In this article, I will talk about how the Heroesonbike project is developing (particularly in the NFT sector) and how we are making connections with all our outreach channels.
Intro
Currently HoB is a sports history popularization channel, more specifically heroic cycling (from when they invented two wheels until about 1970). Currently the largest audience is on instagram with over 15k followers with an average reach of over 60k monthly users.
Less than a year ago we launched the first NFT collection concerning our niche assisted by the recent opening of the Twitter account which has just over 300 followers. This has brought cycling fans inside the nft world and enthusiastic cryptos to learn about the adventures of heroes of the past.
Best nine posts on instagram by reach
Why WAX?
We chose the WAX blockchain for several reasons, first and foremost its carbon neutrality. We felt it was the obvious choice since we are cyclists with the least ecologically impactful means of transportation. Secondly the ease of use Of the d-apps associated with wax and the multiplicity of wallet choices among which there is a free choice (wombat wallet).
In the future.
By the end of 2022 we aim to finish the first sketch collection. For now, the distribution numbers are within expectations, to date, 788 NFTs have been distributed to 379 owners. Lower than initial expectations, on the other hand, is the secondary market transaction figure due to the bear market, the world situation that caused it, and a consequent decline in interest in the NFT market in general.
Despite this, the intrinsic value of the works is still the same. These are artistic works done by hand with charcoal pencil or ballpoint pen. We are experimenting with different distribution methods including freedrops, private drops, giveaways and soon blends.
We have opened a shop for physical merchandise in trials that we will try to develop in the coming months.
To take a look at the updated roadmap you can follow the Telegram channel.
How to associate nfts with real life?
Although the project was initially unrelated to the NFT concept itself, it is now a good opportunity to reach more people with real (albeit digital) objects.
Here are our ideas:
For now we have associated an nft drop with a physical object. Inside the T-shirt is a QR code that links to the drop's private link. We plan to do this for at least one other item of clothing and related nft then we will evaluate the results.
For a collector it would be a shame to buy an item of clothing and not wear it for fear of ruining it, this way even if the physical piece gets ruined in a wash or is lost, proof of existence and possession in the form of NFT will always remain on the blockchain.
NFT t-shirt
IRL t-shirt
For the future, when merchandising sales volumes are at an acceptable level we will think about a connection in the other direction. That is, an exclusive drop of clothing items for holders of a particular nft or an exclusive discount for hodlers. To do this we will need a website where we can move the marketplace to where we can connect the WAX wallet.
Next NFT Drops?
There will be new drops of Caterina Galli's upcoming artwork shortly.
There have recently been updates on NeftyBloks' proof of ownership system that will make it possible to claim ownership of every single asset. So if it will be possible the requirements to get the lower mints of the prssima artwork for free will be ownership of all the previous ones. The #1 will be auctioned off, other copies will be available through blend and the last copies will be offered for sale at 3 Wax.
Feel free to leave feedback or suggestions, these "quiet" periods in the marketplace help to reason and create new ideas.
To support the project you can purchase NFT
Or purchase a merch item on our shop
See you soon.
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