Expansion of NFT Use Cases and Growing Presence of Big Brands Highlighted in Rarible Community News
Expansion of NFT Use Cases and Growing Presence of Big Brands Highlighted in Rarible Community News

In a recent tweet, Rarible emphasized the expansion of use cases for NFTs, including physical collectibles, fashion, and music. The increasing interest from big brands in the NFT space was also highlighted, signaling a lasting presence for NFTs in the market.
@rarifoundation ๐ @rarible Always great to connect IRL with movers in the NFT Space @nft_paris ๐ฏ๏ธ Other key takeaways: Use cases are expanding (physical collectables, fashion, music...), big brands are putting their flag down, and NFTs are here to stay ๐
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)