A spatial light show by Lumen Studios, CTRL moves to the top 10 in Ordinals and Medallion introduces some exciting headline partnerships!
A mighty Metaversal update!
👋 Metaversalist Community,
We have some thrilling updates to share with you today from our studio companies.
Last time we dropped an issue of The Metaversalist, we said we were too busy building to write. Well - nothing has changed. Our studio brands are going from strength to strength. 🚀
Let's dive right in! 👩💻
ECLIPSE: A Spatial Light and Sound Experience
Lumen Studios is proud to announce an exclusive event in London:
The acclaimed creative duo NONOTAK will debut ECLIPSE, featuring three curated installations, including HIGHWAY and two new site-specific works, DUAL and HIDDEN SHADOWS.
The exhibition will run from August 30 to December 8, with special live performances from NONOTAK on September 5, 6, and 7.
🎟️ Exclusive Metaversal Community Member Offer 🎟️
We are offering 10% off ticket prices with the code lumen10. A portion of ticket sales supports the Lumen Prize, promoting artists creating at the intersection of art and technology.
📅 Exhibition Dates: August 30 - December 8 🕒 Open: Tuesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 10 PM 📍 Location: 47 Tanner Street, London 🎟️ 10% off discount code: lumen10
About ECLIPSE
Spanning over 1,000 square meters, ECLIPSE will showcase three curated light and sound installations. These unique and entrancing environs emphasize the artistic duo's innovative ability to sculpt light and transpose sound into spatial planes, creating otherworldly experiences.
Through kinetic visuals, projection mapping, choreographed sound, and more, ECLIPSE will engross the viewer in dynamic audiovisual landscapes. Presented together for the first time, the duo's existing and new works are a testament to NONOTAK's prowess in developing mesmerizing experiential installations.
About NONOTAK
NONOTAK, comprising visual artist Noemi Schipfer and light and sound artist Takami Nakamoto, is renowned for creating immersive environments inspired by minimalist architecture and optical art. Their installations explore the interplay between light and darkness, sound and silence, and the physical and intangible. They have exhibited globally, including at Tate Britain and Art Basel Miami, and have collaborated with brands like Hermès and ADIDAS.
Eclipse represents Lumen's first solo studio experience, paving the way for a new series of digital art experiences that broadens the digital art market presence, offering opportunities for artists to build their brands, for blockchain solutions to expand into physical spaces, and fill a white space in the market for premium digital experiences at the intersection of art and immersion.
Are you No 0rdinary Kind?
Our breakthrough Bitcoin brand, CTRL, released the most successful art community drop in the Bitcoin ecosystem last week - so popular that they broke Magic Eden's marketplace!
No 0rdinary Kind was produced by the CTRL team and partnered with many of the top Ordinals creators + Violetta Zironi - one of the most revered Web3 musicians took the independent path and pushed for music and IP ownership, making her one of the most successful recording artists in the crypto ecosystem.
In addition to the N0K drop, the CTRL team developed an insanely addictive game called No 0rdinary Kards. Cleverly orchestrated to pre-game the n0k mint and post-mint reveal - allowing community members to choose how they reveal their new n0k PFP.
CTRL is on the path to becoming the most desirable Bitcoin lifestyle brand, a testament to the quality of the artistic vision, a focus on the values of the Bitcoin community, and many conference events!
Stay tuned for the next CTRL activations…
Medallion Network: Expanding Horizons and Forging Partnerships
We're excited to share some recent developments from Medallion Network, our protocol designed to enhance engagement, advocacy, and retention within organizations, teams, and communities.
🍽️ Exclusive Dinner Event: Medallion Network recently co-hosted an intimate and elevated dinner in Knightsbridge with Sporting Crypto. The event brought together 20 leaders shaping the future of sport, entertainment, and gaming, highlighting the synergy between sports and the open web.
🤝 New Partnerships:
Hasaniverse Academy: This platform, offering Business and Meditation Courses, is now issuing Medallions to their community for achievements.
WeThinkCode: Our partnership with this South African software development academy has shown the power of Medallions in fostering a supportive environment for students.
Financial Times: Selected Medallion owners will now receive a digital subscription to the Financial Times.
ReFi Collective: Based in Bogotá, Colombia, this organization dedicated to promoting regenerative culture is now issuing Medallions to their community.
Little Emperors: A new partnership bringing exclusive benefits to Medallion owners. Stay tuned for special rewards!
These partnerships demonstrate the versatility and value of Medallions across various sectors, from education and media to sustainability and lifestyle.
💡 Impact: The Medallion Network is proving to be a powerful tool for organizations to recognize achievements, foster community, and provide tangible benefits to members. As one partner, WeThinkCode, shared: "These Medallions not only serve as a source of personal pride but also as a testament to the supportive and nurturing environment continually at WeThinkCode_. They symbolize the collective effort of peers who contribute to the success of each student, highlighting the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving shared goals."
If you didn't get a chance to listen to Yossi Hasson, the CEO of Medallion, and Fe, Medallion's marketing manager, on the Creative Block podcast, you can check out the full interview below. Yossi covers the genesis of Medallion and where the protocol, ecosystem apps, and network are heading in 2024.
The TLDR:
Key Points
Medallion Concept:
A blockchain protocol for Web3 authentication that enables ownership and verification of digital assets, badges, tokens, and collectibles
Origin and Need:
Born from Yossi's personal experience of losing credential validity when moving countries
Addresses the need for globally recognized and verifiable credentials
Technology and Trust:
Uses blockchain to create an "authentic web" amidst growing concerns about deepfakes and AI-generated content
Aims to provide a trusted system for verifying human achievements and identities
Applications:
Potential uses in various industries including education, sports coaching, healthcare, and fashion
Can help showcase achievements that are often overlooked in traditional credentialing systems
User Benefits:
Allows individuals to own and control their personal data
Potential for rewards and benefits based on verified achievements
Creates opportunities for upward mobility in various professions
Future Plans:
Developing a token incentive model, a decentralized ecosystem for developers and users
🌟 Join the Medallion Network: If you're interested in rewarding your community and issuing Medallions, visit https://medallion.network/
Don't miss out on this opportunity to partner with our team at the beginning of our journey. Validating content, achievements, and building communities around achievements has never been more important.
Enjoy the weekend,
Team Metaversal