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Fiat-to-Crypto: Stripe Grabs Global Attention as Web3 Companies Including Audius Get New On-Ramp

Audius, the largest decentralized music community and discovery platform for developers, artists and their fans, has announced the immediate launch of...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Dedicated Web3 Team at Google Cloud Operates Validators for Tier-1 Crypto Protocols | Blockchain Node Engine Announced

Advances in Web 3 is moving to integrate crypto currencies into  off-chain protocols. Google Cloud has trumpeted a series of collaborations...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Throw Out Your Smartphone! Use the Metaverse Instead

Could a company that failed to follow the trend into smartphones really predict their demise with any credibility? Nokia is predicting...
Gareth Martin
2 min read
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Australian Investors Pursue Investment Opportunities as Crypto Friendly Regulation Strikes Balance Between Emerging Technologies and Safeguards

Where should you invest? It’s important to find the right balance between the regulation of emerging technologies to allow innovation but...
Gareth Martin
3 min read

Music NFT News: What Will New Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Sound Like? Concerts Expected in the Metaverse Soon

Expansion and integration of music, NFTs, metaverse is now a reality as various interests come together to further develop Web3 projects....
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Open Web3 Metaverse Startup Combines Music, Digital Identity and Storytelling to Create Virtual Metastar Artists

New developments in the metaverse create more opportunities for digital artists and musicians in Web3 and NFT projects. Open metaverse platform...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Bitcoin Can’t Fail – Majority of Americans and Australians Have Rose Tinted Glasses

What are the chances of millions of Americans and Australians all becoming crypto billionaires?  Seems like most Americans and many Australians...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Web3 Dream of a Third-Generation, Blockchain-Based Internet Built on NFT Ownership At Risk

Much like any legal transaction the wording of a contract of transfer can make the process smooth and seamless or it’s...
Gareth Martin
4 min read
Music in the Metaverse

Music in the Metaverse – Voting Now Open for New VMA Category | 2022 Edition

Voting is now open for the first time for best metaverse performance. Work in the metaverse could pose a real risk...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Audius Loses Millions. No Where Near the Largest Crypto Hack This Year

As we reported recently hackers have exploited a consensus protocol in the Web3 music platform Audius to make off with $1.1...
Gareth Martin
3 min read

Audius Hits First Landmark to Monetise the Artist-First Blockchain Streaming Platform | Tipping Tool

As we reported earlier, Audius has long flagged the desire to monetise the streaming platform. Web3 music streaming service Audius is...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Old School Vinyl Sales Skyrocket but Plagued by Delays, Increased Costs & Backlogs | New Plant Opens for Faster Turnaround

Vinyl records have found new customers and are back in vogue. In fact they are so popular that current pressing plants...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Cross-Chain Next-Gen Metaverse Collaboration Facilitates Seamless Interaction Across Web3

As the metaverse matures it is only natural that players in the field will look to provide interoperability by collaborating to...
Gareth Martin
1 min read
NFT competition hots up

NFT Marketplace Getting Competitive as Platforms Struggle to Become the Dominant Player

The NFT market is starting to get competitive and the platforms are looking for ways to get a competitive edge. Whilst...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Another Web3 Music Streaming Platform Looking to “Revolutionise the Industry” After Purchase by Algorand Network | Napster v Audius

File sharing pioneer Napster is getting a second chance at life on the blockchain. Napster is another retro brand that is...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Ecommerce Giant Moves Deeper into Web3 Acquiring NFT Marketplace

The ecommerce giant is never far behind when there is a dollar to be made through online transactions. And moving into...
Gareth Martin
2 min read
Don't Be Conned By Influencers

Avoid Cryptocurrency Altcoin and Shitcoin Scams Promoted by Influencers and Celebrities

We all know that Crypto currencies and tokens are high risk. With high risk comes high reward. But only if you...
Gareth Martin
12 min read
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Depp’s Defamation Case Win Hides Huge Crypto Loss | Tatatu v Audius

The acrimonious defamation case brought by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, has been compulsory viewing for many around the...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Economic Potential of Metaverse Could Contribute 2.8% to Global GDP | June 2022

The metaverse as conceived today is considered by many a “successor” of the Internet and is sometimes referred to as an...
Gareth Martin
1 min read
Audius Staff in the Snow

Audius Looking for New Staff as They Expand Talent Pool

Audius is a digital streaming service that connects fans directly with artists and exclusive new music. It does this by being...
Gareth Martin
3 min read

Gorillaz Release 21 Dates for USA and Canada to Conclude 2022 World Tour

Gorillaz have extended their current world tour to include North America. With Brazil coming up at the end of May followed...
Gareth Martin
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Will MaaS Revolutionise the Metaverse of the Future?

Can MaaS (Metaverse-as-a-Service) form the basis of the future of the metaverse and Web3? The concept of the Metaverse has been...
Gareth Martin
4 min read

Growing Number of Airlines Embrace Crypto Payments, Metaverse Presence and Minting NFTs

Web 3 technologies are being embraced by more and more industries including the airlines. There are many different reasons for jumping...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Crashing Crypto Causes Mass Casualties and Sea of Red Across the Blockchain | May 2022

Is Crypto Dead or are we just heading for a Crypto Winter? Billionaires have lost an eye-watering amount of money over...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Australian Exchange Launches New ‘At Call’ Earn Service That Offers Interest With No Lock In Period

While many exchanges are offering interest for crypto wallets most of that is locked in to extended periods of time. For...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Audius’ Competitor Snaps Up Artificial Intelligence Music Curation Company Expanding Capacity

Music streaming service providers are all scrambling to lead the field. Those competing are each looking for a competitive advantage to...
Gareth Martin
1 min read
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Will Twitter’s New Owner Clean Up The Platform and Improve CT?

Twitter has had it’s fair share of criticism over the years, not least regarding the overwhelming number of crypto spam bots....
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Web3 Developers Must Learn From the Mistakes of Web 2.0 and Make Sites Accessible and Inclusive

Many thousands of users of the internet face challenges in accessing and using websites that the designers and developers never thought...
Gareth Martin
8 min read

Meet the Women Shrinking Gender Gaps in Web3 and Blockchain | Transformation, Opportunity and Progress

So why are there so few women in the male dominated blockchain and crypto space? And are there any women out...
Gareth Martin
14 min read

Solana’s Growth Has Fueled a Host of Predictions Based on SOL’s Potential Despite Some Concerns

Crypto platform Solana has recently received mixed reviews with some analysts expressing concern whilst others can see the potential for the...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Audius Joins Other Web3 Platforms to Explore and Expand Artist Compensation | Shakeup Overdue

It is well known that musicians and artists are the least able to set their own fees and be adequately compensated...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Customer Service Will Make Metaverse a More User Friendly Environment | Bots vs Agents

Will the metaverse be populated purely by customers “service” bots? Or will there still be a place for human agents. There...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Audius (AUDIO) Governance Token Potential Up After Dip

Recent movement in the price of Audius has encouraged traders expecting the crypto governance token to rise even more. But as...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

After Recent Price Rises Audius Continues to Attract Attention of Cryptocurrency Commentators | April 2022

Cryptocurrencies, coins and token prices rise and fall often based on demand alone. So it is only natural that after a...
Gareth Martin
6 min read

Investors Inject More Cash into NFT Marketplaces Increasing Competition and Risk of Failure

The wild wild west of Web3 continues to grow wilder as investors see the potential of huge gains. But with all...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Audius Music Streaming Moves Beyond Gaming Metaverses | Now Available in Ethereum Towers

NFTs, particularly music NFTs, are becoming more of a thing in 2022. Combined with a growing number of metaverse environments a...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Is the Now the Right Time to Start a Web3 Decentralized Company? Funds Available From Investors

More and more ‘old school’ web 2.0 tech giants are facing stiff competition from Web3 decentralized companies. As we can see...
Gareth Martin
5 min read

Rumours Anticipate Expansion of NFT Marketplace Beyond Crypto to Fiat Credit Cards

There is growing speculation that investors will soon be able to purchase NFTs using fiat credit cards. Popular NFT marketplace OpenSea...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

New NFT Collection Created to Mentor and Bring Together Upcoming Musicians

The music industry as  a whole is still trying to get its collective head around NFTs and what they can be...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Audio Crypto Token Price Rises Again Building on Strong Growth | April 2022

With such strong growth recently some analysts are suggesting that this price rise might be the start of a parabolic rise....
Gareth Martin
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Bitcoin is Gold, Metaverse has Potential but NFTs are a Rip Off

There are some people on this planet that you should listen to when they share their opinions. One such person who...
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Bitcoin v Ethereum v The Rest | Can Altcoins Challenge the Dominance of the Market Leader?

With Bitcoin price surging once again it is a good time to look at why it is the market leader and...
Gareth Martin
7 min read
Are NFTs Bad For The Planet?

Are NFTs Bad For The Planet? Do We Ban Them or Change How We Create Them?

Of course, no one creating NFTs, or cryptocurrencies, or using the blockchain is actually trying to destroy the planet but it...
Gareth Martin
3 min read

Who Will Benefit Most From Multiple Metaverses? Creators, Brands, or Users

We now know that The Metaverse is probably a misnomer. There will be no single over-arching metaverse. There will be multiple...
Gareth Martin
3 min read

Is Solana Sustainable? Their Main Rival Questions Ongoing Viability

The competition in the world of blockchain ecosystems is getting fierce with rivals now openly questioning the viability of their competitors....
Gareth Martin
1 min read

Audius Token Now Fifth Most Generally Held Crypto on Solana Blockchain | One to Watch

For those following Audius and the AUDIO crypto token, it is worth noting that various websites are adding the token to...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

Projects to Watch Now on Solana The Strongest Smart Contract Platform | March 2022

The value of many crypto tokens and cryptocurrencies are stuck at the moment. But there are some glimmers of hope. Here...
Gareth Martin
3 min read

Former Peer to Peer Music Sharing Platform Relaunched as Music NFT Marketplace

Due to be launched in May, LimeWire looks like it is back, rising from the ashes of legal constraints. But this...
Gareth Martin
2 min read
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Audius Continues to Disrupt Traditional Music Streaming Services | Price Forecast 2023-2030

Predicting the future price of crypto tokens is fraught with caveats and disclaimers. Looking at the past trading performance can give...
Gareth Martin
4 min read

Upcoming Week Long Event Highlights all Things Crypto and Blockchain Throughout Australia | March 2022

The Australian Blockchain Week 2022 Global interest in all things associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and Web3 continues to grow and...
Gareth Martin
2 min read

NFT Tickets Holders Gain Exclusive Access to Future Fest Web 3 Metaverse Music Event in April 2022

More and more music events are being held online and the metaverse is quickly becoming the ‘go-to’ venue to hose these...
Gareth Martin
1 min read