Starbucks Korea Reveals New NFT Project
Starbucks Korea has announced its first NFT project called ‘STARBUCKS STAR★LIGHT.’ The company is encouraging customers to use personal cups by offering limited edition NFTs as rewards. Starting January 16, Starbucks will gift NFTs to Rewards customers who order beverages using their personal cups. Customers can earn Eco Stamps with each purchase, with three stamps being the maximum per day. There are three tiers of collectible NFTs based on the number of Eco Stamps collected. The NFTs are designed in collaboration with ‘Print Bakery’ and feature the works of artist DADAZ and local artists.
The Nyan Heroes Coming to Epic Games Store
Nyan Heroes, a PC battle royale shooter game, will be released on the Epic Games Store. The game allows players to use NFTs as an ownership layer for certain digital assets earned or bought in the game. It will eventually have a marketplace for users to trade in-game items with each other. The game uses the Solana blockchain and supports collection via the Phantom Wallet. The official release date is yet to be announced.
Pudgy Penguins NFT News: Today’s Best Performers
Pudgy Penguins, a popular NFT collection, is currently one of the best performers in terms of sales volume. Its sales volume has increased by 153% over the past 24 hours, placing it in fourth place among the top collections. Transactions, buyers, and sellers have also seen significant increases. Pudgy Penguins recently announced the upcoming alpha launch of Pudgy World, a Web3 game based on the Ethereum Layer 2 network zkSync Era. They expect to launch the alpha in Q1 of this year.
Hot Take: NFTs Continue to Make Waves in Various Industries
The non-fungible token (NFT) market continues to make headlines across different industries. Starbucks Korea’s foray into the NFT space with its ‘STARBUCKS STAR★LIGHT’ project demonstrates the growing interest of major brands in leveraging NFTs to engage customers. Additionally, the integration of NFTs in gaming, as seen with the upcoming release of Nyan Heroes on the Epic Games Store, showcases the potential for unique digital assets within the gaming community. Pudgy Penguins’ success further highlights the demand for NFT collections and their ability to capture market attention. As more industries explore the possibilities of NFTs, we can expect further innovation and adoption in this space.