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Drops & Minting

Real-time market dynamics, curated drop schedules, and deep dives into the collections shaping digital culture.

July 7

Drops & Minting

NFT minting: why public drops are designed for you to lose

A hyped NFT mint can sell out in 90 seconds and still leave the public sale looking like a crime scene. Discord calls it “community demand.” The contract calls…

Silas Beckett·15 min read

June 25

Drops & Minting

Skip public mints to buy cheaper on secondary markets

During the peak era of Ethereum mainnet gas wars in 2021 and 2022, minting a hyped profile picture collection was less an act of art collecting and more a…

Silas Beckett·8 min read