XRP, ADA, Meme Coins Become Object of Interest for Author of Bestselling NFT Book, Anndy Lian

XRP, ADA, Meme Coins Become Object of Interest for Author of Bestselling NFT Book, Anndy Lian

Anndy Lian, international blockchain expert who positions himself as a thought leader on social media platforms and is the author of a book called “NFT: from Zero to Hero,” has taken to Twitter to pick its followers’ brains about whether he should invest in altcoins such as XRP, ADA and IOTA. Judging from his tweet, Lian is already a holder of meme cryptocurrencies.

Judging from his tweet, Lian is already a holder of meme cryptocurrencies.

“XRP, ADA, IOTA or should I stay with #meme?”

From his tweet, Anndy Lian is considering making a purchase of some leading altcoins, including top 10 XRP and ADA, as well as IOTA, CRO and NEAR.

He also says that he could stay with the meme; however, he does not specify exactly which meme coins he holds – DOGE, SHIB, FLOKI, BabyDoge or some canine coins with smaller capitalizations.

From his earlier tweets posted in September, it is clear that Lian has been following the main events in the crypto industry, such as Cardano’s Vasil and Ethereum’s Merge hard forks.

He has not disclosed which cryptocurrencies he holds.

“NFT: from Zero to Hero” is Lian’s second book, according to his LinkedIn page. In 2019, he also co-authored a book titled “Blockchain Revolution 2030.” By now, 8,000 copies of the former have been sold.

This crypto influencer considers buying SHIB

Crypto influencer David Gokhshtein, former U.S. congressional candidate who founded Gokhshtein Media, has tweeted that yesterday he nearly purchased meme token Shiba Inu.

Gokhshtein has been bullish on the second largest meme token throughout the year, praising its model and its metaverse. He holds both Dogecoin and SHIB. Recently, he tweeted that it is okay to hold both, while some in the armies of both tokens find it hard to find a mutual understanding.

On Wednesday, Gokhshtein also shared that he had been considering buying more XRP tokens to expand his XRP bag. He believes that if Ripple wins the current legal battle against the SEC that has been going on since 2020, it will become a major driver not only for Ripple and XRP but for the entire crypto industry too.

As part of his challenge, he also considers buying some LUNC.

Read more on U.Today https://u.today/xrp-ada-meme-coins-become-object-of-interest-for-author-of-bestselling-nft-book-anndy-lian

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NFTs: The Bridge Between Web2 and Web3

NFTs: The Bridge Between Web2 and Web3

Mention the word NFT and the first thing that comes to mind are “PFPs” (Profile Pics) and “trading”. It certainly comes as no surprise, considering the fact that a majority of NFT markets function on these premises.

Yet, to simply relegate NFTs to these two areas would be scratching the surface — NFTs represent so much more, with vast potential waiting to be unlocked. This was the topic of the panel discussion at the FIL-Summit ’22 as part of Asia Crypto Week. Hosted on Sep 26, 2022 at Marina Bay Sands, our NFT Marketplace Business Development Lead, Jenny Zheng, took the stage with four other panelists as they engaged in a fireside chat about NFTs as the bridge between Web2 and Web3.

 

NFT Utility

The utility of NFTs is one of the biggest debates between NFT proponents and skeptics — the latter arguing that NFTs are mere digital assets used for speculation, with limited real-world functionality. Many, if not most NFTs, started out that way. But just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, “NFT utility depends on how it’s being used and positioned from the creator’s perspective”.

 

“Many of us would look at NFTs from an art perspective, but there are so many other possibilities for them to evolve into.”

 

“In the near future, NFTs and the underlying blockchain technology can be used as identification in passports or even for event ticketing,” said Anndy Lian, Zero to Hero Creator and Chief Digital Advisor.

Guangmian Kung, Integrations and Partnerships Lead at Kleros echoed his sentiments.

“We often look at NFTs as items to sell, but what about non-transferable NFTs like Soulbound Tokens — a new identity verification system that represents who you are and what you’ve achieved. This opens up a whole new system of reputation authentication that can build trust in society.”

 

NFTs in the Bear Market

NFT Summer catapulted NFTs into mainstream consciousness, with the likes of celebrities and influencers driving mass adoption. In 2021, NFT trading volume reached an all-time high of $23 billion. Unfortunately, that all changed in 2022, when crypto winter hit. FUD was abound, causing a sharp dip in floor prices and NFT sales. Yet, through it all, the adoption rate still remained healthy.

Zheng explained how the bear market is the best time to build products.

“Even though Bybit NFT Marketplace started later compared to other players, we’re still growing very fast with a community of more than 600,000 users,” said Zheng.

 

“Our key to success was reducing technical barriers, making it simple for users to buy and sell NFTs. For those who are adventurous and bold, there’s still a lot of room for growth.”

 

Adding on to Zheng’s statement, Lian talked about another important value of NFTs — community building.

“The value of NFTs is in its community,” explained Lian. “That social aspect is something that’s so much more valuable than the price. Prices may be sensitive in a bear market, but it’s a good time to build a community.”

 

NFTs and Security

Security was also a major topic, as NFT thefts and hacks continue to make headlines. Naturally, this begs the question of the safety standards in the industry and what regulations can be implemented to prevent fraud.

“Changes and improvements need to be applied to the underlying infrastructure to prevent secondary market sales of unethically acquired NFTs,” said Kung.

 

“I hope that the market will start to take these into consideration and come to a universal solution.”

Adding to that, Zheng pointed out a possible solution that centralized exchanges can provide:

 

“There are many debates between centralized versus decentralized exchanges, but for certain, centralized NFT exchanges provide a higher degree of security”.

 

“For Bybit NFT Marketplace, we carefully curate and evaluate all our projects to prevent any intellectual property issues,” explained Zheng. “We also audit contracts to ensure that they are safe and reliable for our users.”

The Road Ahead for NFTs

More and more brands are adopting NFTs as part of their marketing strategy. From Nike’s Cryptokicks NFT Sneakers to Oracle Red Bull Racing’s Full Charge: Factory Pass, these serve to build rapport with their community by giving them exclusive perks and/or access to events.

As promising as it sounds, there’s a caveat — the technical challenges mainstream marketers face when trying to enter the NFT space.

“It’s difficult for these project owners if they lack the know-how and the expertise,” explained Zheng. “As a centralized exchange, we provide the tools — merging, airdrops, and whitelisting — to reduce the barriers to entry, making it easier for brands to kick-start their Web3 journey.”

Lian concurred, adding that “centralized exchanges do have a role to play.”

“Currently, everyone has a wait and see attitude. Brands need to dive deeper into the Web3 environment as it’s currently very scattered,” he said. “I hope that institutions and brands can find a common ground where they can learn, understand and educate, so that everyone can grow together.”

 

Source: https://blog.bybit.com/en-us/post/nfts-the-bridge-between-web2-and-web3-bltbe72f3340cd9342d/

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NFT: From Zero to Hero > Interview with Anndy Lian

NFT: From Zero to Hero > Interview with Anndy Lian

Question: Anndy, many people know you, but for those who don’t, can you tell us a little about yourself?  Who are you?  What did you do in the past and what are you doing now?

Answer: Thanks for reaching out to me. My name is Anndy Lian. My first Bitcoin was in 2013 and then diving deep into the blockchain technology side of things in 2017. I invested in some of the earliest blockchain projects all the way back to the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) era. Also, as a partner of an investment company granted Capital Market Services (CMS) license from Singapore regulator MAS, I have been approached by many early NFT projects. All these have given me an early start in the NFT space. I was the Blockchain Advisor for the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region. Concurrently, I was appointed by the Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, to help the province to grow using blockchain technologies. I was also an Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. At one point, I was the Chairman (Singapore) of the Korea eSports Industry Association too. 

Throughout my blockchain journey, I worked alongside policymakers, private sector decision-makers, and experts to create business value propositions for different industries. I continue to advise governments and companies as I speak now. 

Currently, I serve as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. I was recently awarded an honorary doctoral degree by the Academic Council of Ulaanbaatar Erdem University in recognition of my contribution to the development of productivity science in Mongolia.

I was the immediate past Chairman of a ranked top 30 crypto exchange. My curriculum activities give me a 360-degree perspective on what NFTs will be like in the future. After all these years, I have decided to compile what I see in the NFT market into a book. This is how my new book “NFT: From Zero to Hero” is born.

Question: NFT: From Zero to Hero!  An interesting title!  Reviews of your book are really good.  Why did you publish such a book?  What is your purpose?

Answer: The book was supposed to be published one year ago, but I did not do it due to my other commitments. I also want to take my time to review and use the different tools and platforms that I have mentioned in my book. Frankly, that took me some time. I do not want to write anything about it if I have not tired it myself.

Back in 2018 where I published my first book, titled “Blockchain Revolution 2030” and published by Kyobo, the largest bookstore chain in South Korea, NFTs were one of the core topics I talked about. Back then, NFTs were not something everyone was sharing. Most thought that it was purely a fad. I think otherwise. Most people are looking at the money-making side of things, and they forget the true meaning behind NFTs. That is why I drafted my book, and I want to share the knowledge behind NFT with everyone.

Another purpose of my book is to share it with the traditional guys, not in the crypto space. There is a lack of good information in the market; scammers are trying to be consultants and want to render their expertise to traditional business owners. Most times, they waste money and precious time. They were also giving a bad name to crypto. My book is simple to read and would be a good guide for them to start from zero and become a hero in the NFT space.

As for the crypto natives who think they know it all, they should read and look at some of the recommendations that I have put forth. I am very sure most of them have not tried the NFT tools and are still buying NFTs based on rumors and news, most times buying NFT with a gambling mindset. This doesn’t seem right, and if there are statistics to back thing up, they should use it as a reference. This gives them a higher chance to become an NFT Hero.  

Question: In fact, you are looking for answers to many curious questions in your book.  Frankly, I was not very interested in the NFT field and therefore I am interested in his book, I want to learn something in depth.  One of the fundamental questions is, really, why would people pay millions of dollars just for a profile picture?

Answer: Your question is good; why would people pay millions of dollars for just a profile picture. Most people would think that holding on to a Bored Ape is about social status, and you can show off to the crypto community to show you have the money and power. This is wrong. People holding on to the NFT are looking at business networking and giving them access to by-invitation events only where they can meet influential people.

Question: We see NFT investments of big brands, what do you think awaits us in the future?  

Answer: NFT is the bridge to Web3, it has big potential. If you have read my book, chapter 8 on NFT Trends Shaping the Future of NFTs, you will get the answers. The potential applications of NFTs are nearly endless. Some claim ten years from now, and all purchases will be accompanied by NFTs. Others think smart contracts will replace legal documents. And while many think NFTs are a fad or too niche to become widely used, big players from Meta (formerly Facebook) to Twitter to Reddit and Visa are taking notice and are working to ensure they don’t miss out on the NFT boom.

Gaming industry will change. Healthcare will take NFT to a more personal level. Art will be better tracked and authenticated. The list goes on.

Question: How can we measure the value of an NFT?  Sometimes I just see a photo sell for thousands of dollars, and sometimes we see an NFT bought for millions of dollars turned into a worthless piece.  What advice would you give people at this point?

Answer: You got to understand what is value. It seems that value = millions of dollars. This is a wrong way to look at NFT. If you like the NFT, you can buy it. If you expect what you like to go from $1 to $1,000,000, then this becomes speculation. Then the question is when to sell it? Most experts will ask you to “HODL”, but how long can you hold it for? Therefore, my advice to new users is to look at NFT in a more fun manner. Like that NFT and the price is low, grab it. If the price went up, and you want to part with it, then sell it.

The actual value in NFT is the utility and community. Without these elemensts, NFT is value-less.

 

Question: What would you like to say to people who plan to read your book?  What will you gain them?

Answer: They will gain insights to my thoughts on NFTs and which vertical would excel better in the future. This will allow them to watch out for the right things.

The future these NFT trends depict is an interesting one. While many people are concerned about the implications of the metaverse and the rise of AI, it’s a future full of possibilities. 

It’s a future that bridges the gap between consumers and creators, gives value and security to digital assets, and one which, for better or for worse, will shake up the world.

The future is bright, but the road is tortuous. The NFT market will eventually mature and deliver on its promise. 

Your new asset is in the digital world. 

Question: I want to talk a little bit about the markets.  The world is going through a bad time.  War, inflation, food crisis, etc.  Crypto markets are affected like other markets.  What days do you think await us?

Answer: The market will be stagnant because of global uncertainties. We are going through a cycle, and this cycle would last a few years. But does this mean we stop building and working? No. 

We got to work harder and be ready when the bull market awaits us.

Question: What advice would you give to investors?  What path should they follow in this process?

Answer: Always be patient and do your research well before committing to any investment in general.

As for NFTs, you should read Chapter 4 on How to spot a good NFT project. Let’s grow together- from zero to hero.

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Source: https://cryptoprofessorr.com/nft-from-zero-to-hero-interview-anndy-lian/

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