NFT Art2026-07-24 07:50:15Fifth Likewater NFT Art Award Opens Entries With Focus on “Generation 2.0” and the AI-Real BoundaryThe fifth Likewater NFT Art Award has opened submissions under the theme “Generation 2.0,” inviting creators worldwide to examine authorship, creativity, and truth in the age of generative AI. Submissions close on June 30, 2026.1030
Etherlink2026-07-18 11:23:06Etherlink activates 6.6 security hardening upgrade at block 48,571,992Etherlink, the EVM-compatible layer on Tezos, said its 6.6 security hardening upgrade proposal has been activated successfully at block 48,571,992. According to the project, the release brings a series of security and robustness improvements to the Etherlink core. The activation follows an earlier update cited by Foresight News, in which Etherlink said transfers on its EVM Bridge had been paused because of an attempted security attack. The project said at that time that no funds had been lost. The latest post focuses on the successful activation of the 6.6 upgrade and the added protections built into the network core.2140
Team Vitality2026-07-12 05:58:49Team Vitality signs FIESTA through November 2026 in move highlighting esports-blockchain tie-insFrench esports organization Team Vitality has signed Korean mid laner FIESTA on a contract running through November 2026, according to Techub, which cited CryptoBriefing. FIESTA previously played for BNK FEARX Youth and has taken part in more than 200 professional matches during his career. The signing also marks Vitality’s first addition of a Korean player since the organization entered the League of Legends EMEA Championship, or LEC, in 2019. Techub said the move stands out because Vitality has an existing partnership with Layer 1 blockchain Tezos, making the deal another example of how blockchain-backed sponsorships are intersecting with esports. The report added that the development reflects a broader industry pattern in which blockchain projects use esports sponsorships to expand their reach and visibility.550
Tezos2026-07-10 15:00:13TezDev Marks Shift from Infrastructure to Product Development as XTZ Sees Slight DipTezDev signals Tezos ecosystem transition from infrastructure to product development. XTZ price dropped 1.72%. Meanwhile, Tezos unveiled quantum-resistant payment prototype TzEL on testnet.530
Tezos2026-07-09 18:26:13Tezos Hosts Tezdev 2026 in Cannes: Immersive XP Zone and Etherlink Speed BreakthroughTezos held its fifth annual Tezdev developer conference in Cannes, featuring the XP Zone 360-degree immersive room and a $7,000 Tezquest challenge. Technical highlights included Tezos X scalability, Etherlink transaction finality dropping to under 50 ms, and deep AI integration.2020
Tezos2026-07-08 23:02:12Tezos NFT Marketplace Hic et nunc Abruptly Discontinues Service After $50 Million in SalesHic et nunc, once one of the leading NFT marketplaces on Tezos, suddenly stopped operating without a clear explanation. The shutdown sparked criticism, confusion over mirror sites, and renewed debate about the difference between decentralized smart contracts and centralized front-end access.1830
Tezos2026-07-08 23:02:12Tezos NFT Marketplace Hic et nunc Goes Offline Without Explanation After $50 Million in SalesHic et nunc, a major Tezos-based NFT marketplace, went offline without clearly explaining why. The shutdown sparked criticism from users, even as supporters noted that the platform’s smart contract and on-chain data remained intact.1810
Tezos2026-07-08 22:58:15Tezos NFT Giant Hic et Nunc Shuts Down Unexpectedly, $50M in Sales Stirs ControversyHic et nunc, a top Tezos-based NFT marketplace, abruptly ceased operations with no explanation, leaving over $50 million in historical sales and 48k traders in limbo. Community suspects a rug pull or impulsive decision by the founder.1980
