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Doodles Wants You—Illustration Internship Now Open!

If you’re an early-career illustrator or designer looking to break into the world of character-driven storytelling, this opportunity from Doodles might just be your big break. Once known solely as a breakout NFT project, Doodles has grown into a full-fledged creative powerhouse—blending colorful characters, hand-drawn charm, and imaginative storytelling into immersive experiences that span animation, music, fashion, and beyond. With Pharrell Williams on board as Chief Brand Officer and a powe...

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‘Minted’ Makes Its Mark: NFT Documentary Lands on Netflix

In a landmark move that signals the continued mainstreaming of Web3 culture, Minted—the documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Nicholas Bruckman—has been acquired by Netflix for international distribution. The film explores the rapid rise, cultural hype, and market turbulence of the NFT boom, capturing a digital art movement that has captivated the world—and, at times, confused it. Now, thanks to Netflix, Minted will reach a global audience, offering a rare window into one of the most disruptive ...

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At Art Dubai, Digital Culture Takes Center Stage—and the World Is Finally Watching

This week at Art Dubai 2025, digital art didn’t just have a corner—it had a pulse. Long known for its progressive global outlook, Art Dubai has been an early champion of digital work in a traditional art world that’s often hesitant to evolve. But this year felt different. The energy wasn’t speculative—it was intentional. It was cultural. It was connected.From Hype Cycles to HeritageAt the core of this shift is Art Dubai Digital, a sector now in its third year, which has become a vital gatheri...

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The Future of AI Might Just Be Onchain: Ethereum’s Next Big Opportunity

While most headlines pit crypto and AI as opposing forces, a growing chorus of technologists are imagining something different: collaboration. One of them is Eric Conner, former Ethereum core developer, who recently left his role to explore the rapidly advancing frontier of artificial intelligence. His takeaway? Ethereum might be the most powerful foundation for ethical, transparent AI—and its biggest moment is still ahead.“Ethereum has a huge opportunity to become the decentralized backbone ...

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From Digital Land to Global Culture: How Sandbox Is Reimagining the Metaverse with Heart

At a time when many are questioning the future of the metaverse, Sébastien Borget is expanding it—with creativity, purpose, and a contagious sense of optimism. As co-founder and CEO of Sandbox, a decentralized virtual world built for creators, Sébastien is building more than just digital land. He’s building community, culture, and a shared digital future. In this premiere episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel Wilkins sat down with Sébastien in Paris to talk about ownership, art, and why the ...

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Beyond the Meme: Why Content Coins Could Be a Breakthrough for Onchain Creator

This week, Base founder Jesse Pollak stirred up the crypto space with a provocative proposal: a new class of tokens called content coins—onchain assets that represent and reward individual pieces of content. The idea? Empower creators to monetize their work directly, turn engagement into economic energy, and usher in a new era of onchain creativity. The reaction? Predictably mixed. But here’s the good news: whether you see content coins as memecoin 2.0 or a new creator economy primitive, we’r...

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A $25M Bet on the Future of Digital Art — and Why It’s Good News for All of Us

On April 17, 2025, The Infinite Node Foundation (NODE) announced a $25 million founding grant to build what could become one of the most influential cultural institutions of the digital age. With support from visionary patrons Micky Malka and Becky Kleiner, NODE is now poised to reimagine how we experience, preserve, and participate in digital art. This isn’t just good news for artists and collectors—it’s a turning point for digital culture itself.An Institution for the Internet EraDigital ar...

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AI Innovation, Billion-Dollar Bets, and the Tokenization Boom: This Week’s Good News in Tech

The world of emerging tech is moving fast, and this week is no exception. AI continues its march into the mainstream as digital artist Refik Anadol secures a spot on TIME’s 100 AI Impact list, tokenization forecasts reach jaw-dropping figures, and Polymarket shatters records with $1.1 billion in Superbowl bets. Let’s dive in.Refik Anadol Named to TIME100 AI Impact ListRenowned AI artist Refik Anadol has been named to TIME’s 100 AI Impact Awards, celebrating those shaping the future of artific...

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From Davos Insights to Tokenized Salt Mines: Breakthroughs in AI, Digital Assets, Light Speed Liquidity with Volt, and the Future of Innovation

From transformative breakthroughs in China’s AI sector to redefining digital assets as collectibles, this week’s stories spotlight how technology shapes our world. Let’s dive into the innovations and shifts making headlines, from Davos to decentralized finance and beyond.China's DeepSeek AI Stuns Global Tech TitansChinese AI startup DeepSeek has left Silicon Valley reeling with its latest achievements. The R1 model, launched this month, has already taken the top spot on Apple’s App Store, dem...

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From NFL Rookie QB Success to Mutual Aid: This Week's Biggest Wins in Tech and Community

The world of tech, art, and community continues to innovate and inspire. This week, we explore stories that celebrate resilience, creativity, and the promise of emerging technologies. From Sotheby’s venture into NBA Top Shot NFTs to the onchain mutual aid efforts rallying support for wildfire relief, these highlights showcase the transformative potential of collaboration and technology. Let’s dive into the good news.Sotheby’s Spotlights NBA Top Shot NFTs in a Renewed Digital Art PushSotheby’s...

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