The NFT landscape on January 17, 2024, offers a mixed bag of news:
1. NFT sales volume has experienced a minor dip, the first in recent days, albeit within the usual fluctuations of the volatile crypto market. It has decreased by nearly 4.7% over the past 24 hours.
2. The number of buyers has seen a 3% increase, while the number of sellers has declined by 3%.
3. In the past day, there were 585,937 transactions, marking an impressive 70% surge in activity.
4. The top performer among the top 10 collections in terms of sales volume is the immensely popular Bored Ape Yacht Club, with a remarkable 131% rise. Following closely, Open Solmap secured the second position with a 41% increase.
In other NFT news today, you can read about the collaboration between Rarible and Other Page, the introduction of Mercedes-Benz’s new NFT feature, and the exclusive NFT collection from the NHL champions.
Rarible NFT News: Partnership with Other Page Announced
The Rarible NFT marketplace has joined forces with Other Page to introduce white-labeled avatar profile experiences for their mutual clients.
Both parties share a vision where marketplaces and social profiles seamlessly integrate elements such as lore, game data, achievements, and reputation.
Other Page is a Web3 native profile platform that allows users to consolidate their game statistics, inventory, backstory, and network information into a single shareable URL.
On January 11, the team behind Other Page announced the launch of their new website. They not only introduced member pages but also hinted at exciting innovations planned for 2024, indicating an ongoing commitment to enhancing their platform.
Mercedes-Benz Reveals MBUX Collectibles Digital Gallery Feature
Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest update to the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). One of the standout features introduced is the MBUX Collectibles digital gallery app, allowing users to create galleries and explore NFTs related to the brand.
MBUX Collectibles represents Mercedes-Benz’s inaugural in-car app designed to showcase digital art and collectibles based on NFTs. Users can establish their private art galleries by linking an NFT wallet to the user interface. Additionally, the app offers access to a digital art exhibition curated by Mercedes-Benz.
During CES, the company also presented its NFT collections from Mercedes-Benz NXT within the app. The “Mercedes-Benz NXT Icons Era 1 ‘Luxury'” collection marks the first in a series of seven, delving into the rich design heritage of Mercedes-Benz.
CES attendees were given a sneak peek of the forthcoming Era 2, titled ‘Technology’. Additionally, they received a first look at the Mercedes-Benz NXT Superdackel NFT. The company announced the imminent release of a limited edition of 1,000 Superdackel NFTs.
NHL Champions to Launch Exclusive NFT Collection on ThetaDrop
The Vegas Golden Knights, the 2023 National Hockey League Champions, have revealed a partnership with Theta Labs, a blockchain company specializing in video, artificial intelligence (AI), and entertainment. The collaboration aims to provide special experiences for fans through innovative means.
This collaboration will focus on delivering exclusive fan experiences, expanding the global audience, and exploring inventive monetization strategies. As part of the initiative, the Golden Knights will release an exclusive series of NFTs on the ThetaDrop NFT marketplace. During select home games, both online and in-person fans will have the opportunity to claim these exclusive NFTs for free during the match.
These NFTs will offer access to various perks, including tickets to Knights games, autographed memorabilia, and VIP moments. These VIP experiences could encompass photo opportunities on the ice and chances to participate in press conferences.
Additionally, a private viewing lounge, covering an impressive 18,000 square feet and providing a panoramic view of the arena and the Vegas strip through floor-to-ceiling windows, will be accessible to seventy-five fortunate guests.
The partnership underscores the integration of NFTs and exclusive experiences to enhance fan engagement while opening up new revenue streams for the team.
