The crypto world is still developing at lightning speed. The acceptance of projects based on blockchain technology has increased tremendously in 2022 and this is partly due to the celebrities who have contributed. Thanks to these well-known individuals, crypto-related projects have reached large audiences through their social media accounts and the many news outlets that have written about them.
Developments in cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and metaverse platforms have led to new ways for people to make money and alternative ways to consume art and entertainment. They have also led to innovative ways in which people can communicate and interact online. In this digital meeting place, people can even network with their idols, for example. But are there still celebrities in the crypto world? You can discover all celebrity activities in 2022 in this article.
Are NFTs hype or still in demand?
Many celebrities have been active in NFTs in 2022. This digital proof of ownership of unique items recorded on the blockchain has been used for various purposes. For example, Muse, an English band, released an NFT album with only 1,000 NFTs available. Besides NFTs representing musical property, celebrities mainly focus on digital images as NFTs.
For example, in 2022, boxer Floyd Mayweather launched his NFT collection Mayweverse, which includes 5,000 unique NFTs. As well as launching their own NFT collections, many celebrities have also been used to promote other collections. For example, the Lucky Block NFT collection was promoted by model Jamie Jewitt and boxer Dillian Whyte.
After many months of hard work
I’m starting my new NFT project @mayweverse⁰
The collection includes 5,000 NFTs (5 different NFTs cards of 1,000 each).
Each card has a different rarity, utilities, and prizes.
More information on the roadmap will be announced shortly.
Stay tuned pic.twitter.com/SxZ916p0HP
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) March 21, 2022
Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo partnered with Binance in 2022. The Portuguese soccer star will launch his own NFT collection on the exchange’s NFT marketplace. This collection captures Ronaldo’s legacy on the blockchain, and it’s not out of the question that more collections will be introduced in the future.
Coming soon exclusively on #Binance:
The @Cristiano Ronaldo NFT Collection.
Sign up with the referral ID “RONALDO” for a surprise after the drop goes live!
— Binance (@binance) November 15, 2022
Celebrities and their interest in BAYC NFTs
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection was launched in 2021 and in a short time it became a very popular project. This was partly because many celebrities invested in the project. Even in 2022, it showed that celebrities are still willing to pay hefty sums for a JPEG. For example, Brazilian soccer player Neymar bought two BAYC NFTs in the first month of 2022.
He wasn’t the only celebrity, as Paris Hilton also managed to snag a copy from the collection that same month. However, Hodling is not in every celebrity’s lexicon as some celebrities also sold their BAYC NFT in 2022. For example, American football player Andrew Senderjo sold his BAYC NFT in February 2022, and Shaquille O’Neil followed suit by selling his mutant monkey a few months later.
I’m a monkey! #community #art #BoredApeYC pic.twitter.com/iOe3E0H2t6
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) January 20, 2022
Is the Metaverse still popular in 2022?
There was a lot of hype surrounding Metaverse platforms in the fall of 2021 when Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook would be rebranded as Meta and the company would focus on the next iteration of the internet. As a result, various Metaverse-related cryptocurrencies skyrocketed and celebrity interest increased along with the price.
The metaverse, also known as a virtual world, is an increasingly popular concept in which people can move and socialize in digital environments. In 2022, it was discovered that several celebrities are active in the metaverse and have created their own unique digital avatars.
Additionally, several celebrities continue to be interested in investing in the Metaverse. Phil Jones, a Manchester United England defender who has barely seen the football pitch in over three seasons, invested in the Metaverse in 2022. Together with the media platform Antourage, the footballer started his own Metaverse project.
David Beckham, another English soccer player who also played for Manchester United, has made his way into the metaverse. David Beckham became an ambassador for DigitalBits in 2022, a blockchain platform focused on various blockchain applications.
Sergio Kun Agüero, another famous soccer player, entered the Metaverse in 2022. The former Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Argentina national team footballer has launched his own Metaverse experience. This was done in collaboration with The Sandbox (SAND). Agüero’s metaverse, dubbed the Kuniverse, is a perfect opportunity for fans to meet their idol. There are also specific NFTs that you can use in this Metaverse, with the collection totaling 9,320 Kun-NFTs.
⚽ AGÜEROOOOOOO ⚽
We’re excited to welcome none other than @aguerosergiokun to The Sandbox! It offers football-themed games, dance and many more surprises!
Stay tuned for more… pic.twitter.com/ewj71bAPEf
— The Sandbox (@TheSandboxGame) October 6, 2022
Concerts in the Metaverse
The Metaverse is a unique place for fans and artists to interact. As a result, concerts in the Metaverse are very popular, with numerous concerts and other activities featuring celebrities coming up in 2022.
An example of such a celebrity is pop star Taylor Swift, who performed her own digital concerts at the Metaverse in 2022. Fans can create their own avatars and go to the virtual concerts to hear Taylor and interact with other fans.
Also, popular gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite keep up with technological developments and regularly hold concerts. Charli XCX filmed a concert at Roblox on June 17, 2022. Born Charlotte Emma Aitchison in 1992, the British singer and songwriter is best known for her electronic music and has released several successful singles and albums.
In addition, there were several Hypetype Metaverse concerts in 2022, which were attended by many celebrities. These concerts included performances by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Wolfpack and Thai rapper BamBam.
omg i’m nominated for a vma for my absolutely iconic divine next achievement from roblox: obviously. What can I say, I’ll stick with killing pic.twitter.com/Orc2uZ8rUW
— Charli (@charli_xcx) July 27, 2022
Which Celebrities Were Involved In Cryptocurrencies In 2022?
Although the crypto market is very down in 2022, there are still celebrities who trust cryptocurrencies. For example, Mike Tyson, the famous boxer and former world heavyweight champion, has expressed an interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He has joined the Solana Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and adoption of Solana, and promotes several projects built on the Solana blockchain.
Solana Autumn > Solana Summer
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) September 22, 2022
On the other hand, many celebrities have also divested themselves of their crypto investments in 2022. For example, Tesla, Elon Musk’s company, sold a large amount of Bitcoin in 2022. Back in March 2022, Musk said he would not sell bitcoin (BTC), but a few months later he sold 75% of his bitcoin holdings.
With profits falling in the second quarter and the Shanghai factory having to close, Musk didn’t want to take any chances. Both the developments at Tesla and the fall in the price of Bitcoin meant that Musk saw no other way out than to sell a large part of the position.
These developments are in stark contrast to the events of 2021, when Musk completely turned the crypto market on its head. In early 2021, he announced that Tesla had purchased $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin. This news caused the price of Bitcoin to explode. In addition to the positive effect on the price of Bitcoin, Musk was also one of the reasons for the hard fall a few months later. His criticism of the energy consumption of the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus system that runs Bitcoin caused the price to drop by half.
You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 24, 2021
The next co-founder to leave Ethereum
Not only celebrities sold their cryptocurrencies, also a well-known person within the crypto landscape announced his departure. Anthony Di Iorio is one of the co-founders of Ethereum and has announced that he is leaving the crypto world.
However, in the fall of 2022, Di Iorio announced his new challenge in blockchain technology. With his company called Andiami, he wants to push decentralization through hardware. This makes Di Iorio the next co-founder to leave Ethereum. In the past he was preceded by Charles Hoskinson, Gavin Wood and Joseph Lubin. They founded Cardano, Polkadot and Infura respectively.
Following a post from @TaylorGerring, here are some of the crew at the Miami house 8 years ago when we officially announced #Ethereum #ETH @ethereumJoseph @VitalikButerin @IOHK_Charles @gavofyork Amir Chetrit @MihaiAlisie pic.twitter.com/zMFmKrA33w
— Anthony Di Iorio (@diiorioanthony) January 27, 2022
Which celebrities are involved in the FTX debacle?
Not only has Musk partially retired from the crypto market, but so has a group of celebrities who have been ambassadors for the FTX exchange. Big names like Stephen Curry and Tom Brady have been linked to the bankrupt FTX exchange. Brady and his partner Gisele Bundchen even invested in FTX.
In addition to Curry, Brady and Bundchen, Naomi Osaka, Larry David, Udonis Haslem, David Ortiz, William Trevor Lawrence, Shohei Ohtani and Kevin O’Leary also participated in the exchange as FTX Ambassadors. FTX was a sponsor of several sporting events, so the connection to many top athletes is quickly established.
Whether these celebrities will leave the crypto world behind cannot be said with absolute certainty. However, O’Leary has disclosed in the past that he invests in cryptocurrencies. In addition, Curry has released his own NFT collection and also owns a BAYC NFT.
Bitcoin isn’t just a coin or currency, it’s software. Institutions like to criticize me for investing in bitcoin, but the way I see it, if you hold large positions in companies like Microsoft or Yahoo, it doesn’t matter.
— Kevin O’Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) February 20, 2022
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