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Just Do It… and Then Sell It: Nike Exits the NFT Business Nike announced in late 2024 that it would shut down RTFKT , the virtual sneaker studio it acquired at the peak of the NFT boom in 2021 . Then, quietly — almost apologetically — the company completed the sale of RTFKT to an undisclosed buyer on December 17, 2025, with barely a whisper of detail . No buyer name. No sale price. Just a brief statement calling it, "a new chapter for the company and its community." Which raises an obvious question: what chapter are we actually in? If collectors had hoped for a triumphant handoff, they got a ghostly exit . RTFKT's own website still makes no mention of new ownership. RTFKT (pronounced artifact ) was a genuine darling of the digital asset collectibles world . At its peak, the studio collaborated with artists to release virtual sneakers that sold for thousands of dollars, issuing NFTs with blockchain-verifiable provenance . It gave Nike a foothold in Web3 cul...

CHAINERS : The Kitsch NFT Playground Every Pop Culture Connoisseur Needs Adding to my growing list of avatars and virtual escapades, I've stumbled upon CHAINERS – a delightfully eccentric NFT game that's equal parts nostalgic comic book collecting and modern digital treasure hunting. Think of it as the Tamagotchi of the blockchain era, but with actual monetary rewards and significantly more charm. For those of us who remember the thrill of flipping through plastic-wrapped comic books at corner stores, CHAINERS hits that same sweet spot of anticipation and potential regret. It's the kind of platform that makes you think, I should probably be doing something more productive , while simultaneously clicking through another round of cute avatar collection. The game lets you earn POL (the artist formerly known as MATIC), and here's the kicker – they actually pay out. Unlike those fly-by-night crypto schemes that disappear faster than a Taylor Swift concert ticke...

🎮🎤 Meet WOMBAT : The Mobile Game Platform That’s Remixing NFT Collectibles If you still hum to Dua Lipa on your drive to work or know every word to that new Morgan Wallen duet, then I’ve got something new to add to your playlist— WOMBAT by PLAYMIND . (Referral Code: R27CFLN ) And no, it’s not a band (though it could be). It’s a fresh, colorful take on mobile gaming—and it’s playing in harmony with something buzzy: NFT collectibles. Let’s back up. Imagine your favorite mobile game—you’re swiping, tapping, leveling up. Now imagine that every cool item you unlock—gear, characters, limited-edition swag—is something you actually own, like owning a vinyl record instead of just streaming the song. That’s the kind of twist WOMBAT is bringing to the game world. 🎮 What Is WOMBAT, Anyway? WOMBAT is a game studio brainchild from PLAYMIND, a creative company that’s always lived a little on the artsy, techy edge. They've managed to take mobile gaming (which, let’s be real, we all secretly lov...