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On Jan 29, 2026, an analysis highlighted how AI-driven coding is sharply reducing the time, effort, and cost required to launch NFT collections such as zOrgz and nftGEN. Developer Ross (z0r0z) used Anthropic's Claude Code to create a 10,000-piece fully onchain SVG PFP series in about two hours, while Shiv Tyagi built nftGEN in two days as a no-code style generator for similar projects. As development friction falls, more creators without deep technical skills can experiment with NFTs, potentially fueling a new wave of onchain projects and tools.

Rodeo will wind down after struggling to scale, according to CEO Kayvon Tehranian. It will operate normally Jan. 27–Feb. 10, move to read-only from Feb. 10, and shut off by March 10, with media and metadata migration via Arweave. Nifty Gateway extended its asset transfer deadline to April 23.

Nifty Gateway has set out how it will protect users' NFTs as the Gemini-owned marketplace winds down, including a 90-day withdrawal window ending April 23. The platform plans to move most token metadata and media to Arweave while continuing to host certain 2021-era NFTs on its own servers indefinitely, and is preparing a bulk withdrawal tool for collectors holding multiple assets.

On January 24, 2026, Nifty Gateway said it had moved to withdrawal-only mode and set February 23, 2026 as its closure date. Gemini will continue to support NFTs through Gemini Wallet and will email users holding USD, ETH, or NFTs with redemption steps, including withdrawals via linked Gemini Exchange accounts or bank transfers through Stripe.

On January 27, 2026 in London, CT3 announced the public release of CT3 Secure Storage, a decentralized data service open to all users. According to CT3, it introduces NFT-based access keys, supports files up to 1TB, uses pay‑as‑you‑go pricing with automatic refunds, and has migrated from Solana to Polygon (EVM) to enhance reliability and integrations.

Tezos activated the Tallinn protocol upgrade on January 24, 2026 at 16:06:56 UTC, at mainnet block #11,640,289. The change reduces layer 1 block time from 8 seconds to 6 seconds and delivers finality in about 12 seconds after two blocks, representing the network's 20th forkless upgrade through on-chain governance.

Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, argued that "ambitious opportunists" pushing Bitcoin protocol changes represent the network's greatest risk. His remarks reignited disputes over non-monetary uses like NFTs, references to BIP-110, and readiness for quantum threats, as figures including Adam Back and Nic Carter voiced opposing views on post-quantum migration.

Nifty Gateway, Gemini's NFT marketplace, said it has entered "withdrawal-only mode" today and will fully close on February 23, 2026. The platform advised users to move USD, ETH, and NFTs to external wallets or Gemini accounts, noting gas fees apply and some credit card purchases may face a 72-hour hold. Gemini plans to focus on a "super app" and its Gemini Wallet.

Nifty Gateway, Gemini's NFT marketplace, has moved into withdrawal-only mode and will close on February 23, 2026. Users are being asked to remove their artworks and balances ahead of the cutoff. Gemini said the move lets it focus on building a one-stop "super app" while continuing NFT support via Gemini Wallet.

On Jan. 21, Axie Infinity launched Origins Season 16 with a bonded rewards model and an 80,000 bAXS prize pool. By Jan. 22, 2026, AXS had climbed 130% week over week and 190% month over month to around $2.50, as reputation‑linked Treasury fees for converting bAXS to AXS drew market attention.