TNT #68 - Leech, Bite Me!

Leech's just got more powerful, Glitch joins TNT, Ducks on Threads and More!

July 08, 2023

You are quacktastic!

I want to start by saying a big thank you for all the amazing support I received in the last issue of The Nonconformist Times. It means the world to me!

I'm super excited to be back with more updates. Please welcome Glitch, who will be covering the newest section on the latest news from NFT Venues, titled "Insights From Glitch."

I hope you're as excited as I am for this latest update. Your support and feedback are incredibly valuable to me. If you have any feedback or suggestions for the newsletter, I'd love to hear from you. Seriously, feel free to reach out anytime!

Thank you again for being a part of The Nonconformist Times. I'm glad we're on this journey together, and I hope you'll share today's issue with a new friend so we can continue to grow!

Happy Reading,

  • Pond News

    • June's Race Champions

    • Passports

    • Eternal War

    • Leech Snapshot Update

  • Reminders

  • Tweets

  • Twitter Spaces

  • Melodic Memories

  • Insights From Glitch

  • Web3 News

June's Race Champions

Locomoco deserves a big congratulations for an impressive victory, fueled by a remarkable surge of energy in the final moments. Securing the second spot is Jase, followed closely by Jtorr in third place, while Pyrat takes a respectable fourth-place finish. Well done to all the participants!

Passports

This exclusive collection is available to mint at http://customs.nonconformistducks.com, with a supply of 555 passports priced at 0.04 ETH + Gas. Each passport guarantees prizes, and five lucky winners will receive a free cruise cabin for two!

There are four remaining chances to mint a cruise to the Duck's Reunion in August. Every mint also brings exciting modifications to your OG ducks. For those who missed it, the IRL cruise details are as follows:

Cruise: Carnival Sunrise

Dates: August 26 - 31

Departure: Miami, Florida

Sneak Peeks:

Eternal War

In another not-so-surprising showdown, Ron emerged victorious over Jtorr in yet another epic battle of good versus evil!

A new round of Eternal War will be starting soon. Get your teams ready now!

Not sure how to play or build your team? Read this:

Leech Snapshot Update

At the recent snapshot, leeches that had accumulated 11 or more souls became eligible for a reward: a pair of fanged teeth.

What does it do?

It allows your leech to deliver a poisonous bite, enabling it to infect 5 OG ducks bought from the market (Opensea) and transform them into infected ducks similar to the desert ducks.

Will the infected OG ducks lose their traits?

No, the infected OG ducks will retain their original traits while becoming infected like the desert ducks.

What happens to my leech?

Each time your leech bites a duck in the metadata, the leech bite counter will increase by 1.

How do I use it?

To perform the bites, follow these steps:

  • Post in the ⁠🦐│leech-bites channel the following information:

    • Enter the ID of the leech to activate its biting ability.

    • Send the "Poison Bite" item to the burn address (found under Official Links).

    • Purchase an OG duck and post the transaction (Tx) details.

    • Enter the ID of the duck you want to infect.

When can I use it?

Starting July 4th thru July 10th.

  • Race: Every Wednesday at 10 pm EST

  • Poker: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm EST

  • Vaccinate your OG Ducks or Hells can use their Thief Bag

  • Create Gatekeepers until October 22, 2023

  • Feed your Leech until October 31, 2023

  • Use your Scalpel to switch body skins

  • Use your Microwave to burn your leech (turn it red)

Hey there! I'm Glitch, 

You may not know me, but I'm both a Noncoduck and an NFTVenues activist. I am based in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴🏖️ and after spending many years in the crypto space, I can confidently say I've degened into many unbased projects more times than I can count. However, to my joy, the web3 ecosystem has evolved, and we now have visionary leaders like Duckmaster and his team at the helm.

So, how did my journey with NFTs begin? Well, I bought my first sats in 2014 and acquired my first NFT in 2019. From that point on, I plunged headfirst into web3, dedicating myself full-time to business development work for crypto exchanges and NFT start-ups. It's been a crazy, passionate road, and I absolutely love connecting the dots for business opportunities and building bridges in this exciting blockchain universe. Additionally, I'm also currently a Community Manager for two projects I have supported from day 1, so I'm not just here to build serious business empires, I'm also a master of the meme game in the chats 😄

If you need some biz wisdom or a touch of my web3 sorcery my DMs are wide open for all your burning questions and out-of-this-world business consultations! Let's collaborate, get some intros, and make some epic moves together. 

With that being said, to be honest, I've come across numerous promising projects throughout my journey. However, only a few have truly inspired me to hold onto them for the long term. This is precisely why I felt compelled to write this piece and share my experience with NFTVenues.

So, what exactly makes NFTVenues so compelling? Let's dive into it!

  • First and foremost, it's the capacity of NFTVenues to seamlessly merge web2 with web3. This project has it all when it comes to bridging the gap:

  • Physical bars - I absolutely can't wait to visit.

  • A team whose know-how has been highly recognized and awarded for their innovation.

  • A captivating speakeasy and mixology culture.

  • Venue concepts that offer a distinguished and unforgettable experience.

  • NFTVenues also empowers bar owners to scale up their operations and expand their pool of investors. It offers a plug-n-play model that opens up opportunities for worldwide reach. 

All of these elements translate into hospitality and service, which happen to be my passions. Naturally, I'm drawn to projects that gather people with high standards.

Now, let's talk about the web3 characteristics that make NFTVenues even more remarkable.

  • Firstly, it allows investors from all over the world and from various walks of life to seamlessly interact within the blockchain, all working towards a common goal. This inclusivity and global reach are truly transformative.

  • Secondly, NFTs within NFTVenues possess unique traits and scarcity, enabling holders to flip them as they see fit. 

  • The innovative model not only encourages but also rewards holders for their organic marketing activities on social media, fostering a vibrant and engaged community. In simpler terms, this means there is no allocated budget for marketing derived from the raised capital; instead, the community takes an active role in promoting the project.

  • Moreover, being part of NFTVenues allows you to earn ETH rewards directly in your web3 wallet. This incentivizes active participation and further strengthens the bond between the project and its community.

  • Perhaps one of the most impressive aspects is that NFTVenues solves real-world problems through the application of web3 technology. It's not just about speculation in the NFT market; it's about creating tangible value and certainty. Even in times when the NFT market may be struggling, we can rest assured our IRL cashflow will continue to flow.

These are just a few of the reasons why I absolutely love NFTVenues. But don't just take my word for it; Duckmaster himself has shared his insights and reasons to adore this project.

If that isn't enough, the project is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation with ongoing ideas and initiatives aimed at maximizing rewards for long-term holders and further incentivizing minting. And let me tell you, there's a real treat waiting for you — the Blocks! take your time to read my thread about this. These exciting additions will continue to roll out until we reach the sell-out point. Once we achieve this monumental milestone, it's full steam ahead for the launch of our second bar in Miami—The Hole.

Additionally, to add even more excitement to the mix, the Secret Society, a partner hospitality company (renowned for their masterpieces like Purgatorio and J.W. Bradley), has expressed a keen interest in acquiring approximately 1500 Rouge NFTs! Can you believe it? 🤯 This significant development would propel the minting status to a staggering 80%, leaving only around 500 Rouge NFTs remaining. It's an extraordinary opportunity for our group, as it paves the way for a swift opening of The Hole, showcasing the undeniable viability of the project with Rouge as a proof-of-concept. Voting by the DAO for this huge acquisition started on July 5h and ended on July 7th.

As a MaxiFounder, I extend an invitation for you to become a Founder Pass holder and a Rouge holder, as both are still minting! This incredible opportunity is a lifetime ticket to exponential growth with a fun-filled project you can enjoy by visiting the venues with your fam and frens. 

And that's actually one of my favorite aspects as well! As holders, we don't need to simply "trust" the project is functioning smoothly—we have the incredible opportunity to verify it firsthand by visiting the venues and experiencing the exceptional service. And guess what? We've just launched our token-gated perks for the Rouge holders, which means free drinks for all you founders out there! Cheers to that! 🍹🎉

I want to give a special shoutout to our friend Conker [give him a follow @Conker_Trader] who recently had the pleasure of visiting Rouge in Buenos Aires. He generously shared a detailed and humorous account of his experience at the venue. His recount captures the essence of what makes NFTVenues so unique and unforgettable, the vibrant atmosphere, top-notch service, and the sense of camaraderie that fills the air. It's moments like these that truly bring our community together and make our journey even more memorable.

So, let's raise our glasses to Conker for sharing his hilarious experience and for being an integral part of the NFTVenues adventure.

While I can't reveal all the exciting details about NFTVenues in this text (trust me, it would make this message quite lengthy), I strongly encourage you to join us on Discord. There, you can engage in conversations with other founders and get a deeper understanding of the project. We would be thrilled to guide you through the ropes and provide all the information you need.

Once you become more familiar with the diverse collections within NFTVenues, I encourage you to check out the simulator I've personally built. It allows you to calculate the approximate rewards you may receive based on your holdings. It's important to note that this simulator is a non-official tool, designed with the help of community members to give you an idea of the potential future rewards from holding NFTs within the NFTVenues project.

So buckle up, my digital comrades! Together, let's embark on this exciting journey, let’s open 100, 200, 300! bars worldwide and redefine the possibilities of the hospitality industry in the web3 era. Cheers to innovation, community, and unforgettable experiences!🥂

Your friend Glitch! @0xGlitch 

NFT Venues Update

Tweetonomics: Elon Musk Puts NFT Twitter on a Rate Limit Rollercoaster

On July 1st, Elon Musk implemented temporary limits on Twitter to address data scraping and system manipulation. Verified accounts were restricted to reading 6,000 posts per day, unverified accounts to 600 posts per day, and new unverified accounts to 300 posts per day. However, shortly after this announcement, Musk updated the limits to increase to 8,000 for verified users, 800 for unverified users, and 400 for new unverified users. Subsequently, he further adjusted the limits to 10,000, 1,000, and 500, respectively.

These changes had a significant impact on the "GM" (Good Morning) culture of NFT Twitter. Some users hit the rate limits after only 10 "GM" replies, leading to speculation about whether this would result in the cancellation of the GM culture on NFT Twitter. The long-term effects and changes resulting from these adjustments remain to be seen.

Yuga & Azuki

There's been a lot of buzz about Yuga and Azuki lately. If you want to know what's happening, check out this article on Overpriced JPEGS:

Threads

With all the changes happening at Twitter and the low engagement depressing everyone, what a great time to launch Threads! It gained more than 30 million followers in less than 24 hours and definitely has a different vibe... for now! It has that honeymoon feel and the excitement of a new toy, but we'll have to wait and see where it goes! Especially now that Twitter is suing Threads.

Be sure to follow the Nonconformist Ducks on Threads:

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