Celo Launches NFT Marketplace Celosphere in Partnership with Rarible

**Rarible is evolving beyond its marketplace roots.** The NFT platform now focuses on powering infrastructure for chains, brands, and communities to build their own onchain marketplaces and experiences. **The expansion builds on recent strategic moves:** - Acquisition of Flippplol - Partnerships with Crossmint and Privy - Goal to make Web3 accessible to mainstream users **Rarible now serves three customer types:** - Creators launching collections - Collectors discovering assets - Blockchains adding NFT capabilities CEO Jonas Lamis emphasized the company's mission to "build things normies can use" while providing the full NFT stack infrastructure. *This pivot positions Rarible as a B2B infrastructure provider rather than just a consumer marketplace.*

**Rarible now supports Somnia Network NFT trading** with industry-low 0.25% fees, making it the most cost-efficient platform for collectors on the network. **Key benefits:** - Lowest trading fees available on Somnia - Direct integration with Rarible's marketplace - No bridges or complex processes required This follows Rarible's recent integrations with other networks like HyperEVM, expanding their multi-chain NFT ecosystem. [Start trading Somnia NFTs](http://rarible.com/somnia)

**VeeFriends** launched a new **onchain storefront** with Rarible, making NFT collecting more accessible than ever. At NYC Comic Con, the team showcased how their partnership with Rarible streamlines the collection process for newcomers. **Key benefits:** - Simplified onboarding for new collectors - Easier access to VeeFriends NFTs - Enhanced user experience through Rarible's platform The initiative aims to **lower barriers** for those interested in joining the VeeFriends community but previously found NFT collecting complex or intimidating.

**IRL Summer** enters its third week with five new artists showcasing animated digital art on Base's MintR platform. The collaboration between **Refraction** and **Base** continues its four-week celebration of onchain creativity. This week's featured artists include: - **@abieyuwaart** - *Summer Rhizome*: Nostalgic pixel animations exploring digital life and summer rituals - **@oblinof** - *Extractivist Realism*: Poetic statement on material transformation - **@__lindaloh__** - *summer 2025 rewind*: Dreamy nostalgia meets digital texture - **@iamkabuki** - *Temporal Resonance*: Generative symphony with 512 particles creating mathematical chaos - **@vintagemozart** - *Lumina*: Celestial portrait merging cosmic energy with earthly wisdom All works are **live for minting** on MintR, Base's miniapp, continuing the platform's mission to expand onchain art possibilities. [Mint the collection](https://mintr.rarible.com/collection/base/0xd52aea87049df15bc78a199def8b83d301e7726a/drops)

**GBF Meta**, South Korea's voxel art pioneers with over a decade of experience, has launched their **first NFT collection** on Rarible. The Korean studio, known for partnerships with **Upbit, The Sandbox**, and major Korean institutions, released a **free commemorative drop** of 1,000 editions on Base network. Key details: - **Free mint** available on Rarible - **1,000 edition limit** - Launched at 10am ET - Available on [Base network](https://rarible.com/base/collections/0x7cde40139bf2d81a72ccf84525f0322ed3ebd9f1/drops) This marks GBF Meta's entry into the NFT space, bringing their **decade of voxel world creation** experience to digital collectibles. The drop represents their continued push to advance **digital art in Korea**. *Mint your free commemorative NFT while supplies last.*