Melania Trump Rolls Out ‘American Christmas Ornaments,’ NFTs to Help Fund Scholarships for Foster Children
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EXCLUSIVE: Former first lady Melania Trump is rolling out a line of limited-edition handmade Christmas ornaments, along with corresponding animated Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to celebrate the season she says is “filled with hope” and “inspired by the American experience and spirit”.
The former first lady is launching “The Christmas Star” exclusively on MelaniaTrump.com, along with her new “American Christmas Collection,” through USA Memorabilia, which features six traditional American Christmas ornaments, along with the ornaments’ redeemable NFTs.
An NFT is permanently and immutably imprinted on a blockchain. In this case, Trump uses an “eco-friendly proof-of-stake blockchain protocol” called “Solana.”
Once purchased and redeemed, owners of the Christmas NFTs can display and store the artwork as a collectible, and if they wish, sell directly on a secondary marketplace.
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The ornaments come with corresponding NFTs, which can be redeemed after purchase.
(Melania Trump)
“Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, celebrated with our families and loved ones,” Mrs. Trump told Fox News Digital. “This holiday season will be a season filled with hope and inspiration.”
First lady Melania Trump stands next to the official 2020 White House Christmas tree as it is presented on the North Portico of the White House on Nov. 23, 2020, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The former first lady added that she is “grateful” and gives “thanks to the brave individuals who keep us safe at home and abroad.”
Melania Trump’s “American Christmas Collection” ornaments will raise funds for scholarships for foster children.
(Melania Trump)
Trump personally designed the limited edition “Christmas Star” ornament and NFT.
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“My creative inspiration for the upcoming holiday season is hope, and naturally the star embodies that spirit,” Trump told Fox News Digital. “My hope is that families around the world use the poinsettia to inspire their loved ones with positive purpose, aspirations and values as we enter the new year.
Melania Trump personally designed the “Christmas Star” ornament and NFT.
(Melania Trump)
“This holiday season, remember to aim high to reach your full potential.”
The brass ornaments and their corresponding NFTs range in price from $35 to $45 and are made in the USA. Each will have an engraving of Mrs. Trump’s signature.
Each brass ornament and NFT will have the former First Lady’s signature.
(Melania Trump)
Part of the proceeds will go to “Fostering the Future”, a “Be Best” initiative that ensures educational opportunities and scholarships for children in foster care.
Proceeds go to Fostering the Future, a Be Best initiative that provides educational opportunities for foster children.
This semester, the first two program scholarship recipients began their college careers at Middle Tennessee State University and Oral Roberts University.
The “Christmas Star” will be available for pre-order starting on September 15th and ending on October 2nd. All ornaments purchased on or before 2 October will be delivered before Christmas.
First lady Melania Trump stands next to the official 2020 White House Christmas tree as it is presented on the North Portico of the White House on Nov. 23, 2020, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The former first lady rolled out her first NFT venture last year.
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Although they are often presented as a fun hobby as collectibles because their values vary, many people treat NFTs as an investment. Like cryptocurrency, they are largely unregulated, and many experts warn against putting money into them.
