Drew Cole
21 posts
Training For The Metaverse Marathon
My friend Billy recently told me he was worried about my health. It was nice of him to say it, because if I’m being honest, I was drinking a little too much out of the Big Mac sauce fountain rather than the fountain of youth....
April 26, 2022
Metaverse Misdemeanors–Crime In The Metaverse
As far as criminal history, I’m pretty clean. Well, almost. I confess, I’m a little afraid to look up my record because of the Treasure Trolls from the 90s. Let me explain. When I was a kid, my sister and I were scanning the aisles...
April 25, 2022
Pros And Cons To A Metaverse Wedding
As soon as I felt the textured envelope and caught a glimpse of the calligraphy written on the outside, my chest sank. Instantly, I began calculating two things. First and foremost, I wondered, “how much is this going to cost me?” Comedian Jim Gaffigan once...
April 20, 2022
Finding Lost Loved Ones In The Metaverse
It was my sister’s fault, not mine. I was too young to rent A Nightmare On Elm Street - Part 2 when I was in grade school. But my dad was passive, and my sister was persistent. The next two hours formed how I viewed...
April 18, 2022
Beds On The Blockchain – Non-Fungible Furniture
The first “grown up” bed that I recall sleeping in was a hand-me-down mattress from my older sister. Bear in mind, she was fourteen years older, and it was her first “grown-up” bed. Of course, by the time I started sleeping in it, it was...
April 15, 2022
Three Reasons To Take Your Pet To The Metaverse
I lost a seven-year battle with my wife. Well, I would say it was more of a stalemate. But I was the loser, nonetheless. You see, for seven years, she wanted a dog. Mind you, when we were married, we both touted that we weren’t...
April 15, 2022
The Ultimate Match–UFC And NFTs
“Let’s get ready to ruuuuuuuuuuummmmmm–” Sorry. I mean, “Let’s get ready to talk NFTs!” That’s why you came here, right? If you live under a rock or otherwise don’t know, UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship, a brand synonymous with some of the most brutal...
April 14, 2022
Is OpenSea The Titanic Of The NFT Marketplace?
We all love stories of someone gaining or losing power—and I’m not talking in a kilowatt sense. Take, for instance, stories of an ascension to the throne. A king who started off as a peasant ends up claiming the highest form of royalty. I don’t...
April 13, 2022
Walmart Or Wal-Meta–The Retail Giant’s Plan To Storm The Metaverse
Huge names make big waves. And in the brick-and-mortar retail space, Walmart still reigns supreme. At Walmart, you can buy a suit, a suitcase, a set of tires, and tonight’s dinner without walking more than forty feet. If a massive company like Walmart can shrink...
April 12, 2022
Sanshu Inu–The Underdog Poised To Become A Wolf
In high school, one of my closest friends owned a Scottish terrier. The dog looked like it belonged in an advertisement for cool-looking little dogs. People loved coming over to see it—except for me. For whatever reason, that dog despised me. It made no sense...
April 11, 2022
Five Questions To Ask Before Becoming A Blockchain Engineer
When Uber first started operating in my hometown, I jumped at the opportunity to ride the rideshare wave. Online articles flooded my mind with raking in mad Benji’s after hours while keeping my day job. But my Uber driving journey only lasted a week. What...
April 6, 2022
Confidence That’s Out Of This World: My Interview With Space Albert
Do you get tired of NFT projects that show promise but lack utility? And most importantly, how can you really have the confidence to know you’re investing in the right direction? Cryptocurrencies keep popping up like dandelions in the Spring. But if you’re looking for...
April 5, 2022
The Customer Service Battle: Coinbase Vs. Binance
“Please stay on the line, and a team member will be there to assist you. Your call is very important to us.” “No it’s not,” you say out loud to the invisible torturers on the other end of the line. Most likely, you’ve added some...
April 4, 2022
RadioShack: From The Crypt To Crypto
The incessant beeping in my ear made my palms slick with sweat… and then it happened. My parents' cordless phone died… …while I was in the middle of talking to my high school crush. I was devastated. Cut off from my romantic pursuit like a...
April 4, 2022
Four Cryptocurrencies That May Explode In 2022
Crypto is no exception. However, even people who disagree tend to fix their eyes on certain cryptocurrencies. That’s because they may be on the verge of blasting into orbit. With that said, let’s name a few that you might not want to miss in 2022....
April 1, 2022
Elongate Crypto – Philanthropy Of The Future
We all love the stories about companies who become so successful that they give back and make a massive impact. We love the sentiments of CEOs who forgo some black on their accounting ledgers in order to make an impact that goes beyond dollars and...
March 31, 2022
Crypto Casino. The Future Of Play To Earn Gaming
Can you hear the dinging of heavy hitters winning big as you walk through the casino? By the time you regard the whole picture of everyone playing, you might be choking from the cigarette smoke. Or maybe some inexperienced gambler has snagged your preferred seat....
March 30, 2022
Going Easy On Earth: The Most Sustainable Blockchain
As awesome as crypto is, there’s that massive non-eco-friendly elephant in the room: The energy. With the wealthy and the wise diving into the cryptocurrency game every day, what does this mean for energy? Or perhaps the better question is, what solution exists to keep...
March 29, 2022
The On-Again, Off-Again Relationship Between Elon Musk And Dogecoin
Sometimes I like romantic comedies… but my wife hates them. She prefers gritty thrillers with lots of blood and no emotions. I like those too, but sometimes it’s cool to watch a movie where you just want to root for a “happily ever after” for...
March 24, 2022
Looking Ahead To The Metaverse Bar Crawl
But when can we share a similar vibe in the metaverse? It’s not as far off as you might think. Metaverse Marketing: Digital Booze and Beer?In 2021, Crown Royal released a commercial that took aim at seltzer fans, with an emphasis on the metaverse. Outstanding...
March 22, 2022
Mental Health And Meta: How NFTs Are Making An Impact
So how does the prevalence of mental health issues influence NFTs and the metaverse? For some businesses, quite a bit, actually. Three crypto companies seek to shine a spotlight on a topic that so often remains hidden in plain sight. Each of them varies in...
March 21, 2022