#040: 9Tales, Ukiyo, and Just Apes
Welcome to the 40th edition of the NFT Drops Newsletter! In this edition, we provide a rundown of the most noteworthy NFT drops that the last two weeks have offered.
Here we go!💧
9Tales dropped its Phase 1 collection of 505 NFTs at 0.099 ETH, which are used to play in a fast-paced, play-to-earn card game. All cards, skins, and other game accessories are NFT ownable. The game has not yet been released, though a public beta version is expected to come out in Q4 of this year. Before that, tokenomics and an alpha edition will be launched for NFT holders.
Akumu Dragonz released 10,000 Dragonz at an initial price of 0.169 ETH. They are now available for secondary sale on OpenSea, with a floor price of 0.24 ETH. This is a sister project to the Bōryoku Dragonz and is unique in that its NFTs are available on both the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. In fact, much of their game was created on Solana within The Sandbox Game. Akumu Dragonz has also risen impressively in its social media following.
Ukiyo came out with their small collection of 333 NFTs, each at 0.33 ETH. Their play-to-earn game is expected to be released soon and offers the opportunity to take on majestical challenges and battles while making new Web 3.0 friends. In their whitepaper, they have also outlined how they plan to use a token system that will cultivate long-term game engagement.
Wanderers offered an exciting giveaway this week. Their previously released collection of 8,888 Wandernaut NFTs ended with 337 NFTs not purchased and held privately by the project. They have since been gaining social media traction and engagement. On June 10, they released the remaining 337 for free on a first-come, first-served basis!
Suteki released 6,000 NFTs at a mint price of 1.75 SOL. This project focuses heavily on art and popular/street culture. One key aim is to create a community of manga and anime creators and highlight their work. Suteki will also have a streetwear brand, through which they are collaborating with designers to release clothing inspired by their NFT art. They have also recently launched their brand new, comprehensive website!
Mighty Hercules is dropping 10,050 new NFTs at a price of 0.15 ETH. These NFTs are divided into two categories: 10,000 normal yet unique, and 50 “Legendary,” which boast a much higher level of rarity. This project also focuses very heavily on their art, which is designed by sourced artists/sculptors. Down the road, Mighty Hercules plans to launch digital and augmented reality galleries where its entire NFT collection can be viewed.
Lucid Realms released its Genesis Wanderer collection. This collection consists of 4,444 NFTs, which had a mint price of 1.99 SOL. These NFTs act as playable characters in Lucid Realms’ MMORPG game, which is currently in development. Before the launch of this game, tokenomics, staking opportunities, and many mini-games will be available for holders to utilize their NFTs.
Just Ape launched 10,000 NFTs at 5 SOL, all of which have been minted. This project’s vision is to take a few steps back to the basics of NFTs and Web 3.0. Instead of a complex agenda or video game, Just Ape is focused on simplicity in its art, in trading opportunities, and in life. They plan to host in-person events, release merchandise, and plan meetups for their community members.
Cat Blox dropped its Capsule Collection - 2,500 NFTs which sold out at a mint price of 0.2 ETH. Each of these NFTs have been randomly assigned to one of five rarity tiers. This collection revolves around the celebration of PUMA. Each NFT portrays some characteristic or logo of the PUMA brand. Holders of this collection can also redeem their NFTs for physical clothing items that correspond to the token’s level of rarity.
A new Kaizoku Mechanics collection of 4,287 3D NFTs launched on Magic Eden at a mint price of 1.99 SOL. The floor price now sits at 2.24 SOL. This project aims to help its holders become better NFT traders and strategists. Kaizoku Mechanics’ team has designed digital utilities to achieve this goal. Their design is based on the rapidly changing markets and the importance of collaboration between community members.
That’s It!
Thanks for reading! We’ll see you in two weeks for more NFT highlights!💧