Headlines From China: Amid The NFT Craze, Is There A Place For Digital Sustainability?

Amid The NFT Craze, Is There A Place For Digital Sustainability?

After multi-million dollar bids on digital sneakers and artworks, it’s no wonder that luxury houses view NFTs as the next El Dorado. Beyond generating buzz, these digital tokens help brands establish online ownership and scarcity for their products — impossibilities before smart contracts provided proof of provenance. But like the fabled city of gold, exploring the virtual realm comes at a cost. Read more Jing Daily

Streaming platform Montage is proud to announce “To Qu Yuan With Love,” a virtual showcase of four short films celebrating queer Chinese voices curated by LGBTQ+ activist and filmmaker Popo Fan. The four films, all directed by queer filmmakers from the Chinese diaspora, will be available to watch on Montage at www.montageplay.com from 11AM PDT June 12 – 11AM PDT June 19, 2021. This showcase will be hosted virtually on the streaming platform and is free for the general public to attend. Read more here; Watch more Montage