropomorphize the Cryptopunk into a narrative storytelling device that the new owners of the fractionalized Punks can benefit from. said Greg Zaitsev, CTO at Unique Network. “Unique Network is demonstrating more than just the tech of fractionalizing an NFT, it’s also providing a blueprint for bonafide community growth for Web3. By airdropping the newly fractionalized Cryptopunk for free to whomever joins our community, we are eliminating the barrier to entry for those who want to be a part of the Cryptopunk movement. There are millions of people who identify with this trend but only 10,000 punks exist. How are they considered punk if only millionaires have access to them?”

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