The Now Pass Mint details have been unveiled

The Alpha:

• The Now Pass collection of 2750 NFTs offering exclusive access to nft now’s ecosystem is here.
• Produced by the N3 Foundation, the NFTs will be released in three minting phases at nowpass.xyz.
• Phase one begins on March 23 at 10 a.m. ET, Phase Two March 23 at 14.00, and phase three – the public sale of the NFTs – starts on 24 March at 9.00 am.

Dive deeper

Traditional media isn’t just problematic, it’s broken. With the rise of social media and programmatic advertising over the past two decades, media outlets have become dependent on the traffic social platforms brought them. The result is a system that optimizes for clicks and ad revenue rather than stories of substance and journalistic integrity.

Anyone who has used the Internet for more than a few years is familiar with the ugly realities that this kind of model has cultivated: the widespread proliferation of misinformation, the sale of user data to the highest bidder, and the ever-increasing fragmentation of cultural and political ties needed to form a fair, forward-looking society.

Even at the level of the consumer-publisher relationship, this model is deeply problematic and unbalanced—on both ends. Instead of putting a premium on producing informative, unbiased content, media organizations are encouraged to aim for page views and revenue. They are motivated to track their audience, almost predatorily, to learn how to better connect with them in the future. Readers are also drawn to increasingly sensational content, offering their time (and their data) to whoever can wave the shiniest headline in front of them.

And the most astonishing thing about it all is that neither party is satisfied with this system.

Now Pass is a chance to change this outdated, regressive media model for the better. With the Now Pass, holders will gain access to the Now Network – nft now’s ecosystem of media offers and initiatives based on the values ​​of digital ownership and a mutual relationship with our community.

The Now network will be built over time, not overnight. While there is much in the pipeline that has yet to be revealed, some of its announced offerings include:

• Exclusive access to nft now’s renowned IRL and virtual events.

• A first look at information and insights exclusive to holders, including private chats with industry leaders.

• Priority registration to approval lists for top projects in the web3 area.

• Reward mechanisms for participation, including XP points for sharing, engaging and contributing to nft now content, which can be exchanged for exclusive rewards.

• Access to community-curated content initiatives, such as in-chain nominations and voting for leading series like Next Up.

• A specialized range of products designed to help you succeed in web3’s fast-paced climate.

You can learn more about the vision for Now Network in our op-ed here.

Pass now Mint phases

Minting will take place in three phases at nowpass.xyz. Make sure you have some ETH in a non-custodial digital wallet, such as MetaMask or WalletConnect compatible wallets, otherwise you will not be able to create your Now Pass. You can check the approval list by connecting your wallet to the website.

Phase one – which starts on 23 March at 10 a.m. ET and ends at 2pm – will include NFT100 and Next Up honorees, artists and guest speakers who joined us at The Gateway. Others eligible for phase one of the coin are Day One POAP holders as well as investors and partners. nft now employees will also receive one Now Pass during this phase of the mint under a 12-month lockup.

Phase two begins on March 23 at 14.00 and ends at 9.00 on March 24. Those eligible for this phase of the coin are individuals selected in approval lists, community collaborations and Premint registrations.

Phase three – which starts on 24 March at 09.00 – will open the Now Pass to the public if stocks last.

Do you have questions? Check out the FAQ on the Now Pass page or take a look on Discord, where our moderation team will be happy to help.