MADworld and Space Frontier Studio KIBO launch the first NFT in 2023 with the first space sunrise of the new year

The collection is part of an interactive live broadcast from the International Space Station to usher in the new year

TOKYO, 23 December 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MADworld, the innovative Web3 ecosystem, and Space Frontier Studio KIBO (produced, designed, developed by Bascule Inc.) blast into the new year by launching the first NFT of 2023 along with a livestream on the first room sunrise of the year. The live space ascent program will be recorded by Space Frontier Studio KIBO, the only broadcast studio aboard the International Space Station (ISS), connecting space in multiple ways for interaction with global viewers at home.

“As the first official NFT collection of 2023, MADworld and Space Frontier Studio KIBO are creating something special for collectors to share in Earth’s first moments of the new year,” said Robert Tran, CEO of MADworld. “By offering a series of fun games and prizes throughout the week and ultimately connecting Space Frontier Studio KIBO with global viewers at home, this collection highlights MADworld’s mission to spotlight cultural moments and create community in Web3.”

The digital collectible is part of a two-and-a-half-hour interactive live broadcast from space dedicated to ushering in 2023, allowing viewers to see live Earth views from the ISS orbiting Earth in 90 minutes while catching the first sunlight of 2023 from outer space.

“It’s been three years since Space Frontier Studio KIBO attempted the world’s first ever live communication. The view of Earth from the International Space Station is just amazing. Although we’ve been through a lot on Earth this year, we believe it’s our mission to bring and share the beautiful blue planet with all of us who live together on this very planet. Furthermore, with the announcement of the retirement of the ISS, we have limited chances to broadcast live to celebrate the New Year. This time, in collaboration with MADWorld, we are exceptionally happy to share the first orbit around the Earth, and welcome 2023 with people around the world beyond borders. Communication of the new era is ahead.” so Masayoshi BokuRepresentative Director of Space Frontier Studio KIBO/Bascule.inc

The Astronaut collection is available at https://kibo.madworld.io. While waiting for the first NFT drop of the year, Astronaut holders will receive exclusive benefits, compete in a week of prize-winning missions and gain access to MADworld experiences that will only be revealed in 2023.

Also as part of our launch, we’re revealing the ability to customize your favorite NFT that works as a pilot membership program. The goal is to use this opportunity to create a KIBO membership community for the WEB3 community.

“Regardless of customs, culture or geography, ringing in the new year is something shared by all, and MADworld offers a new way to celebrate,” said Philip Tran, CMO of MADworld. “Projects like MADworld x KIBO Astronaut demonstrate exactly how we want to breathe new life into the digital ecosystem and spark the interest of all collectors – and not just space enthusiasts!”

About MADworld

Crazy world is an innovative Web3 and digital ecosystem supported by Animoca Brands that collides global culture, community and creativity on the blockchain. As Multiverse Artist Defender, MADworld provides value, security and provenance to creators, artists and fans alike across a range of niche communities such as anime/manga, fashion, action sports and music. MADworld seeks to elevate the fan experience, support creators’ finances, and push the boundaries of Web3 technology to lower the onboarding barriers for traditional Web2 audiences to Web3.

About Space Frontier Studio KIBO

Manufactured, designed and developed by Bascule Inc., project design company based in Japan. expanding their fields to create new “future standards” that transcend existing frameworks and our curiosity to reach the future we imagine.

Space Frontier Studio KIBO* is the world’s first interactive live video transmission to space by establishing a broadcast station on the International Space Station to connect space and ground. Space Frontier Studio KIBO was established in 2020 and has successfully launched interactive programs connecting the ISS and Earth more than 10 times in collaboration with JAXA and NASA.

*KIBO, which means “hope” in Japanese, is Japanese first human space facility in the International Space Station. KIBO is equipped with experimental equipment and facilities to conduct research in scientific, medical and educational fields.

SOURCE MADworld