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Ortho Teams Up With Fashion Designer Le Thanh Hoa for Metaverse Launch

ORTHO, a metaverse brand focused on the fashion industry, is launching its virtual world that merges high-fashion and high-tech themes to cultivate a community that is oriented towards fashion innovation.

To mark its launch, ORTHO is collaborating with respected Vietnamese fashion designer Le Thanh Hoa, who is delivering a virtual runway fashion show called AN – translated as peace. Besides the virtual reality experience, Le Thanh Hoa and ORTHO will offer a physical fashion show scheduled for October 27 in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.

Le Thanh Hoa Presents Unique Metaverse Fashion Show and NFT Collection

Le Thanh Hoa has been a prominent figure in Vietnam’s fashion industry for over a decade, and his collections have been attracting many local stars. His metaverse fashion line, which is the first such experience for Vietnam and the metaverse world, will present his designs and concepts in both physical and virtual reality.

Le Thanh Hoa’s style reflects the beauty of Vietnam’s nature, which is in line with ORTHO’s philosophy of focusing on the originality of Vietnam’s creative culture.

Le Thanh Hoa’s physical collection is made from purely natural silk, combining the traditional with breakthrough modernity.

Metaverse and fashion fans have the opportunity to get their hands on beautiful physical dresses designed by Le Thanh Hoa and made from 100% natural silk. There is a limited collection of 200 NFT (non-fungible token) cocoons that give owners exclusive access to the runway show. 

To have a glimpse and experience AN collection of designer Le Thanh Hoa in the metaverse space through the following steps:

Step 1: Go to the Ortho website

Step 2: Click the ‘Explore’ button 

Step 3: Then click on ‘Visit Metaverse Runway‘ to enter Le Thanh Hoa x ORTHO’s metaverse space

When it comes to the show itself, the virtual venue is already prepared for the event. The virtual space, created by ORTHO and powered by metaverse development platform Spatial, reflects the inner peace amidst the bold red field, resulting in a unique Oriental atmosphere.

The space is filled with the vibrancy of Milano Red tone coatings and East Asian native items such as red outfits, antique vases, and rustic bamboo, which delivers an ambiance of nostalgic, tranquil yet not melancholic imagery. 

As the red color symbolizes everlasting contentment in Oriental cultures, the red theme in Le Thanh Hoa’s show is meant to bring happiness and contentment in life.

ORTHO Brings Fashion to Metaverse

ORTHO is creating an open metaverse dedicated to everyone enthusiastic about fashion innovation. Its goal is to become the fashion brand for the future, merging the best aspects of high fashion and high-tech.

The digital world provides new and exciting tools and approaches for self-expression and individuality, and ORTHO has developed a fashion-oriented virtual world and other Web3 tools to foster creativity.

Founder Xno believes in a society in which our personalities combine the physical with the virtual. She has spent over 15 years developing user experiences in brick-and-mortar and virtual realms.

Her work includes a wide range of design creation, from interior to UI/UX and branding. With ORTHO, she is stepping into the fashion world, bringing unique experiences powered by the metaverse.  

ORTHO develops physical products, digital collectibles (in the form of NFTs), experiential events and spaces, marketplaces, and much more. It will become a place for artists and designers to collaborate on limited fashion items. It will also act as a social space for the Haute digital set to interact through games and NFT drops or gather in virtual meeting spaces.

While the concept of digital identity has been in focus due to the rapid expansion and evolution of Web3, remaining authentic and original in the digital world is a challenge.

ORTHO aims to give people all the tools to express their originality and showcase their status. The metaverse platform is positioned at the forefront of the digital fashion revolution, which becomes an independent sector and is expected to drive fashion trends in the coming years.

ORTHO aims to reduce society’s addiction to fast fashion as well as fight fakeness, counterfeiting, and forgery, which have become serious issues both in the physical and especially digital world. Its manifesto reads:

“In a world where originality is no longer exclusive to one reality, identity has become a hunger. With the endless crave for uniqueness, humanity is chasing after fast fashion, eating up their planet like fast food.”

The 5 most valuable players in the WNBA right now

The WNBA has gained significant popularity worldwide throughout the last couple of years. Even though they come nowhere near the NBA ratings, there is certainly an increase in the overall interest in the League. 

The 2022 WNBA season marks the 26th year of its existence so far and with the league getting more popular than ever, the games become even more electrifying. The on-court competition slowly becomes more intense as everyone tries to end up under the spotlight.

However, there are several players who stand out due to their skills, hard work, and great mentality. It’s no surprise that most of the players battling out for the MVP award each year are spread across the top teams in the league. 

The WNBA lines favored A’Ja Wilson from the Aces all season long due to her all-around game as she looked for a way to top her closest rival on the list, Breanna Stewart. 

A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson has been one of the most consistent and improving WNBA players in recent years. The 26-year-old power forward won her second MVP award in her career this season. She averaged 19.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 36 appearances in 2022. 

Wilson picked up his A-game in the Playoffs leading her Aces past the Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm while averaging 21 points in seven games. She won the Western Conference Player of the Week award five times this season which further cements her dominance over the competition. 

After winning the 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year, A’ja Wilson has been on top of the charts alongside Breanna Stewart who has been her biggest opponent during the course of her career. 


Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm

Breanna Stewart will once again go home empty-handed after her Seattle Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the Semifinals. However, she ended the Regular Season on top of the leaderboard with 21.8 points per game.

The power forward has had a fantastic series against the Aces scoring 42 points in the deciding Game 4 which was just not enough to stop A’Ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. 

Stewart was named among The W25 which is a list of the top 25 WNBA players in league history. The 28-year-old has won almost everything on an international level as her focus is now set on breaking records in the WNBA. 


Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Suns

One of the most experienced players in the WNBA, Alyssa Thomas, has single-handedly led the Connecticut Suns to the Finals in her ninth season with the team. The 30-year-old power forward became the leader in rebounds and assists in four of the five games in the Semifinals series against the Chicago Sky. 

Thomas managed to keep high consistency levels throughout the entire season which certainly books her a spot in this list. She averaged 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists to help her team finish third with a 25-11 record. 

Alyssa has managed to further improve her stats during the Playoffs as she is now getting close to the double-double average with 11.9 points and 9.6 rebounds across the most important eight matches of the season. 


Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx 

Sylvia Fowles has been part of the WNBA since 2008 when she was drafted by the Chicago Sky. Later on, in 2015, she switched sides and went to Minnesota in pursuit of a title. She eventually managed to crown herself a two-time WNBA champion with the Lynx following their success in 2015 and 2017. 

Fowles has never stopped impressing with her game as she is certainly one of the best defensive players the league has ever seen. In 2020, the 36-year-old center surpassed Rebekkah Brunson and topped the all-time rebounds leaderboard. 

This year, Fowles led the WNBA in rebounds per game as she went just shy of averaging a double-double for the season. She also recorded the highest FG% at 62.2% underlining her unstoppable force under the rim. 


Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu drew attention to herself after her amazing college career in Oregon. She became the only NCAA player both in women’s and men’s competitions with 2,000 points, 1,000 assists, and 1,000 rebounds. 

Ionescu also won the Naismith Player of the Year award in 2020 which further set the expectations quite high for her first season in the WNBA. She was selected by the New York Liberty with the first overall pick. 

In 2021, at the age of 23, she became the youngest player to record a triple-double in the history of the league. On top of that, in July 2022, Ionescu once again rewrote history following yet another masterful performance.

The talented point guard recorded the first 30-point triple-double in the WNBA chronicle as she went off for 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.

MyIdol.com creates a digital monument dedicated to the greatest musician of all time

On MyIdol.com, fans can submit their own pictures and other fan art related to the King of Pop.

Particularly loyal and devoted fans want to learn as much as possible about their idol. Websites and apps allow a look behind the scenes and ensure that fans can feel up close and personal with their star.

Multimedia portal MyIdol.com is dedicated to the undisputed King of Pop and shows in unprecedented detail how Michael Jackson lived and worked. In doing so, MyIdol.com pursues several charitable goals at once.


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Michael Jackson’s artistic and cultural legacy has endured far beyond his untimely death.

The ultimate platform all to do with the king of pop

MyIdol.com is a completely new format that allows fans and interested parties to experience the King of Pop up close.

The aim of the platform is to create a digital memento of Michael Jackson and to respectfully and positively report on the life and work of the musician.

To accomplish this, MyIdol.com uses state-of-the-art technology. MyIdol.com is both an app and a website on which fans can enjoy the content on a bigger screen.

Currently, a premium account costs 20 US dollars per year. The international team uses that profit for the development of the app and website.

In return, members regularly receive new content highlighting Michael Jackson’s work, life and artistic output. Of course, this includes countless unpublished artworks and tapes that provide an unprecedented insight into the work of the King of Pop.

All of the profits will be donated to the newly established MyIdol.Foundation. This foundation is committed to education and equal opportunities for children and young people all over the world.

MJ himself has always been committed to the younger generation, and MyIdol.com wants to continue this with its own foundation. Children all over the world should receive education and thus be able to lead a better life.


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Music is what made Michael Jackson famous worldwide. Yet the King of Pop had numerous other interests and talents.

Music is the centerpiece of this digital monument

Of course, Michael Jackson is known for his music. Earth Song, Thriller, Billy Jean and many other songs are also known to people who are not fans of MJ.

That’s why MyIdol.com dedicates a large part of its platform to the King of Pop’s music. The app shows in-depth analyses and stories of those well-known songs.

Also included are unreleased tracks that the public can now listen to for the first time.

These include “Spiritual Journey”, a tape MJ recorded for his good friend Roy Horn, part of the duo “Siegfried and Roy” who was attacked by one of his tigers many years ago and was in a coma for a considerable period of time.

During this time, the King of Pop retired and wrote a “unique and incredible piece of art” that he dedicated to his friend.

MyIdol.com allows fans to see artwork, poems and other testimonies of his work, in addition to music, and to learn the stories behind them.

The app shows MJ as an artist, musician, poet, entrepreneur, but also as a family man. His siblings, parents and children were an important part of the King of Pop’s life. MyIdol.com pays tribute to this.

The platform was developed by an international team of musical and technology experts.

The goal was to create an intuitive user interface, while at the same time showcasing the monumental story of Michael Jackson and bringing it to life first-hand. This was achieved with the combination of an app and website.


Fan art allows fans to continue telling his story

Besides his family, his fans were especially important to Michael Jackson. It is known that he kept artwork that fans made for him and guarded it like a treasure.

Knowing this, the “Fan Artwork” category is one of the most important in the entire project. Here fans can submit pictures, poems, songs and videos they created in memory of Michael Jackson anytime. “Fan Artwork” is one of the most important categories for the creators of MyIdol.com.

The aim of this section is to create a network of fan art that is as comprehensive as possible and in which fans all over the world can participate.

The online form is designed intuitively to make it as easy as possible for users. Of course, all submissions are reviewed before they are published on MyIdol.com.


The Story – Behind The Scenes and Detailed Information

Anyone who wants to find out more about the King of Pop should definitely keep an eye out for the documentary “The Story”.

Divided into several seasons, the documentary combines detailed and new information about Michael Jackson with technical expertise from the international team working on MyIdol.com.

“The Story” offers in-depth insights and will gradually be expanded to include more information. That way, the story of Michael Jackson remains an indispensable milestone in the history of music.

NBA expansion: What cities will they expand to next?

Due to the increase in the number of NBA teams, there’s been some rumour that the association plans to expand its league to other cities.

Presently, there are 30 teams in the NBA league, and although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, the teams will be more than that in a few years.

The National Basketball Association is one of the most popularly known sports leagues. The sport is one of the most watched in the world, and the league is in the United States. It was established in 1946 in New York, and it was named the Basketball Association of America (BAA).

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There were only 11 teams at the time the association was established, and today they have added 29 more teams to the league. If the leagues can increase from the time of establishment to today, who’s to say it won’t keep increasing?

The commission had denied that there were plans for the league to add new teams at the moment, but he never ruled out the possibility of expansion in the future. If you are an NBA fan, do not forget to place your NBA betting for the next game.

Here are a few of the cities that the NBA might expand to; 

Las Vegas, Nevada

The NBA star player LeBron James once mentioned in his interview with “The Shop: Uninterrupted” that he wanted to own a team based in Las Vegas.

There have been rumours going around that the association wants to expand its leagues to this part of the city.

The city itself looks like it’s getting ready to host the new team. The Oak View Group, well-known for developing and operating sporting and entertainment venues, has reportedly purchased a 66-acre plot of land in Las Vegas and is developing an NBA-ready arena there.


Seattle, Washington

There’s also a chance that the NBA might return to Seattle, as the city already has an operational venue for the team.

The team moved to Oklahoma City in 2009. The venue currently hosts NHL games. 


Kansas City, Missouri 

Kansas City is also one of the possible cities for a new NBA team. The city has one of the largest markets but is without a team.

Also, it is close to some cities that are already part of the NBA league, like Oklahoma City and Denver. It is also the home of the College Basketball Hall of Fame.

Other cities like Austin, San Jose, St. Louis, Omaha, California, Pittsburgh, and many others are all possible cities that are considered NBA team worthy. They all meet the requirements to host the NBA and have a team in their city.

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There is also a chance that the NBA will be expanded beyond the United States and Canada and move into Europe. If there is any American sport that can do that, it is the NBA.

They have the patience and courage to take bold steps. If they can allow foreign-born players to play on NBA teams, they can expand their league internationally and play all over the continent.  

Several other cities are possibly the best fit for the expansion, but not all the cities can get to join the league. However, the NBA is scheduled to negotiate another contract after the existing one in the year 2025, this might be the time the league decides on whether they need an expansion or not.

Las Vegas, Seattle, and Kansas City will probably be ready and waiting if the NBA uses one of these two opportunities to welcome additional clubs into the fold.

The unique relationship between writer and reader

The relationship between writer and reader is as old as the writing itself. It all began when the first human being wanted to write down what he felt, thought, and remembered so that others could read it.

Through that act, concepts and images began to be shared. It is here that this wonderful anachronistic relationship between writer and reader was born, which, as we shall see, has no term of comparison with other bonds.

Today we have decided to enter with you in this magical link, which has no space or time limits. Let’s begin this brief ode dedicated to all the readers and writers of the world.

Books, readers & writers

Being in the past an essay writer free online and now working on my novels, I believe that the relationship between an author and a reader is something unique in the world and comes about thanks to that medium we love so much: books. 

We probably don’t stop long enough to think about this special bond’s effect on our lives. But if we stop to reflect on it, we will undoubtedly realize the unique and influential place it plays in our existence. 

As a writer, I am aware that my words fill the pages of my books to tell readers what flows in my imagination and make them live new experiences, places, and experiences.

Also, to share different points of view about life and to accompany them on a journey to different historical periods and their characters. 

Readers grow and learn through the stories we tell as if they were living them themselves. Thus, with words, we have the excellent opportunity to influence some aspects of those who read us positively.

As a reader, I have experienced firsthand how specific readings have affected me. As I told you in another article, my desire to write novels arose from my passion as a reader.

Thanks to the influence the characters created by authors such as Sir Walter Scott and Stevenson had on little Teo, the desire to write grew in me over time.

Books spread emotions, sensations, fabulous places, historical or imaginary moments, and the experiences of characters that sometimes existed in reality and others that did not.

Beyond this, each book we read and write changes us, leaving a mark that, in some way, readers and writers share, even without knowing each other in the first person.

The reader’s thousand literary lives

The following sentence by writer George R.R. Martin perfectly describes the wonderful effect books have on the reader: 

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. He who never reads lives only one.”

What makes it even more interesting is that work’s influence on each person is different. It depends on its interaction with the fantastic mental world of the one who reads.

Some readers take in an overview of the book pragmatically, learning something new. Others become so immersed in the novel that it is as if they are living another life, almost forgetting their surroundings. 

In addition, although the writer creates the story, the reader also has a creative role. A story without readers is as if it did not exist.

Always open a book in your hands, and remember that you have become a creator. You are now part of the audience of readers of that book. Therefore, as long as you read, you have the power to bring the words of that book to life. Without interaction with your mind, words would be nothing more than ink on paper.

The creative words of the writer

Writers capture, in our writing, our entire creative intellectual world. We spend years creating landscapes, environments, and stories and empathizing with the characters we make. Like us, they have personal experience, emotions, and a personality that defines them.

All this effort, which we enjoy immensely, pays off only when those creative writing examples can reach the minds and hearts of readers. As the poet Robert Frost wrote:

“No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.”

Our role is to transmit, with body and soul, the story we carry inside, to express it with the right words so that the images and sensations of our mind can reach the reader.

This is the only way to generate a lasting and deep bond, opening ourselves to the reader and, in this way, making ourselves known, even without introducing ourselves.

As you can see, there is an extraordinary relationship between the reader and the writer. On the one hand, it is a connection between two people who do not know each other but simultaneously share their most intimate and personal side through paper or a screen.

It is a reciprocal and symbiotic relationship. As we have seen, without one, the other could not exist. The reader and the writer co-create mutually without even realizing it.

One of the most striking aspects of this bond is its ability to survive time, even beyond death. Readers of every era keep authors and their works alive with time, not only through memory. Reading gives them the power to bring stories that were written thousands of years ago back to life.

A unique and unforgettable relationship that only books can tell.

Our way too early NBA season predictions for 2023

The NBA season may be a few weeks or days ahead, but a lot of people are so excited about the start of the season that they start to create predictions for various teams and players.

Some of the predictions that people make can be ridiculous, while there are some that are justified by facts or by simply observing the movements and decisions of players and teams.

In this article, we will explore a few of the plausible and crazy predictions about what will happen in the upcoming 2022-2023 season of one of the most popular sports associations in the world.

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These predictions can be advantageous for those that frequently bet on basketball games, and some of them would even place their bets on sports betting websites and online casinos.

There are many ways for them to pay for bets, although PayPal is one of the best ways to pay at online casinos because of its hassle-free payment system.

In the NBA, predictions can be faulty, as the season is long and anything can really happen in the league, but predicting the outcome can still be quite fun and exciting for sports bettors and basketball enthusiasts.

So, without more delays, here are our predictions for the upcoming NBA season.

The Golden State Warriors Will Become the Champions Once Again

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The Golden State Warriors have been pretty quiet during the offseason, and although some fans think that this is a disadvantage for the team, there are still a lot of people that believe that the quietness of the Warriors is the key to them becoming champions once again.

Although the Warriors did lose important role players like Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damion Lee, they still have their core players like Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, and Andrew Wiggins.

On the other hand, Draymond Green, another key player for the Warriors, is expressing his desire to get a max deal from the team, which the front office is not really willing to do since they already pay so much for other players.

So, it is likely that Green will be traded, but the Warriors may also negotiate a deal that the front office and Green can agree on. With still having one of the best starting lineups in the NBA, the Warriors have a very strong chance of getting a two-peat this season.


Ben Simmons will be Traded Again

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Despite being traded to the Brooklyn Nets last season, Ben Simmons never actually suited up for the team because he was dealing with back issues, although some fans have speculated that Simmons’s ego was also at fault for his absence on the court.

During the 2021 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks, Ben Simmons performed so poorly that the 76ers lost the series, and the fans have heckled him in the stadium and even on his social media accounts.

Because of the backlash Ben Simmons has received from the 76ers, he chose to sit out the rest of the 2021-2022 season, although some sources have stated that Simmons was suffering from back issues.

Then, near the end of the said season, Simmons would be traded to the Nets alongside Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two first-round picks in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap.

However, since Simmons hasn’t played for the Nets yet and will most likely decline in terms of performance, Simmons will possibly get traded again.


The Nets will Keep Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant until the End of the Season

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If there isn’t a big drama going on at the office of the Brooklyn Nets right now, then Ben Simmons would most likely still be on the team until the end of the season.

However, the drama that unfolded between the front office of the Brooklyn Nets and the Durant/Irving duo may be too much that the team would most likely rebuild anytime soon.

But, despite their best efforts to trade Durant and Kyrie during this year’s offseason, the people at the Nets’ front office just can’t shake those two NBA All-Stars off.

So, it is highly likely that Durant and Irving will stay as Nets players until the end of the season, although they most likely won’t be playing and would opt to sit out.


Joel Embiid Will Win the Elusive MVP Award

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There were many chances throughout the recent seasons for 76er’s Joel Embiid to be the NBA Regular Season MVP, but the prestigious award wasn’t really meant for him to have during those seasons, as he would often get injured and lose a lot of playing time, which then prevented him from getting enough points and games played that are needed to be MVP.

But, for the 2022-2023 season, we have high hopes that Embiid will finally be able to get the elusive MVP award.

As the 76ers keep getting better and better in terms of lineup or roster, we should expect Embiid to have more support and thus get a bigger spotlight in the NBA and with the media.

With enough traction, especially if the 76ers get the first seed in the Eastern Conference, the chances of Embiid winning the MVP are high.


LeBron James’s Decline will Start

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LeBron James is arguably the most popular NBA player that is still in the league today, and although it is impressive what he has done in recent years despite being in the age where a lot of players retire, we may possibly see the decline of King James this season.

Last season, he was able to average 30.3 points per game, although he was suffering from a few injuries that led him to only play 56 regular season games.

In addition, James’s team, the Los Angeles Lakers, didn’t even make the playoffs last season, as the offense and the flow of the game heavily revolved around him and another star player, Anthony Davis, who was also injured for most games.

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Because of the number of injuries stacking up and James’s durability starting to show cracks, it is highly likely that LeBron won’t be the same as before. But, because LeBron James is considered one of the best basketball players of all time, his “mediocre” performance would still be better than most players in the NBA today.

And these are the predictions that we have for the upcoming 2022-2023 NBA Season. Of course, these are just mere predictions and may not happen during the season, but it is always fun for fans, the media, and sports betting enthusiasts to predict what will happen in the NBA.

Smart Ways Musicians Can Sell Their Music in 2022

Today, there are more ways than ever before for musicians to take control of their work and make money from it without the need for studio bosses, record labels, and the like to act as middlemen.

From making the most of merchandising opportunities to live streaming to selling NFTs, the sky is the limit right now in terms of the potential of bands and solo artists to monetize their output and secure investment if they’re new on the scene.

Sell Royalty-Free Music

Musicians can make money by selling their work as royalty-free music, which can be used by people who want to find music for their promotional videos, for example, or an online advertisement.

This is usually done by signing up to a platform specializing in the selling of royalty-free music; when your track is bought, you’ll receive a percentage of the sale price from the platform. 

This can be an easy, passive way to make money from a track that you’ve written, especially for the royalty-free market, that has the potential to continue to generate revenue for years to come.


Create and Sell NFT

The term music NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token and relates to a digitalized, unique item. In contrast to their Fungible cousins, NFTs can’t be exchanged for an item of the same value – each token is totally unique.

They are an effective way to establish or confirm ownership, too: NFTs are underpinned by blockchain technology, and as such, they provide rock-solid proof of this ownership.

An NFT could be the one-off digital version of an album, alternative album artwork, or an unreleased track; they can also relate to experiences, such as a backstage pass at a certain concert.

Many artists like NFTs because they represent a way to connect directly with their fans; this can lead to some important symbiotic relationships.

For example, a fan could invest in the new band they love by buying an NFT – as well as injecting funds into the band; this NFT could be a very lucrative investment if the act makes it big. All parties win!


Use Dropshipping to Sell Merchandise

Selling merchandise isn’t just a great way for bands and solo artists to make money from the actual items up for sale but an important way to boost music sales. Dropshipping can be a good way for small or newly emerging musicians to cash in.

This method of selling means that the operation is undertaken by a third-party company that specializes in this model; the band or artist doesn’t need to keep the product or stock or even handle it directly, as this is all taken care of by the dropshipping company.

And if you need any more convincing? Today, up to 35% of a band’s generated revenue is via sales of merchandise.


Get on a Streaming Platform

It’s a great idea for musicians to get their tracks on a popular streaming platform to make money from their work, as well as to help get them noticed.

Streaming is becoming one of the main ways that people discover new music, so making sure the music is there to be discovered in the first place is crucial!

While musicians will only receive a tiny amount of money per stream, this can quickly add up – especially if your track suddenly surges in popularity.


Make the Most of Live Streaming 

Musicians can also use live streaming to sell their work – plus, it allows them to play to audiences worldwide. Bands and solo artists can use live stream shows to raise money through the sales of tickets and by using online tip jars.

To get an idea of just how lucrative live streaming can be, in the first six months of the pandemic, the platform Bandzoogle generated around $400,000 from these events.


Licensing Opportunities

Getting a track or a selection of music featured in a film, TV show, or advertisement means that musicians will likely be entitled to receive a licensing fee.

These fees can vary a great deal, and you’ll need to ensure that, legally, you fully understand the details of any licensing agreement before signing a contract.


Use Youtube

Making the most of Youtube to sell music can be a very lucrative idea indeed. As well as using the platform to grow an audience, if an artist’s music is used in any video that runs ads, Youtube pays some of the advertising revenue generated to the rights holder of the track.

Some bands use the services of a digital distributor to help them ensure they’re collecting all the money they’re entitled to, and to capitalize, where possible, on this market.


Back to Basics

And it’s not just through innovative new means and methods that musicians can sell their work. There’s a big market for vinyl now, and pressing a small run of records can create a valuable artifact that fans will want to own while potentially bringing in some substantial funds.

Live performances, session work, and publishing royalties are all ‘traditional’ methods that remain an effective way for musicians to get their creations out into the world while making money.

Here are the top games that streamers are playing right now

It can be challenging to select just one game to stream on Twitch because there are dozens of options available. This article will discuss some excellent possibilities and offer you viewpoints on several other games.

For beginner streamers, choosing the ideal video game to expand their channel can be a very challenging undertaking.

Despite being entertaining to play, thriving as a rookie streamer in well-known titles like League of Legends and Call of Duty is extremely challenging due to the level of competition.

In our experience, enjoyable party games and independent video games are much better at boosting viewership. The games on this list are our top recommendations for smaller content producers who want to expand their audience, become Twitch affiliates, and build their channels.

1. Minecraft

Minecraft has overtaken all other video games in terms of sales since its 2009 release. The sandbox game has captured the attention of players. Community interaction in which players can unwind in the nostalgia of the game is encouraged by Minecraft.

One of the rare games where spectators can play along with streams is Minecraft. Engaging viewers in initiatives and encouraging participation creates a great deal of vested interest.

2. Dead by Daylight

As viewers are eager to find out how the round turns out, suspense increases retention. Will the streamer suffer a grisly death?

You can play a game with your viewers as long as you pretend to be a killer looking for them (otherwise, they are able to track you down). This will make other viewers ponder whether you’ll be able to locate individuals in their neighbourhood. You can use a random number generator or only allow subs if several others want to play with you.

3. Raft

For rookie broadcasters who are still getting the hang of gaming while handling conversation, Raft is a terrific game. Many games struggle to strike a balance between properly navigating the information while also entertaining your audience.

Raft has wonderful pacing and gives you plenty of time to engage your audience in the adventure by considering their feedback as you make selections throughout the game. It offers a 2-4 player co-op and allows you to add extra stakes for food, water, or even permadeath.

There is a flourishing community that enjoys the game, and every few months fresh content is produced, causing the category to explode once again. This is true even though being in the top three rows of the category requires a minimum of 10 viewers. It is a fairly simple game to pick back up later if you have already streamed it once.

4. Slots/ Casino Games

The slots category on Twitch has just around a million subscribers. Casino games have come a long way since the origin of roulette and now tens of thousands of viewers tune in each hour to watch streamers engage in online cryptocurrency casino slot machine games. 

5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which debuted in 1998, is the first 3D installment in the Zelda franchise and is surrounded by a lot of nostalgia. You only need to visit any “Song of Storms” cover on YouTube to see how enduringly popular the game and its plot remain.

In general, the Zelda games’ emphasis on storytelling offers an easy approach to completing a game while maintaining the ability to communicate with your audience. These viewers, like OSRS, will probably be in the 25–35 age range. Many people will be there to “re-experience” the game from another person’s perspective.

6. Animal Crossing

One of the biggest games of the year is Animal Crossing, a brand-new title. People are very interested in it and want to know what others are doing. This game is incredibly inclusive and makes you feel happy. To succeed and have fun, you don’t need to have a high skill cap.

7. Phasmophobia

Since its early release on the Steam store in September 2020, Phasmo has had tremendous success. During Halloween, a lot of streamers and viewers fell for the hype, frequently gathering their friends to investigate haunted places as a team of paranormal investigators.

The jump scares in the game are where it really shines. We strongly advise adding a little donation notice with audio of a scream if you are a Twitch affiliate. This not only helps with monetization but also makes for amusing moments that the community will remember.

It’s also great for creating videos that can be posted on your social media pages later.

8. Albion Online

Since launching its new free-to-play model, open-world sandbox MMORPG Albion Online has amassed a sizable player base and generated a lot of buzz. The full loot PVP and massive high-risk group fighting are the main reasons why this is such a great game to play for streamers.

Imagine the early Runescape player killing in the wild, but with massive 100-vs-100 guild battles instead.

Want to kill enemies with heavy damage or ride around on a mount to steal player gear from both sides? Your decision is yours. This all-or-nothing situation encourages the creation of naturally entertaining content that will keep your viewers engaged.

Another benefit is that the game has a very devoted fan base. Albion has it all once you find your niche, whether it be PVE, PVP, or purchasing a plot of land for your bow-making business.

The Science DAO Disrupting a Trillion-Dollar Industry

The Science DAO is a decentralized organization consisting of investors, think tanks, innovators, and an expert advisory committee aimed at incubating scientific startups and accelerating their development.

The healthcare industry is a trillion-dollar behemoth, and for years has been controlled by a small handful of companies. This monopoly has resulted in skyrocketing costs and a lack of innovation.

Point in case, the diabetes industry. With the estimated value of the global diabetes therapeutics care industry set at $1.2 trillion, it is no surprise that diabetes drugs are the third most-prescribed class of drugs in the United States. And yet, these drugs only manage the disease — they don’t cure it.

What’s more, there are only 3 multinational corporations that control most of the diabetes drug market while gaining upwards of 50% of the total medical profits from the industry.

So it’s no wonder that the cost of diabetes drugs has increased by more than 1,000% over the past four decades.

Some of the reasons contributing to the status quo include the fact that the industry is highly regulated. This means that few companies are able to operate in the market.

Another reason is that the health industry is capital intensive therefore it requires a lot of money to set up a health institution. Finally, the health industry is also technologically complex as it takes a long time and a lot of money to develop new health technologies, let alone study to become a licensed health practitioner. As a result, the industry has become dominated by a few large companies.

The Science DAO, however, aims to establish a venture fund that will support early projects in the sector from start to finish while also building decentralized communities in support of new ideas in the health industry.

What is Science DAO?

Science DAO focuses on three primary areas which include: Health and Environment, Computing and Technology, and Natural Science, Science DAO is looking to encourage contribution to science by giving institutional as well as retail contributors a chance to own part of life-changing breakthroughs and inventions.

At its core, the Science DAO has a three-pillar approach to achieving its goals:

1. Contribution: The Science DAO will contribute to early-stage science companies and help them grow by providing mentorship, access to resources, and networking opportunities.

2. Community: The Science DAO will build decentralized communities of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to support the development of new ideas in the health industry.

3. Education: The Science DAO will provide educational resources to help people understand the science behind new health technologies.

Ultimately, Science DAO is set to create a new way to contribute to and support different medical ideas that are shaking up the global diabetes care industry.

How the Science DAO Works

The Science DAO is set up as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) meaning it is run by a set of smart contracts, which are essentially computer programs that automatically execute tasks according to pre-defined rules. The platform assembles an expert advisory committee with some of the world’s most prolific scientific startup experts.

This advisory team is made up of successful entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers who are well-versed in the industry and all together form a decentralized think tank responsible for selecting the most promising projects. They use their experience and expertise to evaluate different opportunities and decide which projects should be funded by the Science DAO.

What’s more, the Science DAO platform will offer a wide range of resources to help these startups grow including access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational resources thanks to a network of experts who boast a collective experience of over 35 years in startup acceleration.

What Problems Does the Science DAO Seek to Solve?

The health industry is fraught with inefficiencies that have led to high costs and poor outcomes. The current system often fails to incentivize innovation or support early-stage companies that are looking to bring new treatments to market.

The Science DAO seeks to change this by providing a new way for people to contribute to medical breakthroughs and support the development of new ideas in health care.

What’s more, the platform will also help to educate people about the science behind new health technologies and provide mentorship and resources to help early-stage companies grow.

In doing so, the Science DAO is set to create a more efficient health industry that is better able to support innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Academic Writing Style: Definition, Types, and Importance

The way a person writes determines for which audience they create. If you write love stories, you’ll use a creative style that includes metaphors, descriptive language, and quite an emotional tone.

But if you’re a student, the same won’t work for you even if you do your best. A learning environment requires using a different writing style altogether, an academic one.

It may sound unusual, but many students face issues with their first assignments and essays because the style in which they write isn’t academic.

If you still feel as if writing in this new way is alien to you, read this small review, and it’ll guide you through the most important points to help you become more comfortable with your papers. 

Definition of an Academic Writing Style

So, what is this thing? Academic writing is a type of writing that is used in formal and professional settings like universities, colleges, research institutions, conferences, and similar places that require formal writing and communication.

This type of writing has its own features. Academic writing requires clear, non-metaphoric words that allow us to present the information clearly. It also has a well-organized order.

Unlike the creative pieces, academic writing has an accurate structure that has been long made a custom and requirement to use. It has its disadvantages, but such structures help students and professors to simplify their communication. 

Another crucial aspect is that academic style is often focused on one clearly defined idea. For example, if a writer has to explain some type of social issue, they choose one or a few ones that are connected and write only about them.

But that’s not the only thing that is different. In formal language, you won’t see shortened words or informal abbreviations: for example, you will never use “can’t” instead of “can not” or “isn’t” instead of “is not.” While it can seem redundant, it is an essential feature of academic style.

The words used are also much more complicated; they are longer and more sophisticated: college is different from school in how writers choose their words.

You are also not allowed to use phrasal verbs or proverbs as it would seem quite strange, wouldn’t it? Although the list can go on, this is the basics of academic writing. 


Types of Academic Writing

When you have to write a paper, consider the type of academic writing you need to use. That isn’t nearly as complicated as you may think. Although there are different attachment styles, you will quickly understand their differences.

The four main kinds of academic writing are descriptive, persuasive, analytical, and critical.

If you feel like coping with all these academic writing styles is too much and you need some assistance, you may benefit from reaching out for help to professional companies such as Custom Writings that offer academic writing services online.

If you choose to buy anything from a company like this and become its customer, you’ll get a chance to understand all the styles better. 

  • Descriptive style. It is one of the most common ones, and it requires a person to describe an event, a specific phenomenon, or a theory. In more creative pieces, it requires a person to describe something more vividly, but such assignment types are rare in formal settings. Usually, this writing style is easy to master: you just explain a specific issue from scratch. 
  • Persuasive style. This one is more complicated. It requires a person to build an argument that would help to persuade the audience of their idea. Let’s imagine that you’re an expert in the new toys for animals, and you have to persuade the owners that the new toys are more useful for them. To do so, you would draft a persuasive text. Such works usually require a lot of additional research to help you create your own argumentation and show your logical (and sometimes ethical) appeals to the readers. 
  • Analytical style. It requires writers to write an essay that studies different (often two) ideas and examines whether they are logical and reasonable. In analytical writing, the written text offers a statement on the similarities and differences of the concepts. It can be used if a person wants to compare two companies and explain how they worked with different groups. It can also be used to show a more in-depth analysis with more objectivity and search for facts, which makes it more complicated than the descriptive style. 
  • Critical style. It can be confusing, but this style and the previous one are quite unlike. The best way to put it is to associate this style with harder and longer work, like coursework or even final papers. You may need to describe a theory or someone else’s research paper and critically assess it, or you have to compare many opinions on the topic that interests you. 

The Importance of Academic Writing Style

For some, it may feel as if there’s zero need in writing like an old school professor from the past decade, but there’s actually a great reason to use academic writing.

For many, it truly represents the quality of work: try to imagine a text on a socially important issue told like this, “Yeah, and that’s why we should kinda do sth to stop global warming, thanks for your attention.” Doesn’t sound like serious business, right?

Even if it is a little outdated, you won’t find many places where a scientific company will accept your work, regardless of how great and original it is, if you don’t write it according to their conventions. 

Don’t lose your faith, though: even if you use this writing style, you still maintain your unique and personalized voice, though you may not find it first.

Even more, such a writing style actually creates a sense of belonging and helps to outline a group and its features. People write reviews and share comments on the recent publications using this language because it also helps them be a part of the group.

If you dream to sound official and persuasive, you’ll have to develop your academic writing style. 


How to Improve Your Academic Voice

It can require some time and this suggestion is by no means an extensive one, but if you feel that you sound too informal, some tips here might help you. 

  • Take inspiration from others. It can be hard to imagine how to sound, so check out papers online and on any service that offers cheap or free access to research works. 
  • Use proofreading programs and tools. As a beginner, you may be unaware of some of the words you used inappropriately. So you can utilize services like Grammarly or find a similar website in your own language if you don’t use English as your first tongue. 
  • Ask others to help. Many places in the USA and Canada offer proofreading and support from your professors or advisors. If you feel like you need it, you can always schedule an appointment with people who know how to write formally. 
  • Read aloud. Imagine yourself standing in front of a large audience of very educated and very smart people. Read your written piece aloud and think whether these people would like it.

It Isn’t As Hard As It May Seem

Academic writing can make you a top creator, and you’ll have many more options for employment and your research endeavors.

It can be hard at first, but once you’ve learned about the formula, it’ll be easy for you to continue as academic writing has its specificities. It can be unusual to learn at first, but it won’t require any effort after your first mastery.

Don’t be scared, you’ve got it! Just start, practice, and ask for help if you don’t cope with it alone.