Tron was the first feature film to depict the digital world known today as the metaverse, and the film’s producer Donald Kushner and his Gumbotron production team, have partnered with Forj, to produce a new metaverse story world – Cryptosaurs.
Cryptosaurs is the “next evolution of dinosaurs,” taking audiences on a journey utilising Web3 technology that will bring each Cryptosaur character to life. The series will begin with limited edition Cryptosaur NFT ‘egg drops’ in Fall 2022, with each 3D egg offering holders the ability to ‘hatch’ their very own, completely unique, digital collectible Cryptosaur.
Since the official announcement you may have come across one or two articles in the media about Cryptosaurs, Tron’s 40th year, and Forj.
And that trend continued this week, with Forj praised for their work alongside Kushner’s Gumbotron team.
There will plenty of other exciting announcements in the coming days, but in the meantime, take a look at the very latest news here from the Cointelegraph, and here from Movieweb.
If you have any questions about this article or any of our other projects, then get in touch with a member of our team today, we’d love to hear from you.
On 40th Anniversary of Tron, Producer Donald Kushner’s Gumbotron Joins Forces with Forj and Animoca Brands to Create Web3-Inspired CRYPTOSAURS™
12 July 2022- On the 40th anniversary of the motion picture Tron (released 9 July 1982), the first feature film to depict the digital world known today as the metaverse, the film’s producer Donald Kushner and his Gumbotron production team have partnered with Forj, the Animoca Brands subsidiary and Web3 tech company, to produce a new metaverse story world – Cryptosaurs.
Trailer Video
Cryptosaurs is the “next evolution of dinosaurs,” taking audiences on a journey utilising Web3 technology that will bring each Cryptosaur character to life. The series will begin with limited edition Cryptosaur NFT ‘egg drops’ in Fall 2022, with each 3D egg offering holders the ability to ‘hatch’ their very own, completely unique, digital collectible Cryptosaur.
Each egg is a mystery box containing a line of code. A ‘gene randomizer’ will then determine a sequence of ‘freeze-or-hatch’ events in early 2023, in which holders of the eggs will learn what species of Cryptosaur they have been awarded, and how and where it can be put to use in the metaverse.
Example Genesis Egg
Example ‘Stego’ Hatchlings, one of 8 Cryptosaur characters
The products the production team will make available to holders via their Cryptosaur characters are expected to include play-to-earn games, fine art, a feature film, VR and AR immersive museum exhibits, educational media, a graphic novel, and even a pinball machine.
The new digital collectible project will bring to life the vision of the original Tron film, with the characters eventually becoming avatars in the metaverse, made possible through Forj’s own metaverse infrastructure brand – Metaprints.
The high-profile team behind the Cryptosaurs project includes Creative Director John Scheele, who has worked on both Tron and Blade Runner, and Head of Creative Doug Ferguson, former Senior VP of Product Development at The Pokémon Company. Speaking ahead of the Tron 40th anniversary and Cryptosaurs launch, Producer Donald Kushner said: “What we began with Tron, we are continuing 40 years later with Cryptosaurs. The difference is that in Tron we had one story about one human character in a digital world. In Cryptosaurs, the number of characters, storylines and revenue-producing derivatives we can generate is unlimited. I think Web3 is going to completely re-arrange the media and entertainment business.”
Liam Boyd, Forj Head of Music and Entertainment, added: “We’re delighted to be working on this exciting and unique project alongside such legendary filmmakers. This immersive experience, showcasing the power of Web3, is the perfect way to celebrate 40 years of the iconic film Tron. We want fans to see Cryptosaurs as the realisation of a number of the original themes that Tron introduced, and of course welcome new audiences as well.”
Mike Bonifer, Head of Storytelling for Cryptosaurs, stated: “Forj understands how to build communities and markets in the metaverse. Its NFT minting process is holistic, and is designed to generate long-term community relationships with game mechanics and storytelling.”
More news will be announced soon, and in the meantime audiences can register their interest in Cryptosaursand receive a FREE digital collectible at www.cryptosaurs.ai, or follow @Cryptosaurs_ai on Twitter.
About Forj
Forj, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming, and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.
Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.
Gumbotron is a Web3 studio founded in 2021 by Donald Kushner, John Scheele and Mike Bonifer to specialise in metaverse storytelling. Gumbotron combines cinematic techniques, game mechanics, art, technology and a distributed production model to build profound new worlds that let audiences engage deeply with a story and its outcomes and to provide, via smart contracts, equitable participation in intellectual properties for their creators and investors.
About Animoca Brands Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights and contribute to the establishment of the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, and TinyTap. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 340 investments, including Colossal, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on Twitter or Facebook.
Forj x Bandsintown’s Big Break 2022: Brandon Banks Recap
This past Thursday, June 30th, Bandinstown kicked off their fourth Big Break 2022 act with a free livestream performance from Brandon Banks!
The free NFT commemorating his show was created by visual artist Jamee Cornelia, while we at Forj handled the minting and distribution! If you have not received your NFT yet, be sure to check the email you used to sign up for the stream.
A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.
Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.
PolkaPet World is an NFT project created by Bondly in partnership with some of the biggest names in the Polkadot ecosystem. Each PolkaPet is embodied as an artistic creature that represents a specific Polkadot project.
All PolkaPets hold unique project-specific utility to reward community members for holding their PolkaPet NFTs in their wallets. The utility can be a discount on fees, an airdrop of tokens to PolkaPet cardholders, or various other utilities.
The $PETS token is the utility token used to engage with PolkaPet World products and services, as well as allowing governance rights and access to exclusive sales.
Metaprints is the gateway for brands to accelerate their presence in numerous metaverse ecosystems in one simple step. Backed by Animoca Brands, Metaprints has a unique network of the biggest metaverse projects in the space that allows them to facilitate the creation and curation of branded assets across multiple platforms through one partnership.
Metaprint NFTs are branded asset ‘blueprints’ sold to buyers to facilitate the creation of the 3D assets required in the metaverse platforms by some of the best animation specialists. Creators and brands also receive a share of future revenue for assets created, ensuring everyone through the chain benefits from the model.
The Metaprints INO, featuring ‘Genesis’ metaprints for 10 well-known brands, will be taking place in December 2021. Follow the project community channels for more information.
Our last sale with Darwinia was well received by the community, so we are happy to announce our fifth brand partner sale, featuring none other than Phala on August 2nd at 12pm EST/4pm UTC!
To begin, make sure to check that you have been whitelisted this Friday, July 29th at 12pm EST in order to participate in our pre-sale! (More details on the sale below.)
Go to the whitelist confirmation page: whitelist.forj.network
Connect your wallet.
If you are whitelisted, the sale details will appear on the page.
If you missed the latest update from our previous announcement with Ankr, the technical roadmap for The Sandbox has changed there will be a slightly longer wait for truly private, gated experiences for Social Hub Pass holders.
The ability to allow NFT-specific gating for experiences is on track for Q1 of 2023 and our first iteration of branded experiences, brought via The Sandbox’s Game Maker platform, will be open to explore for everyone.
For that reason, we’re making sure our Social Hub Pass holders get a whole lot more bang for their buck while they wait! Only Social Hub Pass holders will be able to win exclusive rewards from holding pass(es) and taking part in the games, in addition to receiving free, branded items airdropped to them!
New Utility: Token Rewards
Similar to alpha season pass, Social Hub Pass holders will have the opportunity to complete games and quests to rank in our leaderboard and earn enhanced rewards including $mSAND (Matic network), $mBONDLY, and other partner tokens!
Each brand partner’s Social Hub will have a pool of $1,000 USD worth of tokens per month that can be won by participants. We will have an updated winners board where players can check and see their ranking, with rewards distributed monthly using the following breakdown:
Gold: $300 USD of $mBONDLY or $300 USD $mSAND
Silver: $200 USD of $mBONDLY or $200 USD $mSAND
Bronze: $100 USD of $mBONDLY or $100 USD $mSAND
Fastest: $150 USD of $mBONDLY or $150 USD $mSAND
5 other winners, randomly selected by a 3rd part adjudicator- $50 USD each of $mBONDLY or $mSAND
Quests will be won by completing courses the fastest or collecting the most hidden items! (More details to come as we get closer to the launch of the Social Hubs.)
That means Social Hub Pass holders can really immerse themselves in the Play-to-Earn revolution sweeping GameFi and the Metaverse space.
New Utility: Monthly Item Drops
Holders can now expect not only a 10% discount on branded asset sales and priority access to these sales, but enhanced rewards including no less than 3 free, airdropped branded items on Polygon in Q3 (when permitted) on Sandbox and Decentraland.
As we prepare our users to hang out in the Social Hubs, we have planned monthly wearables drops that the community can flaunt in the Hubs while we slowly release more experiences in different metaverses.
The wearables, developed by the Metaprints team, will be dropped into your wallet as long as you hold a Social Hub pass. There will be something new every month for 3 months, ranging from wearables and weapons, to shields and vehicles. Because you deserve it!
These airdrops will commence after all sale phases have been completed and holders of all assets will also get legendary items. That good news also extends to holders of Genesis NFT(s) as they will receive a percentage of secondary sales as revenue in the months to come!
Governance
Vote on the creative direction of assets being produced in The Sandbox for the brand(s) that you hold pass(es) for.
What are the Eligibility Requirements and Sales Mechanics?
The fourth sale will take place on the Forj Launchpad (dapp.forj.network/market) on August 2nd at 12pm EST/4pm UTC.
The following tiers will be eligible for prioritized purchase rights and can participate in our pre-sale:
The following groups will be eligible for prioritized purchase rights:
Genesis NFT holders and those on the whitelist.
Buyers who hold either $100 worth of $BONDLY tokens OR $100 worth of the partner’s native token ($PHA) on our snapshot date (July 29th at 12pm EST).
*Note: Staked tokens do not count toward the $100 minimum.The Social Hub Pass corresponding to the brand will only give you access to that brand’s Social Hub within The Sandbox and Decentraland (once available) — 1 pass for 1 project’s Social Hub. For example, owners of the Polygon Social Hub Pass will not be eligible to enter the Kylin branded experience, only the dedicated Polygon one.
What Tokens can be Used to Purchase Social Hub Passes?
*Note: Staked tokens do not count toward the $100 minimum.The Social Hub Pass corresponding to the brand will only give you access to that brand’s Social Hub within The Sandbox and Decentraland (once available) — 1 pass for 1 project’s Social Hub. For example, owners of the Polygon Social Hub Pass will not be eligible to enter the Kylin branded experience, only the dedicated Polygon one.
What Tokens can be Used to Purchase Social Hub Passes?
Since the prices of the passes are denominated in USD, please make sure you have enough $BONDLY or the partner project’s token, $PHA, that you plan on purchasing for.
The price of the passes in both $BONDLY and our partner project’s native token will be pegged on the morning of the sale. Don’t forget to also leave enough balance to pay for gas!
Social Hub Passes will be limited, so be sure to continue following our social channels for the latest updates on the upcoming sales!
About Metaprints
Metaprints is the gateway for crypto projects to accelerate their presence in numerous metaverse ecosystems in one simple step. Backed by Animoca Brands, Metaprints has a unique network of the biggest metaverse projects in the space that allows them to facilitate the creation and curation of branded assets across multiple platforms through one partnership. Website | Discord | Twitter | Medium | Telegram
The Latest on the Metaprints Social Hub Pass Sales, Starting July 5th with Crust
June 28th, 2022 – We have received a lot of questions from our community regarding our Social Hub Pass sale and its status. Thank you all for your patience and we are pleased to announce that the sales will commence July 5th at 12pm EST, starting with our Genesis INO partner, Crust!
Following amends to the technical roadmap for The Sandbox, there will be a slightly longer wait for truly private, gated experiences for Social Hub Pass holders. The ability to allow NFT-specific gating for experiences is on track for Q1 of 2023, and we know that’s a while away!
For that reason, we’re making sure our Social Hub Pass holders get a whole lot more bang for their buck while they wait!
Our first iteration of branded experiences, brought via The Sandbox’s Game Maker platform, will be open to explore for everyone. However, only Social Hub Pass holders will be able to win exclusive rewards from holding pass(es) and taking part in the games, in addition to receiving free, branded items airdropped to them!
New Utility: Token Rewards
Similar to alpha season pass, Social Hub Pass holders will have the opportunity to complete games and quests to rank in our leaderboard and earn enhanced rewards including $mSAND (Matic network), $BONDLY, and other partner tokens! That means Social Hub Pass holders can really immerse themselves in the Play-to-Earn revolution sweeping GameFi and the Metaverse space.
New Utility: Monthly Item Drops
Holders can now expect not only a 10% discount on branded asset sales and priority access to these sales, but enhanced rewards including no less than 3 free, airdropped branded items on Polygon in Q3 (when permitted) on Sandbox and Decentraland.
As we prepare our users to hang out in the Social Hubs, we have planned monthly wearables drops that the community can flaunt in the Hubs while we slowly release more experiences in different metaverses.
The wearables, developed by the Metaprints team, will be dropped into your wallet as long as you hold a Social Hub pass. There will be something new every month for 3 months, ranging from wearables and weapons, to shields and vehicles. Because you deserve it!
These airdrops will commence after all sale phases have been completed and holders of all assets will also get legendary items. That good news also extends to holders of Genesis NFT(s) as they will receive a percentage of secondary sales as revenue in the months to come!
Governance
Vote on the creative direction of assets being produced in The Sandbox for the brand(s) that you hold pass(es) for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_yNNINklF0
Eligibility to Purchase a Social Hub Pass
The following groups will be eligible for prioritized purchase rights:
Genesis NFT holders and those on the whitelist.
Buyers who hold either $100 worth of $BONDLY tokens OR $100 worth of the partner’s native token on our snapshot date. Note: Staked tokens do not count toward the $100 minimum.
How to Confirm if you are Whitelisted for the Crust Social Hub Pass Sale
Whitelist confirmation will be available soon! When it’s ready:
Go to the whitelist confirmation page
Connect your wallet
If you are whitelisted, the sale details will appear on the page
The page will show if you have been whitelisted for the Crust Social Hub Pass and the sale details will be displayed on the page.
What Tokens can be Used to Purchase Social Hub Passes?
Since the prices of the passes are denominated in USD, please make sure you have enough $BONDLY or the partner project’s token that you plan on purchasing for.
The price of the passes in both $BONDLY and our partner project’s native token will be pegged on the morning of the sale. Don’t forget to also leave enough balance to pay for gas!
What are the Sales Mechanics?
The first sale will take place on the Forj Launchpad on July 5th at 2pm UTC, starting with our Genesis INO partner, Crust. More Social Hub Pass sales will be announced on a weekly basis, so stay tuned!
*Note: The Social Hub Pass corresponding to the brand will only give you access to that brand’s Social Hub within The Sandbox and Decentraland (once available) — 1 pass for 1 project’s Social Hub. For example, owners of the Polygon Social Hub Pass will not be eligible to enter the Kylin branded experience, only the dedicated Polygon one.
Social Hub Passes will be limited, so be sure to continue following our social channels for the latest updates on the upcoming sales!
About Metaprints
Metaprints is the gateway for crypto projects to accelerate their presence in numerous metaverse ecosystems in one simple step. Backed by Animoca Brands, Metaprints has a unique network of the biggest metaverse projects in the space that allows them to facilitate the creation and curation of branded assets across multiple platforms through one partnership. Website | Discord | Twitter | Medium | Telegram
Harry (CEO), Chas (CMO), Christina (COS), Terrence (CTO), and Andy (CM) discuss all things Forj, Metaprints and PolkaPet World in this months AMA update. There are some great updates, including answers to your questions about BCCG cards and more info about Metaprints Social Hub Pass Sales.
The Latest on the Metaprints Social Hub Pass Sales, Starting July 5th with Crust
June 28th, 2022 — We have received a lot of questions from our community regarding our Social Hub Pass sale and its status. Thank you all for your patience and we are pleased to announce that the sales will commence July 5th at 12pm EST, starting with our Genesis INO partner, Crust!
Forj X Bandsintown Big Break 2022 Ft. Brandon Banks
Thank you to all those that showed up to the live stream last night and vibed with us! If you were in attendance please check your email as your exclusive Big Break 2022 ‘Brandon Banks’ NFT minted by Forj, has been distributed.
Forj Whitelist Club Ft. On Chain Monkey
Congratulations to all the winners of the Forj Whitelist Club ‘On Chain Monkey’ Karma mint. The mint was this week, so keep a look out for the next whitelist club opportunity.
About Forj
A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.
Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.
PolkaPet World is an NFT project created by Bondly in partnership with some of the biggest names in the Polkadot ecosystem. Each PolkaPet is embodied as an artistic creature that represents a specific Polkadot project.
All PolkaPets hold unique project-specific utility to reward community members for holding their PolkaPet NFTs in their wallets. The utility can be a discount on fees, an airdrop of tokens to PolkaPet cardholders, or various other utilities.
The $PETS token is the utility token used to engage with PolkaPet World products and services, as well as allowing governance rights and access to exclusive sales.
Metaprints is the gateway for brands to accelerate their presence in numerous metaverse ecosystems in one simple step. Backed by Animoca Brands, Metaprints has a unique network of the biggest metaverse projects in the space that allows them to facilitate the creation and curation of branded assets across multiple platforms through one partnership.
Metaprint NFTs are branded asset ‘blueprints’ sold to buyers to facilitate the creation of the 3D assets required in the metaverse platforms by some of the best animation specialists. Creators and brands also receive a share of future revenue for assets created, ensuring everyone through the chain benefits from the model.
The Metaprints INO, featuring ‘Genesis’ metaprints for 10 well-known brands, will be taking place in December 2021. Follow the project community channels for more information. Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord
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