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 merrier, the more people onboarded into the space. 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 pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look out for this week.

William Mapan: Distance

Who: Artist William Mapan and Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

What: 250 pieces, Mapan: Distance, is Vol. 5 of the Remembrance of Things Future initiative, in which pioneering digital artists experimenting on the blockchain are invited to make new works in response to objects in the LACMA’s museum’s permanent collection.

When: September 12

Where: Cactoid Labs Website

Why: Known for his painterly and textured digital creations, Mapan is an artist, coder and professor of Interactive and Creative Design at Paris’s preeminent animation school, Gobelins. With Distance, a series of generative computational artworks created in JavaScript, Mapan piles quadrate blocks of color atop each other in grids that teeter, slide and shift, suggesting aerial landscapes painted on thick and grainy watercolor paper with Paul Klee’s work as inspiration.

Basquiat Private Moments

Who: Photographer Andreas Sterzing

What: 7 rare Artist Basquiat photographs, 77 editions each

When: September 12

Where: Orange Hare/Opensea

Why: Portraits of Jean-Michel Basquiat were taken in 1986 at Sterzing’s studio on Great Jones Street in New York, on an assignment for a German art magazine to illustrate a profile of the artist at his studio. There were various other people in the studio at the time, but we had a good connection. The session was very successful, resulting in a multitude of poses in different locations around the studio. The Basquiat portraits were shot on 35mm colour slide film and some of the slides were scanned.

Fun by Rocketgirl

Who: Rocketgirl

What: 69 1/1 pieces

When: September 14

Where: Foundation

Why: FUN is a journey into a liminal playground where nothing is what it seems. Step into a world where reality blurs with the surreal, where the boundaries of imagination and the tangible collide in a mesmerizing dance of creativity.

DFZ Labs, the creative force behind the popular Deadfellaz brand, unveiled its latest gaming project in development with Unity on September 8.

The new project, a digital trading card game (TCG), is currently being developed alongside a team of Unity developers. The game is set to expand Deadfellaz’s “undead” universe and reshape TCG gameplay for users through animation and music.

“Psych & I both believe TCG gaming is in need of a serious upgrade when it comes to gameplay, animation, music, and the overall experience of playing and collecting – and with Unity, we finally have the perfect collaboration to achieve what we envision. Ultimately, we see this game as an opportunity to stretch the limits of what culture and gaming can converge into,” said Betty, CEO of DFZ Labs.

The game is currently coded under the title “RIP TCG,” however, the actual title and trailer will be revealed at a later date. 

Development is already underway, and eager players can anticipate an early release in Q1 2024. The Deadfellaz community will play an essential role in the game’s early stages, with exclusive early access granted to the undead community. 

The initial pre-access sale for the game is scheduled for Friday, September 8th.

“We can’t overstate how powerful it is to have Unity collaborating on this game with us. Our game plan includes an entirely new level of action and immersion for the TCG genre; and there is no one better equipped to take on that task than Unity,” said Psych, Lead Artist and co-Founder of DFZ Labs.

As avid gamers themselves, Betty and Psych, along with the DFZ team, have been actively integrating tools and experiences to introduce the Deadfellaz brand to the gaming world. Their recent endeavors include “Streamingfellaz,” an extension of their IP that enables collectors to live stream as their PFP character, complete with motion tracking and emotions. DFZ also formed the DFZ Twitch Team, demonstrating their commitment to supporting gamers within the community.

Editor’s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-3.

Metagood, the company behind the popular NFT collection OnChainMonkey (OCM), is breaking new ground in the crypto world by migrating its 10,000-strong NFT collection, OCM Genesis, from Ethereum to Bitcoin’s blockchain. 

The decision to shift the OCM Genesis collection to Bitcoin was not taken lightly, given it also carried a hefty price tag of $1 million, according to a press release shared with nft now. 

Launched in September 2021, OCM debuted its Genesis Collection through a free mint, comprising 10,000 monkey PFPs. The project is best known for having uploaded its entire NFT collection to Ethereum in a single transaction. 

And now, it’s doing it again in one big swoop – migrating it over to the Bitcoin network. 

Subsidizing Migration Costs 

The OCM DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) proposed subsidizing the migration’s substantial cost, making it free for all OCM Genesis NFT holders with a Bitcoin Badge. This “Bitcoin Badge” had been awarded to OCM holders who had actively participated in missions over the course of a year.

The DAO proposal received overwhelming support, with over 4,700 votes cast in favor, making it the highest number of votes (2,000 votes) any DAO proposal has received within 24 hours since OCM’s DAO inception in 2021. 

With almost unanimous support, the proposal reportedly had 99% of voters supporting Genesis’s migration from Ethereum to Bitcoin. 

Metagood’s leadership team, which proposed the migration and wrote the DAO proposal, played a crucial role in educating the OCM community about Bitcoin Ordinals and the technical developments of Recursive Inscriptions, a technology integral to the migration. 

While the community subsidy covers a significant portion of the migration costs, approximately $570,787 worth of ETH (at current prices), Metagood is shouldering the remaining expenses, totaling around $1 million.

“This migration is a monumental milestone for our OCM Community and a first-of-its-kind migration and upgrade for a 10K collection,” explained Danny Yang, CEO and co-founder of Metagood and creator of the OCM Genesis Collection. The move signifies a significant technological advancement in the NFT space and highlights the community’s unwavering faith in Bitcoin.

The OCM Genesis Collection is poised for innovation as it migrates to Bitcoin’s blockchain. These NFTs will be on Block 9 Satoshis (sats), the smallest unit of Bitcoin, known for its exceptional divisibility. The Genesis collection will align sequentially with the sats, offering a clear and verifiable provenance on Bitcoin while preserving its origin on Ethereum.

“In the past, other projects have been paid substantial amounts to move to another blockchain. We are doing the opposite. We are so convinced in our move that we are spending more than $1 million of our own resources to make the move to Bitcoin in an important and innovative way,” Yang emphasized.

Check out these other projects currently offering Bitcoin Ordinals collections. 

Editor’s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-3.

Yuga Labs, the parent company of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), unveiled a 13-week cipher puzzle series on September 5th centered around their TwelveFold Bitcoin NFT collection, aiming to reignite interest in Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions.

The TwelveFold collection, introduced in February, is a generative art series consisting of 300 unique pieces, artfully crafted on a 12×12 grid. Now, Yuga Labs is set to challenge the community with an engaging puzzle series spanning 13 weeks.

Accessing the Puzzles

The first puzzle, which can be accessed here, has already been solved, according to the official website. The provided clue – “Having two together during hibernation can make all the difference” – featured six images of what appeared to be Twelvefold ordinals. 

One participant, who goes by the X (formerly Twitter ) username @subvert_nft, indicated he solved the puzzle but didn’t do it in time. 

The Rules

You Need a Bitcoin Ordinals Wallet

Users who want to participate in the 13-week puzzle series must have a Bitcoin ordinals wallet. 

Submitting an Answer

For the first 12 weeks, Yuga Labs will release a Moon Puzzle each week, with an approximate $3,000 USD reward (approx. 0.12 BTC) given to the user who solves the puzzle the fastest. 

To submit an answer, participants must go to the puzzle page and select a puzzle that has not been resolved. Once you have all the information filled out, you can inscribe your answer by clicking the “inscribe my answer” button, as stated on the official website. 

Before it’s inscribed, however, participants must pay a fee of $4 USD to $8 USD, depending on network traffic. Once an answer is submitted, it will subsequently be inscribed on “satoshis” – Bitcoin’s smallest unit of account. This could take anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours to process. 

Since there can only be one winner per puzzle, according to Yuga, in the event two people submit the right answer in the same Bitcoin block, the user whose answer has the lower inscription number will win.

The grand finale awaits on the thirteenth week when the last puzzle drops and the fastest solver will be rewarded with an undisclosed Twelvefold ordinal.

Claiming Prizes

To claim a prize, Yuga has a few tax forms for winners to fill out. More information can be found in the Terms and Conditions section of the official website. 

Editor’s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-3.

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 pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look out for this week.

I Should See a Doctor

Who: Jordan Devant

What: Limited Editions

When: August 29 at 10 a.m. EST

Where: OpenSea BASE

Why: This collection by Devant echoes his personal struggle of combating the relentless battle to regain control over one’s body. Devant openly shares his hospital visits on Twitter, utilizing art as a means to chronicle his inner emotions and find cathartic release. Mint price is 0.009 ETH, and the limit is 65,535 per wallet.

DreamCatcher’s Quest

Who: ZWIST

What: Public mint at 0.009 ETH

When: August 29 at 10 a.m. EST

Where: Opensea Base

Why: “DreamCatcher’s Quest” by Zwist emerges as a limited edition artwork that draws its creative wellspring from previously crafted landscape compositions. This artwork portrays an expansive skyscape adorned with ethereal butterfly clouds, with each delicate specimen symbolizing dreams, aspirations, and hopes. Commanding the artwork’s center stage is a resolute and diminutive Dino character, equipped with a meticulously crafted net, fervently chasing the prized butterflies. By minting a token, you actively support an independent artist and obtain an exclusive edition of this artwork.

The FEEDERS

Who: Y GRIEGA

What: 99 pieces for 0.015 ETH

When: August 30 at 2 a.m. EST

Where: Foundation

Why: “The Feeders” introduces a collection of AI-generated artworks, born from Y Griega’s prior cryptoart pieces. “This assortment showcases my affinity for blending experimentation and artistry,” Griega said. “Just as I enjoy playing with audio feed fx and resampling in music, I’ve fed with my own art AI’s capabilities to craft a selection of entrancing pieces.” The series, called ‘The Feeders’ mixes AI and creativity.

Agoria & The Sandbox Collaboration

Who: Sébastien Devaud, better known to the Web3 space as Agoria, a multi-disciplinary artist.

What: 99 pieces for 0.015 ETH

When: August 29 10 a.m. (mint date), September 7-21 holders can complete quests to win rewards from a prize pool of 100k SAND.

Where: HeyMint/The Sandbox

Why: Agoria is now expanding even further into the digital realm through a partnership with The Sandbox that combines a variety of his worlds into one, including digital art, physical experiences, and his love for music. It is also “the first-ever Web3 avatar collection that brings the deeper meaning of duality to life through dynamic appearances,” Every six hours, the avatar transforms, aligning itself to the day or night. Read nft now’s exclusive on the collaboration here.

ZTX: Genesis Home

Who: ZTX, under the parent company Zepeto. 

What: Genesis Mint comprising 4,000 District Home NFTs usable inside the ZTX platform. 

When: OpenSea Mint (August 30)

Where: Arbitrum

Why: If you didn’t get pre-sale, don’t worry you can still mint public sale. The Genesis Mint by ZTX will kick off the development of the ZTX NFT ecosystem, allowing early supporters to collect one of the first-ever ZTX NFTs – District Homes. These in-game assets not only give a boost to your gameplay, but will also serve as VIP passes for future releases.

New York City’s groundbreaking cultural and cannabis concept store, Gotham, is gearing up for the final installment of its vibrant digital generative art series, collaborating with the renowned digital art gallery Bright Moments. 

The upcoming event, titled ‘If You Could Do It All Again,’ will feature the creative ingenuity of Gotham’s Artist in Residence for the month, Nicole Vella.

Vella’s unique artistic exploration delves into the nuanced notion of time’s relentless forward motion, while also contemplating its seemingly elusive ability to pause. ‘If You Could Do It All Again’ proposes an intriguing concept of cyclical time, suggesting that our lives are intricately woven within loops of experience. 

The collection, a mesmerizing 2D grid of colors, expertly manipulated, reflected, and diffused through a rotating glass-like 3-D structure, encapsulates this philosophical musing.

With a penchant for installations that challenge how audiences perceive reality, Vella’s work often contemplates technology’s influence on the human experience. This latest collection, showcased at Gotham, is a testament to her continued dedication to pushing artistic boundaries.

Gotham, in addition to its artistic endeavors, offers a selection of premium cannabis products, branded items, fashion pieces, and lifestyle products. This diverse range of offerings is complemented by a commitment to meaningful change. 

Setting itself apart from just any cannabis concept store, Gotham partnered with STRIVE, an organization dedicated to harnessing the power of education, jobs, and opportunities for individuals previously incarcerated for marijuana offenses.

Bright Moments, the pioneering NFT Art Gallery that originally emerged in Venice Beach, has gained international acclaim for its live IRL minting experiences, best known for one of its signature projects, the pixel art collection CryptoCitizens by Qian Qian. These live minting experiences are held in various cities worldwide. 

The live open edition minting event, a hallmark of the collaborative series, is scheduled for Thursday, August 24th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET. The gathering will occur at Gotham’s prominent two-story retail and gallery space, 3 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10003.

As Formula One (F1) fans are getting ready for this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, which runs from August 25 to 27, attendees will be able to claim a digital collectible directly from their Dutch Grand Prix (Dutch GP) app, according to a press release shared with nft now.

This digital collectible will update in real-time with elements that represent part of the Zandvoort racetrack, in addition to a beautiful ‘Trackside Treasure’ design with visual elements that showcase the uniqueness of this weekend’s upcoming race. 

With an anticipated attendance of 100,000+ fans and ticket holders during the Dutch Grand Prix, F1 appears to be gauging ticket holders’ interest in interacting with Web3, without them necessarily knowing they are interacting with a new technology, thanks to ticketing firm GET Protocol. 

“With every fan having direct access to their digital collectible, the experience is completely integrated in our already existing digital landscape. With a recently renewed website and [mobile] app, we are giving fans even more to experience. And these collectibles are exclusively for ticket holders,” said Teun Verheij, Head of Marketing at Dutch GP.

How It Works

What makes these digital collectibles different from the many other drops we’ve seen is:

1. The Zandvoort Grand Prix distribution is directly linked to the issuance of the Dutch GP race ticket.

2. Every single collectible is individually connected to unique coordinates of the Zandvoort racetrack. 

This, in effect, allows for each attendee to take home one of the many sections of the track – from the famous ‘Tarzan Corner’ to the strikingly fast Hunse Ridge.

For race attendees, all they have to do is purchase their race ticket through CM.com and then claim their digital collectible in the Dutch GP app, which they should already be familiar with. 

Once they log into the app, their collectible will automatically appear in their user profile – and that’s it. 

And it’s all done through the native Dutch GP app that ticket holders are already familiar with and comfortable using – common sense that others should have been following previously in the many futile attempts to “onboard” the average person into Web3. 

No technical expertise needed. No knowledge of what ‘Web3’ means or what an ‘NFT’ is. Just attend, log in, and enjoy the race. 

“We believe new tech should be frictionless & add sustainable value which this integration of our blockchain tooling into the heart of the Dutch GP app showcases. Providing every race fan with a Web3 wallet and a collectible with zero complexity is an achievement I’m proud of and sets a new benchmark for the industry,” says GET Protocol CEO Maarten Bloemers.

The Web3 Strategy

For those who are fairly familiar with the evolution of Web3’s innovations, the behind-the-scenes magic is done through the creation of a ‘custodial wallet’ for every single race attendee. Instead of the user having to manually create or enter their own wallet address, GET Protocol generates a unique collectible on the spot, which is then immediately issued and tied to that attendee’s race ticket. 

The ticket provider and event-related application (CM.com) just link their own user ID to the created wallet, which allows for full exploration into sending and receiving digital assets all the way through the token-gated activations setup by the event organizer. 

To maximize F1 fans’ experience before, during, and after the race weekend, the distribution strategy consists of:

1. Unlocking a ‘wrapped’ (hidden image) of their digital collectible in the Dutch GP app once all race tickets are personalized by CM.com.

2. Revealing their ‘wrapped’ collectible directly from within the Dutch GP app that reveals the artwork and unique race track coordinates, representing a specific part of the track. 

3. Every single digital collectible is updated in real-time on race day (August 27), showing a specific highlight relating to the part of the track that is represented by the unique coordinates they have – from a “stealthy take-over” to the “highest measured speed on that spot.”

4. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Zanvoordt circuit by choosing 75 race fans who will each receive another unique collectible. 

“We are thrilled to facilitate this activation that shows the power of accessible Web3 innovation for mainstream fans. We believe new tech should be frictionless & add sustainable value, which this integration of our blockchain tooling into the heart of the Dutch GP app showcases. Providing every race fan with a Web3 wallet and a collectible with zero complexity is an achievement I’m proud of and sets a new benchmark for the industry,” Bloemers emphasized. 

Other F1 Web3-powered initiatives

While this isn’t F1’s first experience in the digital collectibles space, this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix does serve as the international organization’s largest offering of digital collectibles to date – directly to token holders in attendance of an event. 

In 2021, Crypto.com became the first official crypto sponsor of F1 in a reported $100 million deal. The company then became an official title partner for F1’s Miami Grand Prix in February 2022 for the next nine years. 

McLaren Racing & OKX

In May 2022, McLaren Racing partnered with crypto exchange OKX in a multi-year deal that is reportedly worth “hundreds of millions” of dollars, according to a Blockworks report. 

F1’s Crypto Trademarks

Later in 2022, F1 filed a series of crypto-related trademarks for its F1 abbreviation that hints at further Web3 strategies, as we’ve started to see. 

Williams Racing

Earlier this month, British F1 team Williams Racing partnered with crypto exchange Kraken that allowed race attendees to submit and vote for a selected list of NFTs that would be displayed on the race cars during the U.S. Grand Prix in October.

F1’s Platinium Group

In May, F1’s primary ticket provider, Platinium Group, partnered with Elemint to issue NFT race tickets on Polygon to attendees of The Monaco Grand Prix. 

Oracle Red Bull Racing

In June, Oracle Red Bull Racing, home of fan-favorite driver Max Verstappen, partnered with Web3 infrastructure firm Mysten Labs in a multi-year deal to begin creating new “immersive experiences” for F1 fans and teams. 

As for F1’s latest delve into Web3 ahead of the Dutch GP, Verheij says that this launch is part of its “overall approach in tapping into the new world of fan experiences…[w]e love to interact with our fans and with these collectibles we are giving them something extra as a reminder of a fantastic race festival experience.”

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 pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look out for this week.

Carpe Omnia by XSULLO

Who: XSULLO

What: Open Edition at a mint price of 0.0046 ETH (approx. $8 USD)

When: August 21 at 12 p.m. ET

Where: Manifold and Coinbase

Why: Created in early 2022 by XSULLO, Carpe Omnia was originally intended to be a 1/1 but transitioned into an Open Edition after Manifold inquired about bringing it onto Base. Rumor has it that there will be a Burn-Reeem for Carpe Unum later this year, where the collector holding the most Carpe Omnia tokens can burn them all and receive a rare 1/1 artwork Carpe Unum.  

The Monument Game by Sam Spratt

Who: Sam Spratt

What: One 1/1 NFT, edition of 256 NFTs. 

When: August 21 at 7:30pm ET through August 24 at 7:30pm ET

Where: Nifty Gateway 

Why: Built like a campfire, The Monument Game by NY-based artist Sam Spratt, rewards curiosity and creative thinking, asking holders to create the final varnish to a digital painting. Its four pillars – The Game, The Painting, The Ticket, and The Reward – enable holders/players to bring a little piece of themselves, bonding all collectors to their editions and all editions to the 1/1 “flame” through a coat of chaotic and unpredictable communal resin made from an offering of people’s thoughts. To play The Monument Game is to give a piece of yourself to the painting. 

KAIJU ORIGINS: The Journals of Stod

Who: KaijuKingz

What: Replicator NFT that serves as a multi-use collectible granting additional access to the Kaiju world. Total supply is TBD. 

When: August 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET through August 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Where: Minting on KaijuKingz.io and OpenSea

Why: The Journals of Stod mark the next foray for Kaiju into building interactive experiences, with the Replicator granting holders access to the Stod’s Journals experience. It also allows holders to collect the art pages that illustrate the visual story of the Origin of the Kaiju world. Kaiju launched in October 2021 with its genesis KaijuKingz collection. 

Modern Prisoner Chapter III

Who: IlkesOrbit

What: The third installment to IlkesOrbit Modern Prisoner collection that explores modern addictions and mental health issues that keep us trapped as prisoners within our own minds. The quantity in the upcoming drop is TBD. 

When: August 24 (beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET) to August 27 (concluding at 6:30 p.m. ET).

Where: Nifty Gateway

Why: Modern Prisoner is a collection that explores the theme of modern addictions and mental health issues. Created by self-taught 3D Bulgarian artist and animator, IlkesOrbit (whose real name is Zahariev), each artwork from the Chapter III collection delves into the concept of how we are often brainwashed by societal norms and our internal struggles by showcasing digital addiction, substance abuse, anxiety, and other pressing issues illustrated through stunning visuals that serve as a powerful reminder to us to free our minds from these things which keep us locked up as prisoners. You can view Chapters I and II here.

adidas Originals x BAPE Fresh Forum NFT

Who: Japanese streetwear brand BAPE and adidas 

What: 100 NFTs linked to 100 corresponding physical pairs of the limited-edition Forum 84 BAPE® Low Triple-White sneakers. 

When: August 22 through August 25

Where: adidas COLLECT

Why: This marks the first-ever digital auction for adidas, in collaboration with Japanese sneaker brand BAPE, helping celebrate BAPE’s 30th anniversary. You can read about this drop in our previous teaser announcement.

YES** Color Recall by LoVid

Who: LoVid x Gemma Projects

What: Open Edition animated video NFT that captures multi-sensory experiences akin to vast natural environments – in this case, a filtered photograph of a snowy landscape that showcases a generative interplay between snow, light, and colors.

When: August 22 at 12pm ET

Where: Zora Network / Gemma Projects

Why: YES** Color Recall by LoVid draws a parallel between the mesmerizing colors that appear as the viewer’s eyes adjust to fresh, bright snow. From deep pinks and saturated blues to neon purples, viewers can see the artist duo’s analog and algorithmically-generated recording techniques. LoVid has been active in digital art for over 20 years, combining a craft-oriented analog approach with digital processes.

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 merrier, the more people onboarded into the space. 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 pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look out for this week.

The Boys of Summer by Mitchell F. Chan

Who: Mitchell F. Chan

What: Digital game artwork within a generative PFP sports collection of 999 baseball characters that probe contemporary obsession with quantifying self and challenges our understanding of success.

When: August 16 at 1:30 p.m. ET, with a mint price of 0.12 ETH. 

Where: Wild.xyz

Why: The Boys of Summer by Mitchell F. Chan explores three converging currents of contemporary culture – data in crypto, baseball, and the quantification of self through numbers. By creating PFPs, Chan provides an incisive commentary on how we attribute worth to digital art in today’s marketplaces. Baseball’s inherent statistical nature reflects the game’s broader theme of alignment and quantification. 

ZTX

Who: ZTX, whose parent company is Zepeto. 

What: Genesis Mint comprising 4,000 District Home NFTs usable inside the ZTX platform. 

When: Presale (August 8-25) offering up to 2 mints per wallet; OpenSea Mint (August 30)

Where: Presale hosted on Helio, where buyers receive the NFT on Arbitrum after OpenSea public mint concludes. Price is TBD.

Why: The Genesis Mint by ZTX will kick off the development of the ZTX NFT ecosystem, allowing early supporters to collect one of the first-ever ZTX NFTs – District Homes. These in-game assets represent a collector’s actual home inside the ZTX metaverse platform. 

DEyes Legends by Coldie

Who: Coldie

What: Mixed-reality art that comprises 523 DEyes sculptures trait-matched to the OG 2021 AsyncArt DEyes Collection.

When: August 9 at 2:00pm ET (public mint)

Where: Fair.xyz

Why: DeEyes Legends serves as an extension of the Decentral Eyes Mashup series by Coldie. These iconic Async Blueprints portraits have been reintroduced as full-body statues that are mixed-reality interoperable, while also serving as a playable VRM avatar.  

Carpe GM IV by Andre O’Shea

Who: Andre Oshea

What: Limited-edition open mint, comprising 12 pieces.

When: August 12

Where: Manifold

Why: Carpe GM IV by 3D animator Andre Oshea is his third limited ‘Carpe GM’ edition, celebrating his 31st birthday. It pays tribute to ‘Carpe diem,’ encouraging people to enjoy the day, living life to the fullest, and making the most of what you have. 

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 pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look out for this week.

Remembrance of Korean Boyhood

Who: Chase Tongyull

What: 320 unique NFTs

When: August 8 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Where: OpenSea

Why: Remembrance of Korean Boyhood by Chae Tongyull is a collection of 320 unique NFTs that are based on the reflections of a young boy growing up in Post-War Korea. Having left his country for the US in the 1970s, this collection is a mediation on Tongyull’s own journey through life. Each individual NFT’s background will change over time, representing a tapestry of the “self” in constant, colorful motion. Pre-sale for eligible holders 

DeGods

Who: DeGods

What: Why: When DeGods comes out with Season III, holders will own IP for four art iterations. There will be roughly 40k art pieces in a 10k collection.

When: August 9 

Where: TBD

Why: An upgrade in the existing art. Frank DeGods has said that “DeGods Season III will have the same traits as the current DeGods in a reimagined style/aesthetic. The reason for most post-reveal dips is when people reveal commons and floor them. Season III is not random. It’s also non-dilutive.”

Beyond the faces

Who: maryart.eth 

What: Limited drop 

When: August 8 (pre-sale) at 9:45pm EST and August 9 (public sale) 

Where: Foundation

Why: Beyond the faces by artist and painter @maryart.eth is a digital portrait collection that depicts people’s faces and looks. We don’t know what’s going on in their minds, but we can see hope drawn in their eyes. 

LollyLoop

Who: Aykut Aydogdu

What: 4,444 NFT collection

When: August 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET (WL allocations begin at 2:00 p.m. CT)

Where: OpenSea

Why: LollyLoop by Aykut Aydogdu depicts the life of an artwork and the hurdles it faces, impeding even the necessities of the age. Despite diverse paths and experiences, we inevitably rebuild in a continuous loop. The Collection allows changes, randomness, willpower, and countless alternatives from Aydogdu’s imagination as it continues to explore new cycles in the digital world. 

AIPEPs by Cre8ors

Who: Cre8ors

What: 8,888 Artificially Intelligent Protocol-Enabled Pictures (AiPEPs)

When: August 10 at 8:00 a.m. ET

Where: Cre8ors.com

Why: AiPEPs by Cre8ors is a collection of 8,888 “Artificially Intelligent Protocol-Enabled Pictures,” or “AiPEPs,” that blend B&W AI photography with colorful 2D-characters into one stand-out avatar. Each PFP comes with a creative DNA  card NFT that represents your Cre8ors archetype trait. These PFPs are a new interactive ERC-721ACH hybrid token that comes with ownership of its own EC-6551 smart wallet.