Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.
Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.
Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you, as we’ll be coming up with a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss.
The Bitcoin OGs
Who: Miss AL Simpson
What: Drawing and ranked auctions
When: Feb. 14 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Since 2019, crypto-art OG Miss Al Simpson has continued to turn head with her provocative, multi-layered 2D x 3D style. With her latest drop on Nifty Gateway, Simpson presents six crypto superheroes who “combined their expertise to create an anonymous monetary system built on incredible technology.”
It’s Not Me, It’s You
Who: Tina Eisen
What: Auctions and editions
When: Feb. 14 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Tina Eisen is an editorial and commercial beauty and fashion photographer based in London, UK. With her first drop on Makerspace, she’s created a collection of unique, highly-detailed photographs inspired by the small fun gifts she leaves around the house for her friends.
Internet Game
Who: FNMeka & Co.
What: Game token open edition
When: Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. ET
Where: Internet.Game
Why: Internet Game is a 5-Day elimination-style contest with a prize pool consisting of high-value PFP NFTs. The genesis mint for Internet Game Game Tokens goes live on Fob. 15. These NFTs are essentially a ticket to play the game itself.
Gambit
Who: Heno & Chaz Bear (Toro y Moi)
What: 1/1 auction
When: Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. ET
Where: Catalog
Why: Heno is a first-generation Ethiopian/Eritrean-American artist and musician whose work focuses on the Black consciousness. For his latest release, Heno has teamed up with Chaz Bear (Toro y Moi) to mint a collaborative track via Catalog.
Meditations
Who: Josh Pierce
What: Drawings and more TBA
When: Feb. 15 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Josh Pierce is a multimedia artist who focuses on surreal and natural themes in an attempt to evoke a sense of awe and calming. With his new drop on Nifty Gateway, Pierce has juxtaposed natural environments with abstract energy forms to offer a meditative NFT experience.
Riot Girls
Who: Pussy Riot
What: Dynamic avatar collectibles
When: Feb. 16 @ 3 p.m. ET
Where: PussyRiot.love
Why: For her latest project, Pussy Riot has teamed up with influential crypto-artist Gremplin on possibly the first NFT collection that represents women of different ages. Featuring a wide variety of both hand-drawn and generative NFTs, Riot Girls will offer unique burn and hold rewards that will help transform the collection over time.
2022 Space Pass
Who: Space Yacht
What: Membership pass and more TBA
When: Feb. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Space Yacht is a multi-faceted brand known for curating top-tier lineups for its eclectic events and activations. Having become active in the NFT space back in 2020, Space Yacht returns to Nifty Gateway for a new NFT drop featuring a 2022 membership pass as well as a new spaceship-themed collection.
SpaceMau5
Who: SuperNfty and deadma5
What: 1/1 auction
When: Feb. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Superstar producer/DJ deadma5 returns to MakersPlace for yet another innovative NFT drop. This time mau5 has collaborated with Belgian 3D artist SuperNfty on a gravity-defying 1/1 which features deadma5’s track “Satrn.”
Tetramorphs
Who: Jonathan Monaghan
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: Feb. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Award-winning visual artist Jonathan Monaghan has worked across various mediums for years endeavoring to create surreal objects and narratives. With this, his MakersPlace debut, Monaghan aims to offer up a collection of hybrid creatures inspired by medieval depictions of otherworldly beings.
Good Dream
Who: A-SHO
What: Editioned music NFT
When: Feb. 17 @ 6 p.m. ET
Where: Decent.XYZ
Why: Sadboy Records founder Adam Shomer (aka A-SHO) unveils his genesis music NFT drop, consisting of 40 editions of his single “Good Dream.” Buyers will earn a portion of up to 20% of future streaming royalties on the single as well as be able to nominate an artist for a 30 minute mentorship call. All proceeds will go to Sadboy’s music NFT initiatives and web3 onboarding.
27 Times
Who: Karsen Daily
What: Auctions and open edition
When: Feb. 18 @ 12 a.m. ET
Where: 27Times.xyz
Why: 27 Times is a collection of original poetry created by prominent NFT influencer Karsen Daily. Featuring collaborations with a slew of top-tier crypto-artists, 27 Times is an innovative, experimental, and deeply personal cross-medium NFT project.
Burn Hollywood Burn
Who: DotPigeon
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: Feb. 18 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Influential crypto-artist DoptPigeon is making his return to Nifty Gateway for his sixth drop on the platform. Although little is currently known about the collection, “Burn Hollywood Burn” looks to be tied to a solo physical exhibition DotPigeon will be putting on with the Lorin Gallery in LA only a day after the drop.
Editor’s Note: Cereal Club has been removed from this list due to fraud allegations against the project’s founders.
Photos courtesy of Tina Eisen.
