The alpha:
- The Now Pass collection of 2750 NFTs offering exclusive access to the nft now ecosystem is here.
- Produced by the N3 Foundation, NFTs will be released in three minting phases in walknow.xyz.
- Phase One begins March 23 at 10 a.m. ET, Phase Two begins March 23 at 2 p.m., and Phase Three, the public sale of NFTs, begins March 24 at 9 a.m.
dive deeper
Traditional media is not just problematic, it’s broken. With the rise of social media and programmatic advertising over the past two decades, news outlets have become addicted to the traffic that social platforms bring them. The result is a system that optimizes clicks and ad revenue rather than stories of substance and journalistic integrity.
Anyone who has used the Internet for more than a few years is familiar with the ugly realities that this type of model has cultivated: the prolific proliferation of misinformation, the sale of user data to the highest bidder, and the increasing fragmentation of the cultural and political ties necessary to form a just and far-sighted society.
Even at the level of the consumer-publisher relationship, this model is deeply problematic and unbalanced, on both ends. Instead of prioritizing the production of informative and unbiased content, media organizations are incentivized to target page views and revenue. They are motivated to track their audiences, almost in a predatory fashion, to learn how to better engage them in the future. Readers are also drawn to increasingly sensational content, offering their time (and their data) to anyone who can get the brightest headline right in front of them.
And the most amazing thing about all this is that neither party is happy with this system
He now it happens it is an opportunity to change this obsolete and regressive media model for the better. With the Now Pass, holders will gain access to the Now Network, nft now’s ecosystem of media offerings and initiatives based on digital ownership values and a reciprocal relationship with our community.
The Now Network will be built over time, not overnight. While much remains to be revealed, some of their announced offerings include:
- Exclusive access to nft now’s acclaimed IRL and virtual events.
- A first look at information and insights exclusive to holders, including private chats with industry leaders.
- Priority registration to the lists of allowed for the best projects in the web3 space.
- Participation reward mechanisms, including XP points for sharing, participating, and contributing to nft now content, which can be redeemed for exclusive rewards.
- Access to community curated content initiatives like network nomination and voting for leading series like Next Up.
- A specialized suite of products designed to help you succeed in the fast-paced web3 climate.
You can learn more about Now Network’s vision in our opinion piece here.
Now Pass Mint phases
Minting will take place in three phases on nowpass.xyz. Make sure you have some ETH in a non-custodial digital wallet like MetaMask or WalletConnect compatible wallets, or you won’t be able to mint your Now Pass. You can check your allowlist eligibility by connecting your wallet to the site.
Phase One, which begins March 23 at 10am ET and ends at 2pm, will include NFT100 and Next Up honorees, artists and guest speakers who joined us at The Gateway. Others eligible for Mint Phase One are Day One POAP holders, as well as investors and partners. nft now staff members will also each receive a Now Pass during this phase of the mint under a 12-month lockdown.
Phase two begins on March 23 at 2 pm and ends at 9 am on March 24. Eligibles for this stage of the mint are individuals chosen from Premint allow list draws, community collaborations, and registrations.
Phase three, starting March 24 at 9am, will open the Now Pass to the public if supplies run out.
Do you have any questions? Consult the frequently asked questions in the Now pass the site or enter our discordwhere our moderation team will be happy to help you.
