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
๐ฆ ApeChain Partners

**ApeChain** has launched as a key partner for **Espresso's Presto** cross-chain solution, enabling users to mint NFTs on ApeChain while paying with funds from RARI Chain. **Key developments:** - First NFTs successfully minted on ApeChain through Presto - Rarible marketplace now supports ApeChain NFTs with trading points - Free commemorative NFT available for the community - Cross-chain minting removes traditional blockchain barriers This partnership follows Rarible's recent integrations with Zilliqa, Fraxtal, and Telos, expanding the platform's multi-chain ecosystem. [Try cross-chain minting](https://rarible.com/apechain/collections/0x68e3c55049600b9322c9456951dd5aa398a5a238/drops)
๐ Etherlink Joins Rarible

**Etherlink** has officially launched on Rarible's marketplace, bringing **Tezos Smart Rollups** with Ethereum compatibility for secure, low-cost NFT trading. **Key Features:** - Combines Tezos technology with Ethereum compatibility - Offers secure and affordable NFT transactions - Users can earn points while trading **Launch Celebration:** Rarible is marking the integration with a **free commemorative Open Edition NFT** available for minting. **Recent Expansion:** This follows Rarible's recent additions of Polygon (Sept 12) and LightLink (Sept 2), showing the platform's continued growth across multiple blockchain networks. [Mint the commemorative NFT](https://rarible.com/etherlink/collections/0x32bf0100e8f2a04e897999779d3a93e7071d3c2c/drops) | [Explore Etherlink NFTs](https://rarible.com/etherlink)
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)
RaribleFUN Announces Two New NFT Drops on MegaETH

RaribleFUN announces two new NFT drops launching at 10am ET: - **Nacci's Creativiness** by @fimmonaci - Supply: 333 - Price: 0.003 ETH - Limit: 1 per wallet - **MegaETH Dogs** by @ForAllTheDogsCo - Supply: 10,000 - Price: 0.006 ETH - Limit: 6 per wallet Both collections will be available on [RaribleFUN's drop page](https://rarible.fun/drops). This follows previous successful launches including Nacci Banner and Anamorphic Silhouette collections.
RaribleFUN Weekend Drops Hit 3M+ Mints

Three new NFT collections on RaribleFUN achieved over 3 million combined mints this weekend, showcasing MegaETH's high-speed minting capabilities. Featured drops include: - MEGAFAST by @Superboard_ - Ghost in the Loop by @Zaharia_af - THE working bun by @cryptonautt_ This follows the recent success of @0xBreadguy's collection which reached 4M+ mints last week. Collections remain available at [RaribleFUN Drops](https://testnet.rarible.fun/drops)