Privacy-first blockchain has a storage problem. Midnight has done something genuinely difficult: it has built a programmable privacy layer that gives
Lumera has upgraded to full EVM compatibility on testnet. If you have an existing Lumera wallet, your account needs to be migrated before you can use
Q2 2026 was Lumera’s strongest quarter yet for on-chain activity and infrastructure growth — a period of consolidation after Q1’s Foundry Season 2 sur
Testnet goes live June 30, 2026. Mainnet to follow. 📣 Testnet announcement. Everything in this post applies to Lumera Testnet. Mainnet users do not ne
Lumera Protocol is hosting a special airdrop campaign for the Korean community, in partnership with Xangle. The campaign runs from June 17 to July 1,
May was one of Lumera’s biggest months yet. Cascade went live in two major ecosystems, v1.12.0 Aurora Zenith shipped to mainnet with a fundamental upg
We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between Lumera Protocol and LUKSO, focused on strengthening the foundations of digital ownership by
Lumera testnet upgrade proposal v1.12.0, codenamed Aurora Zenith, is now live for a 48-hour governance vote. The upgrade is estimated to execute at bl
Storage is the Starting Point, Not the Whole Story Lumera is a purpose-built infrastructure protocol for decentralized AI, storage, and compute. Its t
April was a milestone month for Lumera. The network processed its highest volume of daily transactions to date, governance passed its first meaningful
Lumera had a strong first quarter of 2026. The network grew meaningfully across the board: wallets doubled, transactions increased sharply, storage ca
March was a productive month for Lumera across infrastructure, protocol development, and community growth. SuperNode expansion continued at a steady p
On March 25, 2026, the Lumera mainnet experienced a consensus halt at block height 4,288,927. The chain stopped producing finalized blocks for several
January and February marked a strong start to 2026 for Lumera — continued progress across real network usage, protocol maturity, and ecosystem readine
Season 1 of Lumera Foundry has officially wrapped, and the response from the community has been incredible. Over the course of the season, the Lumera
2025 marked the evolution of Pastel Network into Lumera Protocol, a transformation that went far beyond a rebrand. Lumera was rebuilt from the ground
We’re excited to announce that Lumera Protocol now has basic support from Chainalysis, a major step toward broader ecosystem adoption and compliance.
As we approach the next milestone for the Lumera Protocol, we’re excited to share an update on the Lumera SuperNode Program and what it means for the
Lumera has reached a major milestone. With the 1.8.5 release, some of the most anticipated upgrades in the project’s history are now live: SuperNode
Lumera is hitting a major milestone, and we want to celebrate with our community! From December 13 to December 24, 2025, we’re launching the “12 Days
Lumera is entering a new era. This week, we’re rolling out one of the most important upgrades in the project’s history — an update that brings SuperNo
If you’re ready to explore the Lumera ecosystem, one of the first steps is setting up your wallet so you can hold and use LUME, the native token of Lu
As Lumera Protocol approaches mainnet, our community has been asking a lot of questions about the network, its $LUME token, and how to get involved. W
Your Keplr Wallet Just Got Rewarded — Lumera Airdrop Live! We’re excited to announce the Lumera x Keplr Wallet Campaign, a fun and interactive way to
The Lumera Protocol has always been about building decentralized infrastructure that empowers builders, creators, and communities. But until now, navi
We’re thrilled to announce that Keplr Wallet now fully supports the Lumera Protocol, bringing seamless access to the Lumera ecosystem for all Cosmos u
Quarter in Review: Vision Executed, but This is Just the Beginning Q3 was a transformative quarter for Lumera Protocol. Building on the momentum from
Lumera Protocol isn’t just another blockchain. It’s a modular ecosystem designed to power AI computation, permanent storage, and content authenticity
As we gear up for the Lumera Protocol mainnet launch, we’re excited to introduce the Community Claim Module — a dedicated system that allows PSL holde
Lumera Protocol is a next-generation blockchain built for the age of decentralized AI, autonomous agents, and permanent data storage. Formerly known a
The wait is over — Lumera mainnet is officially live. To celebrate this milestone, we’re launching Season 1 of Lumera Foundry on September 11, 2025 —
The moment has arrived — Lumera mainnet is officially live! To celebrate, we’re launching a special 24-hour Wallet Creation Campaign designed to rewar
Keplr is the go-to wallet for the Cosmos ecosystem, making it simple to manage assets, stake tokens, and connect with IBC-enabled dApps. Now that Lume
The wait is over — Lumera Protocol Mainnet is officially live. This isn’t just a launch — it’s the start of a new movement. Formerly Pastel Network, L
As we prepare for Lumera’s mainnet launch on September 10th, we’re excited to mark an important milestone. The Road to Mainnet campaign will officiall
Transitioning to LUME: A Fair and Sustainable Approach As we prepare for the Lumera Protocol mainnet launch, we’re excited to introduce the Community
As Lumera Protocol approaches mainnet, one of the most important topics for our community is understanding the distribution and economic design of the
Q2 marked a major inflection point for Lumera Protocol, as we launched our public testnet and accelerated momentum across all fronts — technical devel
Welcome to Lumera Foundry’s Newest Season — Road to Mainnet! The Road to Mainnet season marks an exciting phase for Lumera, where community engagement
As we count down to the launch of Lumera Protocol’s mainnet, we’re thrilled to announce that 10 million LUME tokens have been committed to fuel a seri
With the upcoming launch of the Lumera Protocol, the snapshot verification site is now live — allowing you to check if your wallet address is included
The Interchain vision — an internet of sovereign blockchains connected through a shared protocol — has enabled a new era of scalability, modularity, a
With the launch of Lumera Protocol, we’re excited to kick off the official PSL-to-LUME token conversion process. If you’re holding PSL, this is your o
Over the past few years, Pastel Network has steadily evolved from an NFT-centric blockchain into a full-stack infrastructure platform supporting decen
The first quarter of 2025 has been a pivotal period for Pastel Network as we progress toward Pastel 2.0, an evolution designed to bring greater scalab
The first quarter of 2025 has been a pivotal period for Pastel Network as we progress toward Pastel 2.0, an evolution designed to bring greater scalab
For those who missed the AMA on our Discord, here’s a recap of the key insights and announcements from the discussion. Introduction For those who miss
For those who missed the AMA on our Discord, here’s a recap of the key insights and announcements from the discussion. Introduction For those who miss
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) has become a dominant force in the blockchain world, fostering a thriving ecosystem of dApps, smart contracts, and
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) has become a dominant force in the blockchain world, fostering a thriving ecosystem of dApps, smart contracts, and
Decentralized storage has emerged as a transformative force in the blockchain space, addressing critical issues related to data security, privacy, and
Decentralized storage has emerged as a transformative force in the blockchain space, addressing critical issues related to data security, privacy, and
Blockchain technology relies on consensus algorithms to validate and secure transactions, and two prominent methods that have gained widespread adopti
Blockchain technology relies on consensus algorithms to validate and secure transactions, and two prominent methods that have gained widespread adopti
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi), the term “oracles” has become increasingly prominent. Oracles play a pivota
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi), the term “oracles” has become increasingly prominent. Oracles play a pivota
In the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency, the term “Tokenomics” has gained prominence as a fundamental concept underlying the economic principles
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new web interface for the Inference protocol on the Pastel Network! This innovative platform is designed
Celebrate the holiday season with Pastel Network’s exciting Advent Calendar Challenge! This December, dive into 25 days of thrilling quests and reward
Pastel Network is proud to announce that the Inference Protocol is officially live on Mainnet! This revolutionary AI/LLM layer is now available for us
Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, is revolutionizing the financial industry by leveraging blockchain technology to create an open, transparent, and perm
We are thrilled to announce that Pastel Network and GEEQ have entered into a strategic agreement to collaborate on a series of blockchain and NFT inno
Blockchain technology has evolved rapidly since the inception of Bitcoin, giving rise to a plethora of networks, each with unique features and capabil
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in Pastel Network’s collaboration with LUKSO, where we will be supporting an incredible cohort of
In Q3, Pastel Network continued to solidify its position as a leading decentralized layer-1 blockchain, achieving significant progress in both technic
How AI Plays a Role in Web3: A Look at Pastel Network’s Inference Protocol The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 is setting the sta
August 2024 Community Update For a full recap of August, see all the exciting news below! Development Updates Inference, the AI/LLM layer of the Paste
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have captured the world’s attention, primarily through digital art and collectibles. However, the potential applications fo
We are thrilled to announce that Pastel Network is now officially featured on Polygon’s Solution Provider Network (SPN), marking a significant milesto
The digital world is evolving rapidly, and LUKSO is at the forefront with its integration of Pastel’s Cascade and Sense protocols to redefine the mana
The Future of Decentralized Infrastructure: Advancements in Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology, initially recognized for its role in poweri
We are thrilled to announce that Pastel Network and Kima Finance have declared their mutual intent to explore a potential partnership. This collaborat
For a full recap of July, see all the exciting news below! Development Updates SmartMint — Pastel Network Support We’re excited to share that SmartMin
In an exciting development for the world of NFTs, Pastel Network and LUKSO have announced a strategic partnership that promises to revolutionize the w
We are thrilled to announce that PSL tokens are now supported on the Nabox wallet, thanks to a strategic partnership between Pastel Network and Nabox,
The rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market has brought about an evolution in the way we buy, sell, and trade digital assets. Centralized exchanges
We are delighted to announce a strategic partnership between Pastel Network and Nabox, a leading multi-chain wallet renowned for its extensive support
Q2 2024: A Journey of Ambition and Achievement Pastel Network achieved significant development milestones by rolling out new decentralized AI & LLM
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs: Transformative Potential for the Blockchain Ecosystem The introduction of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) tracking major crypt
Building a Successful Crypto and NFT Portfolio: Expert Tips In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), buildi
We’re excited to announce the launch of Season 2 of the Pastel Network Soft Staking Rewards Program! This season, we are offering a prize pool of 5 mi
For a full recap of May at Pastel Network, see all the exciting news below! Development Updates We announced the release of Matisse 2.2 in May, a ma
We are excited to announce the launch of the Pastel Network x KuCoin Zealy Challenge! This new initiative coincides with the upcoming season of the Pa
Embracing the Blockchain Beat: How Ibiza’s Nightclubs Dive into the Crypto Wave Ibiza, renowned for its electrifying nightlife and music events, is se
The release of Matisse 2.2 marks a significant milestone — introducing extensive updates aimed at enhancing network stability, refining performance, a
Ethereum underwent a significant transformation with the Shapella update on April 12, 2023, introducing novel concepts in the form of Liquid Staking D
April marked another great month for Pastel with notables progress in business development, growth of the community through the introduction of the Pa
The financial and banking sector has long been a cornerstone of the global economy, providing essential services such as payments, lending, and wealth
Boost Your Earnings by holding PSL Tokens! Join us from May 1st to May 31st for the FORGE Pre-Season Staking Challenge, and enhance your earnings. We’
We are thrilled to launch the Pastel Foundry, a dynamic community hub tailored for enthusiasts of the Pastel Network 🚀. The Foundry is designed to fos
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between Pastel Network and Joystick Labs. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the way st
Q1 2024: A Journey of Ambition and Achievement In Q1 of 2024, Pastel Network embarked on an ambitious journey, marked by groundbreaking technical enha
The concept of exclusive access has always held a certain allure. Whether it’s an invitation-only event, a members-only club, or premium content behin
Supply chain management (SCM) is a vital aspect of businesses, encompassing the control and coordination of various activities involved in the product
As blockchain and Web3 technologies continue to advance, we are excited to introduce Vermeer Mainnet Release 2.1, a pioneering upgrade setting new sta
We carried the momentum from the start of the year for another great month with several updates. For a recap of February, see all the exciting news be
Bitcoin has been off to a great start in 2024, with the asset breaching the $50,000 ceiling earlier this month, a feat which hasn’t happened since
We’re thrilled to share that the SmartMint Rainier Upgrade is now live! This release brings a host of enhancements to SmartMint, solidifying its pos
Fashion Meets Crypto: The Fusion of Style and Blockchain Technology The fashion industry is no stranger to innovation. From haute couture to streetwea
Gaming and Blockchain: The Future of Interactive Entertainment Gaming has long been a favorite pastime for people of all ages, transcending cultural a
Starting off the new year with a bang, we are thrilled to share not one but two major announcements that will shape the trajectory of Pastel Network i
Introducing the Revamped Zealy Rewards Structure for the New Year! Our enhanced rewards system features both a lifetime leaderboard and a seasonal lea
Protecting Your NFT Investments: How to Avoid NFT Scams Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have taken the digital world by storm, revolutionizing the way we b
The financial and banking sector has long been a cornerstone of the global economy, providing essential services such as payments, lending, and wealth
In 2023, Pastel Network exhibited remarkable resilience and growth amidst challenging market conditions and regulatory uncertainties. This year signif
Blockchain technology, originally designed as the underlying infrastructure for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has transcended its origins to find app
To say the digital art and sports ecosystem has gone through murky waters this past year would be an understatement. We’ve seen the fallout from FTX
Bitcoin is back. The crypto industry’s biggest asset responded to a dismal 2022 with a sustained climb upward this year. In the last few months of 2
By now, hearing “NFT†in any context evokes some sort of reaction — good or bad. Some may be immediately thrust back to the spring of 2021 when
Gaming and Blockchain: The Future of Interactive Entertainment Gaming has long been a favorite pastime for people of all ages, transcending cultural a
To celebrate National Hockey League (NHL) Hall of Famer Bobby Orr’s esteemed career on and off the ice, Orr is collaborating with renowned mixed med
In this era of digital and remote business operations, it’s not uncommon to hear that choosing the location of a company’s headquarters isn’t as
Entrepreneurs and professionals eyeing Web3 are likely both enthusiastic and wary. While seeming “overnight success†stories are alluring, thereâ€
New York City – Embracing the legacy of NHL Hall of Famer Bobby Orr, an innovative collaboration between Orr, mixed media artist Paul Gerben, and We
The National Hockey League is embracing digital collectibles, two years after several other major sports leagues aped into the NFT-fueled trend. The i
How to Detect and Prevent NFT Fraud and Scams With the rise in popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the digital art and collectibles market has s
Banking news SC Ventures, the innovation, fintech investment, and venture arm of banking giant Standard Chartered, announced the launch of Libeara, a
Professionals navigating the tech industry have seen more than their share of ups and downs recently. The employment environment has swung from talent
Anthony Georgiades is the co-founder of Pastel Network and General Partner at Innovating Capital. As business operations continue to evolve, one innov
Blockchain technology, originally designed as the underlying infrastructure for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has transcended its origins to find app
NFTs have changed our understanding of digital assets since gaining more mainstream attention in recent years. With this, the relationship between NFT
The members of a community of any type want to feel like they’re involved, connected and part of something that’s genuinely unique and valuable. T
Introducing Pastel Network’s newest community program via Zealy. Embark on quests, earn rewards, and become a pioneer as a Pastel Ambassador through
No industry, and no business, is a fan of economic uncertainty, and many financial experts consider the current global market to be precarious. While
Ushering in a New Era for Pastel Network The much-anticipated Monet 2.0 Mainnet is now live, marking a significant advancement in Pastel Network’s j
The Impact of NFTs on the Art Industry The art world has historically undervalued and marginalized digital art, but the advent of non-fungible tokens
Financial leaders play a crucial role in shaping the fiscal success of their organizations. One of the paramount responsibilities they shoulder is the
Join the Pastel Network Quizzo Challenge for Fun and Prizes! Are you ready to put your knowledge of Pastel Network to the test and win some exciting r
Investing in cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) can be a lucrative venture, but it comes with its own set of security challenges. With th
For many consumers, dealing with certain industries — including finance and real estate — is a frustrating experience due to the vast amount of pa
As digital asset options continue to gain attention and acceptance from investors, traditional financial institutions may be considering adding digita
Investment marketplaces — particularly the volatile cryptocurrency market — move at lightning speed and operate around the clock. It’s not surpr
Every day, leaders face the daunting challenge of making sound investment decisions amidst uncertainty. The global economy is subject to a myriad of f
Effective communication of a company’s financial performance and strategy is crucial to building trust and securing support from stakeholders, includi
Many who aren’t crypto industry insiders may view “Bitcoin†and “crypto†as basically synonymous. While members of the traditional finance i
Trust is in shorter supply in the digital world these days. As artificial intelligence evolves and produces more “humanlike†and realistic results
As crypto continues to cement itself into our financial system, the question of custody, or how individuals and entities should hold their assets, is
Leaders of traditional companies across industries may be hearing a lot about the unique versatility and security of blockchain technology and wonderi
In the dynamic world of digital assets, regulatory bodies are in a continuous race to keep up. With the recent decision by the National Futures Associ
Embracing automation and digital transformation has become imperative for organizations striving to enhance operational efficiency and stay competitiv
We have changed the submission process for the art contest to make it more accessible to all creators!
Have you heard of ERC-4337? ERC-4337 is a Smart Wallet standard on the Ethereum Blockchain that allows for a new Ethereum account capable of arbitrary
Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has recently concluded the auction for its new Bitcoin NFT collection called TwelveFold. Durin
Hey there, Pastel Fam! We’re adding some extra fun into our bi-weekly Quizzos! For our next 4 events, we’re introducing the Quizzo Referral Challenge
Blur.io has taken the NFT marketplace by storm since its launch in October 2022. The platform has quickly become the largest trading platform for NFTs
How did Silvergate Bank Collapse? Silvergate Bank was a thriving institution in the world of cryptocurrencies, but it is now a cautionary tale for tho
We are kicking off our SmartMint monthly art contest to celebrate talented creators and foster the growth of the NFT digital art community.
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It seems only yesterday when headlines of sports trading cards selling for millions of dollars spotlighted the lucrative world of collectible cards.
Disney, one of the world’s largest mass media producers, entered the world of non-fungible tokens in 2021 by creating NFT collections from their ico
NFT airdrops refer to the distribution of an NFT for free to a community or a group of whitelisted individuals. It’s a popular method for NFT projec
Introducing the final phase of the Monet 1.2 Testnet, now live! As we strive to achieve our goals, Monet 1.2 represents a critical milestone among sev
NFT royalties are payments sent to the creator of an NFT each time it is resold on the secondary market. NFT royalties function similarly to tradition
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been used to disrupt several industries, starting with the art market and diversifying into music, communities, and re
Pastel Network is excited to announce that it will be working with Astar, a layer1 parachain in the Polkadot ecosystem. Astar provides the infrastruct
NFTs, wouldn’t exist without smart contracts, and digital agreements written with computer code and deployed on a blockchain. Their main function is
If you’ve seen headlines of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) selling for millions of dollars then you may be asking yourself: why are NFTs so valuable? Th
We are excited to announce the launch of our dedicated Twitter account for our no-code NFT minting platform, SmartMint. The SmartMint Twitter account
In 2022 the market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs)- tokenized images, music, and items, generated $24.7 billion. Just two years before, total sales wer
We have been hard at work on the Monet 1.2 Release. This Mainnet upgrade is one of several releases planned for 2023. We are committed to and hyper-fo
Otherside is a metaverse world designed around the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection. “The Otherside†will offer a massive role-playing
Azuki is a collection of 10,000 avatar NFTs inspired by anime artwork. The collection works like most profile picture NFTs (PFP NFTs,) utilizing a ran
2022 was a big year for Pastel Network. In 2021, we made a massive shift to focus on opening our infrastructure such as Sense and Cascade to the entir
With the NFT market experiencing one of its first bear runs, it’s a great time to look at the funny memes NFTs have given us. You know, a “laugh throu
Coinbase is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, with over 73 million users. It’s best known for its easy to use interface and in-dep
Minting is the process of creating an asset on the blockchain. It’s the process used to create non-fungible tokens (NFTs,) which are blockchain-base
Magic Eden is the world’s most popular Solana NFT marketplace, with over 10 million unique users and 20,000 daily transactions. It lets users sell n
Our latest release includes refined functionality, a number of additional features, support for minting on Solana, and much more! We are very excited
Rug pulls have made headlines since the 2021 NFT boom, with investors losing over $25 billion as of November 2022. These headlines have sparked fear a
Moonbirds is a collection of 10,000 NFT bird profile pictures (PFPs) that include a unique pool of rarity-powered traits released on April 16th, 2022,
Computer vision is a new field of science that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to teach computers how to interpret visual data. It’s currently use
SmartMint — The Leading NFT Minting Platform There are variety of tools on the market promising ease-of-use, no-code minting, and safe and secure st
Doodles is a collection of 10,000 PFP (profile-picture) NFTs featuring art by Burnt Toast. Burnt Toast is the artist name of Scott Martin, a Canadianâ
Music NFTs are digital assets stored on the blockchain and represent ownership of a piece of music. They’re used to buy, sell and trade music rights
Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) are permanent, non-transferable NFTs that represent a holder’s identity and reputation. They contain data such as an individu
VeeFriends is an NFT project built on the Ethereum blockchain by Gary Vee. The collection consists of two series and was created to help Gary Vee give
World of Women is an NFT project that Yam Karki created with 10,000 NFTs on OpenSea. The collection consists of 200 visual assets drawn by hand and ai
NFT rarity refers to how common a particular NFT is within a collection; typically, the rarer the NFT in a sought-after collection, the higher the pri
Things can get a bit complicated when simply “copying” an NFT from one blockchain to another. As a refresher, a blockchain is a decentralized collecti
State of Digital Assets & Web3: Pastel is Poised for Rapid Growth Sustained Development, Relentless Partnership Pursuits, and Focus on Community Whatâ
Pastel Network is excited to announce that it’s teaming up with Ava Labs — the builders behind Avalanche. Ava Labs will collaborate with Pastel wi
A non-fungible token (NFT) is a physical or digital asset recorded on the blockchain. In 2022, an estimated four percent of Americans (9.3 million peo
NFTs are digital art pieces stored on the blockchain. They can be bought and sold online in NFT marketplaces such as OpenSea or minted directly from a
A permanent NFT storage combines blockchains and InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) designed to create a secure place to hold NFTs. Throughout 2021 NF
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital or physical assets recorded on the blockchain. They can be sent from one individual to another, used in video g
CryptoPunk #9998 is part of the CryptoPunks NFT collection with wild white hair, green clown eyes, and black lipstick. Its features make it one of the
A POAP (Proof of Attendance Protocol) is a unique NFT badge given to an attendee of a real-world or virtual cryptocurrency event. Pronounced “poh-ap,
An NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a physical or digital asset that exists on a blockchain and cannot be replicated; and these digital assets have been se
Minting is the process in which a transaction is validated on the blockchain to create a new asset, with that asset being an NFT. Some projects let u
Pastel Network is excited to announce that it’s teaming up with Parity Technologies, a leading core blockchain infrastructure company — the builde
Pastel Network’s highly anticipated Cezanne Mainnet Upgrade is LIVE! The Cezanne Mainnet Upgrade includes major upgrades to the Pastel blockchain an
Pastel co-founder, Anthony Georgiades, talked all things Cezanne and answered all the community’s questions. Initial Questions Q1: To start off, can
The “Floydies†NFTs have sparked a contentious debate over intellectual property within the NFT world after an NFT collection of George Floyd cari
More blockchain platforms are coming into existence, continuously evolving the Web3 world. Of course, each claims to be the best of its kind. But, unl
NFT sales have come a long way since the first-ever mint in 2014. The digital assets mostly began taking the Internet by storm in the midst of the pan
Pastel Network is excited to announce its collaboration with Polygon Studios, the home of NFT, Gaming, and Metaverse projects built on Polygon. Polygo
Punk and ape avatars are replacing duck faces and beach bodies on social media sites. But what do they stand for? Such avatars randomly popping up on
Pastel co-founder, Anthony Georgiades, talked all things SmartMint, the market, and answered all the community’s questions. Initial Questions Q1: Ca
Introduction to SmartMint SmartMint is a no-code NFT minting platform where creators can easily create, manage, and mint NFTs on their own custom smar
Bull or bear market, 2020 and 2021 will forever be cemented in NFT history. Reports have shown that NFTs garnered the most profit ($17.7 billion) in t
The final phase of the Pastel Cezanne Testnet is live! The Cezanne Testnet upgrade is our largest release to date — having been under development fo
Users can stake PSL with KuCoin Earn for with as little as 1,000 PSL and receive similar staking incentives as operating a full Pastel SuperNode. Plea
SmartMint by Pastel enables creators to do what they love without the hassle and complexities of minting and deploying NFTs across various platforms a
We are excited to announce the cooperation of Pastel Network with KuCoin, one of the world’s largest digital asset exchanges. Through this cooperati
Developers and companies are discovering dozens of new use cases for NFT technology—from community governance to luxury travel and real estate. The
Powered by Pastel’s Sense Protocol for Near-Duplicate NFT Detection, experience Sense first hand and measure the relative rarity of any NFT. We have
CryptoPunks are collectible ERC-721 tokens hosted on the Ethereum Blockchain and stimulated the “profile picture” NFT movement. CryptoPunks was among
It’s June 2017. CryptoPunks — digital art pieces from what will become one of the most revered and valuable NFT collections that have just been laun
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) gained immense popularity and developed their own subculture in 2021. There’s a good chance you have heard about them unl
Few predicted NFTs would suddenly become the talk of the town in 2021 when they were first introduced in 2014. Reports show that NFT trading volume wa
Asset theft is alive and well in the NFT world. Learn about four times NFTs were stolen by hackers and how to keep your NFTs safe.
With the launch of our SuperNode Founder Program, we are hosting a Trading Competition exclusively on MEXC Global. Find more details on the Trading Co
Pastel Network is excited to announce its partnership with onXRP.com (“onXRPâ€), XRP Ledger’s premier NFT marketplace. onXRP will be integrating
Build our community. Grow our brand. Earn incentives for your evangelism. We are excited to announce our inaugural Ambassador Program. This initiative
Bitcoin did the heavy lifting of creating a peer-to-peer decentralized and tokenized financial network. One person can send another person halfway aro
We are pleased to announce the SuperNode Founder Program — become one of the first SuperNodes activated on the network, gain increased credibility i
NFT-based games integrate traditional gaming concepts with blockchain technology, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other decentralized financial elemen
A rug pull is a type of scam where the team of a cryptocurrency project suddenly exits the project, running away with investors’ funds. Rug pulls oc
Blockchain protocols allow for the recording of transactions in a trustless, distributed, peer-to-peer manner using a public ledger without the need f
Pastel Network is excited to announce its partnership with Nervos, which will be integrating Pastel’s Sense and Cascade protocol across its native N
After 3 painstaking years of development in stealth, we launched our Mainnet in January 2021. Our co-founders, Jeff Emanuel, Alexey Kireyev, and Antho
In providing accurate NFT verification services, neither humans nor computers are sufficient. However, using a technology called perceptual hashing, m
With entrepreneurs, rappers, DJs, and professional sports players leading the way, more and more celebrities are joining in the NFT craze than ever. S
The NFT concept is new to most; the term “non-fungible token†skyrocketed into the mainstream from relative obscurity within an esoteric group of
NFT art is soaring in popularity due to the blockchain’s ability to offer a multitude of features that appeal to both creators and collectors. Arti
In August 2021, a prominent NFT collector called Pranksy paid more than $336,000 for a fake Banksy NFT. Pranksy first learned about the artwork from
Art Blocks is an Ethereum-based platform that offers distinctive, programmable, and on-demand generative non-fungible tokens (NFT) art to collectors g
Pastel is excited to announce its partnership with TomoChain — a layer 1 blockchain. TomoChain will be integrating Pastel’s Sense and Cascade prot
As blockchains exploded in adoption and use cases over the last decade, the number of challenges blockchains face has increased to meet the divergent
Backed by blockchain technology, NFT-based games incorporate player-owned economies, providing gamers monetary incentives to play.  Most of these ga
The word “meta†is all the rage lately since the Facebook name re-brand, but let’s get our crypto fundamentals in order before everything is ref
There are quite a bit of misunderstandings around NFTs. Many people think NFTs are minted on the Ethereum blockchain through a platform like Rarible a
Axie Infinity is a community-driven blockchain-based digital pet game that enables players to earn money while playing the game. Think of Axie as a hy
We are excited to announce the cooperation of Pastel with MEXC Global. Through this cooperation, MEXC will provide the offering and trading of Pastelâ
MetaMask was built and launched in 2016 by ConsenSys, a largely Ethereum-focused blockchain development studio as a means to interact with Ethereum bl
We are excited to announce that the Wrapped PSL (wPSL) Wrapping / Unwrapping Conversion Services are now available. Try it out today at WrappedPastel.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) is an Ethereum-based NFT collection of 10,000 unique Bored Apes. Each Bored Ape has a basket of traits programmaticall
With so much recent activity in the NFT art space, it may seem tricky to separate the concept of NFTs from the lucrative flipping of JPEGs and GIFs.
Cool Cats NFT is an Ethereum-based collection of 9,999 Cool Cats, each randomly generated and stylistically curated. Members of the Cool Cat community
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are blockchain-based tokens representing unique digital items such as digital art, collectibles, video game items, domain n
Sorare is a French blockchain startup building an NFT collectible game revolving around fantasy soccer (football)– not to be confused with American
Crypto art is (usually) digital art on the blockchain, gaining the “crypto†moniker from the cryptographic elements related to blockchain technolo
Digital art is defined as artwork that utilizes digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process. Although the lines blur between d
Street Fighter cards are glorious reminders of the nineties; they’re a passport to the age of arcade gaming. The first Street Fighter was released i
CryptoKitties is a Non-Fungible Token-based (NFT) game that allows users to collect, trade, and breed digital cats together to produce a variety of ne
Nyan Cat, an animated flying cat with a poptart body leaving a rainbow trail behind it, recently sold for $580,000. Welcome to 2021, the first year w
F1 Delta Time is an Ethereum blockchain-based game developed by Animoca Brands in partnership with motor racing championship Formula 1 ®. The game ut
A privacy coin is a category of cryptocurrency asset that keeps user data private. Each privacy coin hides or “obscures†a specific type of user d
NBA Top Shot is the hottest talk on the cryptocurrency of 2021 so far; the collectible, blockchain-based NFT release platform and marketplace enable u
Today, Pastel has announced that it has open-sourced its mainnet to the community for public release. Pastel is an open-source, decentralized system a
Jeff Emanuel, Founder & CEO of the digital art network Pastel Network, was recently interviewed by CGTN America! During the interview, Jeff shared his
In our previous articles, we covered some of Pastel Network’s key characteristics. Nonetheless, we often get the following question: how does Pastel
We are excited to introduce to you Pastel Network — a new platform for creators and lovers of digital arts. We unlock the full potential of monetizi
Pastel is designed to be the premier blockchain for digital artists and collectors. Just as a museum or gallery has no relevance without a substantial