One interesting observation I made is that trait rarity not always dictates price.
Meaning certain traits might be more rare on paper but less valued by collectors. And other traits might be slightly more common but highly sought after because of their aesthetics.
That further means, especially early on, be very careful what you buy/sell. Because the market will reprice traits according to taste, and not solely based on rarity numbers.
On the other hand, if you have a good feeling for what people might value visually, you could be able to make some great buys before the prices increase.
One key aspect I pursue is variety and creative diversity amongst traits and items. I believe this is what makes collections interesting to holders and where you as the creator can showcase your passion for the project.
That's why I go out of my way to avoid conventional traits that have already been (over)done by other collections (for example laser eyes, pirate hat, zombie).
But the real challenge is that you can't get rid of "boring" traits per se. Because the less desirable traits are those which differentiate floor NFTs from more expensive ones. That means you kind of have to make some characters less cool or more plain. Otherwise you might dilute the value at the top.
Then, yet again, you do not want floor NFTs to look bad. Otherwise the collection is not attractive to new buyers or you potentially hurt the quality of the brand.
So I'm working very carefully on making floor NFTs look great, but grails phenomenal... while at the same time balancing a clear visual differentiation between rarities.
This is a quick insight into how DeGods created their character for the y00t collection.
The big takeaway is that a lot of experimenting is necessary and sufficient time needs to be spent in exploring the art direction. Because collectors and holders historically have shown to appreciate originality, attention to detail, and passion.
Which means: the more you put into getting the style and characters right, the greater the chances for the collection to moon.
Brands like Azuki or DeGods had massive traction because they did things differently. They gave the industry something entirely new.
And they both followed very specific steps to build their collections. It’s important for us to learn from them so that we can push the space further and make NFTs exciting again.
We create the universe first, and then place our NFTs, traits, grails, etc. in it.
The old recipe of launching a 10k collection into a void, and then coming up with lore and meaning after the fact won't work anymore. It's not convincing enough to compete with bluechips.
That's why we have to take it further. Yes, the metaverse might not become a reality, but just like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars built their own worlds, we aim to do the same, because it's a proven way to make an IP mainstream compatible and attractive to an audience beyond web3.
We aim to bring a fresh look to NFTs. Something that has never been done before.
A collection with unique traits, new utility, stunning artwork, original IP, and deep lore.
My ambitions for the artwork of Majin is that it excites an audience beyond the crypto and NFT space. I want to achieve mainstream virality and give the world something beautiful that's universally appreciated.
I want to take digital collectibles further and set a new benchmark for the industry.
More depth, beauty, and mystery.
A collectors' paradise with timeless obsession over aesthetics and traits.
LISTEN CAREFULLY
PFPS ARE THE ONLY THESIS THAT MAKE SENSE
EVEN IN THE WORST BEAR, EVERYONE STILL ROCKED APES, MILADY, PUNKS, R**ARDIOS ETC.
A MASSIVE NFT RALLY AWAITS ALL OF US
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE PUMP OR YOU WILL GET SIDELINED
IT IS REAL — BECAUSE IT'S THE ONLY THING THAT IS ACTUALLY REAL IN THIS ROTTEN SPACE
THE TECH — VAPOR
THE TEAMS — SCAMSTERS
THE VCS — CROOKS
THE CEX — CRIMINALS
BUT THE COMMUNITIES
THE ART
THE LOVE
THE PASSION
THAT SHIT IS REAL
AND THAT'S WHY NFTS WILL NEVER GO AWAY
THAT'S WHY THEY WILL REBOUND LIKE YOUR FAT MAMA AFTER HER LATEST DIET
WE ARE BACK
NO MATTER THE DIPS AND VOLATILITY IN THE NEXT MONTHS — WE ARE F**KING BACK
DO NOT FORGET THIS
MONITOR CLOSELY
POSITION CAREFULLY
AND GET READY FOR TAKEOFF