Entrepreneur and Shark Tank jury Mark Cuban is preparing to publish his highly anticipated book “How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It.” However, this book is expected to be important in terms of cryptocurrencies. Because Cuban has decided to publish the book as a non-fungible token (NFT) on the Polygon network. Thus, it added a unique and innovative touch to the traditional publishing industry. Here are the details…
NFT move came from cryptocurrency billionaire
The news of this exciting collaboration between Cuban and Book.io was revealed via a tweet. Cuban’s interest in working with the company arose after discussing NFTs on an episode of the popular “BanklessHQ” podcast. Known for his active presence on social media platforms, Cuban soon became aware of the intense interest of the Book.io community. Then, he immediately started following the company’s Twitter account. cryptocoin.comAs we have also reported, Cuban, one of the billionaire names, later talked to Book.io.
We are 3 days out from selling a book by @mcuban. People often ask, how did you get Cuban as an investor? Here's the story:
Mark was on the @BanklessHQ podcast, and he started talking about books as NFTs. The #OGBookClub immediately started mentioning us and sending tweets to… pic.twitter.com/zwLRuOgH8p
— Book.io (@book_io) June 3, 2023
After weeks of discussion and deliberation, the Book.io team has finally connected with Cuban. He shared presentation materials with her. Their efforts resulted in a successful deal that solidified their partnership. This partnership is crucial as Cuban joins forces with Book.io, a company specializing in publishing various types of content on Blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Cardano, Algorand and Polygon. The Blockchain chosen by Cuban was Polygon behind the popular altcoin project MATIC. By leveraging these advanced technologies, Book.io aims to revolutionize the publishing industry and offer unique opportunities for content creators.
A new experience for readers
The book itself will be published as an NFT, allowing readers to keep a digital copy in their personal digital wallet. However, unlike traditional NFTs that rely on Blockchain browsers or third-party platforms like Opensea for content access, Book.io uses the term “Decentralized Encrypted Assets” (DEAs) for its NFTs. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to a decentralized approach and ensures security and privacy for its users.
As for the market performance of the Polygon network, at the time of this writing, the native token MATIC has seen a slight decline. According to the data, MATIC was trading at $0.88, down 2.12 percent in the last 24 hours. That said, it’s important to note that cryptocurrency markets are known for their fluctuations, and price fluctuations are common. The worlds of literature and Blockchain are merging with the publication of Mark Cuban’s book as an NFT on the Polygon network. Thus, it offers readers and enthusiasts a new and immersive reading experience. This collaboration between Cuban and Book.io represents an important step in the adoption of the potential of NFTs. It also showcases the growing influence of Blockchain in various industries.
