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.
Aku Chapter X
Who: Micah Johnson
What: Single open edition
When: Feb. 21 @ 2 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: Micah Johnson‘s coveted Aku series is coming to an end. Having become one of the most lovable characters in all of NFTs over the past year, the young black astronaut will close his final chapter via Nifty Gateway.
Starcatchers
Who: Beutrec & Co.
What: 10,000 avatar collectibles
When: Feb. 22 @ Time TBA
Where: Starcatchers.io
Why: Starcatchers is a forthcoming PFP NFT project founded by Beutrec & co. Although the collection only began being shared via social media a month ago, its star-shaped characters have become a community favorite.
Chaotic DJs
Who: Nyjah Huston & Co.
What: 10,000 avatar collectibles
When: Feb. 22 @ Time TBA
Where: ChaoticDJs.com
Why: Chaotic DJs is s new PFP project founded by top-tier pro skateboarder Nyjah Huston. The project was founded with the goal of offering a unique festival and nightlife experience within the metaverse, and has a roadmap that includes merch, giveaways, and more.
Repetition
Who: Arben Vllasaliu
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: Feb. 22 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Arben Vllasaliu is a Kosovan 3D artist with over ten years of experience in animation and graphic design. With Repetition, Vllasaliu offers up a collection of infinitely looping pieces inspired by saying “practice makes perfect.”
Back To Childhood
Who: Eduard_ov
What: Drawings and collectors rewards
When: Feb. 22 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: 23-year-old Ukrainian 3D motion designer Eduard_ov is set to return to Nifty Gateway for his fifth collection on the platform. With his latest release, he hopes to communicate childhood to his collectors via seven new pieces.
Invisible Friends
Who: Random Characters Collective
What: 5,000 avatar collectibles
When: Feb. 23 @ Time TBA
Where: InvisibleFriends.io
Why: Invisible Friends is the latest collection from the increasingly popular Random Characters Collective. Created by Markus Magnusson, the project has amassed a near-cult following and is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated PFP NFT drops ever.
Remix Me – Part 3
Who: Hackatao
What: NFT remix competition and drop
When: Feb. 23 @ 5:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Over the past few years Hackatao — the artistic moniker of married artist duo Nadia Squarc and Sergio Scalet — has become one of the most influential names in crypto art. With their latest collection, the duo returns to MakersPlace for the third part of their experimental NFT project which features auctions of pieces created in collaboration with artists from the NFT community.
2022 The Year Of Tiger
Who: Yiying Lu
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: Feb. 23 @ 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Award-winning artist, entrepreneur and educator Yiying Lu returns to MakersPlace for another colorful collection. With her latest collection, the Shanghai-born artist aims to celebrate 2022 in accordance with the Chinese Zodiac, wishing all of her collectors a “ROARsome Year of Tiger.”
WonderPals
Who: Mina & Co.
What: 10,000 avatar collectibles
When: Feb. 26 @ Time TBA
Where: WonderPals.com
Why: WonderPals is one of the latest PFP projects to have taken the NFT pace by storm. The collection was created by artist and product designer Mina from a combination of over 200 traits, the vision of the project is to “bring more joy to the world and bring people together through community.”
Photos Courtesy of Invisible Friends.
