In today’s edition: NFT art auctions, Blockchain App Store, VR Triumphs, Web3 Investments, and the Implications of the Metaverse. Discover the integration of AI and crypto, MicroStrategy's Bitcoin acquisition, and the future of learning reshaped by VR, AR, and blockchain. Plus, 15+ quick bytes, research papers, tools, guides and resources to help you get smarter about the metaverse.

Must-reads

1. Sotheby's Launches Gen Art Program with Art Blocks, Hosts First Dutch Auction: Sotheby's introduces the Gen Art program in collaboration with Art Blocks, debuting with a Dutch auction, showcasing the convergence of traditional auction houses and the NFT space. (NFT Now)

2. Mastercard Plans Beta for a Blockchain App Store for Regulated Financial Apps: Mastercard reveals its plans to launch a beta version of a blockchain app store focused on regulated financial applications, aiming to foster innovation and secure digital transactions. (Fortune)

3. Meta Quest 2 Outperforms Apple's Vision Pro: Meta's Quest 2 VR headset surpasses Apple's Vision Pro in terms of performance and user experience, solidifying its position as a leading player in the virtual reality market. (Lifewire)

4. Sony Invests in Japanese Web3 Startup: Sony makes a $3.5 million strategic investment in a Japanese layer-1 blockchain developer Startale Labs, signaling its interest in exploring the potential of decentralized technologies and blockchain-based solutions. (Cointelegraph)

5. Monetizing AI-Generated Text: Explore the rise of junk websites that leverage AI-generated text to generate revenue through programmatic ads. Discover the challenges and implications of this emerging trend. (MIT Technology Review)

6. MicroStrategy's Largest BTC Buy in 2 Years: Discover the details of MicroStrategy's latest move as they make their largest Bitcoin purchase in two years, further solidifying their position as a significant player in the cryptocurrency market. (Blockworks)

7. From Ramen to the Imagined Metaverse: Exploring its Implications: Decrypt examines the concept of the metaverse through the lens of a ramen shop owner, shedding light on the implications and possibilities of this emerging virtual realm. (Decrypt)

8. Integration of AI and Crypto: TechCrunch explores the integration of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, examining the potential synergies and transformative impact of combining these cutting-edge technologies. (TechCrunch)

9. This Free-to-Mint Soulbound NFT Tracks Your Web3 Work History: Digital community platform Coordinape is rolling out CoSoul, which allows users to create a digital resume on-chain. (CoinDesk)

10. The Future of Learning Reshaped by VR, AR, and Blockchain: Forbes explores how virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and blockchain technologies are reshaping the future of learning and education, opening up new possibilities for immersive and decentralized learning experiences. (Forbes)

Quick Bytes

• You can now create videos with ChatGPT (Twitter)

• TMNT: Pizza Power Mobile AR Game (PRnewswire)

• PwC’s Four Pillars to the Enteprise Metaverse (XR Today)

• Unreal Engine + NeRF LumaLabsAI + AI masked footage + cam data (Twitter)

• Exclusive: Adidas Shares Web3 Journey, Teases Season Two of ALTs (NFT Now)

• Meet the Omnivore: Startup Develops App Letting Users Turn Objects Into 3D Models With Just a Smartphone (NVIDIA)

• Making Games (Evan Todd)

• AI Unveils New Large-Scale Images in Peruvian Desert (NVIDIA)

• Why are so many banks investing in the metaverse? (Retail Banker International)

• Kakao Healthcare to Spearhead South Korea's 2023 Metaverse Pioneer Project (EconoTimes)

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