May 2023 Issue
Get the inside scoop on the latest news, trends, and happenings in the Solverse.
Build to Outlive Us: Infinity Labs Launches 2nd Wave of Creative Grants
How quickly time passes! It seems like only yesterday when we announced the inaugural Infinity Labs creative grant. We've seen incredible ideas come to life as creative explorers in our community turned their ideals into reality. And now, we're thrilled to have launched its 2nd wave.
At Infinity Labs, we have created a thriving hub that brings together creators and builders within the Infinity Labs Universe. We firmly believe that the most remarkable projects in our space are the ones that inspire communities to build upon the foundations we have laid.
Whether you have a passion for art, sound, events, videos, code, writing, games, content, comics, or anything else you can imagine, we highly encourage you to seize this chance and showcase your creativity to the Infinity Labs Universe. We select individuals or teams and award up to $1,000 USDC each to execute their ideas. Should you need some concepts and helpful guides for your grant proposal, read this.
We are now accepting applications for the 2nd wave of Creative Grants, and the deadline is on June 30th. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so the sooner you apply, the better your chances of receiving a grant.
If you're interested to apply, kindly click the button below and fill out the form. We'd love to see what you build!
Step Into Timeline 5 with FIVE, an Audio Adventure based on Scenes of the Solverse
Have you listened to "FIVE" yet? If not, you don't want to miss out on this immersive experience that has captured the hearts of many explorers.
We recently released the full version of FIVE and the response has been nothing short of amazing. As the writer behind this captivating audio adventure, Atlas Theory, we couldn't be more delighted to witness the appreciation pouring in from the community.
FIVE is a 7-minute audio adventure that immerses you in the breathtaking scenes of the Solverse. Picture yourself transported to Timeline 5, where the magic unfolds through a carefully crafted blend of storytelling, dialogue, sound effects, and enchanting music. This unique combination serves as your gateway into the wondrous world of the Solverse.
Experience the Solverse like never before by listening to FIVE. Click the button below to discover the captivating storytelling of this epic audio adventure.
Technical Infrastructure Upgrades
In recent months, we've been doing a bunch of technical infrastructure upgrades. Our team has been passionately engaged in writing, defining, and building the foundational lore of the scenes. This exploration of our universe has enabled us to create richer and more captivating experiences for our community.
We're delighted to announce that one of the significant technical improvements we have recently completed is that we upgraded to the Metaplex collection standard. This upgrade brings value to our platform by making our NFTs more interoperable with the rest of the ecosystem.
We'd want to hear your views as we embark on this journey. What are your thoughts on the Metaplex situation? How do you see this enhancement affecting your experience inside the Infinity Labs ecosystem? We value your feedback and encourage you to share your insights with us.
Moreover, XNFTs have been making waves in the Web3 Space. We'd also love to hear your thoughts on the recent buzz surrounding XNFTs. Here’s a recent tweet from Solana Monkey Business announcing that their SMB: Gen2 has now officially become xNFTs.
Over time, you may witness us experimenting and launching new channels and initiatives focused on creatives within the Infinity Labs Universe.
(Other Ecosystem News) Step into the Spotlight: Solana NFT Showdown Offers Opportunities for NFT Brands to Shine
This month, the Solana Foundation has launched the Solana NFT Showdown, a contest for NFT pitches. The contest aims to support creators in building sustainable business plans, connecting them with influential judges in the NFT ecosystem, and helping NFT brands gain real-world utility.
“The NFT Showdown is designed to encourage a shift in the way NFT brands design their business plans prior to launching,” Austin Federa, Solana Foundation’s head of strategy, said in a statement.
This is a really cool initiative from the Solana Foundation and we're excited to witness the potential new projects that will emerge from it.
If you're interested in learning more about the Solana NFT Showdown, click the button below.
Dive into some of the popular NFT Marketplaces in our latest video release
Last week, we released a new video where we delve into some of the popular NFT marketplaces nowadays that are revolutionizing the world of digital art.
NFTs have garnered widespread attention in recent years, transforming the way we buy, sell, and experience digital art. Recognizing the growing interest and curiosity surrounding NFTs, we thought of producing this kind of content to shed light on the topic and guide the community through some of the popular NFT marketplaces.
If you haven't watched the video, kindly click the button below. We hope you find this educational video helpful in understanding these NFT Marketplaces.
Infinity Academy: Explorer’s Guide to an Infinite Solverse
Infinity Academy is a series of Educational content from the perspective of Infinity Labs’ Community Manager, Amy Noble. She used to be a lawyer before jumping into the world of Web3 and has been full-time immersed for over a year now. Amy’s vision has always been aligned with Infinity Labs’ values - Empowering our Community to Create an Infinite Legacy that can Outlive us.
Infinity Academy is a guide to introduce some of the basic economics of Cryptocurrencies and NFTs. This project aims to help you explore more about the Web3 world and we would be glad to lend a hand to anyone who is also interested to get started. We always value our community’s growth and success and one way to do this is to share our enthusiasm and equip our creators to build and participate in the world of tomorrow.
COMING SOON: INFINITY LABS REALMS
“The scenes tell a story. We just need to listen.”
What's new with Infinity Labs? Take a look at some of our recent tweets
Infinity Labs at Consensus 2023
2. #MyInfiniteMom
3. Infinity Labs Commemorates Memorial Day
And that's a wrap for this month's newsletter!
We hope you found the information and updates we shared to be helpful and informative. We appreciate your continued support and love for the Infinity Labs community!
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