Crypto Village Newsletter #27 - 11/30
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The News of the Week:
Tenryukyo Dragon - NFT Mint
■ Tenryukyo Dragon - NFT Mint
"Tenryukyo Dragon" was officially launched on November 22nd. Since receiving approval through a community vote in June, Tenryukyo, in collaboration with Yamakoshi, has been diligently preparing for its role as a new Local DAO. We are excited to announce that the launch of the ‘Tenryukyo NFT,’ also known as Tenryukyo Dragon, has now come to fruition. This marks not only the beginning of a new chapter but also a significant milestone for both the region and its community.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the blog below to see what’s going on.
We believe that moving forward, Tenryukyo will become a hub for diverse connections and a place where new stories are continually created. The NFT acts as a bridge, linking the region with its digital residents. Through this project, we genuinely hope to energize the region and foster a sense of closeness, allowing more people to feel a deeper connection to Tenryukyo.
For this mint, we are excited to use a platform called "Highlight," a marketplace dedicated to generative art, for the launch of Tenryukyo Dragon. Additionally, we are utilizing a base chain for the first time in this release, marking a significant step forward in our project’s evolution.
Mint page is here.
In Japan, we are also offering a physical card called the "Tenryukyo Digital Resident Card." This is aimed at providing an exceptional experience even for those who may not be familiar with crypto, marking our first step into the physical realm. The card includes a unique serial number that allows holders to mint the "Tenryukyo Dragon."
Additionally, we have introduced a plan that includes a "Tenryukyo Home Set," featuring specialty products from Tenryukyo. Unfortunately, this is not yet available internationally this time. However, we are eager to create future opportunities for people living overseas to discover the beauty and charm of Tenryukyo.
About The Art
This NFT is a generative art that combines programming and illustration. The delicate and powerful ‘dragons’ are illustrated, with patterns and color changes, as well as interactive elements, through code Each NFT has a different color pattern, giving the holders a unique art.
Throughout Japan, there have long been beliefs and stories associated with dragons. We decided to place this ‘dragon’ as a symbol of rebuilding tourism and moreover as a symbol of the digital residents who gather in the community.
The artist behind the Tenryukyo Dragon is digital artist raf. He is an incredible artist who blends illustration and creative coding in a unique way to make art that stimulates the imagination of the viewer. In fact, raf did the art for the second edition of Nishikigoi NFT.
In the future, there will be many kinds of projects and events taking place in Tenryukyo as the second Local DAO, following Yamakoshi. They got really interesting cultures and beautiful natures with its views like Yamakoshi. We’d be so glad if you could join us if that interests you.
■Socials
Nishikigoi NFT Official Website
■NFT Marketplace
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