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Taboo to Dominate the NFT Market with the Launch of Their Marketplace with $1M Worth of Content
London, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – November 3, 2021) – Taboo aims to become the Playboy of blockchain. They fill in gaps where industry giants have yet to establish themselves, by embracing decentralization, to provide innovative solutions to many industry problems.
Taboo, the NFT & streaming media project, specializing in highly exclusive content is all set to launch its much-awaited marketplace. This will allow the Taboo Token holders to buy, sell, trade NFTs and stake their Taboo Tokens. To encourage user interaction and participation, Taboo is also launching $1 Million dollars worth of NFTs, as the flagship product offering, on the platform.
There will be celebrity, ex-playboy models, and other styled collections. Taboo is helping bridge the gap from existing powerhouse brands by using its token for payment. Their platform is built as a user-friendly introduction to what blockchain can do for content creators, and how decentralization of platform and payment can benefit them.
The TABOO platform products will be purchased in $Taboo, the native currency, meaning no chargebacks and no theft of content. Where payments are final. The proffered products are heavily curated, for quality and kept exclusive to the Taboo platform. The token platform has yield farming, in the spirit of decentralization, using defi yield pools, as well.
No other marketplace in development or in existence has the breadth of features and interoperability that Taboo’s does. Built on the Plasma Network, Taboo allows for low fee, cross-chain transfers, helping to bring crypto forward into a more unified system. The platform also contains a unique tier system that will launch along with the $1 million dollar release. Only three of the four tiers planned will be active at launch. Each tier is locked behind a wall, to which only specified USD amounts held, in $TABOO tokens, will provide the key to open each tier to the treasures within. In each tier will be thematic collections based on the type of content and the model/celebrity, the creative direction, the story, etc. There will be enough content for early users to sink their teeth into.
Taboo Sets to Revolutionize Using Crypto NFTs
Taboo comprises three core pillars: Quality. Exclusivity, and Innovation. These are the defining pillars of the organization.
Quality:
All NFTs are from the best of the best, in fashion, and more! The creators and content are carefully curated for quality, to maximize the value of the Taboo system, for both users and content creators.
For example, the $1 million in NFTs will include never before seen photos and videos.
Exclusivity:
With quality comes exclusivity. Taboo is capitalizing on the concept of uniqueness and scarcity, inherent in NFTs, through its tiering system. In this system, different levels of content are provided, based on their SFW, to NSFW, to xxx nature, in tiers 1-4. Tiers 1-3 will be active at launch. A unique criterion needs to be met in order to acquire the ability to access this exclusive. The criteria are based on a set USD dollar amount to taboo tokens, priced free at tier one, but up to 10,000 at tier 4.
Additionally, all content showcased is exclusive. No one else has it.
Finally, the product provided will be of the highest quality, to match both price point and exclusivity.
These elements are economic incentives towards value and key to Taboo’s growth and potential.
Innovation:
Dedicated to quality and creating the kind of exclusivity people will actually pay money for, Taboo is dedicated to innovation. To accomplish this, Taboo engaged the best NFT marketplace development team in crypto. The team that built Enjin Coin’s Marketplace. This same team has custom-built every part of the marketplace to fit exact specifications, according to the Taboo design, while keeping the UI simple. The goal is to allow for an easy learning curve for a non-crypto. So any user (over 18) can access the content, as long as they have a crypto wallet like trust wallet or metamask.
Key Features of the Taboo Marketplace That Sets it Apart From Other
The Taboo NFT marketplace is one of the key milestones in the project’s history and path ahead as the marketplace offers breakthrough services, features for both content creators and buyers. Content Creators will be able to do the following:
- Mint NFTs using the Taboo NFT minting function, on the Marketplace.
- Submit content and submit for approval, by the Taboo Moderators.
- Set firm prices for NFT sales or put their NFTs up for auction and bidding competitions!
Content Creators that wish to cash out their earnings may do so through the Fiat on-ramp, subject to all national and international regulations. The Marketplace payment methods are immediate and trustless. There is no 2-day waiting period for payment. All NFT sales and purchases are immediately transferred to the creator’s account, minus the Platform’s 8% processing fee. Apart from creators, the users also enjoy an array of features and services some of which include:
- Buy any content listed for sale on the marketplace.
- View, Search, Filter, and Sort Content,
- Check their bought content.
- Check their transaction history.
- Can follow, comment, and interact with their favorite content creators’ profiles.
- Buy, Bid, and compete for NFTs sold at auction.
- Stake Taboo, to earn more Taboo!
- Yield farming
Additionally, Taboo will be hosting parties at its very own Taboo Mansion, for the mystical Tier 4 holders. There are several designated and chosen locations, but the team has decided to keep this secret, until the time is ripe. There will also be online meetups, for the COVID-19 conscious, parties to support trade shows, and more! This is the benefit for being a member of the Fourth Tier of the tiered model. Users get to come be a part of Taboo, with the models, parties, and locations. Treated like the VIPs Taboo considers them to be.
Future features to be included in Marketplace Version 2, to come sometime Late 2021-Early 2022 are:
a. VR
b. Live Streaming
c. Active Tipping
d. Advertising/Monetization of space
e. Staking onto individual profiles
f. Even more high profile models
g. Private DM’s, video chats, texts with creators
h. Cross-chain integration of the hottest chains in Cryptocurrency
i. Immutable NFT’s
j. Fiat onramp
k. Other project coin farming, on the platform, providing marketing support to them and allowing users to farm taboo on the platform, for that
l. And more!
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A Pivotal Moment for Blockchain’s Many Frontiers
Today’s briefing arrives at a crossroads in blockchain’s evolution. From AI-driven Layer-1 grant programs to gamified resets in Web3, from supply-chain trust revolutions to exchange-driven token incentives, and high-stakes regulatory leadership shifts, the industry is charting new territory on multiple fronts. As builders, investors, and policymakers navigate this shifting terrain, five stories stand out for their potential to reshape blockchain’s trajectory:
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Lightchain Protocol AI unveils a $150,000 developer grant program to onboard top builders in AI × blockchain.
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Blockchain gaming experiences its lowest engagement of 2025, signaling a sector reset toward sustainability.
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Norwegian Seafood Council research highlights blockchain’s trust-building power in global supply chains.
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MEXC Exchange announces the Einstein (EIN) listing on July 20, 2025, buoyed by a $50 million rewards event.
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Summer Mersinger, a US CFTC commissioner, is tapped as CEO of the Blockchain Association, marking a pivotal regulatory turn.
In this op-ed–style briefing, we’ll unpack each development, explore its implications for blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs, and assess how these narratives intersect to define today’s momentum.
1. Lightchain Protocol AI’s $150K Grant: Catalyzing Decentralized Intelligence
What happened: On May 15, 2025, Lightchain Protocol AI—a Layer-1 blockchain optimized for AI workloads—launched its Developer Grant & Ecosystem Incentive Program, pledging up to $150,000 in total funding to on-board teams building dApps, explorers, wallets, analytics dashboards, DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and AI-powered modules on its network. Grants are milestone-based (up to $5,000 per milestone), accompanied by technical support, co-marketing, and ecosystem visibility. Source: Bitcoin News
Why it matters: Lightchain’s move underscores the growing fusion of AI and blockchain. By allocating resources to builders at the intersection of these technologies, the protocol signals that the next wave of innovation will hinge on intelligent smart contracts, federated learning coordination, and on-chain decision-making. For developers, this grant lowers barriers to entry and emphasizes sustainable, value-driven growth over token speculation.
> “We’re seeking impactful projects that align with Lightchain AI’s goal of bridging AI and blockchain—everything from AI prediction markets to compute marketplaces.” > — Lightchain Protocol AI Core Team
Implications:
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DeFi & NFTs: Expect AI-augmented lending protocols and NFT platforms with dynamic metadata driven by on-chain models.
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Ecosystem Growth: Lightchain’s aggressive grant strategy may spur competitors (e.g., Ethereum layer-2s) to bolster their own builder incentives.
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Governance & Sustainability: The milestone-based approach aligns funding with tangible progress, a model DeFi DAOs may increasingly adopt for resource allocation.
Source: Bitcoin News
2. Blockchain Gaming’s 2025 Low: A “Reset” Toward Quality
What happened: According to Crypto.news, blockchain gaming saw daily active wallets dip to 4.8 million in April 2025—a 10% month-over-month decline and the lowest point of the year for Web3 gaming. Share of the DApp ecosystem for gaming fell to 21%, now tied with DeFi, while AI projects surged to 16% of on-chain activity. Funding also plunged nearly 70% from March to $21 million in April, though Arbitrum Gaming Ventures deployed $10 million from its $200 million fund to support titles like Wildcard, XAI Network, and Proof of Play. Source: Crypto.news
> “Capital is harder to secure, but that’s not necessarily bad. Weak projects are falling away, and funds are flowing into builders laying the groundwork for the next generation of blockchain games.” > — Sara Gherghelas, DappRadar Analyst
Why it matters: The downturn reflects a market recalibration from token-centric models toward user engagement, game mechanics, and interoperability—key for mainstream adoption. High-profile missteps (e.g., Square Enix shelving Symbiogenesis, Sega’s experimental launch of KAI: Battle of Three Kingdoms) contrast with enduring partnerships like Ubisoft + Immutable’s Might & Magic card game.
Implications:
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DeFi and Gaming Convergence: As DeFi’s share remains steady, expect crossover innovations (e.g., on-chain staking integrated into gameplay).
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Investor Focus: Sustainable tokenomics over ‘yin-yang’ hype; capital will favor projects with robust retention metrics and revenue models.
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NFT Utility: Gaming’s reset may accelerate evolution of NFTs beyond collectibles into dynamic, utility-driven assets.
Source: Crypto.news
3. Deepening Trust in Seafood with Blockchain Transparency
What happened: Perishable News reported on May 15, 2025, that the Norwegian Seafood Council found 89% of consumers desire more information on seafood sourcing. Producers are piloting decentralized blockchain solutions to trace products “sea to shop floor,” sharing immutable data on species, harvest location, handling, and quality checks to reassure ethically conscious buyers. Source: Perishable News
Why it matters: While most blockchain discourse orbits finance and gaming, supply-chain applications represent a mass-market use case for Web3. Immutable provenance data combats fraud, illegal fishing, and mislabelling—an urgent concern as global seafood consumption climbs.
Implications:
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Consumer Engagement: Brands adopting on-chain traceability can premium-price products by verifying sustainability standards, fair labor practices, and environmental impact.
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DeFi Integration: Tokenized incentives could reward ethical producers or create staking mechanisms for supply-chain stakeholders.
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Broader Web3 Adoption: Success in seafood may catalyze blockchain tracking in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods.
Source: Perishable News
4. MEXC’s Einstein (EIN) Listing & $50 Million Rewards Event
What happened: PR Newswire announced on May 16, 2025, that MEXC, a leading global crypto exchange, will list the Einstein (EIN) token on July 20, 2025 (UTC). To celebrate, MEXC has launched a $50 million EIN rewards event, offering incentives through trading competitions, referral bonuses, staking pools, and community tasks. Source: PR Newswire
Why it matters: Large-scale rewards events can drive short-term volume spikes and social engagement, but they also test community loyalty and tokenomics viability. EIN’s positioning as a “science-minded” utility token in educational and research partnerships adds thematic depth to what might otherwise be a routine exchange listing.
Implications:
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Trading & Community Growth: Expect surges in trading volume, potentially setting new ATHs for MEXC’s platform metrics.
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DeFi Crossplay: EIN holders may see integration into DeFi protocols for governance, liquidity mining, and educational grants.
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Regulatory Watch: Large-scale token events continue to attract scrutiny over securities classifications and promotional compliance.
Source: PR Newswire
5. Summer Mersinger Becomes CEO of the Blockchain Association
What happened: Gadgets360 reported that on May 14, 2025, the Blockchain Association confirmed that Summer Mersinger, currently a commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down on May 30 and begin as the Association’s CEO on June 2. Mersinger has championed balanced, consumer-focused digital asset rules and will spearhead advocacy for fit-for-purpose legislation alongside US regulators. Source: Gadgets360
> “Summer’s knowledge of how elected officials think through complex questions will be vital as we await next steps on stablecoin and market structure bills.” > — Blockchain Association
Why it matters: The appointment bridges regulatory expertise and industry advocacy at a moment when Congress is eyeing stablecoin frameworks and broader crypto oversight. Mersinger’s shift signals a blurring of lines between government and industry, with potential to accelerate law-making and foster public-private collaboration.
Implications:
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Policy Acceleration: Expect renewed momentum on stablecoin legislation, DeFi disclosures, and market-structure rules by August 2025, per administration timelines.
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Industry Confidence: Firms may feel emboldened to innovate under clearer regulatory signals, supporting growth in DeFi, NFT marketplaces, and tokenized asset offerings.
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Global Alignment: US-led regulatory frameworks often influence EU and APAC regimes—this leadership change could ripple through the international policy landscape.
Source: Gadgets360
Conclusion: Five Threads Weaving Tomorrow’s Blockchain Fabric
Today’s headlines paint a multifaceted portrait of blockchain’s ongoing maturation:
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Ecosystem Incentives: Grant programs like Lightchain’s signal a builder-first ethos, turbocharging AI × blockchain synergy.
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Quality Over Hype: Gaming’s dip reflects a necessary market reset, steering capital to sustainable, engagement-driven projects.
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Real-World Utility: Supply-chain transparency demonstrates blockchain’s power beyond finance, enhancing consumer trust.
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Tokenomics in Motion: Exchange listings and rewards events underscore the ever-evolving interplay between liquidity, community, and utility.
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Regulatory Convergence: Leadership moves like Mersinger’s appointment highlight the tightening feedback loop between policymakers and the Web3 sector.
As blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs continue to intersect, today’s developments underscore a pivotal shift: the industry is moving from speculative frontiers to pragmatic, real-world applications—backed by funding, governance, and policy frameworks that prioritize longevity and trust. Keep these threads in mind as we watch the next chapters unfold.
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