{"id":10208,"date":"2023-08-04T01:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T01:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/04\/niftys-struggles-to-secure-funding-announces-shutdown-nft-news-today\/"},"modified":"2023-08-04T01:00:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T01:00:06","slug":"niftys-struggles-to-secure-funding-announces-shutdown-nft-news-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/04\/niftys-struggles-to-secure-funding-announces-shutdown-nft-news-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty\u2019s Struggles to Secure Funding, Announces Shutdown &#8211; NFT News Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-id=\"1d06418e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n<p>\nNifty&#8217;s, once a promising Web3 creators portal backed by Mark Cuban, announces its shutdown. Learn about its journey and the lessons from its rise and fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"49a2a746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>In a surprising turn of events, <a href=\"https:\/\/niftys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nifty\u2019s<\/a>, the once-promising social network turned Web3 creators portal, has announced its shutdown. Despite early support from high-profile backers like <a href=\"https:\/\/markcubancompanies.com\/companies\/niftys\/?modal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mark Cuban<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joseph_Lubin_(entrepreneur)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Joe Lubin <\/a>and partnerships with entertainment giants like <a href=\"https:\/\/nftnewstoday.com\/2023\/06\/06\/warner-bros-and-eluvio-announce-superman-nft-movie-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Warner Bros<\/a>., Nifty\u2019s struggled to secure the necessary funding to sustain its operations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Struggling Journey<\/h2>\n<p>Nifty\u2019s launched with a splash, backed by a $10 million investment from notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dapperlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dapper Labs<\/a>. Initially, the platform offered NFTs based on popular franchises like \u201cSpace Jam,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nftnewstoday.com\/2022\/05\/23\/matrix-nft-a-new-era-for-movie-industry-and-franchise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Matrix<\/a>,\u201d and \u201cGame of Thrones.\u201d However, it faced criticism for lackluster designs, prompting a shift in focus towards becoming a platform for Web3 creators.<\/p>\n<p>In a bid to reinvent itself, Nifty\u2019s announced in May that it would shut down its existing website and pave the way for a new platform. This new version was supposed to incorporate decentralized storage and seamless compatibility with well-established NFT marketplaces like <a href=\"https:\/\/nftnewstoday.com\/2023\/07\/21\/opensea-introduces-deals-feature-enabling-direct-nft-swaps\/\" title=\"OpenSea Introduces \u201cDeals\u201d Feature, Enabling Direct NFT Swaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenSea<\/a>. Unfortunately, the anticipated new platform never saw the light of day, leading to the company\u2019s financial struggles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Nifty\u2019s Update<br \/>Earlier this year, mindful of our limited resources in a difficult market, we pivoted to developing a platform for Web3 creators. Since then, we\u2019ve been heads down building our new product and working on opportunities to access the capital required to keep\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nifty&#8217;s (@Niftys) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Niftys\/status\/1686904831611465729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Orderly Exit<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the setback, Nifty\u2019s has taken measures to ensure a smooth exit for its community. The company decentralized all NFT media and redistributed the NFTs on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nftnewstoday.com\/2023\/04\/13\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-polygon-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Polygon blockchain<\/a>. Additionally, for holders of NFTs from its Warner Bros. brands, Nifty\u2019s provided clear instructions for exporting private keys, ensuring that their prized collections remain intact and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty\u2019s expressed its gratitude to its partners, investors, and loyal community members, acknowledging the disappointment of bringing its journey to an end. While the closure marks the conclusion of Nifty\u2019s involvement in the Web3 narrative, the company remains optimistic and eager to witness the future course of the vibrant Web3 community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nftnewstoday.com\/2023\/08\/04\/niftys-struggles-to-secure-funding-announces-shutdown\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=niftys-struggles-to-secure-funding-announces-shutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty&#8217;s, once a promising Web3 creators portal backed by Mark Cuban, announces its shutdown. Learn about its journey and the lessons from its rise and fall. In a surprising turn of events, Nifty\u2019s, the once-promising social network turned Web3 creators portal, has announced its shutdown. 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