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Aquarium de Paris launches scientifically accurate NFTs for jellyfish
The oldest public aquarium in the world, The Aquarium de Paris and culturally curated metaverse Metaseum join forces to launch a special Jellyfish NFT collection. The scientifically accurate NFT collection is also approved by marine biologists. The collection will display 1,234 NFTs on the Metaseum website. Read on to learn more about this amazing new collection!
What is the Aquarium de Paris NFT collection?
The Aquarium de Paris NFT collection is a first-of-its-kind scientifically accurate marine biology NFT project. The project is in collaboration with Metaseum, a metaverse of culture and cultural institutions. The aquarium has the largest collection of jellyfish in the world, outside of Japan. The collection of 1,234 jellyfish-based NFTs will be launched on 16 December at 22:30 Paris time. This elegant collection consists of a random combination of 60 images of 3D modeled jellyfish and 24 unique backgrounds.
Moreover, the characteristics of each of the NFTs are a 1:1 replication of the real jellyfish swimming in the aquarium. Each of the jellyfish has also been verified by a team of marine biologists. The team verified the Latin names, morphologies, tentacles, scientific families, danger index, geographic locations and ages of the jellyfish in the collection. Furthermore, this makes the Aquarium de Paris collection the first in history to use metadata to categorize scientific properties as NFTs!
This marks a new intersection for science, biology and technology. With the characteristics of jellyfish permanently encoded on the blockchain, the collection is the first of many to follow. The collection is also published to raise scientific awareness. Any and all collectors of the project automatically contribute to the future of education and entertainment. Especially when it comes to sharing knowledge about jellyfish.
The benefits of the NFT jellyfish
Jellyfish NFT holders will receive exclusive benefits such as unlimited and free access to the aquarium and discounts in the store. In addition, collectors also unlock invitations to VIP events such as meetings with biologists, guided tours of the tanks, etc. They also get access and invitation to the arrival of polyps of the purchased species, and to the establishment’s nightclub. This collection is also the first aquarium ever to enter the NFT area. The project aims to find and establish a web3 community consisting of the marine world, Web3 and art enthusiasts. The NFT holders also have a chance to take an active part in informing the management of the Aquarium. You can view and buy the NFTs on the official website of Metaseum.
“Since its inception in 1867, the Paris Aquarium has been at the heart of innovation. The first modern aquarium built in the heart of the Industrial Revolution, it left a deep impression on people and inspired Jules Vernes to write Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Today , as the era of virtual reality begins, the Paris Aquarium claims to be a pioneer in the Metaverse.” says Alexis Powilewicz, CEO of the Paris Aquarium.
“Since I was very young, I have always been a fan of aquariums and I dreamed of having a big aquarium at home. Today, working for the oldest public aquarium in the world, creating a unique NFT collection, is a real achievement for me. Metaseum’s ambition is to push the boundaries of NFTs in the cultural world. We have succeeded in creating an exceptional collection, working with the aquarium team every step of the way to ensure that the jellyfish NFTs match the jellyfish swimming in their tanks in every way.” says Metaseum’s managing director – Martijn van Schaik
