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Pixeltoy

SolCity Radio is the hub for all those who create and appreciate art, 

providing entertainment and educational content while actively 

uniting communities under one umbrella. 

The 100 is SolCity Radio's first NFT project. As artists ourselves 

we wanted to focus on the art first, rather than anything else, 

and so, we are partnering with The 100 leading artists on 

Solana, both established and emerging. The 100 is a unique 

collaboration with two simple goals: Elevate the state of digital 

art and amplify SolCity Radio's ongoing efforts to strengthen 

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Scuba is a multifaceted, fun-loving, creative and intelligent guy that has 

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he helps us accept ourselves and not take life too 

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CyberPunks 

Secret Sphinx Society

What is a curator? What do art advisors do? 

Let's dive into a conversation about art education 

& if this space is in need of a more traditional 

curation process. 

Tune into a packed discussion about artists & 

collector's burnout, the bear & volatile market and 

what we can do to ensure our well-being & avoid 

over-investment to the point of losing our north 

star.

ARIEL GRICIO 

Award winning Brazilian 

photographer, lens based artist 

Ariel Gricio is best known for his 

conceptual storytelling. 

From his upcoming project 

"Nature is dead"

My favorite NFT PFP got LIQUIDATED... 

https://twitter.com/asknoot 

The NFT that I minted & became my brand for most of last year 

got liquidated over the weekend. 

In a word: devastated. 

My GhostKidDAO NFT has been with me since mint, through the 

start of the first ever SubDAO Twitter groupchat for Souls & Lost 

Souls, through each and every GhostKidFamily Friday & Chop Up 

of 2022, through many highs and lows I’ve diamond handed this 

iconic PFP…And it’s now no longer mine. 

Cheer me up 

Summary of The Review today: 

1. A Short Story ft. GKD & Anon 

2. A to Z Guide on How to LOAN 

3. Lessons from a Sorrowed Borrower 

It’s all coming together… JK 

Long story short, this was my mistake, 100%. I loaned my collection of GhostKids out before we broke 10SOL & 

left them loaned out, collecting debt on the perpetual contracts for each. Over the past few days, SOL rose & 

GKD ended up falling in combination to an aftereffect of Anon’s mint, to be expected really. It cost me a stack of 

kids to Frakt’s raffle protocol.

Don’t be fooled, I’m not uninformed. I’ve been a loan-maxi since the jump, an early user of Frakt’s platform & 

shuffled through the ventures of Pawn Stars, Pawn Shop Gnomies, SharkyFi, Defi Society & more to test the waters 

of NFT-enabled DeFi. 

This was pure negligence. Was this somewhere I’ve messed up before? 

Definitely. 

Was it because I went in with much hopium & no plan? 

Probably. 

But will I overcome this challenge & adapt my behavior in the future? 

AB-SOL-UTELY! 

Loans 101 

I’ll continue to be a proponent for loans in the future, but like said, this liquidation means NOTHING if I do not 

LEARN. Class is in session: what are loans & their downsides? 

Loans are agreements to borrow; a sum or object to be lent out, majority with interest over the lending period. 

Pretty straightforward, now the ups and downs: 

Downsides: 

• You can get liquidated for your favorite NFT (if you loan it out) 

• You’ve got a time limit on the cash (if you take the loan) 

• You collect interest on NFTs (HIGH interest in conventional terms) 

• You’re forfeiting capital in exchange for rights to the collateral (as a Lender) 

Basically, you’re subject to the protocol & its guidelines. 

Upsides are a bit different, but depend more on HOW you’re using the protocol. Lenders reap a lot of these rewards 

but these serve to a certain caliber of investor. Borrowers experience very little of these. 

Upsides: 

• You can provide liquidity & collect great APY 

• You can enter liquidation raffles with underlying NFT/token 

• You’re able to get FAST CASH on your NFT’s value without SELLING 

Although Lenders/Holders receive most rewards, the protocol itself normally experiences the safest “passive” 

income after contracts are complete & secure. 

One of the great things about blockchain: these are designed to collect fees for service, in this case, loans. 

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What did I LEARN: 

1. Low risk, High reward - I want to maximize returns, not cripple my portfolio. If possible, be the loaner, 

never be a borrower. 

2. Remember the Deal - When taking a loan, you’re taking a responsibility to pay back at a later date. Borrow 

with a plan. When lending, you give up capital in exchange for the rights to collateral OR payment + 

interest. Make sure that’s a win-win as a lender. 

3. Capital is KING - Although lending is safest, to do effectively you need greater starting money to drive 

more value back to you. 

4. Loaning your PFP - Don’t do it! Especially if it holds ANY value OR if you’re the sentimental type, don’t 

chance it. Trust me, I hate to say but this is not even the first time I’ve liquidated my brand PFP 

5. Protocols aren’t Equal - There are MANY loaning services out there, don’t stick just to one. Diversifying 

is always important in any portfolio, the loan port isn’t different! 

Well. Great week ended off on a down note but then again, Anon’s scarf traits are looking clean. Although this is 

still a huge loss for my journey, it IS a journey. What’s next for the AskNoot Brand, you ask? NO IDEA! We’ll both 

find out next week. 

I’m gonna go take a break from NFTs… 

…for like 8 hours.

GHOST 


Ghost Foundation is the entity that will encompass all our current and future activities. It will control everything related 

to the GhostKid DAO, the $BOO ecosystem and our different services. 

The Foundation is the key to the growth and professionalization of the GhostKidDAO project. With the current infrastructure 

aswell as the plans we have for the future, we can no longer support being a single entity. 

Through the new website (www.ghostfoundation.io) the information about all the current & future services we offer is 

easily accessible. The new Twitter account (@GhostFDTN) will be home to all new announcements related to the $BOO 

ecosystem and all the new tools we will bring to the table. 

Software as a service: 

Since August, we have been offering tools to help projects bring more value to their communities. 

Our Software structure is built like a puzzle, everything is centralized on a single website. Clients can start with a single 

module, for example staking and add more modules at any point without the need of redeploying another site, this 

allows us to provide an unmatched delivery speed. It ensures that our clients & their communities are satisfied at all 

times! 

Our current clients are: Gmers, HaloLabs, The Greeks, RadCats, Legendegens, Justworms and DegenDummies. 

Raid to earn: 

The Raid to earn service is our first step towards helping projects with Marketing. Since June 23th, this service helped 

over 200 projects. We generated over 2000 SOL where 75% of this amount was distributed among our holders, 15% was 

used to support the $BOO ecosystem and finally 10% to pay the team. 


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@glennhodlNFT 

Let’s talk @Primatesnft. 

These guys have been around for nearly a year. What have they accomplished, and what does the future hold for the 

JNGL? Are they primed for a comeback? 

Founder 

Primates were founded by Primal, who is the self-styled Head of the Jungle. He has a background in brand strategy and 

previously built an automated consignment shop for physical collectibles. 

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Artist 

The Primates artist is Taul (@ataulilustra) who’s unique work defines the collection. https://instagram.com/ 

ataul._?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=…

My view? 

The art is the standout strength of the Primates 

brand. https://twitter.com/ataulilustra/sta- 

tus/1539974083101593603?t=tj_RSx3wySL6fRnxSHqh- 

8g&s=19… 

Quote Tweet 

@ataulilustra 

PRIMATES NFT NFT PRIMATES This is a commission 

I received to develop an NFT collection... today it is 

launched and ranked among the 10 best-selling collections 

in OpenSea. 

Merch 

The Primates merch store includes a range of items which 

are high quality and branded with the designs of the man 

himself @ataulilustra. 

Quote Tweet 

@whoisryn0 

i made the best unboxing and review about my first @ 

Primatesnft merch i’m literally become a primates IRL after 

this experience 

It’s difficult to understate the importance of the art to 

a project like Primates. Traits are extremely important, 

as are the communities that have formed around them. 

Much of current utility around the collection centres on 

this. For now. 

Mint 

Primates minted on June 14th 2022, at a price of 4 Sol. 

They have an all time volume on Magic Eden of 481.6K 

Sol. 

Progress to date 

Toxification. I would describe this as an art expansion. 

Primates teamed up with @BlocksmithLabs to utilise 

their SHFT technology. Holders can send away their Primates 

for 5 days and see a trait toxified’. The process can 

also be reversed in ‘quarantine’.

The Laboratory 

This is described by the team as an advanced ‘on chain NFT customization experience’. In short - traits will be released 

via the lab for holders to swap in and out of.

However, that’s not all. New traits will be produced in 

collaboration with notable artists in the space (think 

@notjohnlestudio jazzing up your favourite Guzzler?) 

Primates holders will need to stake for a certain amount 

of days to unlock a new look for their favourite. 

Gamba 

This one is causing a lot of excitement in the JNGL. 

Primates are developing their own on-chain casino/ 

gaming hub. They are going big on this. 

The figures are impressive: 4 devs, 3 UI/UX designers, 

15 in-house games in development. VIP and affiliate 

programmes in development with custom bonus 

systems. In short - Primates are entering the gambling 

sector in a big way in 2023. 

Community 

Community is an over-used word in NFTs. But... There’s 

no smoke without fire. Primates have a famously vocal 

and active community. Their subDAOs are legendary. 

They include: 

@GuzzlerDao @CautionDao @TacticalDAO @SpaceSuit- 

DAO @TheHeadshotDao 

There may be more I have missed! 

Ambitions 

The team have been open with me about their ambitions: 

With @DeGodsNFT migrating, they are eyeing the top spot 

in Solana. Definitely ambitious. But as an observer I have to 

admire their boldness. And I quote: “We believe that one day 

we... shall lead Solana”. 

Conclusion 

I have always admired the @Primatesnft art as some of 

the most unique and beautiful in the space. I would find it 

difficult to find better. Their community is active, and their 

founding team is building something exciting for the future. 

It’s difficult to say with certainty but this has the potential to 

blow Primates up in a big way. Think 

@JellyeSportsNFT Gambulls vibes. That is bullish for me! 

It has everything you could want in a PFP project. And right 

now, a very affordable entry indeed! 

Just a disclaimer - If you are new to this project, this thread 

should form the START of your research. I would highly 

recommend visiting their website, joining their discord, and 

finding out more. 

ALSO: (1) DOI: I do not hold this NFT. (2) This is just a summary 

& does not represent financial advice. Do your own 

research. (3) The aim here is to inform, entertain, & be 

objective. If you disagree, tell me why below! I’d love to hear 

from you.


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Mark Williams Art

Mark Williams Art

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@KEMOS4BE 

We scraped the data of more than 15,000 projects on @MagicEden to see what happened to “hyped” projects. Here is 

what we found: 

This thread was co-authored by @slorgoftheslugs. If you enjoyed reading it, give him a follow. 

This deep-dive was inspired by the recent slew of “are you this old anon?” posts. These posts reference projects that 

raised millions of dollars, but ultimately went nowhere. 

Of the 15k projects we scraped, we found 200+ projects which met the criteria of having over 10k◎ of volume but are 

now sitting under a 0.5◎ floor. These projects have almost 5,000,000◎ in volume. At a 5% royalty, this represents almost 

250k◎ in royalties alone. 


Many of these projects are completely forgotten, but were among some of the most hyped mints on Solana. They were 

often projects optimized by both influencers & Magic Eden for a model I coined, “MOPI” (mint out, pump it). More on 

MOPI: 

Quote Tweet 

@KEMOS4BE 

S1P1: The groundwork for the royalties debate was, unintentionally, laid by @MagicEden a few months ago when 

they were heavily promoting/marketing hyped mints & eventual rugs. They optimized their entire platform & the 

projects they launched for “Mint Out, Pump It.” (MOPI) 

Of the 200+, we chose 5 to illustrate what happens to 99% of “hyped mints.” These 5 represent projects from each NFT 

sector: Art, Brand, Metaverse, Gaming, & DeFi. They represent the most severe cases as these projects siphoned over 

$10,000,000 from the ecosystem. 

Without further deliberation, the following are 5 projects we believe represent the pinnacle of overblown hype / pump 

& dumps. We will break each project down into its own dedicated section: 

• Art of Mob • Kings of Da Street • Lux Real Estate • Cops Game • Defi Pirates

Project 1: Art of Mob 

Magic Eden’s first “free mint” — it was marketed very heavily by numerous influencers & dozens of giveaways. It had an 

all-time high of 7 SOL & collected almost $300k in royalties.

After a failed ETH mint the Discord has since been rendered un-enterable, if not outright deleted. In his parting message 

the founder claims he will be back in 60 days to re-invigorate the project. 

However, the Art of Mob founder appears to not have paid the staff — going as far as to completely ignore them. 

Quote Tweet 

@AKCrypto24 

Still hasn’t paid staff and ignored messages 

Project 2: Kings of Da Street 

An infamous “Branding” project chasing the tail of Okay Bears — their roadmap promised merch & partnerships. As of 

now, NFTs are still locked in the staking platform & the Discord appears to be deleted.

Quote Tweet 

@Wegotruggedbad 

@kingsofdastreet NFTs are still locked (stolen) on the staking platform. @MagicEden @ZhuoxunYin @0xLeoIn- 

Rio. This was doxxed with yourself. The community want to take action. Would you be willing to give the 

doxxed information to a credible team so founders can be investigated? 

According to blockchain evidence the founder left with over 500,000 Euros. 

Quote Tweet 

@Wegotruggedbad 

Wanna add to that 69% and help fud @xkonwi for running off with the mint funds for @kingsofdastreet? 

Project 3: Lux Real Estate 

The team went on to mint multiple collections which put the total amount raised to somewhere over $3.5mm 

USD. 


Lux raised multiple millions with their “metaverse” being composed mostly of stock Unity assets. Metaverse projects are 

scams 99% of the time — but I’ll leave that for a later thread. 

Quote Tweet 

@nftpeasant 

lol ty detective @yourstrangerman apparently @weareLUX_space just using unity assets kek, another project where 

they get a shit ton of sol for unity packs worth 200 dollars

Recently the team chat was breached, & was revealed to be wholly inactive for several months. After this, the 

team ran crowd control claiming the Discord was hacked and needed to be shut down. 

Project 4: Cops Game 

Cops game was one of the most infamous gaming rugs on Solana. As early gaming project, it garnered huge attention 

without having the means to back up the hype. 

One of the cops game team members was part of the former Taiyo rug. 

Quote Tweet 

@RiggCrypto 

Replying to @DSentralized @DegenSwings and @copsdotgame 

We all knew 


Additionally, some have speculated that they were connected to a slew of other rugs, but this has not been confirmed. 

Quote Tweet 

@intersolnft 

@copsdotgame had no direct wallet links with the others as all mint funds went through wormholes. However -it has 

the same source code with references to the other projects -some of the other wallets had very large amounts of the 

Cops game token $LOOT 

Project 5: Defi Pirates / Chest Finance 

Defi pirates was one of the worst offenders because it involved many high profile individuals in the space. People like @ 

HGESOL lost over 2,000 SOL on the rug.

Quote Tweet 

@HGESOL 

Gonna start with this, Bought 2% of the supply average of 7.5$SOL each. I have not sold any, but they are close to 0. 

Booking a loss of 2200+ $SOL The team delayed the game 5-6times. It is just a picture with staking yet can’t even bulk 

stake. Overpromise and under delivery. twitter.com/HGESOL/status/… 

The ChestFi / DeFi pirates rug sought to gamify defi for the masses. It took the knees out of both whales and retail. Yet 

again, overpromising & under delivering with no system of accountability. 

Conclusion 

It is common knowledge that most “hyped mints” are virtually only good for flipping — however, if this continues to be 

the meta, there will be no meaningful projects left on Solana, &, bagholders will shoulder the burden of both innovation 

& failure.

We need a paradigm shift in how projects are held accountable — hyped mints must be held in escrow with fund delivery 

only completed upon community-approved milestones. We cannot continue to give millions of dollars to crypto 

scammers if we want this industry to progress. 

The solution to this, again, is projects like @phaseprotocol and other dynamic escrow solutions that ensure that minting 

is no longer a 0-sum game. If a hyped project is minting, I will fade unless they use a community-approved escrow 

solution. 

It is projects like these above that threaten royalties — extracting the maximum value out of their communities before 

disappearing completely. Don’t let these assholes ruin the most important innovation for creators/artists in the history 

of the internet. 

Thanks again to @cronus_art and @SlugDaddi for the wonderful pixel pfps. And, as always, thanks 4 reading. 


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@transitorymask 

With my current auction reaching an exciting ATH, I thought it would be fun to give you all a little glimpse into my 

thought process behind my one-page comics! Behold, the method to the madness: a thread. 

First, I want to establish that my comics are intended to be read top to bottom, left to right. I understand this is a 

very international community, but as a native english speaker, that is the flow I am most familiar with. My use of 

english text hopefully makes that apparent. 


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With that in mind, I’ve reinforced that top-left starting point with a light green circle in the background that incases the 

first panel. It also starts with a unique text box. I consider the caption boxes to be some of the most powerful visual 

anchors.

The orientation of the ship points towards the 2nd panel. Panel 2 features three clusters of red. This creates movement 

within the panel, informing the reader of vital information before guiding them into panel 3. 

Panel 3 uses these same established techniques — the ship and the character points the viewer towards the next panel, 

maintaining the visual flow. A black figure in the foreground forms a barrier on the left that further encourages the flow 

to the right. 


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Red again serves as a guide — the ground terminates in a rocky formation. This connects to a similar background 

element that connects to panel 4. A strategically placed shadow prevents this background element from connecting 

panel 3 to the equally spaced panel 5. 


I will often use strategic shading and highlighting like that to encourage the visual and narrative flow of a piece. In this 

pursuit, I allow myself to blatantly bend and break the rules of light and shadow. Learn the rules so you can break them 

with intentionality!

Panel 4 contains a text box. The red and black of the rock formation and the repetition of green circles leads the eye to 

the character’s face, which again directs towards the text. This circular path creates a narratively appropriate moment of 

rest within the panel. 

The panel overlapping the next works alongside a portion of the red background severed by the character’s silhouette to 

bring the eye into panel 5. The text, the scale of the figure and the black foreground shapes on either side reinforce the 

vast emptiness of the landscape.

With nowhere left to go, the eye is naturally drawn to the character’s face and then the text in the background panel. 

The green bubble of the character’s helmet mirrors the green shape of the moon. These mirrored shapes signify the 

beginning and the end. 

While this covers the general visual flow, it barely scratches the surface on use of color and texture, says almost nothing 

of the narrative editing needed to fit a story in 6 panels. Nothing is an accident and every detail serves a purpose. 


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There’s an art and a science to this art style. And I deeply and truly appreciate how warmly it has been received by the 

community. 

Thank you to @RoninRosewater @name_undxfined @zen0m for your earlier bids! @XO12XX currently has the high bid 

of 16.69 sol! 


IN SEARCH OF MENTAL BALANCE 

By JAIRINHO 

The emergence of the independent art 

scene in web3 seems to have brought to 

life the dreams of many artists. It’s never 

been easier to gain reach and truly build 

the artistic career you had always 

imagined, regardless of where you come 

from or the circumstances that brought 

you here. 

From the surreal feeling after making 

your first art sale, to the genuine 

connections to artists you admire and 

collectors you respect and even perhaps 

appearing in your first gallery exhibition, 

the opportunities in web3 are what 

dreams are made of. 

However, not everything is as easy as 

it may appear on the timeline. One of the 

major challenges artists face, alongside 

this plethora of opportunities, is the 

effect this social-virtual career has on 

mental health. As commitment and 

screen time rise the more an artist is 

involved in the ecosystem, so can the toll 

it takes on our psyche. 

In a place where the highs can be 

richly euphoric and the lows a crash 

back to Earth — like the charts we 

constantly stare at — it’s pretty easy to 

feel the swing of emotions. Whether new 

to the space or a blockchain veteran, we 

can all be affected by the same feelings, 

issues or mental stresses at any point of 

this digital journey — specially so deep 

into this bear market. 

What are things we can do to avoid 

the unnecessary mental strain and 

maintain a healthy mental balance? 

For starters, slow down. Breathe. 

This environment is so addictive and 

quick that it becomes our modus 

operandi to race around life without 

giving ourselves time to process or savor 

the ride. And in an online community 

where we’re constantly observing the 

successes of others, the speed of it all 

can weigh and overwhelm. 

It happens to the best of us. 

However, with small changes we can find 

our way back to a healthy balance. 

Simple steps like organizing your daily 

schedule, limiting scroll time and 

recreation can help optimize our process 

and allow us to enjoy the ride again — to 

have fun again. 

Been there, done that and nothing? Take 

a break, enjoy a few days away from the 

screen and come back refreshed. It’s a 

hard choice, one that brings along the 

fear of damaging your algorithm. But, 

that can always be fixed. More important 

than maintaining an algorithm at all 

costs is to prioritize your well-being, 

before it costs you. 

Also lean into your communities for 

support, whether that be through private 

conversations, spaces or group chats. A 

huge benefit that comes from this 

socially driven market is the ability to 

form genuine relationships with people 

in your same position that are willing to 

help and understand where you’re 

coming from. 

But most importantly, to find harmony, 

do the things that spark a passion in you. 

Create what you love and love what you 

create. Immerse yourself in your vision, 

use your time wisely and bring others 

along with you. Let time do the rest. A 

career is a marathon, not a race.

@nftbawsa 

I researched 5 sold out NFT collections I analyzed their content, brand identity, targeted audience and marketing strategy: 

Here’s what I learned : 

Content overload 

All of these projects had one thing in common — consistent content creation In 2023, content has been the carry for 

marketing campaigns, especially when competition is so high Tip: Create a content schedule to maintain organization & 

fluidity 

Brand Identity 

Branding plays a HUGE role in a successful NFT project It’s why projects like Azuki, BAYC, etc. are so embedded into our 

brains It’s about the way their PFP hits us emotionally & financially Tip: Ask yourself “What impression do I want to 

give?” 

Artwork MATTERS 

Each of these projects had astonishing taste in artwork Certain color palettes affect us emotionally, which triggers certain 

beliefs in our eyes Tip: Don’t fade your choice of artwork. It’s the first glimpse people see in your project. 

Power of Momentum 

Generating hype is easy, but maintaining it is the hardest part Act fast, but don’t be reckless Each move must be calculated 

if you’re looking to attract the right audience Tip: Create the “ideal” funnel system for the user’s experience. 

Community Building 

Projects who highlight their community members are the ones who are doing it right Why? Because web3 thrives off 

community Tip: Put the spotlight on active members & in return, you get free marketing. 

If you’re a project founder & need help with marketing your project, DM me & I’d love to offer a free consulting call to 

help you out! My goal is to help you, or anyone reach their goal of selling out their NFT project. 

Like always, if you enjoyed this: - Follow me @nftbawsa

@solanamobile 

Saga unlocks brand new Web3 use cases. With Saga, anyone can be a creator anywhere, anytime. Today we 

unveiled Minty Fresh, an NFT minting app built by @SolanaMobile that allows anyone to mint NFTs directly from 

their Saga with just a few taps. Let’s take a closer look 

Currently, minting NFTs is not for everyone. It often require you to open up your computer and go through complex 

steps. With Minty Fresh, you can take a photo with your Saga and transform it into an NFT on chain within 

seconds. [Image credits: Hiteshwar Rao] 

Whether you want to cement your memories on chain, make your art into a digital collectable or just mint an 

NFT in a snap on the go, you can do it from your Saga. 


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In fact, our Head of Engineering @sdlaver did this live today in Melbourne, where he took a selfie with the audience 

during a Saga preview event and minted the image live during the event. 

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@solanamobile 

From selfie to NFT, within seconds. Our Engineering Lead @sdlaver took a selfie on Saga with the audience at the @ 

solanamobile preview event in Melbourne and minted the photo on chain right on the spot with Minty Fresh. What is 

Minty Fresh? Stay tuned. https://solscan.io/token/3mKJsmgYGjVTGDf5yL6kByouavCyp1sUSdp1SqtMoCnU… 

This simple minting experience is enabled by Mobile Wallet Adapter built by @solanamobile. It makes the signing experience 

simple and smooth for users. Hop over to your wallet, approve the transaction by securely using your fingerprint 

and your newly minted NFT will be ready.

The Minty Fresh consumer app will be available exclusively on Saga devices through the Solana dApp Store when the 

phone launches later this year. 

We are also open sourcing Minty Fresh. Developers can use it as reference code to get started with developing on SMS 

and Saga. 

GitHub - solana-mobile/Minty-fresh: An open source mobile first implementation of NFT minting on... 

We will have much more to share in the coming weeks. Pre-order your Saga and secure your spot on the waitlist https:// 

store.solanamobile.com

MOONHOLDINGS XYZ... 

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OVERVIEW 

MoonHolding’s purpose is to make investing engaging, not just for current investors but for newcomers alike. We 

believe in utilizing atomic habits to make portfolio management obvious, attractive, and rewarding. 

CURRENT PLANS 

- Mint February 23rd. 

- Launch updated UI for the Alpha version of the app 

(NFT portfolio). 

- Post mint continue app development, hiring. 

- Prep for a special free-mint for holders. 

- Roll out lore around the project. 

GOALS/VISION 

The first principle: make investing fun and grow the 

investor class within the cryptocurrency space. We 

believe in the atomic habits principles about creating 

good habits when it comes to this: Make it obvious, 

make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. 

What Moon Holdings is, is a set of products & services 

that empower, enhance, and support the experience 

of being a crypto investor. We do that by stoking the 


inner competitive nature in us all, appealing to that side of us with some gamification, and helping build daily habits of 

investment tracking and asset monitoring, education, community, and more. 

SPOTLIGHT SECTION 

- NFT Portfolio with SharkyFI integration. 

- Ranks - Gamified public portfolios. 

MOONHOLDERS 

- Free access to all paid MoonHoldings services. 

- Ability to re-roll randomly assigned usernames. 

- Ability to earn more from referral links. 

- Generate Gen 2 NFTs that holders can sell to future users. 

- Solana Rewards* (Rev share).

PARTNERSHIPS 

- SharkyFI - Partnering to offer their lending and borrowing service within our platform for our users. 

- Dust Labs - Marketing and user management tools. 

- Bell Studios - Exposure & Community Building. 

- MetaBards - Lore writing experts, helping us tell the story of the MoonHolders. 

TEAM 

Founder: Leon Gaban 

17 years as a UI developer & investor in crypto since 2013. 

Startups, Agencies, Corporations. 

Built the UI for Chris Camillo’s TickerTags, data analytics platform sourcing actionable insights from social data (acquired 

by M Science). 

CTO: Ajoy Thomas 

14 years experience as CTO and CEO in the video ad space. 

CEO of VideoAmigo which processes 25MM channels and 1.2B video analytics on a daily basis. Clients include Amazon, 

Toyota & P&G. 

CFO: Mitt Mehta

15 plus years of PE/VC backed portfolio companies. 

Helped accelerate startups at Y-Combinator and other incubators. 

FOUNDER MESSAGE 

“The Mission of MoonHoldings is to support the success of users and holders of our NFTs in the crypto and web3 space, 

through the apps and services we provide. We believe that creating more long term investors is not just best for the 

space, but better for the world, as investing is the best path to wealth generation.”- Leon

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