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Polygon (MATIC) Labs and Courtyard.io Launch Onchain Auction for Iconic Charizard Card
Polygon (MATIC) Labs and Courtyard.io are hosting an onchain auction for a PSA 10-graded Charizard Pokémon card, marking a significant advancement in the tokenization of physical collectibles.
Innovative Approach to Blockspace Auctions Explored by a16z Crypto
Quintus Kilbourn of Flashbots presents new research on blockspace auction refunds, aiming to enhance efficiency and participation in the blockchain ecosystem.
Binance Auctions Rare Portugal NFT with Cristiano Ronaldo Meet-and-Greet
Binance announces auction of rare Portugal NFT featuring an opportunity to meet Cristiano Ronaldo.
Binance Adds New Loanable Assets: AUCTION, GMX, and LQTY
Binance introduces Auction, GMX, and Liquity as new loanable assets on its flexible rate loans.
Astar, Kabocha Lead in Polkadot and Kusama Auctions
Bill Laboon at Web3 Foundation highlights ongoing parachain lease auctions for Polkadot and Kusama networks, highlighting Astar's strong position and Kabocha's maintaining lead. He also discusses educational opportunities and grant programs.
NFT Firm Yuga Labs Faces Criticism Over Bitcoin Auction Plan
Yuga Labs has come under fire from the cryptocurrency community for its plan to auction its new Bitcoin NFT collection. The company's plan requires participants to send their entire bid amount in Bitcoin to a unique BTC address controlled by Yuga, and winners would pay up the BTC they bid while Yuga said it would return BTC to those unsuccessful in placing a top bid. The manual refund process for unsuccessful bids and the potential for significant price discrepancies in the top 288 bids have led to criticism from some within the crypto community.
Bitcoin Core Developer Luke Dashjr Calls Out Misleading NFT Auction
Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr called out an auction site for using his name and code without consent to create and sell a misleading NFT. The NFT, which featured a picture of code Dashjr wrote, was sold for 0.41 Bitcoin or roughly $9,500. Dashjr clarified that he was not involved in the creation or sale of the NFT and had not given consent for his name or code to be used.
Telegram Employs Blockchain-Based Mechanism to Auction Usernames
Telegram is set to use the Telegram Open Network protocol to auction inactive usernames
Christie’s Auction House Goes On-Chain with a New NFT Marketplace
The new platform is set to enable the legacy auction house to fully conduct on-chain NFT sales to ensure that all transactions — including post-sale processing — are automated and on-chain.
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager to Auction Off Assets
Voyager has hinged its recovery on the assets sale. Its assets will be auctioned with a guided legal process.