Redlion Gazette

# X-Files
 - Redlion Gazette 150
 - Week 30 2023
 
 Elon rebranding Twitter to X is the start of human race aligning with inter-planetary species.
 
 ## Articles:
 - [Pioneering New Realms: 'Themes and Variations' by Vera Molnr and Martin Grasser](https://www.redlion.news/article/pioneering-new-realms-themes-and-variations-by-vera-molnar-and-martin)
 - [Worldcoin's Innovative World ID: Digital Passport](https://www.redlion.news/article/worldcoins-innovative-world-id-digital-passport)
 - [CyberKongz Genkai: Ronin Network Partnership Sparks New Possibilities](https://www.redlion.news/article/cyberkongz-genkai-ronin-network-partnership-sparks-new-possibilities)
 - [The CryptoPunk Brothers: Pioneering a New Era with Ethereans](https://www.redlion.news/article/the-cryptopunk-brothers-pioneering-a-new-era-with-ethereans)
 - [Meet Kitty Bast: An Artistic Odyssey into the Unknown](https://www.redlion.news/article/meet-kitty-bast-an-artistic-odyssey-into-the-unknown)
 - [Lazy Lions Roars Into The Future With ROARwards 3.0](https://www.redlion.news/article/lazy-lions-roars-into-the-future-with-roarwards-3-0)
 - [Americana: The 'Phygital' Vault Service Goes Public with OpenSea's Backing](https://www.redlion.news/article/americana-the-phygital-vault-service-goes-public-with-openseas-backing)
 - [McDonald's Unveils Inaugural Metaverse Experience: McNuggets Land](https://www.redlion.news/article/mcdonalds-unveils-inaugural-metaverse-experience-mcnuggets-land)
 
 **The Redlion Gazette is the world's first weekly NFT magazine publication on the Ethereum blockchain.** Each week, we document NFT & crypto news, plus global historical events. We curate our findings into interesting and educational articles. Lastly, the content is wrapped up by amazing NFT cover art.
 
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Redlion Gazette #150

Kekleberry's first expansion collection, Hard Boiled Keksters feature ultra-fun hybrid eggs with multiple personalities reflecting human sentiments and Web 3.0 moods. Created with generous doses of Kek by an independent team of international crypto-artists in 2023, HBK is sure to inspire joy across the Ethereum blockchain and perhaps a little mischief too.

Hard Boiled Keksters

Kekster #667

Kekster #666

Ethereum 3.0 Roadmap | Zuzalu Presentation Recording

The Ethereum 3.0 roadmap promises to introduce major upgrades and changes to the network, including the introduction of proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, sharding, and much more. These upgrades will help to improve scalability, security, and performance, allowing the platform to handle more transactions and users than ever before.

One of the most significant changes that will be introduced in Ethereum 3.0 is the switch from the current proof-of-work consensus mechanism to proof-of-stake. This change will help to reduce the amount of energy required to secure the network, making it more environmentally friendly and sustainable. It will also provide faster transaction confirmation times, which will help to improve the overall user experience on the platform.

Another major change that Ethereum 3.0 will introduce is the concept of sharding. Sharding is a technique that involves splitting the blockchain into smaller sections, known as shards, which can each handle their own transactions. This will help to improve scalability on the platform, allowing it to handle more transactions and users than ever before.

In addition to these changes, Ethereum 3.0 will also introduce a number of other improvements and upgrades to the platform. These include improvements to smart contract functionality, the introduction of new programming languages, and much more. These upgrades will help to make Ethereum a more versatile and capable platform for developers and users alike.

The Ethereum 3.0 roadmap is still in development, but it promises to bring about some significant changes and improvements to the platform. As we move closer to the release of Ethereum 3.0, we can expect to see more details and information emerge about the new features and upgrades that will be introduced.

Overall, the Ethereum 3.0 roadmap promises to be an exciting and transformative moment for the Ethereum ecosystem. With significant improvements to scalability, security, and performance, Ethereum is set to become an even more powerful and capable platform for developers and users alike. So, if you're interested in learning more about the future of Ethereum, be sure to check out this informative video.

In conclusion, Ethereum 3.0 promises to bring about some significant changes and upgrades to the Ethereum platform. From the introduction of proof-of-stake consensus mechanism to the implementation of sharding, these upgrades will help to improve scalability, security, and performance on the platform. Additionally, improvements to smart contract functionality and the introduction of new programming languages will make Ethereum a more versatile and capable platform for developers and users alike. With the Ethereum 3.0 roadmap still in development, we can expect to learn more about these changes in the coming months and years. But one thing is for certain: the future of Ethereum looks brighter than ever.

Ethereum 3.0 Roadmap | Zuzalu Presentation Recording #33

Top Secopi Tickets

LOOK, TOUCH, OWN.

LOOK, TOUCH, OWN.  
The First 300 Touches.

Beauty is programmable. 
The body is an interface. 
The artist invites you to touch hers. 

Private Previews: 
London - Annka Kultys Gallery 
Los Angeles 
New York City

Final Performance: 
Final Performance and final artwork revealed during Art Basel Miami 2023.

Blockchain Integration: 
ERC-721, numbered tokens.  
Arweave storage. 
Dynamic NFT: Metadata update will reveal final artwork during Art Basel Miami. 
Each artwork will be a 1/1, creating 300 unique pieces in total. 

Look, Touch, Own: The First 300 Touches.  #68/300

Look, Touch, Own: The First 300 Touches.  #67/300

Look, Touch, Own: The First 300 Touches.  #69/300

Look, Touch, Own: The First 300 Touches.  #66/300

A tribute to street art and the urban artistic movement materialized by this board composed of 102 randomly chosen stickers.

Stickers board

This Edition's metadata will be revealed shortly.

Unrevealed Stickers board

Stickers board #66

Metageist Editions

A stylised poster imagining the moment of first contact with an emergent digital lifeform within an immersive simulation.

A possible template for future avatars, physical sculptures and AR face filter collections.

Minted for NFTParis 2023

Hand painted over many day in Procreate.

Metanomaly Genesis #7/50

KLLD Collection

Sugar, spice, and everything naughty. ;P On the 1st of July, this Doll Box will reveal a one-of-a-kind Love Lost Doll ready to fulfill your every desire. But stand back, she bites.

Katy's Doll Box

Awareness

I am total solitude in the universe of my worlds...

Awareness #13/100

Rachel Suzanne Tien Wood

In August 2022, I embarked on adventure beyond the black stump and into Australia"s heartland, witnessing an extraordinary flooding event not seen in over 100 years. 

Venturing beyond the Black Stump, or otherwise called the middle of nowhere, was the destination my adventure into the unknown led me to. The historic flood made the journey even more thrilling and questionable. 

It"s not a path frequented by many, but the path less travelled is one I embrace fully. To see the wild and untamed parts of Australia and the world is where my camera points me towards.  

Robert Downie and I, fueled by curiosity and a bit of bravado, navigated the 40+ hour drive without major incidents, becoming one of a select few to document this rare natural marvel.  
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Extended Editorial. Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

Beyond the Black Stump

JIVINCI

Alotta Pepe #36/100

Reflection introduces a new direction in machine creativity and generative art that the artist Pindar Van Arman calls 'Reflective AI.' How can generative AI art transcend algorithmic determinism and achieve pure emergence? The Reflective AI system leverages feedback loops and multimodal mark-making, reflecting on the canvas in realtime. Over the course of thousands of marks, Reflection thinks by doing in an attempt to present a synthetic embodiment of a creative thought process.

The digital component of Reflection is built with a unique long-form generative approach that utilizes inputs from the physical canvas. The system captures stages of the painting process, translates them to a digital format, and composes them on mint. All artworks are 100% on-chain.

Reflection seeks to show that generative art can embody true emergence, on-chain art can be highly detailed, and AI art can touch the source of creation.

A Sovrn Curated collection

Reflection

Reflection introduces a new direction in machine creativity and generative art that the artist Pindar Van Arman calls "Reflective AI." How can generative AI art transcend algorithmic determinism and achieve pure emergence? The Reflective AI system leverages feedback loops and multimodal mark-making, reflecting on the canvas in realtime. Over the course of thousands of marks, Reflection thinks by doing in an attempt to present a synthetic embodiment of a creative thought process.

The digital component of Reflection is built with a unique long-form generative approach that utilizes inputs from the physical canvas. The system captures stages of the painting process, translates them to a digital format, and composes them on mint. All artworks are 100% on-chain.

Reflection seeks to show that generative art can embody true emergence, on-chain art can be highly detailed, and AI art can touch the source of creation.

A Sovrn Curated collection