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During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates’ minister of state for artificial intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama warned that committing serious crimes including "murder" should be made illegal in the metaverse.
"If I send you a text on WhatsApp, it’s text right?" Al Olama said, as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/25/metaverse-murders-need-to-be-policed-says-uae-tech-minister.html">quoted by CNBC</a>. "It might terrorize you but to a certain degree it will not create the memories that you will have PTSD from it."
"But if I come into the metaverse and it’s a realistic world that we’re talking about in the future and I actually murder you, and you see it," he added. "It actually takes you to a certain extreme where you need to enforce aggressively across the world because everyone agrees that certain things are unacceptable."
While it arguably makes sense to outlaw particularly heinous content, such as child sexual abuse imagery, in the virtual world things become a little more hazy when it comes to virtual "murder," an argument that certainly stretches the definition of the word.
It's one thing to shoot an enemy in a first-person shooter, but an entirely different thing to harass somebody or distribute illegal content.
In other words, it's hard to delineate what constitutes crime inside a virtual world — especially one that <a href="https://futurism.com/metaverse-communist-propaganda">doesn't really exist yet</a> — which is a question <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/crime-metaverse-virtual-reality/">scholars have been struggling with for years</a>.
Then there's the question of who gets to make the decisions over what should the deemed verboten in the metaverse.
Al Olama turned to the UN's agency for information and communication technologies, the International Telecommunication Union, to come up with international safety standards.
Sure, having an independent international body in charge may make some sense. As the social media landscape has already shown, having online spaces govern themselves <a href="https://futurism.com/facebook-content-moderators-sue-ptsd">leaves substantial gaps in their moderating efforts</a> and allows for plenty of harassment and the villainizing of entire communities.
But do we really want the UN deciding what games are allowed in VR?
Is Al Olama suggesting we should have a virtual police force capable of "aggressively" enforcing rules? It's a sticky problem considering any large-scale metaverse would transcend the boundaries of countless jurisdictions, making such operations legally and logistically fraught.
Despite the optimism of tech leaders and <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/facebook-metaverse-cutbacks">billions of dollars spent</a>, the metaverse, as Al Olama describes it at least, is still a long way from becoming a reality. We don't even know if a worldwide, unified metaverse will ever take hold, especially given the substantial interest <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/whos-building-metaverse-2021-11-01/">from several competing players</a> already.
And, of course, this assuming that the idea of strapping on an uncomfortable VR headset so <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-12-15/the-metaverse-via-oculus-is-awkward-if-you-re-a-woman-and-beware-of-griefers?sref=YfHlo0rL">kids can scream at you</a> ever catches on in any serious way.
READ MORE: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/25/metaverse-murders-need-to-be-policed-says-uae-tech-minister.html">Serious crime in the metaverse should be outlawed by the U.N., UAE minister says</a> [CNBC]
More on the metaverse: <a href="https://futurism.com/confusing-facebook-not-building-metaverse">In Extremely Confusing Twist, Facebook Says It Isn't Building a Metaverse After All</a>

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Amazon has kicked off its Memorial Day Weekend sale early, with thousands of items discounted to their lowest prices of the season. Nobody wants to spend their precious time off combing through every possible deal, which is why we’ve done the work for you. Below are the best items from Amazon’s Memorial Day Weekend sale broken down by category. We’ll continue to update this post as new deals become available, so you check back often. 
<h2>The Best Memorial Day Tech Deal on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nest-T3007ES-Thermostat-Temperature-Generation/dp/B0131RG6VK?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=587d5a12fd19a1e79f978147720f587f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Nest Thermostat</a>, $217 (Was $249)</h2>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nest-T3007ES-Thermostat-Temperature-Generation/dp/B0131RG6VK?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=587d5a12fd19a1e79f978147720f587f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-255235" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/05/google-nest-thermostat-best-memorial-day-sale-tech.jpg" alt="Get a great deal on the Google Nest Thermostat during Amazon's Memorial Day sale." width="1000" height="626" /></a>
Summer is a time to enjoy yourself, which is why we highly recommend the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nest-T3007ES-Thermostat-Temperature-Generation/dp/B0131RG6VK?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=587d5a12fd19a1e79f978147720f587f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Nest Thermostat</a> to any homeowner with a central air system. The Nest Thermostat can intelligently manage your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system to only operate when you’re home. Running your home’s cooling system more efficiently is better for the environment and saves you money each month. The Nest Thermostat is one of the few gadgets that can pay for itself over time. Additionally, the Nest can be connected to your home’s WiFi system, which allows you to adjust the temperature of your home manually from anywhere in the world. Here are some other great tech deals: 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-256GB-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B08GY8NHF2?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=277008123638d7f47759d53fb5e3bcd5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SanDisk 256GB MicroSD Card, $25.99</a> (Was $47.99)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/WD_BLACK-Game-Drive-Xbox-WDBAMF0010BBW-WESN/dp/B093HJRJ2S?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=c50fefd8150f4f59fc007ce615f8c412&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WD_BLACK 1TB D30 SSD</a>, $94.99 (Was $169.99)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MLWK3AM-A-AirPods-Pro/dp/B09JQMJHXY?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=764198020c2b3856678659513f4c5ac8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AirPods Pro, $197</a> (Was $249)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/eufy-BoostIQ-Super-Thin-Self-Charging-Medium-Pile/dp/B079QYYGF1?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=4e3dc564bcb3e5730a28c8955ea04446&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eufy RoboVac 11S, $149.99</a> (Was $229.99)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-8-13-Touchscreen/dp/B09DKHYLSH?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=864d4ca9d8980dcb38ee1dae1fe2c5ef&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Microsoft Surface Pro 8, $879.99</a> (Was $1,099)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/all-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote/dp/B08XVYZ1Y5?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=cd53b8be777805ac322048f73bb1af14&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fire TV Stick 4K, $34.99</a> (Was $49.99)
<h2>The Best Memorial Day Home And Kitchen Deal on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Solo-Stove-Bonfire-Fire-Pit/dp/B01LX9ABGX?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=5d9034f89e12bb55aba0a649832d9b8a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Solo Stove Bonfire</a>, $259.99 (Was $299.99)</h2>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Solo-Stove-Bonfire-Fire-Pit/dp/B01LX9ABGX?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=5d9034f89e12bb55aba0a649832d9b8a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-255236" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/05/solo-stove-best-memorial-day-sale-fire-pits.jpg" alt="Optimize your cookouts with savings on the Solo Stove Bonfire." width="1000" height="626" /></a>
It should come as no surprise that our favorite <a href="https://futurism.com/memorial-day-sale-fire-pits">Memorial Day Weekend fire pit deal</a> was our top pick in this guide, too. Solo Stove’s Bonfire is currently $40 off on Amazon. We like the Bonfire because of its smoke-free design (some smoke still billows up, but far less than an average fire pit), which makes it comfortable to use for extended periods of time. The Bonfire is Solo Stove’s mid-sized fire pit, but it has smaller and larger models, which are also on sale and may fit your needs better depending on the size of your space.  
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-TP620-Professional-Thermocouple-Motion-Sensing/dp/B08BC9KF45?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=b5214037c3574222736ade6e25071d1e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ThermoPro TP620 Thermometer, $49.99</a> (Was $79.99)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-100-Compressor-Cream-Gelato/dp/B006UKLUFS?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=23bee1e3f493e1afcaccee5cfef45d2d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart ICE-100, $236.95</a> (Was $545)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/INNAV8-Expandable-Garden-Hose-Lightweight/dp/B0833CTVD6?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=c5f4780b7675f0731f95e8e4637be170&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">INNAV8 Expandable Garden Hose</a>, $25.95 (Was $49.95)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vitamix-E310-Explorian-Professional-Grade-Container/dp/B0758JHZM3?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=153385d19c23c5027cfa9e92b13cf9b2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vitamix E310 Blender, $289.95</a> (Was $349.95)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anova-Culinary-Precision-Bluetooth-Included/dp/B07C7PW3PC?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=c28920a9d8bf38ca1279745edad0553f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anova Nano Sous Vide, $129</a> (Was $149)
<h2>The Best Memorial Day Mattress Deal on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/TUFT-NEEDLE-Original-CertiPUR-US-100-Night/dp/B00QBZ26D2?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=39201cd843ece5875036b5ed58a87854&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tuft &amp; Needle Original Twin Mattress, $633.25</a> (Was $745)</h2>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/TUFT-NEEDLE-Original-CertiPUR-US-100-Night/dp/B00QBZ26D2?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=39201cd843ece5875036b5ed58a87854&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-255237" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/05/tuft-needle-original-twin-mattress-memorial-day-sale-mattresses.jpg" alt="Rest easy knowing you've gotten a great deal on a Tuft &amp; Needle mattress." width="1000" height="626" /></a>
Tuft &amp; Needle makes some of the most comfortable memory foam mattresses we’ve ever tested, and its original model is over $100 off on Amazon. This Memorial Day Weekend sale applies to any size of this mattress. The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/TUFT-NEEDLE-Original-CertiPUR-US-100-Night/dp/B00QBZ26D2?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=39201cd843ece5875036b5ed58a87854&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">original Tuft &amp; Needle mattress</a> is made from materials that don’t absorb heat (great for sleepers who get too hot) without feeling too cool. In our experience, the company’s claims regarding pressure relief are accurate; we never woke up to an aching back or stiff neck during our tests. A mattress is a very personal purchase, but we can recommend giving this Tuft &amp; Needle model a try due to the company’s 100-night trial. You’ll know whether this mattress is right for you after sleeping on it for over three months. 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Memory-Green-Mattress-Full/dp/B00Q7EPPDA?crid=UGZ790TRKHHU&amp;keywords=zinus&amp;qid=1653514208&amp;sprefix=mattress+avocado%2Caps%2C1292&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=cb0d2f093a911fd47141d6dc71b8a043&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Linus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, $299</a> (Was $319)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/LUCID-Inch-2020-Memory-Mattress/dp/B0861HD92P?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=4ae8a7812335f18e5d89eeea48fd6f7e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress, $174.42</a> (Was $219.99)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nectar-Queen-Mattress-CertiPUR-US-Certified/dp/B0889FJT19?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=c81eeef286421fcd614cdcfccf3c0a78&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nectar Medium Firm Gel Mattress, $399</a> (Was $499)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ashley-Furniture-Signature-Design-Mattress/dp/B0777K9RGX?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=7c60346ff3036b0ad6204045318becd6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ashley Chime Memory Foam Mattress, $359.99</a> (Was $545.99) 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HDQPL6?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=94d7faddc918af0894432ff389840198&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Casper Sleep Element Mattress, $445.50</a> (Was $495)
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Start summer with some savings.

Get Great Deals on Tech, Mattresses, and Home Goods During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale

A Russian cosmonaut has shared an absolutely gorgeous photo of a Moon-shaped ice formation on the window of the International Space Station — and although we have questions, we sure do love to see it.
On Twitter and Telegram, Cosmonaut Sergei Korsakov posted photos of a circular frost pattern on the interior of a window aboard the ISS, replete with our Pale Blue Dot down below.
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The photo is intriguing because Futurism couldn't find any other documentation in the photography record or academic literature about ice crystals forming on the windows of spacecraft (if you're familiar with any work on that subject, though, <a href="mailto:noor@futurism.com">please drop us a line</a>.)
Neither NASA nor the Russian space agency Roscosmos replied to questions about the formation.
One plausible hypothesis is that the phenomenon is similar to the way <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/lastword/mg23631481-000-touch-of-frost/">car windows frost over</a>. Experts <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2001/ast21mar_1">have described</a> the ISS's windows as a "tremendous heat leak," and at least <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/stationpayloads/cupola.html">some are heated</a>.
An astrophysicist and spacecraft expert told us he wasn't familiar with ice crystals on the interior of spacecraft, but speculated that the "water is on the interior edge of the window and was put there or condensed from the astro[naut]'s breath or something."
Korsakov seemed to imply on Telegram that the pattern persisted on the window for at least a full day.
It "looks like winter is still going on here" he quipped in Russian on May 15. The next day, he posted another photo of what appears to be the same pattern, writing that "the adventures of the frosty space pattern continue!"
"It's funny," read the translated message. "The frost has melted, but the condensation pattern remains."
<figure id="attachment_255222" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-255222" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-255222" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/05/korsakov.png" alt="" width="1200" height="630" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-255222" class="wp-caption-text">Images via screenshot/Korsakov's Telegram.</figcaption></figure>
More on ISS cosmonauts: <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/awkward-movie-night-space-station">Things Apparently Got Awkward During Movie Night on the Space Station</a>

Ice Ice Baby

We've never seen anything like this before.

Check Out This Moon-Shaped Ice Crystal on the Space Station's Window

Summer nights can get a little chilly, but you can extend the time you spend outdoors well into fall by getting a fire pit. Many of the best fire pits are currently discounted thanks to Memorial Day Weekend sales, which means now is the best time to pick one up. 
Newer fire pits are designed to mitigate the amount of smoke they produce by changing the trajectory of their airflow through proper ventilation. Better still, contemporary fire pits don’t require you to dig a hole or set up barriers, they can be set up on any non-flammable surface, and moved around as necessary. Fire pits tend to sell out once summer gets into full swing, so take advantage of these Memorial Day sales while you can.
<h2>The Best Memorial Day Weekend Fire Pit Deal: <a href="https://solostove.pxf.io/c/2536217/992090/13024?subId1=FT-&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.solostove.com%2Fsolo-stove-bonfire%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Solo Stove Bonfire</a>, $219.99 (Was $399.99)</h2>
<a href="https://solostove.pxf.io/c/2536217/992090/13024?subId1=FT-&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.solostove.com%2Fsolo-stove-bonfire%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-255122" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/05/solo-stove-bonfire-memorial-day-sale-fire-pits-second.jpg" alt="Start your summer with a great deal on a Solo Stove Bonfire." width="1000" height="626" /></a>
Our favorite fire pit is Solo Stove’s Bonfire, and the company has knocked $180 off its normal price as part of a site-wide Memorial Day Weekend sale. We like the Bonfire because of its smoke-free design (some smoke still billows up, but far less than an average fire pit), which makes it comfortable to use for extended periods of time. 
Solo Stove has sweetened its Memorial Day weekend sale by including a free carrying case with any fire pit. The Bonfire is Solo Stove’s mid-sized fire pit, but it has smaller and larger models, which are also on sale and may fit your needs better depending on the size of your space.  
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/BioLite-FirePit-Outdoor-Smokeless-Charcoal/dp/B08BCTC22X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=0703e348803b9b58e4a4d5557f8a95b7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BioLite FirePit+, $224.96</a> (Was $299.95)
<a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=22601&amp;pw=281821&amp;ctc=FT-&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fbreeo.co%2Fproducts%2Fx-series-19-smokeless-fire-pit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Breeo X Series 19 Fire Pit, $315</a> (Was $349) [Deal Starts 5/27]
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tiki-Brand-Stainless-Steel-Smoke/dp/B09K92YWPW?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=218c13c7204eac51f6608bef71d6aa5f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TIKI Portable Fire Pit, $260</a> (Was $295) 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-34-Inch-Natural-Copper-Accents/dp/B01KNBBA86?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=df38f5d8334f3519a4d7cfa2d9ab5df2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon Basics 34-Inch Fire Pit, $119.43</a> (Was $34.89)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tabletop-Ethanol-Fireplace-Portable-Concrete/dp/B082J8KRHQ?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=7c54096ad6acd05ecb2c7b012d0adb90&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colsen Tabletop Indoor Outdoor Fire Pit, $64.99</a> (Was $100)
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/HY-C-FG-16-Smoke-Free-Spark-Free-Hassle-Free/dp/B00O40ER0G?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=futurism0b-20&amp;linkId=d5274559a5eaee97da8c6a5b827c54ed&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flame Genie Portable Pellet Fire Pit, $108.62</a> (Was $154.99)
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Hollywood actor Seth Green, who recently launched his own collection of NFTs, has run into a bit of a conundrum.
The "Family Guy" star says he fell for a common phishing scam in early May, with a hacker getting away with one of his NFTs — Bored Ape Yacht Club #8398 to be specific — which was meant to star in an upcoming show developed and produced by Green, <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sarahemerson/seth-green-bored-ape-stolen-tv-show">BuzzFeed News reports</a>.
The timing couldn't have been worse — and some might even speculate that it's outright suspicious, given the tantalizing headlines the story has generated, conveniently drumming up free marketing for Green's show.
Over the weekend, Green teased his show called "White Horse Tavern" at a crypto conference in Minneapolis. The show was meant to star a Bored Ape NFT, which after the theft was bought by a self-described street photographer who calls themselves "DarkWing83."
"I bought that ape in July 2021, and have spent the last several months developing and exploiting the IP to make it into the star of this show," Green said at the event, as quoted by BuzzFeed. "Then days before — his name is Fred by the way — days before he’s set to make his world debut, he’s literally kidnapped."
In early May, Green apparently fell for a phishing scheme, lamenting in <a href="https://twitter.com/SethGreen/status/1526588358859759617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1526588358859759617%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fsarahemerson%2Fseth-green-bored-ape-stolen-tv-show">a tweet</a> that "well frens [sic] it happened to me. Got phished and had 4NFT stolen."
Among the stolen NFTs was the Bored Ape, which was meant to star in the show and later netted DarkWing83 a cool $200,000 once they passed it on to the next buyer, as well as two Mutant Apes, one of which was <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7v89x/seth-greens-apes-gone-begs-internet-not-to-buy-them">later resold for $42,000</a>.
One big question remains: can Green still produce his show, given the copyright implications? The trouble is that there simply isn't much of a legal precedent, BuzzFeed points out.
Bored Ape Yacht Club does technically allow its users to exploit and commercially adapt the NFTs they own, which has already led to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-21/bored-ape-nft-spinoff-venture-gone-sour-sparks-legal-fight?sref=YfHlo0rL">some messy feuds</a>.
Green, however, <a href="https://twitter.com/SethGreen/status/1529187693984329728">maintains</a> that "a buyer who purchased stolen art with real money and refuses to return it is not legally entitled to exploitation usage of the underlying IP," in a response to BuzzFeed's reporting.
But he's keeping an open mind and isn't interested in making enemies.
"It’ll go to court, but I’d prefer to meet DarkWing84 before that," he added. "Seems we’d have lots in common."
That last sentence sure sounds suspicious, doesn't it? Could this whole saga be an admittedly clever marketing stunt for Green's upcoming show? Is it possible that DarkWing83 and Green are secretly the same person, or associates?
It's certainly not out of the question, given the scam-riddled environment the NFT market operates within.
What makes this theory less believable, however, is the fact that DarkWing84 has already sold at least two of the four NFTs originally owned by Green, meaning the actor would've had to orchestrate a number of behind-the-curtain sales to eventually recoup rights to his NFTs — that is, if that's even his endgame.
It certainly would take a lot of effort to pull off such a stunt. But in a world primed for NFT drama, it might be the perfect marketing ploy.
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