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From Print-on-Demand to Mint-on-Demand™ – Creator commerce platform Spring debuts its NFT creation program for 8.5M creators

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Spring – the leading creator commerce platform with over 8.5m creators – is launching Mint-on-Demand, its proprietary NFT creation product designed in partnership with Bondly. The move is the latest in a directional company shift to carry the creator economy into Web 3.0, by unlocking NFTs for all creators and their communities.

Creating an NFT has, to date, been inherently fragmented and complex. Mint-on-Demand will require zero upfront costs, no need for a crypto wallet and no unnecessary minting or gas fees.

With Mint-on-Demand, Spring is not just looking at high profile creators but looking beyond, to provide a vehicle for creators of all sizes (such as Moriah Elizabeth, The Dungeon Coach and Caroline Manning) to build and strengthen their growing communities by tapping into this new realm of fan2creator interaction with digital collectibles.

Spring’s Creative Director, Jared Fowler, says: “NFTs are obviously popular within crypto-native communities and we are seeing more and more brands & celebrities enter into the space. But, when it comes to the creator economy, as it stands today, it is still very much a world in which content creators haven’t quite figured out yet. It was clear we needed to craft a simplified, entry-level approach which would resonate with creators and their communities, but also makes sense to us as Spring.”

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“From a fan value perspective, we see tens of thousands of fans everyday supporting creators by purchasing physical products and flexing their new wares on social media. We feel this perfectly translates to digital collectibles, and the digital flex will become more of a thing in the near future. Collectability is also a key component here – early adopters and super fans of a creator can show their support by collecting NFTs, with full transparency around things like ownership and provenance.”

With more than $2 billion spent on NFTs during the first quarter of 2021 – representing a YoY increase of 2,100% from Q4 2020* – there is an obvious demand and opportunity for creators to unlock a new wave of digital engagement. For the launch of Mint-on-Demand, Spring has evolved its partnership with blockchain powerhouse, Bondly. Creators can now concurrently leverage Spring’s industry-defining design and creation tools to create and Bondly’s ability to mint and own the eco-friendly Polygon blockchain.

CEO Spring, Chris Lamontagne, says: “Bondly is an incredibly important partner for us in this next phase of digital evolution. This partnership goes beyond the powerful and complementary nature of their services, but is built on a foundation of shared values regarding environmental impact and sustainability. With Mint-on-Demand we are only ever minting NFTs which have already been purchased which reduces waste. This is the social commerce revolution.”

The success of platform social integrations resulted in explosive growth for Spring, with more than 8.5 million verified creators signing up to the platform to build their socially integrated ecommerce stores as of January 2022. New creator growth has exploded by 160%, alongside a 93% growth in the number of creators who are actively selling their products through the platform.

For the creator economy, NFTs are the next step in the macro trend of content and community building. Now, without the restrictions of borders or the need for an existing marketplace, the possibilities for creator commerce are endless.

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Apply for Mint-on-Demand on the official site HERE.

Notes to Editors: *Data according to NonFungible.com.

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Study shows most picturesque videogames for virtual photographers

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Ever wondered what the most popular videogame is among those who partake in what has now become the widely known genre of virtual photography? A recent study by gaming storage experts at Crucial has revealed not only the most popular and picturesque games but the most demanding games to run with hefty system requirements and the latest equipment needed to play them smoothly. Virtual Photography should be on your radar, gaining immense popularity and traction in the industry. AI-powered image generators, NFTs, digital images, and screenshot art are slowly becoming the new future of photography.

These are the top 10 most beautiful games in 2023

Red Dead Redemption tops the list, with a total of 2,283,299 Instagram posts and 501,531 featuring virtual in-game photography, accounting for 21.97% of the total posts.

  1. Red Dead Redemption 2: 2,283,299 Instagram posts, 501,531 photography posts (21.97%)
  2. Ghost of Tsushima: 413,272 Instagram posts, 75,614 photography posts (18.30%)
  3. No Man’s Sky: 212,555 Instagram posts, 35,274 photography posts (16.60%)
  4. Horizon Forbidden West: 249,859 Instagram posts, 32,380 photography posts (12.96%)
  5. Cyberpunk 2077: 1,233,756 Instagram posts, 107,102 photography posts (8.68%)
  6. Forza Horizon 5: 681,294 Instagram posts, 47,092 photography posts (6.91%)
  7. The Last of Us: 1,626,951 Instagram posts, 74,530 photography posts (4.58%)
  8. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: 352,827 Instagram posts, 12,290 posts photography (3.48%)
  9. Gran Turismo 7: 151,068 Instagram posts, 5,175 photography posts (3.43%)
  10. Spider-Man: 835,311 Instagram posts, 28,273 photography posts (3.38%)

The full report from Crucial highlights what makes each of these games so great, and the additional research the company has gathered determines which games require the most hefty setups by looking at the required CPU, recommended RAM and GPU, and suggested storage size needed for each title.

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Discord announces child safety changes to curb AI-generated child sex abuse material – Legal comments from Danielle Vincent from Hugh James Solicitors

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The head of trust and safety at gaming chat app Discord has announced this week that it is changing its child safety policies. This announcement has come following an NBC News investigation into child safety on the platform, following concerns around teen dating and artificially generated child sex abuse material finding its way into these platforms.

This move by Discord highlights the importance of popular chat apps taking proactive steps to address a serious and pervasive issue where sexually themed images are frequently created on these servers. This year, AI-generated child sex images have escalated across the internet and it is vital that these platforms work on banning AI depictions of child sexual abuse and even the sexualisation of children in text chats.

Danielle Vincent, lawyer in the sex abuse team at Hugh James Solicitors, says:

“It has been well established that sexual abuse predators target children or vulnerable people in the virtual world, whether that be social media sites or gaming forums.

The growth in children having access to technology from younger ages, often unsupervised, exposes a huge risk unbeknown to guardians. Children often have their own smart phones and laptops in their bedrooms, spending hours on seemingly innocent sites.

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We saw a large increase in online usage during the covid lockdown, which also increased risks of grooming of minors. Grooming often takes places over extended periods of time, and such forums allow extensive access to children such under the guise of something rather innocent.

Artificial intelligence has itself become a massive worry recently with regard to sexual abuse; we have seen deep fakes become more and more realistic and more so using apps to create and spread child sexual abuse images.

The announcement by Discord’s head of trust and safety is welcome – any policies that increase safety of children or vulnerable online is a big step forward and can only be a positive. That being said, there still is a long way to go, and many other platforms need to continue to evaluate their safeguarding policies. Policies will need to be under continuous review as technology is ever evolving.

Those who use such sites to groom children could face criminal conviction, being placed on the sex offenders register and potential civil claim action against them.

Sites which fail to protect often face loss of sponsorship and funding as was seen with Pornhub following an investigation that much of the material online included children’s images and adults where consent had not been obtained.”

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The Game Company partners with Shiller, a Live Video Platform Co-Founded by Snoop Dogg

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The Game Company, a visionary in the gaming industry, has entered into a partnership with Shiller, the brainchild of global icon Snoop Dogg and tech entrepreneur Sam Jones. This strategic collaboration combines the power of Shiller’s cutting-edge video commerce capabilities with The Game Company’s immersive AI-based cloud gaming platform, creating an unparalleled gaming and monetization experience.
By leveraging Shiller’s video platform within The Game Company’s ecosystem, gamers will experience a seamless fusion of gaming and commerce. They will have access to a suite of interactive tools and features, including the ability to receive tips and virtual gifts from their audience, engage in real-time chat and token gate content, promote digital and physical products, participate in split-screen collaborations, and even host interactive games and voting sessions. This level of interaction will enhance the gaming experience and promote deeper connections between gamers and their fans.
Moreover, the integration with Shiller empowers gamers to monetize their gameplay. For example, gamers can transform virtual achievements into valuable digital assets by creating and selling Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on Shiller’s platform. This feature allows gamers to earn income by capitalizing on their creativity.
“We are excited about the possibilities that our partnership with Shiller.io brings to the gaming community,” stated Osman Masud, CEO of The Game Company, “I see huge potential with livestream commerce and gaming in emerging markets, enabling everyone to be entrepreneurs”. “Through this integration, gamers will have the means to connect with their fans in real-time and unlock new revenue streams by creating and trading NFTs.”
There is a growing demand for immersive and interactive gaming experiences, with estimated revenue reaching a staggering$245 billion in revenue by 2023. The Game Company and Shiller seized the opportunity to collaborate and capitalize on this trend. With their combined efforts, The Game Company and Shiller strive to provide a gaming experience that seamlessly integrates entertainment, commerce, and community interaction.
“By partnering with The Game Company, we are merging the worlds of gaming and video commerce, creating a revolutionary space for gamers to connect with their fans and monetize their talents,” said Sam Jones, co-founder of Shiller. “The integration of Shiller’s platform within The Game Company ecosystem will provide gamers with endless possibilities to showcase their skills, engage with their audience, and shape the future of gaming.”
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