Ramblings on the world of Web3
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I've always appreciated the ability to choose your own adventure, so why should web3 lore be any different? Some of the @TheTokyoRebels have already Escaped Ghoul Alley. Can you?
ghoul-alley.vercel.app/
#lore #cyoa #story #nft
Finally visited @sauciii hat shoppe on @AbstractChain. Green hat on green money pack works a treat for this @kabuxyz
What this web3 space needs is more RUGS!
Because is seems that after a long day of scrolling about crypto, touching grass is NOT enough for most of us. Time for a level up.
Gather all those rugs and lay them out in your apartment, house or other abode.... and feel their caressing strands on your bare feet.
You'll lower your cortisol levels and get that stress down!
Try it.
ALT mmmm rugs
Summary of the day in web3...
💠Pi Network Mainnet Goes Live: Pi Network launched its mainnet on February 20, 2025, with Pi Coin (PI) trading starting on exchanges like Bitget at 8:00 AM UTC.
💠XRP Price Spikes: Ripple’s XRP surged 6% to over $2.70, testing resistance, though it later dipped to $2.53 amid mixed altcoin performance.
💠Bitcoin Stays Above $95K: Bitcoin held firm at $95,260.65, down just 0.22%, reflecting a stable but sideways market.
💠Ethereum Outperforms: Ethereum gained 1.20% to $2,690.93, defying a 1.26% drop in the broader crypto market cap to $3.13 trillion.
💠NFT Resurgence: HyperliquidX NFTs, like HypioHL, rose 30% to a 0.9 floor price, with X posts signaling renewed NFT momentum.
💠Kraken FTX Payout: Kraken completed its first funds allocation from the FTX estate, a milestone in Web3 recovery efforts noted on X.
💠Tether’s Stablecoin Plans: Tether announced an interest-bearing stablecoin for Ethereum and Solana, set for release in mid-2025.
💠Cygnus Funding Boost: Web3 yield layer Cygnus raised $20 million in a Pre-Seed round, supported by OKX Ventures, advancing modular blockchain tech.
💠EU Stablecoin Clarity: 10 stablecoin issuers gained approval under the EU’s MiCA framework, enhancing Web3 regulatory progress, per X updates.
💠Web3 Gaming Lead: Mythos chain topped NFT and gaming transaction volume, cementing its Web3 gaming dominance
What else?
1.Origin of the Name Dragon - SpaceX's spacecraft, Dragon, was named after "Puff the Magic Dragon," a song by Peter, Paul and Mary, as a playful nod to skeptics who thought Musk's spaceflight ambitions were unrealistic.
2. Initial Funding - Elon Musk invested about $100 million of his own money, which was roughly a third of his fortune at the time, to start SpaceX. This was after he made his fortune from selling Zip2 and PayPal.
3.First Successful Launch After Failures - Before its first successful launch in 2008, SpaceX experienced three failed attempts with the Falcon 1. The success came at a critical time when the company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
4.NASA Contract Rescue - After the successful Falcon 1 launch, SpaceX secured a $1.6 billion contract with NASA under the Commercial Resupply Services program, which significantly helped the company's financial situation.
5.Reusable Rockets - While many are familiar with SpaceX's reusable rocket technology now, it's less known that SpaceX aimed for reusability from its inception, which was a groundbreaking concept in the industry known for disposable rockets.
6.Iron Man Connection - Elon Musk has been likened to Tony Stark from Iron Man. Interestingly, parts of "Iron Man 2" were filmed at SpaceX's facilities, and Musk even made a cameo. Robert Downey Jr., who played Tony Stark, reportedly drew some inspiration from Musk for his character.
7.Development of Falcon Heavy - Falcon Heavy was developed by essentially strapping three Falcon 9 first stages together, creating what is now one of the most powerful operational rockets globally, with the ability to lift heavy payloads into space.
8.Starlink's Impact on Revenue - While SpaceX is known for its rockets, Starlink, its satellite internet constellation, has become a significant revenue source, aiming to provide global broadband coverage.
9.Elon Musk's Mars Vision - Musk's ultimate goal with SpaceX is not just commercial spaceflight but to make life multi-planetary. He has set ambitious timelines for sending humans to Mars, aiming for uncrewed missions by 2024 and crewed landings by 2026.
10.Cultural Impact - SpaceX has significantly influenced pop culture; from inspiring movies and TV shows to becoming a symbol of modern entrepreneurship and technological advancement. Its live rocket launches often attract millions of viewers online, showcasing public fascination with space travel.
Defensive Tactics: Stories often come with advice on how to fend off these creatures, including wearing helmets, spreading Vegemite or toothpaste behind the ears, or even urinating around the campsite perimeter. Some versions suggest speaking in an Australian accent to confuse them.
@Persona_Journey has dropped the first chapter of its highly anticipated Manga. Being in the space, I think the first thing most of us are attracted to is the artwork. I’m a sucker for the stylings of anime and manga so was keen to see what the artists had done with it.
Shards of a Stained Reverie - Chapter 1 is now live!🎬
An exclusive Persona Journey story!
personajourney.io/manga?gp=0
Being the vanguard instalment, it does what it should: introduces story elements, such as Hana and Hiroshi (and that White Cat) as characters, as well as the setting of TimeFall Valley. Not to mention a good dash of intrigue. I was drawn to this frame, complete with the ensemble cast in a tussle of disjointed emotions and action – what else could you ask for?
ALT It's all happening!
