Step into a world where discipline meets enlightenment.
Our @MadLadsNFT artfully distills the essence of long-term investing:
A meditating figure, firmly grounded, with eyes steadfastly fixed on enduring value, not swayed by the 'scam-ghosts' that haunt the volatile markets.
The Story of Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola
►In the wake of the stock market crash of 1987, many investors retreated in fear. Not Warren Buffett. Seeing unshakable intrinsic value in Coca-Cola, he invested with conviction. By 1989, his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, had committed about $1 billion to acquire a 6.2% stake in Coca-Cola.
►Over the years, the company faced its share of hurdles, from changing health trends to global economic downturns. Despite the obstacles, Buffett never wavered in his belief. His investment philosophy was straightforward: invest in companies you deeply understand and trust, and hold onto them indefinitely.
The Investment Pays Off
►Fast-forward to the present. As of the end of 2021, Coca-Cola's market capitalisation hovered around $230-$240 billion. According to Berkshire Hathaway's 2020 annual report, they owned approximately 9.3% of Coca-Cola, equating to a staggering $22.3 billion in value. This figure doesn't even account for the substantial dividends accrued over the years, a testament to Coca-Cola's reliability as a dividend payer.
►In the roughest of terms, Berkshire Hathaway's initial $1 billion investment in Coca-Cola has ballooned to more than $22 billion today—without counting dividends—an astounding return of over 2200%.
Final Thought:
In a world enthralled by quick wins and fast cash, the story of Buffett and Coca-Cola serves as a timeless reminder: True wealth isn't built in a day; it's cultivated over a lifetime.
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🎮 SNEAK: Claynosaurz x Gameloft + Consoles
Gameloft’s team surprised us with an Early Gameplay Prototype, demonstrating how our world can expand across platforms, including consoles.
Leveraging the latest Unreal Engine tech, they’ve built a sandbox where our interoperable assets—the same ones you’ll recognize from our mobile game—seamlessly translate into a new, immersive console experience.
Gameloft chose Claynosaurz for this R&D, highlighting the synergy we’re building together. While this prototype is separate from our mobile game, it hints at big possibilities for us in new digital playgrounds with a focus on spearheading interoperability.
We're just getting started 🫡