Bored Apes Invade the Screen

It seems the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) is leveling up its game by getting animated! The Red Ape Family (TRAF), a new series, brings these NFT stars to life in a quirky animated comedy. Episodes are short, maybe just enough time to pop some popcorn before the cat jumps on your keyboard.

This round of episodes focuses on a family of Bored Apes who boldly escape Earth for what appears to be a vacation on Mars. Not your typical family getaway! Episodes are sold as individual NFTs, each bouncing between five to ten minutes of laughs and absurdity.

On the resale front, OpenSea is already bustling with Episode 1 being flipped, while minting for Episode 2 is underway. Lucky holders of Episode 1 received additional goodies including a Bored Ape and Mutant Apes. So, if you thought NFTs were just digital art, think again — they’re serving up some family entertainment now!

The Weeknd’s NFT Collection: Blinding Lights Edition

In a dazzling twist, The Weeknd is stepping into the NFT spotlight with a collection celebrating his chart-topping song, “Blinding Lights.” Reaching the pinnacle of Billboard’s Greatest Songs of All Time Hot 100 Chart is no small feat, and to honor this, The Weeknd joined forces with Billboard to drop a limited-series NFT collection.

The collection boasts seven pieces, including a one-of-a-kind NFT featuring The Weeknd himself along with trading cards inspired by the iconic music video. Not just any autograph; these gems are personally signed by The Weeknd! What a time to be a fan!

Mini Royale: The Game Everyone’s Talking About

In the world of gaming, Mini Royale: Nations has made headlines by becoming the first live multiplayer game on the Solana blockchain. This first-person shooter has pulled in a whopping 2 million players recently, thanks to the introduction of in-game NFTs.

Surprisingly, this isn’t a play-to-earn game; instead, NFT owners get unique avatars and certain in-game perks. With NFTs reportedly selling for around 17,637 SOL (a whopping $3.2 million!), this game is blazing new trails in multiplayer gaming.

RadioShack Gets a Techy Reboot

RadioShack, the electronics giant that has seen better days (we’re talking multiple bankruptcies), is trying its luck in the crypto world. Say hello to the RADIO token as part of its grand re-entry into the DeFi sector. The plan is to simplify token trading through the Atlas USV protocol—a universal base layer initiative aimed at our wallets and our online adventures!

RadioShack’s ambitious mission? To bridge the gap between DeFi technology and everyday users—targeting those older, perhaps less tech-savvy crowds. It’s about time someone taught those executives how to trade crypto without their grandkids’ help!

Nifty News Wrap-Up

As we wave goodbye to another whirlwind year, Cointelegraph has spotlighted the top ten NFT projects of 2021. An in-depth report unveiled that the CryptoPunks collection yielded the highest returns since 2017, while BAYC reigned supreme for 2021. If that doesn’t spark a light bulb in your investment strategy, I don’t know what will!