According to the latest data from Cryptoslam, the 24-hour trading volume of NFT on the Ethereum blockchain was $13,323,066, an increase of 22.92%. The number of buyer addresses was 11,166, the number of seller addresses was 9,637, and the number of transactions was 32,949.

On January 6th, according to NFTGo.io data, the floor price and trading volume of Azuki series, Azuki Elementals series, and BEANZ Official series NFTs all saw an increase, including:

On January 6th, according to data from NFTGo.io, the trading volume of Azuki series NFT reached 2597.34 ETH within 24 hours, with an increase of 113.8%. The floor price of this NFT series increased by 7% within 24 hours and is currently at 6.52 ETH.

NFT lending platform Arcade released its 2023 platform review, with a record-breaking total platform loan amount of over $165 million (with an average loan size of $42,000) for the entire year of 2022. The active borrowing amount was approximately $15.5 million, with earnings of $2.25 million and a total transaction volume of 60,000 ETH. Arcade also launched major products, new features, and protocol upgrades last year (such as Arcade V3, ArcadeDAO governance system, and ARCD), which were added to the constantly evolving Arcade ecosystem. Arcade stated that the launch of ArcadeDAO and ARCD tokens marks a significant shift towards decentralized governance for the platform, and their plans for 2024 include the launch of the V4 version, support for multi-chain and ARCD transfers, as well as RWA lending services, while promoting more efficient platform functionality.

KuCoin Labs has invested in DeMR, a remote decentralized infrastructure network for Mixed Reality (MR) called MR-DePIN, which is based on the Solana Chain. The exact amount of the investment has not been disclosed. DeMR aims to lead global users into the MR world through its high-precision MR maps, and contributors can participate in its construction and receive DMR token rewards by owning Compass NFT, which will be released in stages on the official website.

According to Cryptoslam data, the Bitcoin blockchain NFT sales volume has increased by 10.47% in the past 7 days, reaching $144,581,502 and ranking first. The Ethereum blockchain NFT sales volume decreased by 3.12% in the past 7 days, reaching $69,083,366 and ranking second. The Solana blockchain NFT sales volume decreased by 33.62% in the past 7 days, reaching $49,950,821 and ranking third. The Polygon blockchain NFT sales volume increased by 142.06% in the past 7 days, reaching $19,381,654 and ranking fourth. The Avalanche blockchain NFT sales volume increased by 97.80% in the past 7 days, reaching $7,877,699 and ranking fifth.

USV started playing with NFTs in 2017. First when Rare Pepes were starting to gain some niche popularity and then again when cryptokitties launched. Shortly after that exploration, we invested in the team behind cryptokitties and wrote: We think digital collectibles are one of many amazing things that blockchains enable that literally could not be done before this technology emerged.

As we reflect on 2023, it's evident that the NFT space just weathered a tough bear market. Yet resilience has been our hallmark, with numerous projects not only surviving but thriving here thanks to new advancements and new tailwinds. Accordingly, today let’s dive into the most prominent NFT trends of this past year, spotlighting the biggest happenings and notable projects that got us to where we are now!

EOS Network Ventures (ENV) has invested $500K in EZ Swap, a multi-chain NFT DEX protocol and inscription marketplace, during its second fundraising round in December 2023, which raised a total of $1 million. The investment, led by ENV with support from major investors like IOBC Capital and Momentum Capital, is expected to significantly enhance EZ Swap's gaming asset and smart inscription protocol landscape. ENV is a venture capital fund that makes strategic equity and token-based investments into Web3 startups deploying on the EOS Network, which is a third-generation blockchain platform powered by the EOS VM.

As another year wraps up, it's time for that quintessential year-in-review post. For me, 2023 was a year filled with challenges and triumphs, a period of both personal growth and artistic evolution. From exploring new mediums and themes in my art to navigating the ups and downs of a my career, this year has been a challenging journey. Here's a look back at my artistic endeavors in 2023 and a glimpse into the exciting prospects I'm aiming for in 2024.