RTFKT, the digital fashion brand known for its NFT sneakers and collaborations with celebrities like Steve Aoki and Paris Hilton, has teased a new project involving Fortnite. The company posted a video on Twitter showing a 3D model of a futuristic cityscape with the caption “RTFKT x Fortnite map coming soon”. The video also features a logo that resembles the Fortnite logo, but with the letters “RTFKT” instead of “FORTNITE”.
The teaser has sparked speculation among fans of both RTFKT and Fortnite, as well as curiosity about what the collaboration will entail. Will it be a new map for the popular battle royale game, or a collection of NFT skins and accessories for the characters? Will it be exclusive to certain platforms or regions, or available to everyone? And how will it fit into the lore and story of Fortnite, which has recently introduced aliens, superheroes, and other crossover elements?
RTFKT has not revealed any more details about the project, except that it is “coming soon”. The company has been at the forefront of the digital fashion and NFT space, creating virtual items that can be worn in various online platforms and games, as well as sold and traded on the blockchain. RTFKT has also partnered with other brands and artists, such as Atari, Anamanaguchi, and The Weeknd, to create unique and innovative digital experiences.
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Fortnite, on the other hand, has been one of the most successful and influential games of the past decade, attracting millions of players and celebrities alike. The game has also become a platform for cultural events, such as concerts, movie screenings, and product launches. Fortnite has also embraced the NFT trend, allowing players to purchase and use skins and items from various franchises and creators.
The collaboration between RTFKT and Fortnite seems like a natural fit, as both are leaders in their respective fields and share a vision of creating immersive and engaging digital worlds. However, until more information is revealed, fans will have to wait and see what surprises RTFKT and Fortnite have in store for them.
San FranTokyo announces collaboration with Cool Cats and Animoca Brands to build IP in Japan via different channel includes purchase of 37 Cool Cats
San FranTokyo, a leading digital entertainment company, has announced a strategic partnership with Cool cats and Animoca Brands, two of the most innovative players in the blockchain gaming and NFT space. The collaboration aims to create and distribute original intellectual property (IP) in Japan, leveraging the strengths and expertise of each partner.
As part of the deal, San FranTokyo will acquire 37 Cool Cats, a popular NFT collection featuring adorable and diverse cat characters, to expand its portfolio of digital assets and enhance its user engagement. The partnership will also explore new opportunities to bring Cool cats and Animoca Brands’ IP to different channels and platforms in Japan, such as mobile games, web comics, anime, and merchandise.
San FranTokyo’s CEO, said: “We are thrilled to join forces with Cool cats and Animoca Brands, who share our vision of creating immersive and meaningful digital experiences for our audiences. Japan is a key market for us, and we believe that this collaboration will unlock new possibilities and synergies for our IP development and distribution.
We are also excited to welcome the Cool Cats community to our family, and we look forward to creating more value and fun for them.” Cool cats’ founder said: “We are honored to partner with San FranTokyo, a pioneer and leader in the digital entertainment industry. We have always admired their creativity and quality of their products, and we are confident that they will take good care of our Cool Cats.
We are also eager to work with Animoca Brands, a global leader in blockchain gaming and NFTs, to explore new ways to bring our IP to life in Japan.” Animoca Brands’ chairman and co-founder, Yat Siu, said: “We are delighted to facilitate this partnership between San FranTokyo and Cool cats, two of our valued partners in the NFT space.
We believe that this collaboration will create significant value for all parties involved, as well as for the broader NFT ecosystem. Japan is a strategic market for us, and we are excited to leverage our network and resources to help San FranTokyo and Cool cats grow their IP presence and reach in Japan.”
Roger Ver seeks winding up of Matrixport as Ava Labs lays off large portion of Marketing Team
Roger Ver seeks winding up of Matrixport as Ava Labs lays off large portion of Marketing Team
Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin Cash supporter and former CEO of Bitcoin.com, has filed a lawsuit against Matrixport, a crypto financial services platform, in the Seychelles Supreme Court. The lawsuit seeks to wind up the company and appoint a liquidator to distribute its assets among the shareholders.
According to the court documents, Ver claims that he invested $5 million in Matrixport in 2019, in exchange for a 12.5% stake in the company. However, he alleges that Matrixport has breached the shareholders’ agreement by issuing new shares without his consent, diluting his ownership and reducing his voting rights. He also accuses Matrixport of failing to provide him with financial statements, board meeting minutes, and other information related to the company’s operations.
Matrixport, which was founded by former Bitmain executives Jihan Wu and Ge Yuesheng, offers crypto trading, lending, custody, and payment services. The company claims to have over $10 billion in assets under management and over 220 institutional clients. Matrixport has denied Ver’s allegations and said that it will vigorously defend itself in court.
Ver’s lawsuit is the latest episode in a long-running feud between him and Wu, who were once allies in promoting Bitcoin Cash, a fork of Bitcoin that aims to increase transaction capacity. Ver and Wu fell out in 2018, when they supported different versions of Bitcoin Cash in a contentious hard fork that split the network into Bitcoin Cash ABC and Bitcoin Cash SV. Ver backed Bitcoin Cash ABC, which retained the Bitcoin Cash name and ticker, while Wu backed Bitcoin Cash SV, which later rebranded as Bitcoin SV.
Since then, Ver and Wu have been involved in several legal disputes over Bitmain, the world’s largest manufacturer of crypto mining hardware. Ver claims that he owns 10% of Bitmain’s shares through his investment firm Saint Bitts LLC, but Wu disputes this and says that Ver’s shares were invalidated by a board resolution in 2017. Ver has also sued Bitmain and Matrixport in the Cayman Islands for allegedly transferring Bitmain’s intellectual property and assets to Matrixport without his approval.
The outcome of Ver’s lawsuit against Matrixport could have significant implications for the crypto industry, as Matrixport is one of the leading players in the emerging field of decentralized finance (DeFi), which aims to provide financial services without intermediaries. Matrixport recently launched its own DeFi platform, Bit.com, which offers derivatives trading, lending, and staking services for various crypto assets. Matrixport also plans to launch its own token, MTP, which will be used for governance and rewards on its platform.
Ava Labs lays off large portion of Marketing team.
Ava Labs, the company behind the Avalanche blockchain platform, has announced that it is reducing its Marketing team by more than 50%. The decision comes as part of a strategic shift to focus more on product development and technical innovation, according to a blog post published by the company on Thursday.
The blog post, written by Ava Labs co-founder and CEO Emin Gün Sirer, explained that the company had grown rapidly in the past year, reaching over 200 employees across various departments. However, he said that the Marketing team had become too large and inefficient, and that it was not aligned with the company’s vision and goals.
Sirer said that the company had decided to streamline its Marketing team and restructure it around three core functions: developer relations, community management and education. He said that these functions would help the company to attract more developers, users and partners to the Avalanche ecosystem, and to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Sirer also said that the company would continue to invest in its Engineering, Research and Product teams, which he said were the main drivers of the company’s growth and success. He said that the company had recently hired several senior engineers and researchers, and that it was working on several new projects and features for the Avalanche platform.
Sirer expressed his gratitude to the departing Marketing team members and said that they had made valuable contributions to the company and the Avalanche community. He said that the company would provide them with severance packages and career support, and that he wished them all the best for their future endeavors.
Sirer concluded his blog post by reaffirming his confidence in the Avalanche platform and its potential to revolutionize the blockchain industry. He said that the company was committed to delivering cutting-edge technology and solutions, and that it was excited about the future of Avalanche.