On this Friday episode of the Sloika Darkroom, hosts Ev Tchebotarev and Pam Voth talk about the latest developments in the NFT marketplaces that affect NFT photographers and collectors. After wishing Keanu Reeves a happy birthday, we dive into some technical topics like the Ethereum Merge, how Ledger and NFT marketplaces will be pausing transactions during the Merge, John McAfee documentary on Netflix, decisions by NFT marketplaces like X2Y2 and Sudoswap are making NFT artist royalties on secondary optional, the Beeple $1 mint, wash trading, and creative collaboration within collectives. 

Topics covered:

• ETH merge gets closer
• Ledger and NFT marketplaces are pausing trading ahead of the Merge
• Happy Birthday Keanu Reeves (and welcome to the NFTs)
• John McAfee Netflix documentary "Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee"
• Beeple (Mike Winkelmann) and the key to growing a loyal following
• Creators' royalties are at risk of disappearing due to marketplaces changes
• How marketplaces seed liquidity, the right way and the "other" way
• Collectives to help usher an era of collaboration 

We were joined by a great cohort of speakers, including Victor Fernandes, Michael Hartley, Steve Bennett, Pelin Genç, Polly Pierce. Recorded on September 2, 2022.

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