Europe’s first Crypto Art Festival, Rare Effect, returns bigger and better this month to Lisbon, Portugal. From October 27 to November 6, Arroz Estudios, an acclaimed event and workspace for emerging artists to showcase their work, will host the exciting event that promises to bring together art lovers, musicians, and creative communities from around the world. The project is supported by DGArtes and the Near Foundation, the non-profit organization that champions Web3 social impact development projects based on Near, the fastest growing climate-neutral blockchain in the world.

Now in its second year, Rare Effect will explore the relationship between the physical and digital worlds, creating a bridge between the traditional art world and the Metaverse. Rare Effect 2022 will have more than 90…