The Last Ollie: A Piece of Skateboarding History
Tony Hawk is hanging up his skateboard in style, planning to immortalize his final 540-degree ollie as an NFT. Talk about a ride into the sunset! At a spry 52, Hawk isn’t letting age stop him from executing a trick he first introduced to the world 32 years ago. Isn’t it wild to think that most of us were still figuring out how to ride a bike back in 1989?
From X-Games to NFT Fame
Renowned for landing the first-ever 900-degree spin at the 1999 X-Games, Hawk’s legacy has been cemented both on skateboards and in video games. Remember the fond days of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater? It wasn’t just a game; it was a lifestyle! Hawk’s NFTs are set to drop soon, and if the preview clip of him practicing that ollie left him emotional, you can bet there will be tears from the fans who have followed his journey.
Farts for Funds: The Absurdity of NFT Art
Meanwhile, in a twist no one saw coming, a New York man has monetized his flatulence—yes, you heard that right. Brooklyn artist Alex Ramírez-Mallis sold an NFT of a year’s worth of farts for $85. Talk about blowing up the NFT market! He aims to critique the NFT craze while potentially getting rich off his windy creations. Can you imagine that on your résumé? “Professional Flatulence Artist.” Now that’s some serious job inflation!
Burning Man: The NFT Edition
In another eyebrow-raising move, Mogul Productions has decided to release a series of NFTs inspired by pop culture giants like Star Wars and Marvel, but with a fiery twist. Buyers can choose between owning the original artwork or witnessing it go up in flames via a video. Just think of the originality: “Hey, what’s that on your wall? Oh, just a picture of a fireball!” Now that’s some hot art!
The Blockchain Future: NFTs and Digital Ownership
On a more serious front, Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz is diving headfirst into the NFTs realm with the potential to integrate them into the XRP ledger. He’s intrigued by the passion people have for collecting and the implications it has for digital rights. In a world where common Netflix users don’t actually own the content they pay for, NFTs could reshape the way we think about digital ownership and consumer rights.
Mahomes Mania: Touchdown with NFTs
In the world of sports, NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes is joining the NFT frenzy, with his upcoming auction already pulling in bids over $80,000. His NFT drop, titled “Museum of Mahomes,” immortalizes his greatest moments, gifs of MVP trophies, and that iconic Kansas City Chiefs flair. Who knew that pixelated clips could be worth more than a new car?
