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Week In Review: 18th – 24th February

In another busy week for Forj we announced the details of the TasteMakerz membership sale, NFT holders met Lewis Capaldi, and released the latest episode of You, Me, & Web3 featuring Matt Howells-Barby. Welcome to the Forj Week in Review!

TasteMakerz Membership Sale Announced

On Thursday Forj announced that our community would have top priority access to the upcoming TasteMakerz Season Pass membership sale, which begins Thursday March 2nd at 3pm UTC.

Announced last week, TasteMakerz is a new type of Web3 education from Forj that adopts a story-driven ‘Learn and Earn’ approach to encourage community participation and collective learning. Backed by major partners and contributors, it’s set to redefine how we learn together.

Holders of a BCCG card, Metaprints Genesis NFT, or full set of PolkaPets (24) will have first access to the sale, with each Season Pass (3 months) priced at 0.09ETH.

Find out more in our Sale Guide.

This week saw us launch Episode Two of our popular podcast show: You, Me, & Web3. Focused on interviews with some of the biggest players in the industry, YMW3 is a ‘no-nonsense’ sit-down to get inside the minds of the people shaping the space, hosted by journalist Tom McDermott. In this episode Matt Howells-Barby, a GameFi thought-leader and CMO of Decentral Games, tells us his thoughts on where the space is going and reveals some crazy stories about his experiences. Don’t miss this one!

Big Fat Sexy Cardholders meet Lewis Capaldi on Zoom!

On Thursday came the moment Big Fat Sexy Collectible cardholders had been waiting for, a Zoom call with the one and only Lewis Capaldi!

Owners of Red, Obsidian, & Gold cards were given the chance for either a one-on-one with the man himself, or a group call for Gold holders. Lewis was on top form, as ever, and even gave one lucky cardholder a birthday surprise!

We’ll be publishing a full review of the experience soon, so watch this space! Thank you to everyone who attended, another fantastic perk for being a Big Fat Sexy Cardholder. More still to come….

About Forj

A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.

Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.

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Forj Announce TasteMakerz Membership Sale

Last week Forj announced the launch of a brand new project, TasteMakerz; a unique Web3 educational guild with immersive storytelling that encourages community-led learning.

Following that announcement we have fantastic news for our Forj community, we’ll be hosting a membership sale on our Forj Shop starting on 2nd March 2023! You’ll have the opportunity to get your hands on a genesis Season Pass membership (3 months of access), which will open the doors to a whole new kind of Web3 education, with a story-driven ‘learn and earn’ philosophy at its heart. 

What does membership get you?

Membership to TasteMakerz grants you access to a world of Web3 alpha, insights, reports, webinars from industry leaders, and more; but that’s not even the best bit because you’ll be amongst a community of some of the most curious minds in Web3, contributing to the collective learning of the guild through the completion of a series of ‘quests’ that will reap some incredible rewards…

If you think you have what it really takes to be a TasteMaker, then read on!

Whitelisting

The TasteMakerz guild kitchen staff have sent personalized invites to some of the most prestigious and respected Web3 communities from across the Animoca ecosystem, and beyond, in appreciation of the roots from which TasteMakerz was founded. 

Our Forj communities (Forj, Metaprints, and PolkaPets) however won’t need whitelisting and are being offered TOP LEVEL access for obtaining their first Season Pass membership to TasteMakerz. Remember, Season Passes are limited and this is your ONLY chance to get a membership for Season 1.

Sale Details

Sale Begins: 2nd March 2023

Price for Season Pass: 0.09ETH

Following our snapshot, taking place Monday 27th February at 5pm UTC, the following Forj ecosystem groups will be identified and whitelisted:

Day 1 of the sale (2nd March):

  • Original BCCG Holders (1 ‘Hero’, ‘Villain’, or Launchpad BCCG required)
  • Farzin BCCG Holders (This group will have double allocation for the sale)

Day 2 of the sale (3rd March):

  • Metaprints Genesis NFT Holders

Day 3 of the sale (4th March):

  • Full set of 24 OG PolkaPets Holders 

The following days there will be a new group of NFT holders allowed access to the sale, as per the table below. These groups have been identified as valuable partners of Forj within the Animoca Brands ecosystem. 

Public sale will then begin on 9th March.

Tier Breakdown

Below is a breakdown of when the sales will be available to the various communities. They will be “live” at 3pm UTC on the date displayed and if you don’t qualify on days 1-7 then keep an eye on the ‘public sale’ on the final day for your chance to nab your membership, if any remain.

About Forj

A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.

Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.

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You, Me, & Web3 Episode Two: Matt Howells-Barby

Welcome to episode two of You, Me, & Web3. Many thanks to those of you that listened to episode one with Mike Bonifer and Donald Kushner. You can hear that edition here.

We also launched You, Me, & Web3 Shortz last week, with our very own Harry Liu. You can check out what Harry had to say about our latest project, TasteMakerz, here.

In this episode we are joined by Decentral games’ CMO Matt Howells-Barby.

Matt is not only the CMO at Decentral games but a well-respected voice in the GameFi sector. Listen as he joins Tom McDermott to discuss…

  • Gaming 
  • The metaverse
  • Play-to-earn
  • Poker
  • And what we might see in the Web3 space in 2023

It’s another good one! Enjoy!

Week In Review February 11th — 17th

This week we announced the launch of TasteMakerz , Lewis Capaldi Zoom calls are coming, and the Mocaverse mint is nearly here! Welcome to the Forj Week in Review.

Forj Launch TasteMakerz, a Story-Driven Web3 Education Guild

On Friday 17th February Forj announced the launch of TasteMakerz, a unique educational guild with immersive storytelling that encourages community-led learning.

TasteMakerz will offer members access to cutting-edge reports, insights, interviews with industry leaders, and Web3 learning modules, all whilst participating in active learning alongside some of the most well-informed individuals in the space.

Have you got what it takes to be a TasteMaker?

Read the Story Now

Lewis Capaldi Zoom Calls Are Here!

If you’ve got a Red, Obsidian, or Gold Big Fat Sexy Collectible NFT from Lewis Capaldi then guess what, you’re invited to a zoom call with the man himself next week!

That’s right, on Thursday 23rd Feb you’ll be able to jump on a call with Lewis, and depending on which card you have you may be meeting him 1-to-1!

Keep an eye out for an email with your official invite and more details… In the meantime, check out our fun teaser video.

Watch the video

Mocaverse Mint Next Week

Don’t forget, if you were lucky enough to make the cut for the Mocalist, then the mint takes place this Tuesday 21st February!

Mint price is 0.138ETH, you won’t want to miss this!

Find out more

About Forj

A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.

Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.

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Forj Launches ‘Learn and Earn’ Educational Guild, TasteMakerz

17th February 2023 – Today Animoca Brands subsidiary Forj announced the launch of a brand new web3 project, TasteMakerz; a unique educational guild with immersive storytelling that encourages community-led learning. 

With a ‘learn to earn’ model, members of TasteMakerz will be able to participate in special tasks and quests in a storydriven way, all related to learning, that will result in rewards and rankings.

TasteMakerz will offer members access to cutting-edge reports, insights, interviews with industry leaders, and Web3 learning modules, all whilst participating in active learning alongside some of the most well-informed individuals in web3.

Have you got what it takes to be a TasteMaker?

How it works

You are invited to learn and earn by participating in numerous quests that contribute to the education of the guild. 

Members can complete quests that will earn them rewards and higher rankings, contributing to the education of the guild whilst having fun. Complete enough quests successfully to unlock rewards!

The Launch Sale

The launch sale for membership to TasteMakerz, featuring a Quarterly Pass, will take place on the 28th February 2023 on the Forj shop and on Fair.xyz.

Whitelist details will be announced shortly, with Forj community members who hold Forj NFTs being given priority. Watch out for more details!

Listen to Harry Introducing TasteMakerz on You, Me, & Web3 

Forj CEO Harry Liu appeared exclusively on a Shortz episode of You, Me, & Web3, Forj’s regular podcast series, to introduce TasteMakerz.

You can hear what Harry had to say here.
More details to be announced on the Forj and TasteMakerz social channels

About Forj

A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.

Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.

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Week In Review February 4th — 10th

This week we look back at the launch of You, Me, & Web3 — a long-awaited podcast from Forj presented by renown journalist Tom McDermott, and the Mocaverse Mocalist is announced. Did you get in?!

Forj Launch New Podcast Called You, Me, & Web3

On Thursday we launched our brand new podcast You, Me, & Web3 across all the major podcast channels including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music!

The genesis episode was an absolute stunner featuring none other than Hollywood legends Donald Kushner, Producer of Tron, and narrative genius Mike Bonifer. Journalist Tom McDermott takes us into what web3 will mean for film in Hollywood and beyond, with some surprising results…

Tune in now on Spotify

FREE NFT for Episode 1 Listeners of You, Me, & Web3

We’ve got a surprise for everyone who listens in to the first episode of You, Me, & Web3 — an exclusive Proof of Attendance (POA) NFT!

Each NFT will get you into the listeners club with first-listens on all shos via our dedicated Discord group on the Forj server.

Get your free NFT now

Did You Get on The Mocalist?!

This week the Mocaverse team at Animoca Brands announced the winners of the Realm Ticket draw for all ticket holders, with the lucky ones getting a Mocalist pass to the Moca mint!

As you know, all holders of over 190,000 $BONDLY tokens or any PolkaPet NFT were eligible for a free Realm Ticket airdrop, so if you managed to bag yourself a ticket you can now check if you made this list at www.mocaverse.xyz.

Check if You’re a Winner

About Forj

A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.

Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.

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Welcome to You, Me, & Web3

Welcome to You, Me, & Web3 a podcast hosted by journalist Tom McDermott, and brought to you by Forj.

Perhaps you are a Web3 virtuoso, or maybe, someone who is searching for a little more education around the space?

Whatever your level of interest, our twice monthly podcast will enlighten, inform, and intrigue everyone from the person in the pub, through to the bona fide expert.

Throughout our You, Me, & Web3 series we’ll speak to the biggest names in the Web3 space, about some of the most topical subjects, and all without any jargon.

In our first episode we sit down with Hollywood royalty Donald Kushner and Mike Bonifer and talk about their illustrious careers, and their move towards Web3.

They also discuss…

– The metaverse and what’s ahead
– Cryptosaurs project 
– The link between Tron and Web3
– Quantum storytelling
– Their industry prediction for the next 12 months

What’s more, get an EXCLUSIVE proof of attendance NFT to celebrate our genesis episode, just fill in your details here: https://bit.ly/YouMeWeb3.

Don’t take our word for it though, listen for yourself below. Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to the podcast in all the usual places including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music.





Week In Review: January 21st – January 27th

Welcome to Forj’s Week in Review!

In this issue we share some exciting airdrops as a reward to active and participating Metaprints community members, along-with Polygon Pets minting news and some alpha on the next launch!

Metaprints Airdrops!

This week Metaprints airdropped all eligible genesis holders two fantastic Sandbox wearables in partnership with Crust Network and the Mantra Omniverse.

Community members who took part in our recent Discord vote were counted and airdropped a Crust Shield by @CrustNetwork, an active defence asset and a Mantra Robe by @Mantraomniverse that adds power and protection to your attacks.

Make sure to check your wallets and share your screenshots with us @metaprints on Twitter!

Turn on notifications in the Metaprints Discord so you don’t miss out on some amazing airdrops, competitions and prizes!

LAST CHANCE!

Polygon Pets: Royal Sapphire Mint

There is still time! If you have registered for the Royal Sapphire mint, your Polygon Pet is ready for collection on the Forj DApp!

Your Royal Sapphire Polygon Pet will come with amazing utilities, including a unique playable avatar in The Sandbox, starting with our upcoming Pets Rift Metaverse Gaming Experience.

If you want to find out how to mint your Royal Sapphire, click here or to jump to Forj’s DApp, click here.

Royal Sapphire is the third of four different rarities: Noble Onyx, Majestic Pearl, Royal Sapphire, and Opulent Diamond.

Opulent Diamond is coming VERY soon! Make sure to collect every character of each rarity to qualify for something very unique as we have something up our sleeves! Visit our Polygon Pets Opensea.

In addition, if you have all 25 of our Original ‘PolkaPet TCG’ cards (non-holiday specific), you will also qualify for a FREE Opulent Diamond Polygon Pet coming very soon! This card will be the top-tier release of Polygon Pets for 2023! Collect your PolkaPet TCGs here!

Want to know more about the story behind Polygon Pets, check out the lore recap and chapters below!

The Polygon Pets Lore

Be sure to read the full lore to experience the Polygon adventure of the wild cats that explore the PolkaPet World. Exploring mountains and meetings creatures of the sea; join Parja, Kaali and Baiyun as they conquer the elements, find their identities and battle the infamous Shadow Queen.

Chapter 1 — Parja, Kaali and Baiyun

Meet Parja; Prince of Storm
Part 1 | A Strike of Lightning
Part 2 | Eye of the Storm
Part 3 | The Sky
Part 4 | “I am”

Meet Kaali; Outcast of Ventus
Part 1 | A Misunderstanding
Part 2 | Identity
Part 3 | A Unique Existence
Part 4 | Brother

Meet Baiyun; Keeper of Notus
Part 1 | The Shadow Queen’s Involvement
Part 2 | Thief
Part 3 | The Orb of Notus
Part 4 | A Claws Grip

Chapter 2 — A Stormy Reunion

Chapter 3 — Rising Shadow

Want a quick recap, check out the video below:

About PolkaPet World

PolkaPet World is an NFT project created by Forj in partnership with some of the biggest names in the Polkadot ecosystem. Each PolkaPet is embodied as an artistic creature that represents a specific Polkadot project.

All PolkaPets hold unique project-specific utilities to reward community members for holding their PolkaPet NFTs in their wallets. The utility can be a discount on fees, an airdrop of tokens to PolkaPet cardholders, or various other utilities.

The $PETS token is the utility token used to engage with PolkaPet World products and services, as well as allowing governance rights and access to exclusive sales.

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About Metaprints

“Metaprints is the gateway for brands to accelerate their presence in numerous metaverse ecosystems in one simple step. Backed by Animoca Brands, Metaprints has a unique network of the biggest metaverse projects in the space that allows them to facilitate the creation and curation of branded assets across multiple platforms through one partnership.

Metaprint NFTs are branded asset ‘blueprints’ sold to buyers to facilitate the creation of the 3D assets required in the metaverse platforms by some of the best animation specialists. Creators and brands also receive a share of future revenue for assets created, ensuring everyone through the chain benefits from the model.

The Metaprints INO, featuring ‘Genesis’ Metaprints for 10 well-known brands, will be taking place in December 2021. Follow the project community channels for more information.”

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About Forj

A subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Forj delivers leading Web3 products and technologies that create unique fan experiences for creators. A truly end-to-end solution, Forj is the next frontier of fan engagement through its use of NFTs, metaverse protocols, and blockchain tech to bring fans closer to their favorite creator brands in Music, Entertainment, Gaming and beyond. With major partnerships including influencer Logan Paul, Grammy-nominated musician Lewis Capaldi, and leading creator platform Spring, Forj has an enviable track-record of success in the sector.

Forj-owned brands include metaverse infrastructure project Metaprints and leading GameFi project PolkaPets.

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