Google Reinvests in Web3

+ STEPN & Casio unite; BAYC and BAPE tease latest collection.

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Leah Alger
August 27, 2024

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This Week's Low-Down:

  • 🚀 Google Gives Blockchain Oracle Network Gora a $200K Boost

  • 👟 STEPN GO & Casio G-SHOCK Release Limited Edition Sneaker NFTs

  • 🍌 BAYC & BAPE Tease Second NFT-Inspired Streetwear Collection

  • Sony Block Solutions Labs Announces New ‘Soneium’ Blockchain (NFT Plazas)

  • Immutable Blockchain Explained: The Layer-2 For Web3 Gaming (NFT Insider)

  • NFTs Show Signs of Life as Weekly Volumes Turn Positive (Cointelegraph)

  • SwapKit and BitPay Unite to Expand Cross-Chain Swaps (Bitcolumnist)

  • X-Protocol Mints Out Genesis NFTs Ahead of Xardian Nodes Launch (NFT Plazas)

  • Sony Block Solutions Labs Announces New ‘Soneium’ Blockchain (NFT Plazas)

  • Fabric Secures $33M to Revolutionize Cryptography with New Processing Unit (Bitcolumnist)

  • Otherside Announces Project Dragon Episode 2, Set for August 29 (NFT Plazas)

  • Most Expensive CryptoPunk Ever Resold, Fee Unknown (NFT Insider)

  • Bitcoin Runes Records 15.6M NFT Transactions in 4 months (Cointelegraph)

  • Ordlify Rebrands to Oviato: Same Mission, New Identity (Bitcolumnist)

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Google Gives Blockchain Oracle Network Gora $200K Boost

Google's Web3 Startup Program provides Gora (a multi-chain decentralized blockchain oracle network) with $200K in Google Cloud credits to accelerate its development.

  • The partnership enhances data security using Google Cloud and gives Gora access to Google's technical support and engineering expertise.

  • Program participation opens up significant networking and collaboration opportunities with other Web3 leaders.

  • To improve data reliability and efficiency, Gora is implementing its oracle solutions on Starknet.

  • Gora is also boosting community involvement through its GoraBots NFT collection and the forthcoming GoraDAO governance system.

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STEPN GO & Casio G-SHOCK Release Limited Edition Sneaker NFTs

STEPN GO (a move-to-earn app) and Casio G-SHOCK have released limited edition Genesis Sneaker NFTs.

  • The collection, featuring 800 unique NFTs, is available for minting on the MOOAR marketplace until August 29.

  • Each NFT is priced at 10K $GMT (around $1.3K) and showcases designs inspired by G-SHOCK's G-SQUAD line, including models like Walker, Jogger, Runner, and Trainer.

  • By merging physical and digital experiences, these digital assets promote an active lifestyle that links real-world activity with digital rewards.

  • In the Web3 sphere, Casio has also partnered with Polygon Labs and Doodles.

BAYC & BAPE Tease Second NFT-Inspired Streetwear Collection

BAYC and Japanese streetwear brand BAPE are set to release the second season of their NFT-themed streetwear collection in September 2024.

  • This ongoing partnership blends physical and digital fashion elements, merging BAPE’s iconic streetwear aesthetics with BAYC’s digital art prominence.

  • The collaboration is celebrated for its integration of BAPE’s influential legacy in streetwear with BAYC’s cutting-edge presence in the NFT space.

  • While specific details remain undisclosed, the upcoming collection is expected to continue featuring bold, innovative designs.

Today's edition was written by Leah Alger