Tag: creator economy

Trump Token's Crash: A Memecoin Cautionary Tale for Creators?

Trump Token's Crash: A Memecoin Cautionary Tale for Creators?

Just ask the creators of the TRUMP memecoin, who walked away with a cool $350 million. Let's acknowledge that. That’s a whale of a victory in the up and down universe of crypto. While champagne corks are popping, a far more crucial question lingers: at what cost? Creators should feel...

Zora's Airdrop: A Step Towards Creator Freedom or Just Another Cash Grab?

Zora's Airdrop: A Step Towards Creator Freedom or Just Another Cash Grab?

The air crackles with anticipation. Another day, another airdrop. Zora is creating ripples in the NFT marketplace. Supported by the likes of Coinbase Ventures and Paradigm, it’s releasing its own $ZORA token! The promise? Creator empowerment. First, let’s pump the brakes for a moment. Are we truly experiencing a revolution?...

Magic Eden's ME Token: Empowering Creators or Exploiting Users?

Magic Eden's ME Token: Empowering Creators or Exploiting Users?

Blockchain technology in general, and NFT marketplaces like Magic Eden in particular, promise democratization, removing middlemen and empowering creators to go directly to consumers. We've heard it all before. The reality is often more complex. Magic Eden's Season 2 ME token rewards program is a prime example, and it's time...