The non-fungible token (NFT) market is currently experiencing a positive trend, with several collections gaining attention in NFT news.
According to CryptoSlam, the sales volume has increased by 28% to $35,570,470 in the past 24 hours. However, there has been a 4% decrease in buyers and a 9% increase in sellers, while transactions have decreased by 7%.
In terms of collections, the Nobody collection has taken the top spot over the past day, followed by Uncategorized Ordinals and Dokyo.
Among the top 10 collections, Mutant Ape Yacht Club is the best performer of the day, with a 270% increase in value to $1,032,867, currently holding the fifth position.
The Transdimensional Fox Federation has witnessed a 173% rise in sales volume to $1,166,308, followed by a 147% increase in value for the Bored Ape Yacht Club, reaching $904,096.
In today’s NFT news: The Nobody collection has surged by $6.7 million in the past 24 hours, Yuga Labs Gaming has partnered with the game studio Faraway, and OpenSea’s wallet has reached a significant milestone.
Nobody’s Mint Takes It to 1st Place
The Ethereum-based Nobody collection has experienced a significant surge in sales volume, reaching $6,741,098 within the past 24 hours following its minting event. This achievement has propelled it to the top spot for the day, as reported by CryptoSlam. This surge in value is notably higher than the second-placed Ordinals, which had a sales volume of $2 million.
In addition to this remarkable performance, the Nobody collection recorded 5,002 transactions, involving 1,557 buyers and 3,620 sellers.
On Saturday, the team announced the commencement of the second phase of the raffle and airdrop, with limited spots available for whitelisted participants. Eligible users were given the opportunity to claim a Premium NFT. The minting process has now concluded, with 9,500 NFTs available for minting at a price of 0.19527 ETH each. The remaining 500 NFTs were reserved for investors, the team, and others. The official reveals for these NFTs are scheduled for February 9.
Furthermore, the refund period began on Sunday and will continue until July, as indicated on the website.
The Nobody collection is an NFT project initiated by Nobody, in collaboration with the renowned director, actor, and ‘Shaolin Soccer’ star Stephen Chow. Owning a Nobody NFT grants holders the opportunity to actively participate in the development of the project. The team is also dedicated to building the Nobody intellectual property (IP).
The unique aspect of Nobody NFTs lies in the fact that each NFT represents a distinct character with its own backstory. Holders have the ability to interact with these characters through the Nobody App, gaining insights into their personalities, hobbies, backgrounds, and even influencing their future, as highlighted by the project’s team.
Yuga Labs Announces New Gaming Partnership
Yuga Labs Gaming has made an exciting announcement regarding its collaboration with the game studio Faraway. Yuga Labs Gaming is the gaming division of the well-known developers behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC), Yuga Labs.
Although specific details about the partnership have not yet been disclosed, the anticipated game is set to be launched in the second half of this year. The teaser hints at players embarking on an adventure within the NFTs from the Otherside universe, featuring Kodas – celestial beings that inhabit the Otherside.
However, it’s important to note that the visuals and graphics presented by the team are still a work in progress. Elements such as the user interface, artwork, text, and other features are likely to undergo changes before the game is officially released for players to enjoy.
OpenSea Embedded Wallet Feature Crosses a Milestone
In recent NFT news, the popular NFT marketplace OpenSea has introduced a user-friendly feature that enables individuals to sign up and create a wallet using only their email address.
As of the beginning of the month, more than 100,000 users have taken advantage of this option to create an embedded wallet.
OpenSea announced this innovative feature on January 9th, emphasizing that their new onboarding experience allows all users to establish an OpenSea account integrated with a self-custodied crypto wallet, all with just their email address—eliminating the need for separate browser extensions.
This wallet is seamlessly integrated with the OpenSea platform, providing users with the ability to buy, sell, send, and receive both cryptocurrencies and NFTs, manage their funds, and view transaction history on the blockchain.
It’s worth noting that the wallet supports all nine Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based chains that are compatible with OpenSea. Additionally, users have the option to fund their wallets and purchase NFTs using credit or debit cards, further enhancing accessibility and convenience within the platform.
