The debate heats up over Takashi Murakami’s $5 NFT card pack drop on Base after a tweet implying he’s the only artist still producing in the space draws sharp reactions. Cap and Steve break down whether the move was a cash grab, poor communication, or simply a low‑cost release, with speculation that a middleman may be steering his NFT strategy poorly. They also cover the SEC’s announcement that liquid staking is not a security and explore how this ruling could accelerate TradFi adoption. Later, they examine Moonbirds’ recent Towns protocol airdrop, the mixed reactions it sparked, and why NFT projects should be more proactive in securing external partnerships for holders, before closing with market updates and DeFi progress.

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Murakami's NFT Backlash, SEC’s Liquid Staking Ruling & Moonbirds’ Towns Airdrop