Consider the anatomy of a common degen: hunched shoulders, unkempt hair, bloodshot eyes, and a complexion as if the sun had ceased to exist. We’re kidding, of course, because this is just a cartoon that even those within Web3 he has no choice but to laugh. However, it remains a prominent stereotype of the NFT space, and one that non-blockchain consumers surely believe to some degree.
The fact is that both collectors and creators in the NFT space spend a significant amount of time bathing in the pale blue light of a computer screen. Because the blockchain is restricted to an existence on the internet, those hoping to interact with its revolutionary transactional properties must also position themselves online accordingly. But there are some in Web3 who hope to change that.
Although PFP projects have maintained a dominant position in the NFT market in recent years, a select few Web3 efforts have reaffirmed that value (when it comes to an NFT project) comes in all shapes and sizes. In an effort to bring real-world utility to holders, these unique companies aim to unite their URL to IRL communities with a variety of incentives only achievable by blockchain natives who dare to leave the comfort of their homes. .
trippy sailors adventure club
Trippy Sailors Adventure Club (TSAC) is a PFP project that seeks to bridge the gap between OpenSea and the seven seas. Through association with catamaran guru — a company that provides resources to catamaran buyers, sellers and owners — TSAC aims to provide holders with opportunities to travel on sailing voyages across the Caribbean seas on a state-of-the-art catamaran. In addition to sailing trips, there are special events, workshops and more on the horizon for TSAC members, with the team behind the project working to unite thrill seekers from around the world and act as a hub for yacht charter. yachts through the next SailBNB. DAO.
linksDAO
linksDAO is an organization dedicated to building the “world’s largest golf community.” Billed as a global community of golf enthusiasts using Web3 to reinvent the modern golf and leisure club, the multifaceted project aims to bring its IRL members together to play golf. LinksDAO has been featured by Business Insider, Forbes, and more for its unique and decentralized membership mechanic. In January 2022, LinksDAO launched its NFT inaugural collection with the mission of financing through crowdfunding the acquisition of a physical club and a field. The project achieved his goal in March 2023.
Yak dao
Yak dao is a global luxury camping brand looking to get Web3 users into the great outdoors by offering fractional ownership of a portfolio of recreational properties via NFTs. With the team’s experience in property management through native campbesides running Leavitt Hospitality and Recreation InsuranceYak DAO provides a turnkey investment camp opportunity for those who buy and hold their NFTs, effectively becoming part owners of these properties.
Friends with benefits
Friends with benefits (FWB) is a multifaceted DAO billed as a “new kind of social network.” Home to numerous subcultures with music at their core, FWB is a decentralized creative studio, growing social DAO, and constantly evolving experiment. Composed of over 4,000 members, FWB is powered by its social token, $FWB, and has become known as a premier Web3 event producer. Although the community exists primarily online, FWB members always have priority access to IRL events, collaborations, and merchandise.
National Parks NFT Club
National Parks (NatParks) NFT Club is a Web3 community established to curate real-world and digital outdoor experiences. driven by a membership based NFT collection, NatParks is on a mission to use emerging technologies to build the world’s most exciting outdoor club, where members have a voice in shaping the community. In addition to member experiences, NatParks also aims to support the National Parks Foundation and other charities through proceeds from NFT primary sales, ongoing fundraisers, and royalties from OpenSea. So far, the organization has donated more than $75,000 to charity.
fly fishing club
fly fishing club is an exclusive dining club with access to NFT created by an entrepreneur and prominent creator and collector of Web3 Gary Vaynerchuk. As the first offering from his fledgling hotel company, VCR Group, Flyfish Club was envisioned to be the first NFT restaurant. Scheduled to open sometime in 2023 and powered by satellite events, the club will be located in New York City. It will be a members-only private dining experience where membership is purchased as an NFT, effectively tokenizing the in-person dining experience.
Fuera.io
Fuera.io is a blockchain-powered community created by the outdoor-focused publication outdoor magazine. With a mission to promote outdoor wellness, diversity and sustainability, Outside.io announces itself as the world’s first dedicated NFT marketplace to outdoor. By creating collaborative projects with world-renowned athletes, brands, and nonprofits, Outside.io brings a fresh mindset to the tech-dominated NFT space by promoting less screen time and more time in the great outdoors.
Zoratopia
Zoratopia is a Web3 event platform created as a partnership between prominent Los Angeles rapper Latasha and community-focused NFT marketplace Zora. In addition to hosting innovative live events that often coincide with some of the world’s largest NFT and Web3 conferences, Zoratopia also acts as an educational platform that promotes giving artists, collectors, and enthusiasts better access to information on how the Metaverse and NFTs can benefit them. .
passed
passed is a blockchain-powered fitness app that, like other GPS or accelerometer-based apps, keeps track of the distance a user travels during a given exercise session. Offering the opportunity to earn cryptocurrency while being active, the app gamifies fitness in a way that aligns with the popular play-to-win mechanics already established in the Web3 ecosystem. With a Collaboration with ASICS Already under its belt, Stepn seems to be on the verge of becoming a unique and robust facet of the Web3 ecosystem.
