OCrypto is a “curator of fine crypto art.”We were immediately drawn into their evocative collection of abstract swirling colors. Check it out at lazy.com/ocrypto
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Our mission at Lazy.com is to be the easiest way to show off your NFTs on all the blockchains.
Lazy.com already works with Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, NBA Top Shots and WAX NFTs. And today we are happy to announce that we have added support for Tezos NFTs!
Displaying Tezos NFTs in your collection is quick and painless:
Choose your wallet provider and approve the connection in your wallet
Done!
When you navigate to your Lazy.com profile page your Tezos NFTs will now appear.
After you add your Tezos NFTs, send us an email at info@lazy.com with a link to your collection. We just might feature you in an upcoming newsletter!
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LazyPurp’s collection caught our attention because of its focus on mashups between popular culture and crypto culture. For example, LazyPurp has collected a few different NFTs that combine the aesthetics of CryptoPunks with portraits of Drake, J Cole and others. It’s cool to see such a unique approach. Check it out at lazy.com/lazypurp
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The NFT bridges are coming… will collectors use them?
A user bridges a PudyPenguin to Optimism from Ethereum using the Quix bridge.
Earlier this week Quix, an NFT marketplace on the layer 2 blockchain Optimism, released an NFT bridge that allows collectors to move their Ethereum NFTs to Optimism and back again. Although NFT bridges have been theorized for a long time, Quix’s bridge is one of the first to link Ethereum to a layer two.
By now, many crypto users are familiar with the concept of a bridge. In simple terms, bridges transport tokens between blockchains. Until now, these tokens have been fungible. Now the concept has been extended to include NFTs.
Advocates of bridging argue that it’ll allow for cheaper NFT marketplaces because the gas fees on layer two blockchains are less than on layer one blockchains. These cheaper fees won’t impact the inherent value of the NFT, the argument goes, because the NFT can be bridged back to the layer one blockchain at any time.
Critics of bridging point to the numerous and frequent bridge hacks. In fact, some of the biggest hacks in crypto have been carried out against bridges—such as, the recent $550+ million hack of Binance’s BNB Chain bridge. Critics argue that bridges are inherently risky and therefore not suitable for NFTs.
Ultimately, the fact is NFT bridges now exist. And we can reasonably assume that many more will be released in the weeks and months ahead. The real question is: will collectors use them?
Will you use NFT bridges? If so, which blockchains do you want to bridge between? If you will not use NFT bridges, is there anything that would make you change your mind or is the risk simply too great?
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AI_Me is an artist that collaborates with AI to create artworks in a multitude of themes, styles, and forms. Some of their art is spooky, while others, like these magical treehouses, are invitations to go on a journey of the imagination. Browse and AI_Me’s artwork at lazy.com/ai_me
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For many people, NFTs are synonymous with visual art. That might be changing as big players in the world of music are increasingly embracing NFTs.
Earlier this week, Billboard, a mainstay publication of the music industry, declared: “there are signs of life in the music NFT space again after a slow summer.” Noting that Grammy Award-winning producers are starting to release music NFT projects, and that the late David Bowie made a debut on the blockchain, Billboard reported that the sale of music NFTs exceeded 1,434 ETH (around $2 million) in September.
And it is not just big name artists who are embracing audio NFTs. We are also seeing the rise of blockchain-based Digital Audio Workstations, such as Arpeggi Labs, that simplify the process of creating on-chain music. When an artist uploads a sound or song to Arpeggi, the sound is registered on-chain and the creator receives NFT as a certificate of their contribution—an innovation that could disrupt a core component of the music creation process.
From albums that share royalties with NFT owners to on-chain collections of remixable music, the potential of music NFTs is starting to become clearer.
Have you collected any music NFTs? What motivated you? If you haven’t explored music NFTs yet, what is holding you back?
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InvalidBytecollects Ethereum NFTs. They are a fan of Axolittle, Chill Frog, PxlFangster, Neko Daruma and more. Lots of interesting NFTs to browse on InvalidByte’s collection at lazy.com/invalidbyte
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In a recent poll of Lazy.com users, we learned that utility is the #1 most valued feature in an NFT project. This week, we want to explore some of the many different ways that NFTs have added utility to their collection.
There are, at least, four kinds of NFT utility:
Exclusive perks & access to communities and tools
One of the most common forms of utility is access to exclusive perks, communities, tools, or opportunities. For instance, some NFTs can be used to unlock exclusive in-game content or rewards, or to gain access to private chats.
Financial Benefits like passive income opportunities
Another common use case for NFTs is to provide financial benefits such as passive income opportunities. For example, some NFTs earn a secondary token when held.
Fundraising and support for impact projects or charitable causes
NFTs can also be used to make a social impact. For instance, some NFTs have been created specifically to raise funds for various charitable causes. This type of utility is sometimes known as “NFTs for Good”.
Real world applications
Finally, NFTs can be used to streamline and authenticate existing services and processes. For example, a live event might use NFTs as entry tickets.
This is not an exhaustive list and more forms of NFT utility will likely be invented. If we missed anything, send us an email at info@lazy.com and tell us all about it!
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JThingelstadis a technology executive based in Minnesota, USA. They collect NFTs on Ethereum, Polygon and Solana. On Ethereum, they have collected a few different NFTs celebrating The Merge along with a signed copy of Vitalik Buterin’s Proof of Work book. Browse JThingelstad’s collection at lazy.com/jthingelstad
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How to freshen up your profile with social links, a profile picture and a bio.
An example of a completed profile .
Lazy is the easiest way to display all your NFTs across many different blockchains. To make the most of your profile, be sure to customize it with your social links and bio.
It’s quick and easy to add social links, a profile picture and a brief bio to your collection. Here’s how to do it:
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Meisanmuiis “an artist born in Thailand” inspired by anime. They draw “beautiful and ethereal beauty.” Their art spans 4 blockchains with pieces on Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, and Wax. Browse their collection at lazy.com/meisanmui
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Poll Results: What do collectors value most in an NFT? Utility and Beauty.
In last week’s newsletter, we asked “What do you value most in an NFT?”
The results are now in. And, to be honest, we’re a bit surprised.
Utility was ranked #1 with 38% of respondents picking it. Next was Beauty (23%) and Technological Innovation (18%).
To our surprise, community—a previously much touted selling point for many NFTs—ranked last. Is this because of recent drama in various NFT communities? Or is there another reason why 91% of collectors valued a different aspect more highly?
Now that we know Utility is #1 for many collectors, we’re curious to hear about the NFT projects that have the most utility. Send your picks to us at info@lazy.com and we might feature them in a future newsletter.
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Paindexteris a “technology enthusiast” and collector of NFTs. They have focused their efforts on acquiring Ethereum and Solana NFTs, which are proudly displayed on their profile. A big fan of Inverse Bears, Paindexter’s collection is at lazy.com/paindexter
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NFTs can be many different things. Sometimes NFTs are beautiful art. Other times they are keys to a community. Or a demonstration of technological innovation.
This week we want to know what matters most to you when collecting NFTs.
Take a second to complete the above poll. If you have more to say on the topic, send us an email at info@lazy.com. We’ll report the results in next week’s newsletter!
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Doc_Hustle is a prolific collector of Ethereum NFTs and TopShots. They have many Tommy Pickles, Alien Doogles, and Frankies. Doc_Hustle’s collection is looking good! Check it out at lazy.com/doc_hustle
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NFT royalties have become a hotly debated topic lately. Royalties are fees paid to the NFT’s creator whenever secondary sales are made. Some projects have released their NFTs for free on the expectation that if the collection became popular they would be compensated through royalties. Now that assumption is being challenged by the rise of NFT marketplaces that do not pay royalties.
The royalty debate was sparked by the release of SudoSwap, an innovative new NFT marketplace that uses an “automated market maker.” Similar to Uniswap, and unlike traditional marketplaces like OpenSea, users buy and sell NFTs from a pool instead of from other people.
SudoSwap has proven to be immensely popular and has already achieved close to 10% of OpenSea’s volume.
The problem is that SudoSwap does not pay royalties. And if it continues to grow in size then NFT creators could see a big source of revenue dry up.
At the heart of the issue is the fact that NFT royalties have always been a voluntary standard. There is no way to enforce royalties. Creators have relied on their collectors to use marketplaces that respect royalties. This worked until SudoSwap created a marketplace whose advantages—such as instant liquidity—have lured many collectors.
Now NFT creators are being forced to adapt. Royalties are no longer guaranteed. What innovation will replace that lost potential income?
Want to learn more about this topic? We suggest recent posts by Tally and 0xFoobar.
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Bstractis an “artist and musician selling hand painted digitally enhanced 1/1 NFT art.” We’re featuring their artwork this week because Bstract has done something very creative with their Lazy profile: two figures walk across different NFTs and then meet in the center for a kiss. Clever! Check it out at lazy.com/bstract
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It used to be that once minted, NFTs stayed the same. The NFT’s image, or video, didn’t change on a day-to-day basis. This basic assumption is now being challenged by a new kind of NFT that is designed to be dynamic.
These so-called “living NFTs” query oracles to get information about the world and then change themselves based on the data.
One recent project that has pioneered the dynamic NFT approach is Finiliar.
Finiliar NFTs change their mood based on the price of various cryptocurrencies. If the price of their associated cryptocurrency goes down then the Finiliar gets sad. If it goes up, they are happy.
Dynamic NFTs clearly have a lot of potential. The implications for the Metaverse and on-chain gaming, for example, could be profound. We’ll be keeping an eye on this trend as we expect many more living NFTs will be released in the months ahead.
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CaptainRusseauxexplains their approach to NFTs: “Crypto is my work, but NFT art is my passion. I’m not buying to sell or as an investment. I’m buying because … I really enjoy having these pieces.” Glimpse the artists they love at lazy.com/captainrusseaux
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Lazy’s Rabbit Hole is great for when when you’re searching for visually similar artworks. However, when you’re in the mood for something different, you’ll want to check out BizarroWorld.
Unlike the RabbitHole, BizarroWorld displays NFTs that are visually the opposite. It is a counterintuitive approach that yields wild results.
To access BizarroWorld, click the three dots on any NFT and select “BizarroWorld.”
Here’s an example of how we recently used BizarroWorld’s visual anti-similarity engine to find new artworks.
Browsing NFTs based on difference, not similarity, is a great way to expose yourself to wide ranging artwork. It is impossible to know what you’ll discover in BizarroWorld.
Explore BizarroWorld and let us know what you think. If you’d like to integrate the Rabbit Hole or BizarroWorld into your website, get in touch.
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