#virtual nft

[political-us]

Feb 14 (Reuters) - The rise of "pig butchering" scams and the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

Revenue from pig butchering scams, where perpetrators cultivate relationships with individuals and convince them to participate in fraudulent schemes, increased nearly 40% in 2024 from the previous year, the firm estimated in a report published on Thursday.

Revenue in 2024 from crypto scams was at least $9.9 billion, although the figure could rise to a record high of $12.4 billion once more data becomes available, it said.

"Crypto fraud and scams have continued to increase in sophistication," Chainalysis researchers said.

The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-scams-likely-set-new-record-2024-helped-by-ai-chainalysis-says-2025-02-14/

[lucborell]

COMMUNICATION VIRTUELLE digital artwork de lucborell

[xerxestexastoast]

Thinking about that Catly game announced at the game awards and wondering who it's even for. The commitment to AAA realism seems like it's a huge and unnecessary expense for something that's trying to appeal to the virtual pet niche, where we kickstart new projects for well under a million dollars and our pets are 200px square PNGs.

[arsenicflame]

"we just have to accept that AI is a part of our lives now" no we literally dont

[dearrow-arts]

New fashionable shoots are suddenly arrived with amazing outcome ⚡

Tag : @chethii @sara-rosesff @mordsith-shenaya ©Kasuni

[spectro-punk]

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[ortmoragency]

[vcityct]

[whenilookoutsidemywindow]

wasted such good choreography on a nothingburger song... jaden jeong you will pay.

[momatosfashion]

The Rise of Digital Fashion: How Virtual Clothing is Shaping the Future of Style

The fashion industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, shifting from physical garments to digital fashion and virtual clothing. With the rise of the Metaverse, NFTs, and AI-powered designs, fashion is no longer confined to the real world. Brands and designers are embracing technology to create wearable digital outfits, redefining the way people express themselves online.

What is Digital Fashion?

Digital fashion refers to computer-generated clothing designed for virtual environments, social media, gaming, and the Metaverse. Unlike traditional clothing, digital outfits exist only in the digital realm, meaning they can be bought, sold, and worn without physical production.

Key Elements of Digital Fashion:

3D-Rendered Clothing: Designed using advanced software like CLO3D and Blender.

NFT Fashion: Unique digital outfits stored on the blockchain.

Augmented Reality (AR) Wearables: Virtual outfits applied through filters on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.

Metaverse Fashion: Clothing for avatars in virtual worlds like Decentraland and Roblox.

Why is Digital Fashion Trending?

The shift toward digital fashion is driven by sustainability, innovation, and digital identity. Here’s why it’s gaining traction:

1. Sustainability & Waste Reduction 🌱

Fast fashion is one of the biggest polluters in the world. Digital clothing eliminates the need for physical production, reducing waste, water consumption, and carbon emissions.

2. The Rise of the Metaverse 🌐

As more people engage with virtual worlds, the demand for digital self-expression is booming. Big brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Nike are launching virtual collections to cater to this new audience.

3. Social Media & Influencer Culture 📱

With platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, influencers and creators are showcasing digital outfits to reduce the environmental impact of "wear-once" fashion trends.

4. NFTs & Blockchain in Fashion 💎

Fashion NFTs are changing how people buy and own clothing. With blockchain technology, digital fashion items can be unique, collectible, and even resold.

How to Buy & Wear Virtual Clothing

If you’re interested in experiencing digital fashion, here’s how you can get started:

Explore Digital Fashion Marketplaces: Websites like DressX, The Fabricant, and RTFKT offer high-quality virtual outfits.

Try AR Clothing Filters: Use Snapchat and Instagram to try on digital wearables.

Invest in Fashion NFTs: Platforms like OpenSea and Decentraland let you buy and sell NFT clothing.

Customize Your Avatar: In games like Roblox, Fortnite, and The Sandbox, you can purchase exclusive digital outfits.

The Future of Digital Fashion 🚀

Digital fashion is not just a trend—it’s the future. With advancements in AI, VR, and blockchain, we can expect:

More personalized virtual fashion experiences through AI styling.

Integration of physical and digital (phygital) clothing, where outfits exist both online and offline.

Fashion becoming more inclusive, allowing limitless creativity without size, material, or production constraints.

Final Thoughts

The rise of digital fashion is changing the way we define style. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, influencer, or gamer, virtual clothing is opening up new opportunities for creativity, sustainability, and self-expression.

#momatos.in

[inkskinned]

i got rickrolled today but it didn't work because i have adblocker installed, so youtube just told me i violated the terms of service. yesterday i was trying to edit a picture as a joke for my girlfriend, and google made me check a box to prove i'm human because i wasn't "searching normally".

it isn't just that capitalism is killing fun and whimsy, it is that any element of entertainment or joy is being fed upon by this mosquito body, one that will suck you dry at any vulnerability.

do you want to meet new friends in your city? download this app, visit our website, sign up for our email list. pay for this class on making a terrarium, on candlemaking, on cooking. it will be 90 dollars a session. you can go to group fitness, but only under our specific gym membership. solve the puzzle, sign up for our puzzle-of-the-month-club. what is a club if not just a paid opportunity - you are all paying for the same thing, which makes you a community.

but you're like me, i know it - you're careful, you try the library meetings and the stuff at the local school and all of that. the problem is that you kind of want really specific opportunities that used to exist. you are so grateful for libraries and the publicly-funded things: they are, however, an exception - and everything they have, they've fought tooth-and-nail to protect. you read a headline about how in many other states, libraries have virtually nothing left.

do you want to meet up with your friends afterwards? gift your friends the discord app. you can choose to go to a cafe (buy a coffee, at least), a bar (money, alcohol) or you can all stay in and catch a movie (streaming) or you can all stay in bed (rent. don't get me started) and scream (noise complaint. ticket at least).

you want to read a new book, but the book has to have 124 buzzwords from tiktok readers that are, like, weirdly horny. you can purchase this audiobook on audible! your podcast isn't on spotify, it's on its own server, pay for a different site. fuck, at least you're supporting artists you like. the art museum just raised their ticket price. once, they had a temporary exhibit that acknowledged that ~85% of their permanent art galleries were from cis white men, and that they had thousands of works by women (even famous women, like frida! georgia o'keefe!) just rotting in their basement. that exhibit lasted for 3 months and then they put everything away again.

walmart proudly supports this strip of land by the street! here are some flowers with wilting leaves. its employees have to pay out-of-pocket for their uniforms. my friend once got fined by the city because she organized a community pick-up of the riverfront, which was technically private property.

no, you cannot afford to take that dance class, neither can i. by the way - i'm a teacher. i'm absolutely not saying "educators shouldn't be paid fairly." i'm saying that when i taught classes, renting a studio went from 20 bucks an hour to 180 in the span of 6 months. no significant changes to the studio were made, except they now list the place as updated and friendly. the heat still doesn't work in the building. i have literally never seen the landlord who ignores my emails. recently they've been renting it out at night as an "unusual nightclub; a once-in-a-lifetime close-knit party." they spent some of those 180 dollars on LEDs and called it renovating. the high heels they invite in have been ruining the marley.

do you want to experience the old internet? do you want to play flash games or get back the temporary joy of club penguin? you can, you just need to pay for it. i have a weird, neurodivergent obsession with occasionally checking in to watch the downfall and NFT-ification of neopets. if i'm honest with you all - i never got into webkins, my family didn't have the money to buy me a pointless elephant. people forget that "being poor" can mean literally "if i buy you that toy, i can't afford rent."

you and i don't have time to make good food, and we don't have the budget for it. we are not gonna be able to host dinner parties, we're not made of money, kid. do you want some kind of 3rd space? a space that isn't home or work or school? you could try being online, but - what places actually exist for you? tiktok counts as social media because you see other people on it, not because they actually talk to you.

there was a local winter tradition of sledding down the hill at my school. kids would use pizza boxes and jackets and whatever worked, howling and laughing. back in september, they made a big announcement that this time, rules were changing, and everyone must pay 10 dollars to participate. when im not scared shitless, i kind of appreciate the environmental irony - it hasn't gone below 40. so much for snow & joyriding.

i saw a bulletin for a local dogwalking group and, nervous about making a good first impression, showed up early. the first guy there grimaced at me. "sorry," he said. "there's a 30-dollar buy-in fee." i thought he was joking. wait. for what? the group doesn't offer anything except friendship and people with whom to walk around the city.

he didn't know the answer. just shrugged at me. "you know," he said. "these days, everything costs money."

[intelisync]

Top 10 Business Benefits of Investing in Metaverse Development

As the digital landscape evolves, the metaverse is emerging as a revolutionary platform for businesses, offering a virtual, interconnected universe where real-time interactions with digital objects and users are possible. This technology provides businesses with innovative ways to engage customers, enhance experiences, and reach a global audience.

The global metaverse market is set to reach $3,409.29 billion by 2027, highlighting the importance of integrating metaverse development services for future success.

Technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), blockchain, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) drive the metaverse, enabling businesses to create immersive and interactive environments.

These technologies allow for unique brand experiences, virtual events, and personalized marketing campaigns that engage users in new and exciting ways. The metaverse also offers high customization and personalization levels, making user interactions more meaningful and memorable.

Intelisync's metaverse development services provide the expertise and innovation needed to thrive in this new digital realm.

By creating immersive virtual environments and integrating cutting-edge technologies, Intelisync helps businesses enhance customer engagement, reduce operational costs, and future-proof their strategies. Don't miss out on the potential of the metaverse—transform your business with Intelisync’s comprehensive solutions. Contact us today to learn more and embark on your journey into the Learn more...

[koop360]

Unlocking the bond between musicians and fans. FanSociety creator dives into the transformative power of NFTs.

[simulanissolutions]

The metaverse is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the digital future, and Simulanis, an Indian technology company, stands at the forefront of this transformation. As a pioneer in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), Simulanis is shaping the metaverse's integration into various industries. From education to healthcare, its innovative solutions are building immersive environments that redefine interaction, learning, and productivity For more information about metaverse development company , please visit the official Simulanis Solutions website: simulanis.com