Weekly Roundup: What to Expect at The National, VeeFriends TCG Regional Qualifier, Creative FriendsCap Sold Out… and MORE!We’re less than two weeks out from The National (NSCC) and VeeFriends is showing up bigger than ever. Booth #551 will feature live rips with GaryVee, exclusive giveaways, and the first in-person drop of Super Stickers: Manga Series (including an NSCC-exclusive collection). Meanwhile, the Creative Crab FriendsCap sold out online, and Manga Series presales are officially closed with boxes shipping in August. And if you’re ready to compete, registration is now open for the final VeeFriends TCG Regional Qualifier of the season happening August 1 in Chicago.Plus, Topps VeeFriends Chrome Sapphire Edition is coming, and there’s an amazing opportunity to grab a box at an amazing price if you’re heading to The National.See what else is happening at VeeFriends below.…VeeFriends at The National 2025 — Booth #551 Is the Place to BeVeeFriends is going all-in at The National Sports Collectors Convention 2025 with our biggest and most interactive booth yet. From July 30 to August 3 in Rosemont, IL, Booth #551 will host product launches, live rips with GaryVee, and exclusive giveaways. Highlights include the first in-person release of Super Stickers: Manga Series featuring Stephen Curry, the debut of the NSCC-Exclusive Manga Super Sticker Collection, and the chance to score one of the limited Sapphire Edition Chrome boxes.Read our FEATURED BLOG for more details.Sapphire Edition: A Look at VeeFriends’ Most Exclusive Chrome DropOriginally announced earlier this year, Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition is VeeFriends’ most premium trading card release to date. Claimed exclusively by Series 1 Gift Goat holders, this collection features the iconic Sapphire foil, four numbered parallels per box, and the ultra-rare Sapphire Selections insert set. It also marks the debut of the first-ever Gift Goat Sapphire card, included in Gift Goat Gift #17. With no retail release planned, the first, and possibly only chance to get your hands on a box is at The National later this month.Explore the full collection in our deep dive blog HERE and get all the sale details you need in THIS BLOGREGISTRATION OPEN: VeeFriends TCG Regional Qualifier in Chicago August 1The last official Regional Qualifier before the 2025 VeeFriends Trading Card Game Championship is happening Friday, August 1 in Chicago. This is your final chance to earn 3x leaderboard points in a sanctioned event before the big showdown in December. Whether you’re local or already heading to The National, this is the moment to lock in your spot, show off your deck, and climb the rankings.Full event details and registration info can be found HERE.Creative FriendsCap SOLD OUTThe “Creative” Crab FriendsCap is officially sold out online. Thank you to everyone who grabbed one. We cannot wait to see you repping your creativity loudly and proudly!Missed it? Remaining inventory will only be available during select livestream shows. Check out our upcoming schedule HERE.Super Stickers: Manga Series Presales Have Officially ConcludedBoth the holder presale and EQL public raffle are now closed. Thank you to everyone who locked in early! Orders will begin shipping in August, but the first in-person release will take place at The National in Chicago later this month. From there, the product will roll out to retail and hobby shops, and you’ll also start seeing it ripped live on-stream, both by VeeFriends and other breakers. Get ready for the chase to begin!The Fives Competing at MLP Dallas, Texas from July 25th-27th!The Fives are gearing up for the 2025 Major League Pickleball, competing in Dallas, Texas from July 25th — 27th. VeeFriends has provided free tickets to Series 2 Competitive Clown holders and holders of THE Pickleball Scene. Check out the full schedule and purchase tickets at the official MLP website HERE!Comic Spotlight: VeeFriends #3 Full Comic BookCheck out our latest comic book VeeFriends Comic Book #3! Available to read for FREE online at https://veefriends.com/comics along with our archive of VeeFriends comics.Weekly Roundup: What to Expect at The National, VeeFriends TCG Regional Qualifier, Creative… was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

A Deeper Dive on Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire EditionIn May 2025, VeeFriends dropped Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025, a collectible-first card set that brought 100 characters to life in premium foil. Since then, it’s taken off. Breakers, collectors, and fans across the hobby have embraced the product, cementing Chrome as a major moment for VeeFriends in the trading card world.Now, something even more exclusive enters the mix. Series 1 Gift Goat holders were able to claim one of the most exclusive drops in the VeeFriends universe: a sealed box of Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition. As the first-ever Sapphire product for VeeFriends, it delivers a sleek new look, an extremely limited supply, ultra-premium parallels, and a special insert set that sets it apart from the broader Chrome release. Chrome is premium. Sapphire is on another level.What is Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire EditionThis isn’t just a variation. It’s a standalone product rooted in prestige and legacy. Built on the same foundation as Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025, the Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition elevates the entire experience with upgraded card stock and refractive Sapphire foil. It’s the premium design treatment that has become a hallmark of Sapphire drops since 2016, featuring blue highlights and shimmering foil boards that give each card a gem-like presence.While the character checklist features the same 100 VeeFriends as Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025, the execution is entirely new: fresh parallels, an exclusive insert, and a significantly smaller print run.As a claim-based reward, all Series 1 Gift Goat holders were eligible to redeem one sealed VeeFriends Sapphire 2025 box per token owned. The claim window officially closed on June 30, and boxes are now preparing to ship. Boxes are currently unavailable for purchase outside of occasional VeeFriends live shows or in person events. For full claim details, please revisit the original announcement HERE.The Prestige of Topps Sapphire: A Legacy of Premium CollectionTopps Sapphire editions have become a collector staple across brands like Disney, Star Wars, Formula 1, and Marvel…reserved for the sleekest, most limited versions of Chrome. What began as a premium spin on Topps Chrome Baseball has evolved into a cultural badge of prestige, transforming flagship base cards and iconic characters into coveted gems through short print runs, bold cracked-ice designs, and exclusive distribution.From Mickey Mouse and Darth Vader to Lewis Hamilton and Wolverine, Topps Sapphire has redefined what high-end card collecting looks like. With VeeFriends now joining the Topps Sapphire lineage, collectors got a fresh take on the 100-card VeeFriends Chrome 2025 base set — rendered in stunning Sapphire tech with exclusive parallels and one insert set designed just for this drop.Details of the Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition CollectionThe product includes the same 100 characters found in Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025, but with entirely new foil, card construction, numbering, and box configuration, offering a more limited, collector-first experience.Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition ConfigurationEach sealed box contains:8 packs per box4 cards per pack (32 cards total)4 Numbered Sapphire Parallels (/25 or less) Per BoxTopps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition ParallelsEvery card pulled in Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition will be one of the following rarities:Base Sapphire (unnumbered)Orange Sapphire /25Red Sapphire /5Padparadscha Sapphire 1/1The Padparadscha Sapphire is not just rare within the set, it’s inspired by one of the rarest sapphire gemstones in the world. It’s both figuratively and literally the crown jewel of this release, signaling luxury, mystique, and top-tier exclusivity.100 Base Characters in Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition5555 Fan · Accountable Anteater · Adaptable Alien · Alert Ape · Alpha Alligator · Ambitious Angel · Authentic Anaconda · Bad-Ass Bulldog · Balanced Beetle · Benevolent Barn Owl · Bold as Heck Bat · Brilliant Barracuda · Bullish Bull · Capable Caterpillar · Charismatic Chameleon · Chill Chinchilla · Common Sense Cow · Confident Cobra · Considerate Cowboy · Courageous Cockatoo · Courteous Coyote · Creative Crab · Cynical Cat · Dapper Dachshund · Daring Dragonfly · Decisive Duck · Dialed In Dog · “Diamond Hands” Hen · Dynamic Dinosaur · Eager Eagle · Empathy Elephant · Energetic Electric Eel · Entrepreneur Elf · Fearless Fairy · Fly Firefly · Focused Falcon · Forthright Flamingo · Generous Gerbil · Graceful Goldfish · Gracious Grizzly Bear · Gutsy Gecko · Headstrong Honey Badger · Heart-Trooper · Hodl Hyena · Honest Honey Bee · Humble Hedgehog · Hustling Hamster · Innovative Impala · Insightful Irish Terrier · Juicy Jaguar · Karma Kiwi · Kind Kudu · Legendary Lemur · Legit Llama · Level Headed Lizard · Logical Lion · Major Moth · Mature Mule · Methodical Mammoth · Mindful Minokawa · Moral Monkey · Nifty Narhwal · Notorious Ninja · O.G. Ox · Patient Pig · Peaceful Pelican · Perceptive Puma · Perfect Persian Cat · Pleasant Platypus · Poised Pug · Principled Praying Mantis · Proactive Piranha · Quick Quail · Radical Rabbit · Rational Rattlesnake · Reflective Rhinoceros · Resourceful Robin · Selfless Sloth · Shrewd Shark · Skilled Skeleton · Slay’n Slug · Smooth Spider · Sophisticated Stingray · Stunned Sun · Sweet Swan · Sympathetic Squid · Tenacious Termite · To the Moon Meerkat · Tolerant Tortoise · Toronto & St. Louis · Tough To Beat A Worm From The Dirt! · Tremendous Tiger · Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat · Vibe’n Vampire · When You Live for Their Validation You Aren’t Living · Whimsical Wolf · Who Was Born In 1997 · Wise Wasp · Witty Weasel · Zestful ZebraInsert Spotlight: Sapphire SelectionsThe sole insert set in VeeFriends Sapphire 2025 is Sapphire Selections. Sapphire Selections is a popular, well-known insert line featured across Sapphire drops in multiple Topps licenses. With only 1 Sapphire Selections insert per case, it is an ultimate chase insert!Spotlighting 10 iconic VeeFriends characters, these cards feature exclusive artwork and different poses than both the Chrome and Sapphire base sets. Visually and narratively distinct, Sapphire Selections communicate a true gem-like feel in design and finish that is rare, curated, and highly collectible.These are the premium within the premium. Sapphire Selections are case hits, found in each case of 10 Sapphire boxes.Please note: Sapphire Selections are not guaranteed per box.10 Featured Characters in Sapphire SelectionsAlpha Alligator · Ambitious Angel · Entrepreneur Elf · Empathy Elephant · Fearless Fairy · Heart Trooper · Patient Pig · Skilled Skeleton · Sweet Swan · Very, Very, Very, Very Lucky Black CatSapphire Selections Parallels:Base SapphireSuperfractor 1/1Speaking of Limited Cards… Meet the Gift Goat Sapphire Card From Gift 17As part of Gift #17 Gift Goat holders received the first-ever Gift Goat VeeFriends Sapphire 2025 trading card. This premium insert features randomized rarity and the same Sapphire parallels as the base set. This card is not found in VeeFriends Sapphire 2025 packs. It was the first ever announced VeeFriends Sapphire card, will be distributed exclusively to Gift 17 recipients and will not be reprinted. It marks a true debut moment for the Gift Goat in the Sapphire lineage and a one-of-one opportunity for those who’ve been with us from the start.Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition Public Release at The National!While most boxes have been claimed, a very limited number will be made available to the public at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, IL. This will be the best opportunity to secure a box at the best price!Additional boxes may appear at VeeFriends livestreams, physical events, or through special giveaways, but there will be no standard retail release.Read here for more details.A Deeper Dive on Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 Sapphire Edition is a premium, ultra-limited trading card drop making its public debut at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention. But don’t expect to find it on shelves.There is no retail release planned beyond this moment. If you want it, this will be the best opportunity to secure a box at the best price!Sapphire Edition will only be available through a daily geo-gated EQL draw for attendees at The National and a single global draw for collectors across the globe.Daily VeeFriends Sapphire Edition EQL Draw at The National 2025Attending The National in person? You’ll have three chances to enter a geo-gated EQL draw on the show floor for a shot at purchasing Sapphire Edition. At the start of each day, head to the VeeFriends Booth #551 and scan the QR code to enter. Here are the details:Days: Thursday July 31th, Friday August 1st, Saturday August 2ndTime Window: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM CTLocation: Booth #551 — scan the QR code to enterEligibility: Only attendees physically present at the event (geo-gated)Boxes Available Per Day: 5Limit: 1 box per winnerPrice: $1,555 per boxWinner Announcement: 5:55 PM daily at the boothPickup: Boxes must be picked up same day on-siteGlobal VeeFriends Sapphire Edition EQL Draw for One Box OnlyNot attending The National? One box will be made available globally. A single global EQL draw will run from Friday August 1st to Sunday August 3rd, giving one collector the opportunity to purchase Sapphire Edition from anywhere in the world significantly under market price.More details on how to enter will be shared soon. This is the only box available outside of the in-person event.Learn More About VeeFriends Sapphire EditionWant the full breakdown of what’s inside Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 Sapphire Edition? Read our featured blogs:VeeFriends Sapphire Edition Collection Deep DiveVeeFriends Sapphire Edition Collector’s ChecklistHow to Buy Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 Sapphire Edition at The National was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition Full Collector’s Guide & ChecklistTopps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition is the most exclusive Topps x VeeFriends drop yet. VeeFriends Sapphire Edition builds on Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 by elevating the collectible experience with ultra-limited print runs, high-end card construction, and a dazzling Sapphire foil treatment. This collector’s guide breaks down everything you need to know about the set, from rarity tiers to character selection.For more details about the collection read “A Deeper Dive on Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition”What’s Inside a Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition Box?Each sealed box contains:8 packs per box4 cards per pack (32 total)4 guaranteed numbered Sapphire Parallels (/25 or less)Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 Base SetThe Sapphire Edition includes the same 100 characters from Topps Chrome 2025, now reimagined with Sapphire foiling and limited parallels.Characters include:5555 Fan · Accountable Anteater · Adaptable Alien · Alert Ape · Alpha Alligator · Ambitious Angel · Authentic Anaconda · Bad-Ass Bulldog · Balanced Beetle · Benevolent Barn Owl · Bold as Heck Bat · Brilliant Barracuda · Bullish Bull · Capable Caterpillar · Charismatic Chameleon · Chill Chinchilla · Common Sense Cow · Confident Cobra · Considerate Cowboy · Courageous Cockatoo · Courteous Coyote · Creative Crab · Cynical Cat · Dapper Dachshund · Daring Dragonfly · Decisive Duck · Dialed In Dog · “Diamond Hands” Hen · Dynamic Dinosaur · Eager Eagle · Empathy Elephant · Energetic Electric Eel · Entrepreneur Elf · Fearless Fairy · Fly Firefly · Focused Falcon · Forthright Flamingo · Generous Gerbil · Graceful Goldfish · Gracious Grizzly Bear · Gutsy Gecko · Headstrong Honey Badger · Heart-Trooper · Hodl Hyena · Honest Honey Bee · Humble Hedgehog · Hustling Hamster · Innovative Impala · Insightful Irish Terrier · Juicy Jaguar · Karma Kiwi · Kind Kudu · Legendary Lemur · Legit Llama · Level Headed Lizard · Logical Lion · Major Moth · Mature Mule · Methodical Mammoth · Mindful Minokawa · Moral Monkey · Nifty Narwhal · Notorious Ninja · O.G. Ox · Patient Pig · Peaceful Pelican · Perceptive Puma · Perfect Persian Cat · Pleasant Platypus · Poised Pug · Principled Praying Mantis · Proactive Piranha · Quick Quail · Radical Rabbit · Rational Rattlesnake · Reflective Rhinoceros · Resourceful Robin · Selfless Sloth · Shrewd Shark · Skilled Skeleton · Slay’n Slug · Smooth Spider · Sophisticated Stingray · Stunned Sun · Sweet Swan · Sympathetic Squid · Tenacious Termite · To the Moon Meerkat · Tolerant Tortoise · Toronto & St. Louis · Tough To Beat A Worm From The Dirt! · Tremendous Tiger · Very, Very, Very, Very Lucky Black Cat · Vibe’n Vampire · When You Live for Their Validation You Aren’t Living · Whimsical Wolf · Who Was Born In 1997 · Wise Wasp · Witty Weasel · Zestful ZebraTopps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition Parallels:Base Sapphire (unnumbered)Orange Sapphire /25Red Sapphire /5Padparadscha Sapphire 1/1Sapphire Selections InsertSapphire Selections is the only insert of VeeFriends Sapphire Edition, featuring 10 iconic characters in exclusive poses and artwork with a gem-like finish. Sapphire Selections are case hits, found in each case of 10 Sapphire boxes.Characters:Alpha Alligator, Ambitious Angel, Entrepreneur Elf, Empathy Elephant, Fearless Fairy, Heart Trooper, Patient Pig, Skilled Skeleton, Sweet Swan, Very, Very, Very, Very Lucky Black CatSapphire Selections Parallels:Base SapphireSuperfractor 1/1Gift Goat Sapphire CardIncluded as part of Gift #17 and never available in packs, the Gift Goat Sapphire card marks the official debut of the character in the Topps Sapphire lineage. This special character is reserved exclusively for Gift Goat holders who claimed Gift #17 and cannot be found in Sapphire packs. Each card will be distributed directly to recipients and features randomized rarity within the same premium parallels as the Sapphire base set.Gift Goat Sapphire Card Parallels:Base SapphireOrange Sapphire /25Red Sapphire /5Padparadscha Sapphire 1/1Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition Full Collector’s Guide & Checklist was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

VeeFriends returns to the National Sports Collectors Convention for the fourth year in a row, and this time, we’re going bigger than ever for collectors at Booth #551. From July 30 to August 3, 2025, join us at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL for an unforgettable week of collecting and community.What began as a single table and a dream in 2022 has grown into one of the most anticipated booths on the 2025 show floor. This year, we’ve redesigned everything with one goal in mind: to showcase the VeeFriends brand to new and existing collectors in a meaningful way. From those that are new to VeeFriends or to fans deep in the world of cards, stickers, and stories, this is your invitation to experience the brand like never before.Tickets are available now at nsccshow.com/tickets.A Look Back at VeeFriends at The NationalThe National has been a milestone moment for VeeFriends each year. In 2022, we showed up humbly with a small setup in the back of the venue. No big booth, just our cards, a passionate team, and GaryVee doing his best to connect despite losing his voice. It was the beginning of something special.In 2023, we returned with a real presence. A new booth, Wizard Packs, and the debut of Super Stickers that were handed out for free to VIP attendees. It was our first moment making waves with a surprise drop.In 2024, we expanded our footprint with live Series 1 box breaks, trading card game play, exclusive merchandise, and a consistent crowd of collectors and community members at the booth. Now, in 2025, we’re pulling everything we’ve learned together for the most interactive, collectible-forward experience we’ve ever built.What to Expect at the VeeFriends BoothThe VeeFriends booth at The National has been completely reimagined, blending product access with a sense of fun, exploration, and community. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the energy. This is your chance to meet GaryVee, buy exclusive VeeFriends releases, and see firsthand what makes our collecting universe unlike anything else on the floor. Expect stocked vending machines, curated display areas, and limited-edition products you can only find on-site.VeeFriends Giveaways at Trade NightsOn Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, the VeeFriends team will be live at Trade Night engaging with collectors and giving away Super Stickers. These evenings are built for connection, trading, and learning, and we’re excited to be a part of it!VeeFriends Products Available at The NationalSuper Stickers: Manga Series ft. Stephen CurrySuper Stickers: Manga Series will be available in person for the very first time at The National, before the product shipping begins in August. Each box includes seven packs, totaling 21 stickers, with a guaranteed three Black & White variations, two numbered ink splash parallels, and one Stephen Curry Crossover insert.This set marks the second Super Sticker appearance for 53 VeeFriends characters, the third for Rare Robot, and the official debut of GaryVee’s own Super Sticker. Stephen Curry takes center stage through three exclusive inserts made in collaboration with Canvas Marketing.Live rips will be happening all week. Who’s going to pull the first Curry autograph with Gary standing by?2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker CollectionAs a nod to the original Super Sticker giveaway at the 2023 National, this year we’re launching a new limited release, the 2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker Collection. The set, which is exclusively available to VIP ticket holders for the event, includes the first-ever Bad Intentions sticker, showcasing scenes from VeeFriends Comic Book #2, along with Second Stickers for Shrewd Shark, Posed Pug, Tidy Troll, and Persistent Penguin. Packs will be free for VIP badge holders (VEE-IPs), with additional giveaways during Trade Night and throughout the show.Read our THIS BLOG for more details.Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire EditionThis year’s National marks the public unveiling of Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition. Each box includes eight packs (32 cards total) and guarantees four numbered parallels, ranging from Orange /25 to the one-of-one Padparadscha Sapphire. This set also features Sapphire Selections, an exclusive insert set highlighting 10 characters in all-new poses and design treatments.Originally distributed only to Series 1 Gift Goat holders, a limited number of Sapphire boxes will be available to the public at The National for the first time via daily limited-time draws facilitated via EQL. This draw will be geo-gated exclusively for attendees at the event in Chicago. This will be the best opportunity to secure a box at the best price!For more details, read THIS BLOG!Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 will be live at the booth, ready to rip, trade, and collect. Grab hobby boxes, blasters, loose packs, mystery bundles, and slabs. Complete your Chrome set, chase rare parallels, or just dive into the experience with full support from the VeeFriends Cards team.VeeFriends Ultra Pro Card BindersFor the first time, we’re releasing 9-Pocket Binders featuring two designs: one with a vibrant array of VeeFriends characters, and another showcasing Fearless Fairy on the front and Ambitious Angel on the back. Each binder includes 10 high-clarity pages made from archival-safe, acid-free, non-PVC materials, and holds up to 180 standard size cards when double-loaded. These binders are perfect for raw cards or penny sleeves.VeeFriends Zion CaseA premium collector’s storage case designed to hold up to 110 graded cards. Finished with an official VeeFriends decal on the front, this durable hard case is the ultimate way to protect your collection.NSCC 2025 Exclusive BreakmatFeaturing Bullish Bull and Gracious Grizzly Bear in a bold new layout, this thick, soft-touch breakmat is the perfect desk companion for breakers and collectors alike.NSCC 2025 Exclusive Card StandDesigned to match the exclusive breakmat, this acrylic card stand also stars Bullish Bull and Gracious Grizzly Bear. Built for displaying your favorite hit or bringing a little VeeFriends personality to your showcase.How to Get Topps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 — Sapphire Edition at The NationalTopps VeeFriends Chrome 2025 Sapphire Edition is making its public debut at The National Sports Collectors Convention as a premium, ultra-limited release. There will be no direct sales — boxes will only be available through a daily geo-gated EQL draw for attendees at Booth #551, with five winners selected each day. One additional box will be offered through a global EQL draw open from Friday to Sunday for non-attendees. With no standard retail release planned, this is your best chance to secure Sapphire Edition at an amazing price.For more information, read THIS BLOG!What Is The National and Where to Get TicketsThe National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) is the premier annual gathering for sports memorabilia collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts. Known for its massive scale, the NSCC brings together major manufacturers, auction houses, grading services, and passionate fans under one roof. Attendees can buy, sell, and trade everything from vintage cards to autographed jerseys, explore exhibits packed with collectibles, and connect with industry insiders. With nonstop breaks, exclusive signings, autograph pavilions, and live events, the NSCC offers an immersive experience that celebrates the full culture of collecting.The National Event DetailsWhere: Rosemont, IL | Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterWhen: July 30 through Sunday, August 3, 2025Booth: #551Tickets available now at nsccshow.com/tickets.VeeFriends’ Biggest Year Yet at The National 2025: What’s New and Exclusive | Booth #551 was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

VeeFriends returns to the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) with an exclusive drop: the National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker Collection. This limited-edition set is exclusively available to VIP ticket holders at NSCC 2025, and continues the fan-favorite manga aesthetic, blending dynamic art with storytelling-driven characters. Featuring five manga-style characters plus the debut of Bad Intentions’ Super Sticker, this is one collection of collectibles you won’t want to miss at the VeeFriends booth.What is the 2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker CollectionCreated as a nod to the original Super Sticker giveaway at the 2023 National, which was the initial debut of this line of VeeFriends collectibles, this year we’re leveling things up with the release of the 2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker Collection.Designed in the iconic manga art style that made the Super Stickers: Manga Series a hit, this collection features expressive poses that showcase the personality of VeeFriends characters. Each sticker combines premium finishes and vibrant designs to elevate your collection, and for the first time ever, Bad Intentions makes his debut as a Super Sticker.Alongside Bad Intentions, four returning characters get their second sticker appearances: Shrewd Shark, Poised Pug, Tidy Troll, and Persistent Penguin — each in full manga mode, capturing their essence in the unique visual treatment.These exclusive packs will be available for VEE-IPs (VIP badge holders) and at Trade Night events during NSCC 2025. Plus, a portion of the collection will be given away in kid-friendly giveaways during the convention.Bad Intentions Makes His Super Sticker Debut with a VeeFriends Comic TwistBad Intentions has become one of the most complex, emotionally charged characters in the VeeFriends universe. Introduced as the surprise co-star of VeeFriends Comic Book #2, his story unfolds across multiple dramatic beats of transformation, rebellion, betrayal, and ambition.For the first time ever, Bad Intentions comes to life as a Super Sticker — but not just one. This drop includes four comic variant parallels, each spotlighting a major moment from Comic #2:Bloom — When Bad Intentions is born alongside his sibling, Fearless FairySNAP — His defiant rejection of the magical wandSteal Carrot — The theft of Knowing Gnome’s Fear CarrotTHRONE — His final form, declaring “I’m unstoppable” from his seat of powerEach scene has been pulled directly from the comic panels and transformed into a standalone collectible and designed like variant comic covers.2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker Collection DetailsFeatured CharactersBad Intentions (First Sticker)Shrewd Shark (2nd Sticker)Poised Pug (2nd Sticker)Tidy Troll (2nd Sticker)Persistent Penguin (2nd Sticker)2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker Collection RaritiesBad Intentions (First Sticker)Green /199Orange /199Bloom /25SNAP /25Steal Carrot /25THRONE /25Black Autograph 1/1Trade Night Exclusive Variant 1/12nd Stickers (Shrewd Shark, Poised Pug, Tidy Troll, Persistent Penguin)BaseBlack & White (Short Printed)Green Variant (Short Printed)Manga Clouds /399Blue Splash 2025 NSCC Trade Night Exclusive /299Yellow Splash /199Green Splash /99Purple Splash /55Black Splash /10Gold Autograph 1/1Trade Night Exclusive Variant 1/1How to Get the 2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker CollectionThe 2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker Collection will be available only at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, IL, at the VeeFriends Booth and Trade Night Activation.Event: The National Sports Collectors ConventionDates: July 30 — August 3, 2025Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, ILIntroducing the 2025 National VEE-IP Exclusive Super Sticker Collection was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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The next and final official 2025 Regional Qualifier for the VeeFriends Trading Card Game takes place Friday, August 1 in Chicago, IL. As an official Road to the VeeFriends Championship Event all points earned will be multiplied x3. This is your final opportunity to compete in an official VeeFriends TCG Qualifier event prior to the 2025 VeeFriends Trading Card Game Championship this December!Sign up now via the VeeFriends Play Network to enter the TCG Regional Qualifier. You must register by 6:00 PM CT (7:00PM ET) on Thursday, July 31 to compete.Congratulations to Dan Doll, the First Regional Qualifier Winner! Who’s Next?The first VeeFriends TCG Regional Qualifier hosted in NYC wrapped up this past June. Dan Doll claimed the win and now leads the VeeFriends Play Network rankings. Who’s coming for that #1 spot this August?Check the full standings and see who’s on the rise: https://play.veefriends.com/rankingshttps://medium.com/media/c50383d7d3c946bf97d3f0ed049af9d4/hrefEvent Details: VeeFriends TCG Qualifier Same Weekend as The NationalIf you’re in town for The National Sports Collectors Convention, this is the perfect opportunity to compete and show your skills! Please note that this is not an official NSCC event.Date: Friday, August 1stTime: 6:00 PM CT (check-in begins at 4:30 PM)Location: 5901 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630Entry Fee: $25Cut-off to Enter: 6:00 PM CT (7:00PM ET) on Thursday, July 31stPlayers must register in advance via the VeeFriends Play Network. Please Note: All decks must be registered and submitted under this event prior to gameplay.Format: Constructed, 7 Rounds of Swiss PlayTop 8: Single Elimination (best 2/3 rounds)Top 2: Single Elimination (best 2/3 rounds)Don’t Miss An Opportunity to CompeteThe 2025 VeeFriends Trading Card Game Championship is coming this December, and more Sanctioned Tournaments will be popping up. Make sure you’ve signed up at veefriends.com/tcgcompete so you get notified via email when new tournament details are announced!Registration Now Open For Final VeeFriends TCG Regional Qualifier August 1st in Chicago! was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Weekly Roundup: “Creative” FriendsCap Drop, Upcoming Manga Series Public Presale, Livestream Highlights… and MORE!This week, the “Creative” Crab FriendsCap was revealed, dropping July 17 in two bold colorways for those who build, express, and dream out loud. The Super Stickers: Manga Series holder presale officially closed, and all eyes are now on the Public Draw opening July 14 at 11AM ET. Livestreams were buzzing, with GaryVee hosting a holder-exclusive stream, the 555 Tee selling out in minutes, and a Canada-only show that delivered major value to local fans.Catch up on all the VeeFriends action below.Comic Spotlight: VeeFriends #3 Full Comic BookCheck out our latest comic book VeeFriends Comic Book #3! Available to read for FREE online at https://veefriends.com/comics along with our archive of VeeFriends comics.Think Big, Create Bigger. The “Creative” Crab FriendsCap Drops July 17Designed for visionaries, makers, and rule-breakers, the “Creative” Crab FriendsCap is a wearable reminder that creativity is a mindset. Dropping in two colorways, this limited-edition cap celebrates self-expression and originality in every form. Early access opens July 16 for Series 1 and Series 2 Creative Crab holders, with a 24-hour public sale starting July 17 at 12 PM ET on friendscaps.com. After that, it’s only available on live shows.Get the full details in our FEATURED BLOGSuper Stickers: Manga Series Holder Presale Closed — Next Up: Public PresaleWave 1 and Wave 2 of the Super Stickers: Manga Series are officially closed. Thank you to all the VeeFriends holders who secured their boxes early and took advantage of discounted pricing!The next chance to grab a box is through the EQL-powered Public Presale, opening July 14 at 11 AM ET. Boxes will be available at retail price ($99) via a randomized draw to ensure fairness for all. Enter the draw at: https://veefriends.runfair.com/us/2025-veefriends-super-stickers-box-manga-seriesGet ready. Your next shot at the ultimate crossover drop is just days away!How to Enter the Super Stickers: Manga Series Public Draw on EQLOn Monday, July 14 from 11AM to 5PM ET, the Super Stickers: Manga Series opens to the public via a randomized EQL draw. This raffle-based launch gives everyone (globally!) a fair shot to secure up to 2 boxes at $99 each. The EQL system ensures all entries are verified. Just log in, enter your payment info, and submit your raffle entry.Read our FEATURED BLOG for step-by-step instructions on how to enter.Livestream Recaps: NFT Holder Exclusive Stream, 555 Tee Drop, and Canada Exclusive ShowVeeFriends ran another stacked week of livestreams, kicking off with an intimate private show for Series 1 and “Rookie Year 2022” holders. GaryVee gave away autographed Chrome cards, dropped the Decisive Duck 555 Tee early, and then raided into the public stream — merging both audiences for a high-energy moment. The Decisive Duck 555 Tee sold out in under 5 minutes. Midweek, we teamed up with Mintink to host a Canada-only stream, offering Chrome Blasters and Hobby Boxes at near-retail pricing with local fulfillment to avoid tariffs. Boxes sold out in the first 5 minutes, and Gary stayed on to connect directly with Canadian fans, run giveaways, and tease what’s next for VeeFriends Chrome 2026.VeeFriends Is Hitting the RoadVeeFriends is making serious moves on the trade show circuit and we might be pulling up to your city next! This weekend, catch VeeFriends at the Nash-ional Card Show in Nashville, TN and Collect-a-Con New Jersey.If you haven’t already, now is your sign to create your veefriends.com account and input your address! From there, keep an eye on your inbox. We will shoot you an email when we’re in your neighborhood! Our next major stop is The National in Chicago, IL in two weeks, stay tuned for full details soon.Weekly Roundup: “Creative” FriendsCap Drop, Upcoming Manga Series Public Presale, Livestream… was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

The VeeFriends Super Stickers: Manga Series presale is opening to the public on Monday, July 14th at 11AM ET, and closing at 5PM ET that same day. This is your chance to secure sealed boxes through a global, randomized draw powered by EQL. This launch is designed to keep things fair, no bots, no racing the clock. In this blog we break down everything you need to know to enter the VeeFriends Super Stickers: Manga Series draw on EQL.Super Stickers: Manga Series EQL Entry, Payment, and Order Processing DetailsEQL is a third-party platform designed to manage high-demand product drops, utilizing a multi-step verification system to ensure that entries come from real humans, not bots, while removing duplicate attempts from the same user. Every verified entry undergoes a randomized selection process, ensuring fairness during product launches. For the Super Stickers: Manga Series draw, there is no fee to enter, and EQL does not place a hold on your card at the time of entry. Your payment details are required solely to verify your identity and process your order if selected. If you cancel your entry before the window closes at 5PM ET, it will be withdrawn, and you won’t be charged. Once the window closes, all entries are final.After the draw, all entrants will receive an email from EQL confirming either a successful order or notifying them if they weren’t selected. If your entry is chosen but payment fails, your order won’t be processed, and your box will be reallocated to another participant, as VeeFriends cannot hold inventory in such situations, so please use a valid card with sufficient funds to enter.How to Enter the Super Stickers: Manga Series Draw on EQLOnly one entry is permitted per customer. When the launch goes live, follow the steps below to enter the draw:Step 1: Follow this link: https://veefriends.runfair.com/us/2025-veefriends-super-stickers-box-manga-series to access the EQL entry form.Step 2: Log in to your EQL account. If you do not have an EQL account, you will need to create one before entering the draw.Step 3: Provide shipping and payment details. Please note: You will not be charged unless your entry is selected as successful.Step 4: Verify your entry.Step 5: Hit the “submit” button.You are now successfully entered into the Super Stickers: Manga Series draw hosted by EQL!Super Stickers: Manga Series Public Sale DetailsThe public presale for VeeFriends Super Stickers: Manga Series will take place on Monday, July 14, and will run for a 6-hour window from 11AM ET to 5PM ET on EQL. The EQL draw is open globally, giving international collectors equal access to this limited release.Date/Time: July 14 11AM ET — 5PM ETWho: Everyone including international residentsPrice: $99/boxLimit: 2 boxes per customer. If you enter for 2 boxes and are selected, you’ll be required to buy 2 boxes. There are no partial purchases.Flat Shipping: $8 Domestic, $15 InternationalLINK TO ENTER: https://veefriends.runfair.com/us/2025-veefriends-super-stickers-box-manga-seriesWhat Is VeeFriends Super Stickers: Manga Series?https://medium.com/media/fbc197a307b00b4d448e3d4de81cd838/hrefVeeFriends Super Stickers: Manga Series is a collectible Super Sticker set spotlighting 50+ VeeFriends characters in a bold, manga-driven art style. Each $99 box includes 7 packs (21 stickers total), featuring 3 Black & White variations, 2 numbered “ink splash” parallels, and 1 guaranteed Stephen Curry Crossover insert. This release marks the second Super Sticker edition for 53 characters, the third for Rare Robot, and the official debut of GaryVee’s own Super Sticker. Global icon Stephen Curry takes the spotlight in three exclusive insert formats that fuse his competitive spirit with VeeFriends storytelling, all brought to life in collaboration with Canvas Marketing.VeeFriends x EQL Launch FAQDo I get charged to enter the launch?No. You are not charged to enter an EQL launch, and no hold is placed on your card. However, payment information is required to verify your identity and to process your order if you’re selected. Please note: If selected, your payment must process successfully to secure your order.Can I cancel my entry?Yes, but only before the release window closes. Log in, return to the launch page, and click “Cancel my entry.” Once the window closes, entries are locked and cannot be withdrawn. If selected, your payment will be processed automatically.Can I enter more than once?Only one entry per person, per product is allowed to keep things fair. Entering more than once will hurt your chances of being selected.How will I know if I was selected?If your entry is selected, you’ll receive an email from EQL. Once your order is successfully processed, you’ll get a separate order confirmation email from VeeFriends. Orders are fulfilled and shipped according to our standard terms and conditions.Why wasn’t I selected?If you don’t receive a winner email, your entry was not selected this time.I was selected, but my order didn’t go through. What happened?Sometimes selected entries fail due to payment issues, such as incorrect info, insufficient funds, or fraud flags. Unfortunately, VeeFriends cannot hold inventory in these cases. While EQL does not currently send a failed payment notice, your bank may notify you.What is the Run Fair® Fee?The Run Fair® Fee helps fund EQL’s mission to ensure launches are fair, secure, and bot-free. EQL’s technology works behind the scenes to:Detect and remove bad actors (on average, 34% of entries are bots or cheaters)Protect your data with industry-leading securityEliminate queues, crashes, and site overloadsImprove your odds over time using the EQLizer (better chances with every loss)Who pays the fee, and how is it charged?Only those selected to purchase the product pay the fee. It’s either charged directly by EQL (as a separate line on your statement) or by the retailer using EQL’s Shopify app. In either case, the charge will appear clearly and an invoice will be included in your winner email.What if there’s an issue with my order after I’ve paid the fee?If your VeeFriends order is canceled after your Run Fair® Fee has been charged, contact EQL support at support@eql.com for a refund of the fee. For all product-related questions or issues, or shipping questions reach out directly to support@veefriends.com.What is EQL and How to Enter the Super Stickers: Manga Series Public Draw was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Introducing the “Creative” Crab FriendsCap — Dropping July 17Some people color inside the lines. Others redraw the whole piece. The “Creative” Crab FriendsCap is built for those who express themselves loudly, dream vividly, and push ideas that haven’t been thought of yet. Whether you’re behind the mic, in front of a canvas, or building something from scratch, this cap is your reminder: creativity is a mindset, not a moment.This limited-edition drop goes live on July 17 at 12 PM ET, available exclusively at friendscaps.com. It’ll be available on the site for 24 hours only, after that, it’s gone and will return at a higher price exclusively through VeeFriends live shows.Sign up at veefriends.com/friendscaps for early access.The “Creative” Crab FriendsCap: Built for Those Who CreateThis cap isn’t just made for style, it’s made for expression. The “Creative” Crab FriendsCap is a symbol of artistry, innovation, and the bold confidence it takes to make something different. Designed for the musicians, producers, designers, directors, and everyday visionaries who turn intention into impact, this cap honors those who don’t just follow culture…they create it. Whether you’re sketching in the margins, recording in the studio, or building something from scratch, this piece is for the makers, the breakers, and the creators. The ones who think outside the box, push past limits, and find style in self-expression.Look in the mirror and see the word “Creative” staring back as a reminder to keep pushing, keep dreaming, and keep building. Because creativity never goes out of style.“Creative” FriendsCap Product Details“Creative” Crab Cap in Coal CorduroyMaterial: Woven Coal CorduroyEmbroidery: White “Creative” front + Creative Crab side profileStyle/Fit: Structured 6-Panel, Adjustable Snapback (One Size Fits All)“Creative” Crab Cap in Two Toned Spotlight White with CopperMaterial: White Canvas body, Copper Faux Suede brimEmbroidery: Orange “Creative” front + Creative Crab side profileStyle/Fit: Structured 6-Panel, Adjustable Snapback (One Size Fits All)“Creative” FriendsCap Drop DetailsHolder Presale: July 16th @ 12 PM ET — July 17th @ 12 PM ETMust have a valid VeeFriends.com account to participate in the presale.Who’s Eligible?All VeeFriends Series 1 holdersAll Series 2 Creative Crab holdersPrice: $55Shop: friendscaps.comPublic Sale: July 17th @ 12 PM ET — July 18th @ 12 PM ETThe public sale will remain open on the site for 24 hours only. After that, it will no longer be available online and will only be offered at a higher price exclusively on VeeFriends live shows. This is the window to lock it in at the original drop price!Want the first scoop on this drop and upcoming ones? Sign up at veefriends.com/friendscaps.Price: $55Shipping: US & InternationalShop: friendscaps.comHolder BenefitsFor Series 1 Creative Crab holders, each NFT held grants a free claim of one “Creative” Crab FriendsCap. Eligible holders can claim their cap at shop.veefriends.com. Claims are first come, first served. Once one colorway sells out, only the remaining option will be available.Who: Series 1 Creative Crab holdersWhat: 1x Creative Crab FriendsCap per NFT held (limited to one colorway per NFT)When: July 16th — July 30thClaim at: shop.veefriends.comWhether you’re editing a short film, choreographing a routine, designing a game, coding a new tool, writing lyrics, or building your brand, the “Creative” Crab FriendsCap is a reminder to keep pushing, keep experimenting, and keep expressing.Sign up now at veefriends.com/friendscaps to get early access and be the first to know when a new FriendsCap drops in the future.Introducing the “Creative” Crab FriendsCap — Dropping July 17 was originally published in VeeFriends on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Multi-Wallet Profile: manage all your NFTs across different blockchains under one account on Rarible.comMo’ blockchains, mo’ problems. If you have crypto assets on multiple blockchains and/or wallets, you know how hard it might be to stay on top of everything.As Rarible.com continues to grow as a multi-chain marketplace, logging in and out with different wallets to manage your NFTs might get annoying. That’s why we built the Multi-Wallet Profile!The concept is simple: You can now add wallets from any Rarible-supported blockchain to one Rarible profile where you can see and manage all your NFTs.A Multi-wallet profile supports up to 20 wallets connected to any blockchain available on Rarible.com. So whether you’re using multiple chains or if you’ve got a vault wallet and a hot wallet, you’ll find the new feature useful.How to set up a Multi-wallet profile (quick version)Pick your most active wallet. Use it to log into your existing Rarible.com profile. This will serve as the foundation for your Multi-wallet profile. We advise prioritizing profiles with verified wallets to keep the checkmarkClick “Manage wallets” in the user menuStart linking wallets, one at a time. It can be wallets from multiple chains, and/or multiple wallets from a single chain depending on your needs. The wallet/blockchain has to be supported by Rarible.comWhen you start merging wallets (i.e. adding new wallets to your Multi-wallet account), all your followings, followers, activity and likes will be combined and merged with the main profile. After the merge, some information associated with those wallets on Rarible.com gets wiped. That DOES NOT apply to your NFTs.Your NFTs never move during the merging process, or get affected in any way. After merging, they will all be displayed under your Multi-wallet profile. Depending on the amount of NFTs across your merged wallets, it might take some time to show them all — so don’t worry if you can’t see them right away.How to set up a Multi-wallet profile (detailed version)See above for the TL;DR version on setting up a Multi-wallet profile. This section, in turn, will explain the basic mechanics behind the merging process in more detail.To set up a Multi-wallet profile, you don’t have to create a new account. Your Multi-wallet profile can be based on any existing profile on Rarible.com, regardless of the blockchain and wallet provider.To start, log into your existing Rarible.com profile and click “Manage wallets” in the user menu — or, if you don’t have an existing profile, create one first.Keep in mind that all Ethereum wallets created via Metamask will be displayed as Ethereum + Polygon wallets because they share the same address, and vice versa. Eventually that will apply to all Ethereum and Polygon wallets, regardless of the service they were created with.We advise creating your Multi-wallet profile on a verified profile if you already have one — that way, you can keep your yellow check-mark and get all the privileges of a verified member (including the extra cool factor).Say, you have a verified profile on Rarible.com that is associated with your Ethereum wallet. You also have a non-verified Tezos wallet. You can add the Tezos wallet to a Multi-wallet profile associated with your Ethereum wallet and stay verified.Important: When you start merging wallets (i.e. adding new wallets to your account), all your followings, followers, and likes will be combined and merged with the main wallet.The profiles associated with the wallets you’re merging with will essentially be deleted (this does not affect your NFTs). All information, including your activity, will be transferred to your main (Multi-wallet) profile. Specifically, your email, short link, bio, Twitter and Instagram links will be deleted from previous profiles. You’ll keep the information from the profile you initiated the merge from.To sum up, only your profile data gets deleted. Your wallet and NFTs will remain in your full possession. As you merge wallets your NFTs don’t move, they’ll still be stored in their respective wallets. It might take some time before show up after the merge, depending on the amount of NFTs you have across those wallets. You can then sort them by blockchain.How to mint NFTs from a Multi-wallet profileWhen you mint with a Multi-wallet profile, you can choose from different wallets under one blockchain (you’ll have to choose the blockchain you want to mint on before that — and connect a fitting wallet from your Multi-wallet profile). Other than that, the process stays the same.How to trade NFTs from a Multi-wallet profileTrading is also largely identical compared to single profiles, except for few minor nuances. Imagine you have two wallets from one blockchain connected to your Multi-wallet profile. Two Ethereum + Polygon wallets, A and B. Wallet A has an NFT you’re selling. If you’ve selected Wallet B and receive a bid for that NFT, you’ll be asked to switch back to wallet A to accept the bid/change the sale price/remove that NFT from sale and so on.Also, if you have several wallets from the same blockchain under your Multi-wallet profile, you can have multiple editions of one NFT from those different wallets — but the Owner/History tab for that NFT will display the wallet addresses, not your profile name, to avoid confusion.Sounds exciting? Head over to Rarible.com to create your Multi-wallet profile today 💛

This totally new update is focused on a mobile-first experience to let you have your (awesome) NFT collection at your fingertips, looking good and ready to shineHow many times a day do you check in on your NFTs? 😉 We do quite a lot: we love looking at them, taking a peek at the floor prices occasionally, showing them off on a night out with friends. In other words, always having them at hand.Rarible App 2.0 lets you do just that: access all your NFTs and their total value in a single click from your phone home screen.When building the new version, we took a new approach to the NFT app as a standalone tool instead of replicating the marketplace experience.We focused on:NFT portfolio and its total value on one screenAccurate pricing: choose items to include or exclude from the total valueYes, we went the extra mile and added the feature to exclude or include any NFTs you own from the portfolio display to show only liquid collections and more accurate pricing. Or to not scare your date away by the number of NFTs you own… jk.Let’s meta-play!Download or update the app on iOS and AndroidSet up your portfolioShare a screenshot of your portfolio in the Twitter threadGet a chance to win a MetaAngels NFT (floor price 0.22 ETH)What other features you’d like to see in the app? Let us know! Cause we’re just getting started ;)Join our Discord to share feedback and request features.

On the day of love, we wanted to recognize that it has no limits. That’s why we highlighted love with a special curated drop on 14 February. Titled “L is for LGBTQIA+ & LOVE”, the drop was featured on our homepage and had its very own metaverse exhibition 🎉The exhibition and art pieces are curated by Benny Or, a metaverse designer and co-creator of The Meeting Place and David Cash, a Web3 strategist and founder of Cash Labs. Together, they’ve curated an exhibition that celebrates LGBTQIA+ voices in the NFT space and explores “the various facets in which love can exist,” as Benny Or puts it.“L is for LGBTQIA+ & LOVE” features works of numerous artists, namely SamJ, Foodmasku, Mike Ruiz, Jake Cormack, Hawkward, Laurel Charleston, Jessica Yatrofsky, Nicole Ruggeiro and Adam Nathaniel Furman, who explore varying notions of identity and self-expression in their own unique ways.“No two artists in this curated drop are at all similar- and this was intentional”, David Cash says about the lineup. “From Foodmasku’s surrealist performance art imagery to Mike Ruiz’s stunning editorial photography- we’re exploring a range of queer expressions exploring human connection and identity”.The drop was accompanied by two live events, a Twitter Spaces session hosted by Rarible at 6PM GMT and a metaverse exhibition at The Meeting Place at 6PM-8PM GMT. The latter is also a great way to celebrate Valentine’s with your significant other — or meet new people in the boundless Web3 world.But who could explain the drop better than the curators themselves? Here’s a short interview we did with Benny and David:What’s the main idea behind ‘L is for LGBTQIA+ & LOVE’?Benny: The exhibition is about the celebration of LGBTQIA+ voices in the NFT space, and it explores the various facets in which love can exist.David: Valentine’s day has become such a heteronormative ritual in the public sphere. When Holly from Rarible approached me to curate a Valentine’s day drop, she had already considered perpetuating a queer narrative — something that instantly drew me to the project.On a day about love, what better a mission than to represent non- “traditional” representations of love? So, in order to assemble a curated variety of expressions of romance and affection, we’ve assembled ten LGBTQIA+ identifying NFT artists — each with a unique take on expressing love and sexuality.What do you think we can all do as NFT community members to make the space more inclusive?Benny: Support for the community can come in many ways, from uplifting artists by sharing and promoting their work to supporting them directly by acquiring their work. I think showing up is also very important. We show our support in the traditional art world by attending exhibitions and openings. In the digital world, we should also be doing the same whether it be Twitter Spaces or virtual exhibitions.David: It is always valuable to consider our privilege and help support underrepresented artists who are entering the space. Give LGBTQIA+ artists space in your stages on Twitter and Clubhouse, like and comment on their social media posts, and- despite potential feedback- repost their work on Twitter and your stories and show your support in a tangible way.Queer artists come from a range of backgrounds and have important stories to tell- let’s make an effort to allow underrepresented artists to take up more space and have confidence in their work and respective practices.Can you recommend any cool ways to celebrate Valentine’s in the metaverse?Benny: My co-founder and husband Cristian Andres is visiting Family in Chile right now, so we will actually be spending our Valentine’s Day together in the Metaverse. There’s an intimacy in spending time together in VR that you don’t get through Facetime and Zoom calls. So I would recommend those divided by physical distance meet each other in the Metaverse and explore what it offers. Come to the show for a cute metaverse art date and support our artists.David: The metaverse allows us to connect all over the world. If you happen to be alone this valentines day- hope on Tinder or Grindr and meet someone in the metaverse! Alternatively, if you’re in a long-distance relationship you can also plan a day of romantic activities in various metaverse solutions. And even if you’re together with your romantic partner, consider integrating a VR or AR experience into your plans for a Web3 edge to your Valentine’s day.Would you like to share anything else on this day?Benny: Many of us, including myself, are new to the space. At first, it can seem overwhelming, but the beauty of art is not solely in the work itself but also the conversations, camaraderie, and communities. Even as I was putting this exhibition together, I already began to feel less alone on this journey. I hope that as people visit the show over the next few days, they will also share that sentiment and potentially even meet a few new friends and collaborators along the way.David: I believe love has no gender- all of these artists identify all along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. I find it exciting to consider the collection as a whole and encourage collectors of one artist to consider the contrasting, and complimentary, works of the other artists in the collection.

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably listed, bought, and sold on Rarible before. And if you haven’t, you should (in our mostly unbiased opinion 🙂).In any case, we want you to have a great experience on our platform. So in this article, we’ll show you 6 awesome things you may have missed on Rarible so far:Create NFTs for freeConnect with your favorite Rarible users on our messengerMake your Ethereum NFTs carbon-negativeIsolate the signal from the noise by following friends, artists, and collectorsCollect royalties from sales on Rarible.com (even if you didn’t create your collection with us)Submit a floor bid to join your favorite communityReady to get started? Let’s dive in!1) Create NFTs for freeDid you know you can mint on Rarible without paying a penny? And not only that: you can do it in two different ways.Lazy Minting on EthereumA while back, our magician coders implemented something called “Lazy Minting”.Lazy minting allows you to mint a token on Rarible without creating a blockchain entry. That way, you skip the gas fees to create your NFT.There is a tweak to it: whoever buys or transfers your NFT first will pay the gas fees. So Lazy Minting will cost your fans extra. While paying no gas is awesome, we only recommend it for your first few NFTs on Ethereum.How do you lazy mint NFTs on Rarible? Simply switch on “Free minting” during the creation process.Mint for free on FlowFlow is a super-efficient blockchain tailor-made for NFTs. That means gas fees are only a fraction of a cent.But it gets better: When we integrated Flow, we decided to cover those fees for every Flow NFT created on Rarible. That way, you don’t have to buy FLOW tokens and send them to your wallet just to pay $0.00001 to mint an NFT.2) Connect With Your Favorite Rarible Users on our MessengerWe love NFTs so much we built a whole company for them. But we can’t deny when something’s a little clunky. There’s a big challenge in buying, trading and selling NFTs: Communication.In the “real world”, trading is easy:Think the price is too high? Tell them how much you’re willing to payWant to buy something that’s not for sale? You can ask how much it would takeNeed to know more about what you’re buying? Ask away!But how does that work when you only know the other person’s wallet address? It doesn’t. Or didn’t.Because we created Rarible Messenger, the first-ever cross-chain wallet-to-wallet messaging service.Whether you want to negotiate, collaborate or connect with others on Rarible — now you can.How to use Rarible MessengerConnecting with artists, collectors and friends is easy:Navigate to the profile you’d like to message.2. Click “Send message”.3. After the messenger pops up, write your message and hit send.Getting in touch with your favorite artists, collectors and curators is as easy as that!Note: To protect people’s privacy, we have a “message requests” folder for messages from people you don’t follow. If you don’t get a response from someone immediately, this is probably where your message went.3) Make Your Ethereum NFTs Carbon-NegativeThere’s no way around it: Proof of work blockchains consume a lot of energy.Ethereum transitions to proof of stake to reduce its energy consumption. But we want to enable you to create, buy and sell NFTs with a clear conscience now.That’s why we partnered with Nori for carbon removal.The feature is simple:Navigate to an Ethereum NFT you own on Rarible.Open the details tab and click “remove carbon”.Check out with our carbon removal partner Nori.Your NFT is now carbon negative (and everyone will see you’ve done a good thing)!4) Isolate the Signal From the Noise by Following Friends, Artists and CollectorsThere are so many NFT collections, nobody can keep up with all of them. It’s overwhelming to see dozens of new artists and collections every day.That’s why we created the follow feature and the “following” view. It’s as simple as it sounds:Follow your favorite collectors, artists and friends on Rarible. Then you can click “following” on the home page to only see their activity.That way, you get a curated feed of the art and collections you love most.5) Collect Royalties from sales on Rarible.com (Even if You Didn’t Create Your Collection Here)You’ve created a collection outside of Rarible? You can still own it and earn royalties on our marketplace! Here’s how easy it is:Find your collection on Rarible.Click the three dots and hit “claim ownership”. If you’re signed in with the right wallet, you’ll get a success message.3. You now control your collection on Rarible. You can add a description, upload a profile picture, set royalties, and more.Royalties? Yes! Click the three dots again and you’ll see the option to set royalties. Click that option and choose the settings you want.You can even create split royalties. That means you can give a community vault, team members or collaborators their fair share.6) Submit a Floor bid to Join Your Favorite CommunitySometimes, you want to join a community or own a piece from a great creator — and you don’t care which NFT from the particular collection you will get.That’s why we’re launching floor bids. A floor bid is a bid for any NFT in a collection. Any holder of an NFT in that collection can accept your bid and help you become part of the community you want to join!Wrapping upWe want to build Rarible that you love! If you have any suggestions how we can make your experience, feel free to tweet at us or share your idea in Discord.💛

Since we launched Tezos at the end of 2021, many awesome creators minted their art as part of the Rarible collection. We enjoyed seeing artists embrace #cleanNFTs and low minting fees on Tezos.We follow through on our New Year’s resolutions, so we’re continuing our Tezos integration:Last week, we integrated additional Tezos collections — meaning you can now list and trade Tezzards, HEN, and objkt items on Rarible.This week, we shipped custom collections. Collections are like a folder. If you mint on the big Rarible collection, your work is in the same place as many others. That’s awesome because it saves you fees and lets you start quickly.But with your own collection, your fans can access your (and only your) NFTs at the click of a button. That makes buying, selling and collecting easier and more fun.Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? We hate to say it, but there’s a (small) catch:At current prices, minting an NFT on Tezos costs around $0.20. Creating your own collection costs you roughly 3ꜩ once (about $8 at today’s XTZ price). After that, adding NFTs to your collection is back to roughly $0.20.Want to get started? Here’s how to create your own collection on TezosLog into your Tezos wallet on Rarible.com, click “Create” in the top right corner and select Tezos.Scroll down and click “Create — TEZOS-MT”.Fill in all the information. The “Symbol” field is like an abbreviation for your collection, but won’t show up anywhere for your buyers. Feel free to copy your collection name or use a few letters from it (the maximum is 10 characters).Hit “Create Collection” to deploy your very own smart contract.After you confirm the transaction in your wallet, your smart contract will be live in 5–10 minutes. After that, you’ve got your very own Tezos collection that makes it easy for your fans to find and collect your work.Can’t wait to get started? Head to Rarible.com now and create your own Tezos collection!

Every year starts with a round of predictions for the new year, most of which end up being wrong. But why fight against tradition? Here are my predictions for 2022. The safest predictions are all around AI. We’ll see more “AI as a service” (AIaaS) products. This trend started with the gigantic language model GPT-3.

Rarible DAO governance token grows upTL;DR: Good news for $RARI holders! The Rarible DAO community passed a proposal to end weekly $RARI distribution for trading on the Rarible.com marketplace. This will let the Rarible DAO focus and further execute its vision of fueling the next-gen web3 projects.Join Rarible DAO Discord to stay tuned for the exciting updates to come in the next few weeks!If you’ve read the TL;DR, you’re probably wondering why the weekly $RARI airdrop is ending. We figured that might require a few words of explanation.Looking backWeb3 is like a time machine. It’s been 18 months since the $RARI token saw the world. Feels like a few years ago!What started as a reward for buyers and sellers on Rarible.com, grew into so much more.Driven by the force of decentralization, we launched open-source and DAO-governed Rarible Protocol and enabled anyone to use our technology on their own website, dApp or NFT project (even if they’ve never used Rarible Marketplace).To foster community ownership, $RARI holders steer the protocol’s direction by proposing changes and voting on them.The Rarible.com team is building on the Rarible Protocol, but so are many others now, including Decentraland, Cyber, Zerion, and more.What’s next$RARI has grown up, and it is time for change. The most recent proposal unanimously facilitates that!The weekly distribution of $RARI token for trading on Rarible.com is ending on January 16th. All payouts will be received during the 2 week period by 28th January. $RARI claim will still be available for you anytime.Rarible DAO grows bigger and stronger, and will continue to work on the Rarible Protocol — and other exciting decentralized projects to come.Whether you have $RARI or not, join the Rarible DAO Discord to be the first to get the upcoming news: https://discord.com/invite/hwy5hQzThis is just the beginning!Much love,Rarible.com team

The year we went multi-chain, launched Rarible Protocol and released the messenger, among other things.2021 truly was the breakout year for NFTs. From a barely understood abbreviation (hello, right click savers!), it turned into a massive cultural phenomenon adopted by blue chip companies like Adidas and Twitter in a few short months.Just like the NFT space has grown, so has Rarible.com. What started with a few people in a café grew into a passionate team of over 100, and counting!And that team has been busy. In 2021, we’ve shipped more features than ever before, scaled to a multi-chain platform with Flow and Tezos integrations, and watched our community soar on every social media channel.And of course, we couldn’t have done it without you! You are creating Rarible day by day — by using the platform, requesting features, sharing your feedback, being as active and passionate as you are.We’re happy to be a part of the digital ownership transformation, empowering creators and communities on the way to a more sustainable, decentralized future of the web.We’re excited about the growth in 2021 and even more excited to see what’s to come in 2022! As we head into the new year, we prepared a quick recap of the highlights of each month in 2021. Let’s dive right in!January 🤝We kicked off the year by enabling creators to verify their Twitter accounts on Rarible for easier search and identification.To further enhance the community features on Rarible.com, we also launched the personalized Following feed where you can keep track of the latest updates from the creators and collectors you follow.February 🔥In February, as NFTs started to take off (a Beeple piece sold for $6.6 million at the time — it was a much bigger deal back then!), we raised a seed funding round led by CoinFund to get ready for rocket ship growth that soon followed.March 🦄Moving towards the vision of a fluid, interoperable, diverse NFT market, we pre-released an early version of the Rarible Protocol for the NFT Hack hackathon.We also reached 100k followers on Twitter (the number that tripled since!).April ⏰Timed auctions came out, allowing users to set up minimum bid and currencyas well as starting and ending dates of the auction. You can see those ticking on our homepage.June 🚀As one of the first major brands to enter the space, Twitter launched their “140 Collection” with Rarible.com as the marketplace of choice.That month, we also raised $14.2 million in Round A from Venrock Capital, CoinFund, 01 Advisors to fuel further growth.July 😌In the wake of an influx of new users on our platform, we streamlined our support and verification processes to protect and support our creators and collectors on every step of the way.We also increased the file size on the platform up to 100 mb to give you more room for creativity!August 🔨August was a big month: in addition to UX upgrades that enabled users to filter NFTs by collection, sale type, price range and TRAITS (!), we officially released the Rarible Protocol — open source, multichain and community-governed NFT protocol and on-chain indexer that simplifies the go-to-market process for NFT projects and ideas.Rarible mobile app launched on iOS as a great tool for NFT browsing and discovery.September 😍The NFT community loves collabs! That’s why we’ve implemented split royalties — creators who collaborate on a project can now divide secondary sale royalties.As the interest grew, we received more and more questions on how to buy NFTs if you’re entirely new to crypto. That’s why we partnered with Wert to enable credit card payments for Ethereum NFTs!We closed out the month by welcoming Aavegotchi — an play-to-earn game that runs on Polygon — back to Ethereum, accommodating hundreds of cute pixel ghosts. To date, it’s made over $1 million in secondary sales.October 🎏Ethereum gas fees in 2021 are a whole different story. To give creators the opportunity to create NFTs without paying excessive amounts in gas fees and partly offload the network, we released lazy minting! The feature allows buyers to mint NFTs upon purchase, covering the fees.By October, many big players started entering the NFT space. Adobe chose Rarible to partner with on the NFT attribution project aimed at protecting and verifying metadata for digital content created across key Adobe Creative Cloud.November 🌱The future of NFTs is multi-chain! That’s why we integrated the Flow blockchain in November, making Rarible the only NFT marketplace that lets individual creators mint on Flow for near-zero gas fees!But that’s not all: we also first announced our Tezos integration (which went live soon after) and launched a carbon offset campaign with our partner Nori.Mobile app widgets went live on iOS to let you decorate your home screen with your favorite NFTs :)Last but not least, our first multi-chain product, Rarible Messenger, was launched, enabling you to message any wallet on Rarible.com, even if it’s on a different blockchain.December 💛We just couldn’t enter the holiday season without another major release — which is why we launched the Tezos blockchain integration! Developing further as a multi-chain platform, we are excited to give our community the opportunity to use the energy-efficient blockchain with gas fees that cost next to nothing.Shortly after, we rolled out collection statistics so you can always check the floor price, number of holders and other useful info before aping into collectibles — or see how well your favorite jpegs are doing.The final ship of the year came in the midst of the festive season, as our iOS Rarible mobile app now allows you to mint NFTs right from your phone.Around the same time, our Twitter follower count crossed the 300,000 mark — and we couldn’t get a better present from our amazing community.See you in 2022!We’re looking forward to the next year together! Join the party, if you haven’t yet:Follow Rarible on TwitterJoin Rarible DiscordBecome part of the Rarible team (we’re hiring!)Happy holidays! ✨

Tezos is live on Rarible.com! Check out Blazing Futures community drop, Ubisoft NFTs — and start mintingDiscover the energy-efficient blockchain with gas fees that cost next to nothing.Tezos blockchain is now live on Rarible.com! That means you can start buying, selling and creating energy efficient NFTs with gas fees at just a few cents.Tezos has therefore become the third blockchain supported by our multi-chain marketplace, joining the ranks of Ethereum and Flow. While three is definitely a magic number, we’re already working on more integrations to continue our bigger cross-chain push to give you wider access to all your favorite collections, artists and communities, so stay tuned!Meanwhile, to celebrate the launch, we’ve prepared a handy guide that will navigate you through what you can do with Tezos on Rarible.com and preview some exciting activations we have in the pipeline.Discover the Blazing Futures drop by Tezos communityStarting today, an exclusive Tezos community drop is available on Rarible.com.Titled ‘Blazing Futures’ and curated by Diane Drubay, it offers ten interpretations of the future of art, society and crypto. Those unique works are authored by ten prominent Tezos creators, each available in an edition of ten.Ranging from nostalgic, intentionally kitschy CGI from John Karel, to hazy and surreal art from Jenni Pasanen, the drop also features artists Kelly Richardson, Alex Crouwers, Portrait XO, Memo Akten, The Bad Lament, Joanie Lemercier, and Des Lucréce. With such an amazing and extensive lineup, we’re sure you’ll find something that speaks to you.Trade Ubisoft Quartz NFTsTezos’ high performance, low fees and minimal carbon footprint have fostered a vibrant, passionate NFT community (just have a look at the memes they’ve been making!). It comes as no surprise, then, that major brands have started using Tezos to make their Web3-ready product.French video game giant Ubisoft is the latest such company to partner with Tezos, having just launched Ubisoft Quartz, a platform for players to acquire Digits, the first NFTs playable in AAA games, starting with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint.Digits are released as part of limited editions each composed of a fixed number of items that represent vehicles, weapons, and pieces of equipment, among other things.We’re excited to announce that Rarible will immediately support secondary sales for Digits, meaning that you can still acquire those playable NFTs even if you missed the original drop!Discover Ubisoft Quartz CollectionPrepare to explore the boundless world of TezosWe are releasing the Tezos integration in two phases. Phase one, which is already live, enables you to mint, buy and sell NFTs as part of the Rarible collection and trade the Ubisoft Digits NFTs.Phase two, which will be released shortly, will introduce additional features, namely the ability to mint your own collection via custom contracts and add royalties to imported collections like Tezzards, Gemz and other exciting projects we’ve seen emerge on Tezos over the past couple of months (we can’t wait to see them on our homepage!)To start browsing through Tezos NFTs on Rarible.com right now, simply hit ‘Explore’ at the top near the search bar and select Tezos.Once you do that, your feed will start displaying Tezos NFTs, denominated either in xtz — the blockchain’s native token — or eurTZ, the network’s stablecoin pegged to Euro.Mint your first Tezos NFTTo create or trade Tezos NFTs, you’ll need to set up a Tezos wallet (note that it’s a different type of wallet, so you can’t use your Ethereum one).Click “sign in” at the top right, and then select Beacon from the list of supported wallets (it’s displayed with a Tezos badge for visibility).While you can choose from several different Tezos wallets, we recommend choosing Temple as it’s currently the most stable option. Once you’ve set up your wallet on Tezos, connect it with Rarible.com.To mint a Tezos NFT, click ‘Create’ and select Tezos. Then simply follow the instructions. Currently, you can only mint NFTs as part of the Rarible Multiples collection — but we’ll soon start supporting custom contracts for separate collections.Also, please note that you can only mint multiples on Tezos blockchain by design — but you can still limit the number of editions to just one.Other awesome things you can do now that Tezos integration is liveMessage any Tezos wallet directly on the marketplace using the multi chain Rarible MessengerGet your Tezos account verified on Rarible.com within 48 hoursJoin #tezos channel on Rarible Discord to learn about new projects, updates and more!

And it’s multichainYou can finally connect with collectors, artists and creators directly on Rarible! The messenger is now available to everyone on Rarible.com 🤩 It’s multichain and works both on Ethereum and Flow, Tezos to come.We’ve slowly rolled out messenger access over the past few weeks. After a ton of excited DMs, mentions and emails, we couldn’t keep it from you any longer.Finding buyers, sellers and creators on social media and jumping between platforms can be frustrating, and the Rarible messenger lets you chat, negotiate and connect without leaving the site. It allows you to DM anyone from their profile page.With the messenger, you can DM your followers, send alpha to your collectors, reach out to your favorite artists about collabs, and much more!By the way, Rarible messenger is also the most easy-to-use wallet-to-wallet messaging app to date, and we’re sure you’ll love it too!How to use itLog into your Rarible accountClick on the messenger icon at the top rightSign the transaction confirming your sign in (don’t worry, it’s free!)Voila — you can start messaging people depending on their privacy settingsFind the user you want to reach and say gm, wagmi, drop them an emoji — or whatever you feel like!Safety and privacy first 👌Don’t worry about your DMs getting flooded! You can adjust your privacy settings to protect yourself from unwanted messages.By default, you will only receive DMs from people you follow on Rarible in your inbox. You’ll find other messages in your message requests — a separate tab you don’t get notifications from.To check if someone you don’t follow wants to slide into your DMs, click on the drop down symbol at the left corner and select “Requests”.You can also completely block DMs from people you don’t follow and not receive them at all.What’s nextWe have a lot of cool features in the pipeline, such as group chats.While we’re rolling it out as a built-in marketplace messaging tool, our ultimate goal is to release it as a standalone app to solve the blockchain messaging issue at its core, providing a decentralized and user-friendly solution for everyone out there.That’s it for now! Now go find your friends on Rarible.com and wish them GM ☀️

GM, Miami! Announcing Tezos integration, Nori carbon removal partnership, Women Rise collection launch ☀️Building an open digital world where Anything is Possible and All are WelcomeHello, Rarible fam! When we launched in 2019, NFT conferences were small huddles of crypto people. This week, we’re at FTX Arena in Miami for Art Basel, where NFTs draw the attention of thousands of well-known artists, entrepreneurs and collectors.As the NFT world has grown, so has Rarible: what started as the first open platform to experiment and have fun with NFTs is now a vibrant community of creators, collectors and builders — and we’re grateful for every single one who’s been on this journey with us!What hasn’t changed is our commitment to building an open platform that enables digital ownership for everyone. That’s why we’re so excited to share some announcements with you today!Each of these updates takes us further down the road to a more inclusive and sustainable future where anything is possible and all are welcome.Without further ado, we’re thrilled to announce that:Rarible.com will integrate energy-efficient Tezos blockchain mid-December 2021.We have partnered up with Nori to let users remove the carbon footprint for NFTs minted on Rarible.comIn light of Giving Tuesday, Rarible will cover the cost of all carbon removal for NFTs minted on Ethereum on Rarible.com November 30th to December 5thRarible.com is supporting the launch of the Women Rise NFT movement collection to celebrate diversity and groundbreaking womenIf you’re in Miami this week, come meet us at NFT BZL and DCentral to celebrate.If you’re new to the party, welcome! Head over here About to find out more about Rarible’s story.Now, let’s dive into each update. LFG!Tezos blockchain integration reduces energy consumption and welcomes a wave of new creators and collectorsWe all know it, but we don’t talk about it enough: Proof-of-work Blockchains consume a lot of energy. But there’s room for optimism: Ethereum 2.0 promises to lower the chain’s energy consumption by 99.95% by adopting proof-of-stake as its consensus mechanism.But proof-of-stake blockchains already exist. They use far less energy and have attracted incredible creators and collectors.That’s why we’re happy that Rarible is evolving to become a multi-chain NFT marketplace that lowers the barrier to create, buy and sell digital assets with a smaller carbon footprint.By integrating proof-of-stake blockchains that consume significantly less energy than Ethereum, we can build a sustainable future of digital ownership for everyone.So we’re excited to welcome Tezos’ community of collectors, creators and builders to Rarible!On proof-of-stake blockchains like Tezos, NFTs become not only more sustainable, but also more accessible: with much lower gas fees, more creators can mint and sell their NFTs on Rarible — and more collectors can own and proudly display their favorite creators’ work.We’re thrilled that Tezos will be integrated into Rarible.com as soon as December, and ready to welcome the fantastic Tezos NFT community to the marketplace.Learn more about Tezos here, and stay tuned for updates on timing!Partnership with Nori for carbon-neutral Ethereum mintingAs the NFT space grows, so does its carbon footprint. It’s an unfortunate reality, but we can do something about it. That’s why we’re proactively addressing climate concerns.We’re happy to announce our partnership and upcoming integration with Nori, which will soon let Rarible.com users make their NFTs carbon-negative at the click of a button.We’re so happy about this, we’ll pay for you to try it out:In light of Giving Tuesday, Rarible will cover the cost of carbon removal for any NFT minted on Ethereum via Rarible Tuesday, November 30th through Sunday, December 5th.Learn more about Nori here.Celebrating diversity with Women Rise movementWe want to unlock creative freedom and expression for everyone. To us, that means making everyone feel welcome, included and empowered.To highlight that, Rarible is excited to support the launch of the Women Rise NFT collection, aimed at celebrating diversity and groundbreaking women. This collection brings to life the very essence of what we stand for — community, inclusivity, transparency, and giving everyone a voice.To highlight the partnership:Rarible.com pre-releases Collection StatisticsRarible.com will be removing carbon footprint for all trades in Women Rise collection on the marketplaceRarible and CoinFund will co-host a brunch in Soho House in Miami honoring WomenRise and all fantastic women in the NFT space.Check out the Women Rise collection here.Anything is Possible in Miami at Art BaselWant to come hang with us? Rarible is in Miami for NFT BZL, NFT CON and Art Basel this week! Here’s where to find us:NFT BZL at FTX Arena Tuesday, November 30th Booth 10 located inside ConcourseDCentral NFT CON at Miami Airport Convention Center Tuesday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 1st 9:00am — 5:00pm Booth 228 next to NFT CON StageStop by to say hi to our team at either location, ask questions, and score some Rarible swag!Can’t be there in person? Subscribe to @rarible and follow along on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on the latest developments and surprises throughout the week in Miami.Feel the Excitement!We’re super excited to have you along for this ride. From the team to the community to all the amazing creators on Rarible, the energy is crazy — and we’re so excited for more.We made a short video to share what Rarible is all about and where we’re going. Have a look below:https://medium.com/media/50f00664c363089bcdd3ff229aecd651/hrefWant to join us?We’re hiring! Check out all openings here.Want to partner with us? Contact us here.