Upcoming Drops: 8.-14. August
Let’s face it: the NFT space is moving very quickly. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFT might as well be a month IRL.
Don’t get us wrong – the more people on board the space, the better. But with the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.
Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you because we’re putting together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look for this week.
Connected
WHO: Thomas Stokes III
What: Five pieces with multiple editions, including an open edition combustion
When: 8 August at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nice gateway
Why: Thomas Stokes III makes his Nifty Gateway debut with Interconnected – a visual exploration of what the artist describes as “the movements of connection and intimacy.” The collection features the Texas-based artist’s signature style that sees him construct and deconstruct human faces and figures to depict the wide range of emotions felt as part of the human experience.
BICYCLES
WHO: Lyle Owerko
What: Three one-of-a-bike NFTs, with physical specialty bikes pledged for winning bids of more than $5,000
When: 8 August at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nice gateway
Why: Cycling enthusiasts can now represent their beloved hobby loud and proud online with Lyle Owerko’s BIKE collection. Particularly enthusiastic bidders will also have the chance to receive a similarly exclusive bike built by Gerald-BikeManX if their winning bid exceeds $5,000. With this latest collection, Owerko hopes to add to what has been an illustrious career, having preserved work at the Library of Congress, The Smithsonian and a number of other prestigious institutions of art around the world.
Webaverse: Upstreet Season 1
WHO: Avaer KazmerAhad Shams
What: An NFT collection of 8,000 parts that provides access to Webaverse’s wide range of services and software
When: Limited auction August 9 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: Meta drops
Why: Webaverse’s flagship software is a browser-based, VR-ready, metaverse engine designed to provide creators and consumers with an easy way to build and play in the metaverse. To help demonstrate the power and flexibility of the engine, Webaverse is launching Upstreet – a party MMORPG that hopes to let players shape the game’s story with each other on an individual and community level, while using AI capabilities. The NFTs sold as part of this origin case are set to give holders access to in-game features, such as the ability to buy and sell virtual land, access Webaverse’s suite of AI services, and claim airdrops of the game and team’s future projects.
Disclaimer: At the time of writing, reports have appeared showing that both Metadrop and Webaverse’s official Twitter accounts has been suspended. Users are advised to do due diligence before buying NFTs from this pool, as suspensions may be linked to a group of scammers looking to impersonate Webaverse and Metadrop.
Beyond the Boundaryline
WHO: Claire Silver, Natalie Shau, Lil Mahnaji and other artists selected by the curator Isaac Saidel-Goley
What: Curated works showcasing the best of MakersPlace
When: 9 August at 6 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Curator Isaac Saidel-Goley is putting together his first curated show with MakersPlace, showcasing work from some of the crypto art space’s most boundary-pushing artists. This collection emphasizes works that push the crypto-art envelope forward across a wide range of styles, mediums, and themes that all exemplify the best of each artist featured.
VRy real(ish)
WHO: Cats will be happy with you
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: 10 August at 6 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Catswilleatyou has the unique distinction of having the longest daily art streak of any living artist. For 15 years in a row, the artist has published at least one work per day, which is part of why they are a true native in the realm of digital art. With this upcoming collection, Catswilleatyou hopes to examine the very lens of reality by questioning our relationship with fantasy.
