In the latest episode of You, Me, & Web3, and part one of a gaming special, Tom McDermott talks to GAMEE CEO Bozena Rezab about mobile gaming and the blockchain, the knowledge required to play games in Web3, how to grow and look after a community of over 40million, and what lies ahead for the industry in 2023 and beyond.
Category: Music & Entertainment
Forj Week in Review: 25th Feb — 3rd March 2023
Welcome to March! Yes, we really are here already…
It’s been a busy first week of the month at Forj as we kicked-off our TasteMakerz membership sale, shared details of Mocaverse’s mint date, saw the release of CMO Chas Stanton’s interview with The Metaverse Insider, and hosted a very special TasteMakerz AMA attended by some top Bored Apes!
TasteMakerz Membership Sale
At 3pm UTC on Thursday the Forj Shop opened up for the TasteMakerz membership sale. Beginning with our loyal Forj community, the invite-only phase of the sale takes place over 8 whole days before public sale.
Check if you’re eligible above, and if you are and missed your day then never fear, you’re still early. You can get your Season Pass by clicking right here.
For more information on TasteMakerz visit TasteMakerz.xyz or the TasteMakerz Twitter account.
Interview with Metaverse Insider
Another week and another appearance in the media!
This time it was our CMO Chas Stanton, who was interviewed by top Web3 site Metaverse Insider. You can read the full article here, as Chas discusses attracting new audiences to the Web3 space, how Forj rebranded, and the plans they have to transform the music, entertainment, collectibles, and gaming in the space.
New Mocaverse Mint Day Announced!
New contract, new mint date, SAME mint price. The wait is over just as the countdown begins!
Details…
Date: March 6 @ 5pm EST
Mocalist: 1 Free + 1 Paid Mint (optional)
Paid Mint Price: 0.138 ETH
For more visit the Mocaverse Twitter account: https://twitter.com/MocaverseNFT/status/1630640999881125889?s=20
Forj / TasteMakerz AMA
On Wednesday Forj CEO Harry Liu joined Chas Stanton and some very special guests to discuss the exciting path ahead for the TasteMakerz guild members.
If you missed it, be sure to listen to the recording below.
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.
In the media: Forj CMO interviewed by The Metaverse Insider
Another week and another appearance in the media by a member of team Forj.
This time it was our CMO Chas Stanton, who was interviewed by The Metaverse Insider. You can read the full article here, as Chas discusses attracting new audiences to the Web3 space, how Forj rebranded, and the plans they have to transform the music, entertainment, collectibles, and gaming in the space.
If you’re interested in finding out more about Web3, why not subscribe and listen to our podcast You, Me, & Web3. We release a new episode twice monthly, packed full of the latest insights from industry experts.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord |
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.”
Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord
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.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Telegram | Medium | Discord | YouTube |
Week In Review: January 14th – January 20th
Welcome to another Week in Review update with Forj!
In this issue, we cover Forj For Change Charity Initiative, our CEO’s live stream event on Binance Live, and the brand new mint for PolkaPets along with an exclusive competition to win $500 in $PETS tokens!
Charitable Contributions
Join our talented Graphic Designer, Dylan in South Africa alongside his non-profit organisation ‘Painting on Purpose’ as Forj For Change transforms a local community centre into a lighthouse for youth and adults alike.
The Ukubongo community centre in Shakaskraal, South Africa is a hub for everyone in the growing community to take part in activities, games and sports that can lead to a variety of opportunities in the future. From art, creativity, sports and teaching valuable skills and also providing 100 deprived children with a space to play, learn, and grow.
From all of us at Forj, we are overjoyed to see incredible initiatives taking place and we are excited to help more communities in the future.
This initiative is the second of its kind for Forj and if you would like to support or contact Painting On Purpose, please reach out to their friendly team at paintingonpurposeco@gmail.com.
Watch how the project unfolded below…
#ForjForChange
Binance Live with our CEO
Check out another informative Binance Live video with our CEO, Harry Liu and Ultiverse, as they discuss the Digital Renaissance: The Cycle and Systems of the Industry to help prepare ourselves for 2023.
Harry discusses investment landscapes, embracing the bear market, and how we have progressed through the eras of advertising and social media.
Polygon Pets: Royal Sapphire Mint
For everyone who has registered for the mint, your Royal Sapphire Polygon Pet is now ready for its new home in your wallet! If you want to find out how to mint your Royal Sapphire, click here or to jump to Forj’s DApp, click here.
Every Polygon Pet will come with special utilities including a playable Polygon Pet avatar in The Sandbox starting with our upcoming Pets Rift Metaverse Gaming Experience.
COMPETITION TIME!
To celebrate the launch of our Royal Sapphire Polygon Pets series we’re giving one lucky winner a chance to win $500 of $PETS tokens, and 5 runner up prizes of $50 of $PETS tokens, by completing our challenges.
Royal Sapphire is the third of four different rarities: Noble Onyx, Majestic Pearl, Royal Sapphire, and Opulent Diamond.
For more info about Royal Sapphire, check out our article here.
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 utility 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.
Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord
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.