There are plenty of instances in the Web3 world where projects feature stolen art that’s turned into NFTs without creators’ permission. DeviantArt, an online art and design community founded in 2000, ...

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011.

Last November, the venerable art sharing website DeviantArt quietly launched a beta version of a massive redesign. Called “Eclipse,” the platform is hoping that the update will allow them to continue ...