NFT For Celebrities: Dapper Labs Funds On Genies, An Avatar Creation Platform

NFT For Celebrities: Dapper Labs Funds On Genies, An Avatar Creation Platform

One of the most prominent firm in the NFT industry is Dapper Labs, the firm behind NBA Top Shot. Top Shot’s success and demand skyrocketed earlier this year, with more than $500 million in trading volume to date. Now, Dapper Labs is focusing on what could be the next big thing in crypto collectibles: Genies, […]


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