Anthropic, the artificial intelligence research company, has announced a series of significant updates and new features for its Base AI platform. The company had been teasing a major announcement, leaving users guessing about the details. The updates include a live discussion on the Base Space platform at 1 PM ET, the introduction of new Base-related products and services, the launch of an NFT collection by Toshi_base on Rarible, and a collaboration with PropyKeys for landmark NFTs.
Surprised no one guessed what today's announcement was. We tried to give you all some good hints ๐ต๐ Let's talk all things @base on our Base Space. ๐ฃ๏ธ 1pm ET. ๐ Lot's of new Base frens. ๐ @Toshi_base on Rarible?! ๐ Landmark NFTs w/ @PropyKeys. x.com/i/spaces/1mnxeโฆ
๐ต๐ต๐ต๐ต๐ต @base is officially live on Rarible Marketplace! Create, buy, list, bid & sell your Base NFTs with ETH or with $TโโโI. ๐๐๐
High-Value NFT Sales Signal Market Activity

Notable NFT sales are occurring across major collections, indicating increased market activity: - CryptoPunks Ape: $2.58M - Gold Bored Ape: $2.3M - Otherdeed: $750K - Ashen As Adam: $410K - Ice Skin Pudgy Penguin: $244K - Meebit Skeleton: $85K This follows a significant CryptoPunks floor sweep last month that triggered 65 sales in one day, pushing 7-day volume to $17.6M with a 6% market cap increase. Track current market trends: [CryptoPunks Stats](https://dappradar.com/nft-collection/cryptopunks/statistics) [NFT Rankings](https://dappradar.com/rankings/nft/collections)
Somniapumpaz Casino Game Launches NFT Collection on RaribleFUN

Somniapumpaz, an upcoming memecoin-powered casino game on Somnia Network, has launched a commemorative Open Edition NFT on RaribleFUN. The collection features: - 0.5 STT price - 3 NFTs per wallet limit - Launch time: 10am ET Additionally, Block Chain Testkek announced two new drops: - LET HIM COOK by @mryxji (333 supply, 1 per wallet, 0.069 BITCOIN) - LOL/FUN commemorative OE (5 per wallet, 0.069 BITCOIN) To participate, users need to: 1. Add Block Chain Testkek network to their wallet 2. Claim $BITCOIN from the faucet 3. Connect to [RaribleFUN](https://rarible.fun/blockchainkek)
Injective NFT Drop on RaribleFUN Hits 1M+ Mints

The debut Injective NFT drop on RaribleFUN has achieved a significant milestone with over 1 million mints. This represents massive growth from the initial 100k mints reported on July 31st. - Mint remains active for new participants - Platform promises additional drops coming soon - Community engagement shows strong momentum The collection is available at [RaribleFUN Injective](rarible.fun/injectivetestnet)
Twitter/X Announces Major Platform Changes
Twitter/X has unveiled significant platform updates affecting user experience and content monetization: - New algorithmic feed becomes default, chronological view requires manual toggle - Content creators can now monetize posts with minimum 500 followers - Enhanced verification system combines legacy blue checks with X Premium - API access restructured with tiered pricing model Platform metrics show 15% increase in daily active users since changes began rolling out. Some users report issues with feed personalization and monetization tracking. *Implementation timeline*: - Phase 1: Feed changes (Live) - Phase 2: Monetization (August 15) - Phase 3: API updates (September 1) For details: [Official X Blog Post](x.com/i/article/195243859010)
Rarible Launches Natural Language NFT Query Tool

**Rarible introduces Model Context Protocol (MCP)**, a new tool enabling natural language queries for NFT data across blockchain networks. Key Features: - EVM chain support (Ethereum, Base, RARI Chain) - NFT ownership & collection lookups - Marketplace & sale information - Claude Pro integration The system allows users to query NFT data using simple language like *Show me the rarest NFT* or *Show NFTs under 0.05 ETH*. Target users include: - AI agent developers - LLM integration builders - Market analysts - UX developers Resources: - [NPM Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@rarible/protocol-mcp) - [Documentation](https://rarible.org) - [Developer Support](https://t.me/+lwFGyDGa29RiMWNi)