Hello MAJR Readers, YouTube Creator Video Contest is almost here. If you would like to learn more about the contest, bear with us until the end of the newsletter.
Market Updates
Three crypto companies release the numbers for their last quarter - Coinbase (2/21), Block (2/21), and Coinshares (2/22).
ETHDenver kicks off on 2/24.
The total amount of wash trades in 2022 is about 9 million ETH, accounting for about 35% of the total trading volume for the year.
Unique NFT traders (7 days): 218,655 (+8.37%).
Interesting Articles
YouTube appoints Web3-friendly exec as new CEO
Neal Mohan, who was previously employed by YouTube, has been appointed as the new CEO following the departure of Susan Wojcicki.
He outlined plans to integrate Web3-based features such as Metaverse content experiences and NFTs.
This will provide creators with a new way to engage with their audiences and create additional revenue streams by tokenizing their videos, photos, art, or experiences.
Thank you, @SusanWojcicki. It's been amazing to work with you over the years. You've built YouTube into an extraordinary home for creators and viewers. I'm excited to continue this awesome and important mission. Looking forward to what lies ahead...Today, after nearly 25 years at @Google, I’m stepping back to start a new chapter. I'm inspired every day by creators around the world who bring people together on @YouTube. It's been an honor to have a front row seat to this incredible community. https://t.co/063sYalPzXSusan Wojcicki @SusanWojcicki
Sony Teams Up With Astar Network for Web3 Incubation Program
Sony Network Communications has teamed up with Astar Network to launch a Web3 incubation program for projects focusing on NFTs and DAOs.
Participants will learn from global venture capital firms such as Dragonfly, Fenbushi Capital, and Alchemy Venture.
Sony Network Communications aims to explore how blockchain technology can solve various industry problems, and accepted projects may be considered for investment.
This is part of Astar Network's ongoing partnerships with companies exploring Web3 use cases, such as the Toyota hackathon last month.
Polygon Labs President Ryan Wyatt: 'The Next Jeff Bezos Will Come From Web3'
Ryan Wyatt, better known as Fwiz in the esports and gaming community, is now CEO and President of Polygon Labs following a successful career in the space.
He joined Polygon Studios in February 2022 and is embracing Web3 due to its potential digital ownership impact.
He chose Polygon Labs over other offers due to his desire to work with creators across multiple verticals and help grow the Web3 creator economy, like he did for YouTube.
MAJR Updates
Video contest powered by NFTs
MAJR Creator Video Contest is the first creator video contest where creators and members can earn.
The video contest is a fun way to help creators reach new audiences, increase user engagement and drive new members / revenue into MAJR DAO.
Creator IDs are limited supply PFP NFTs that integrate with the MAJR YouTube extension and allow token holders to submit YouTube videos into the contest, which are voted on by members.
MAJR Creators Genesis Collection
Mint Date: Friday - February 24, 2023
Supply: 250
Price: 0.005 ETH
Creator ID - Utility
This is a beta launch since we want to test the extension, prevent possible bugs, and smooth the onboarding experience before reaching out to the broader masses.