DeGods, introduced Season 3 of its assortment on August 13, which incorporates an up to date artwork “downgrade” and new ad-based enterprise mannequin referred to as Factors Parlor.
Its guardian firm, [de]labs described this new initiative as one that’s set to “redefine the NFT area” whereas infus[ing] it with a “burst of shade, pleasure, and neighborhood engagement.”
Launched in 2021, DeGods is a deflationary 10K PFP assortment of gods wearing fashionable streetwear-meets-ancient-deity vibes, serving as some of the standard NFT tasks.
Behind the “Artwork Downgrade”
After receiving backlash on its latest “artwork improve,” [de]labs launched what seems to be a first-time utilization of an “artwork downgrade.”
Drawing inspiration from Sixties pop artwork icons like Roy Lichtenstein and traditional American comedian guide illustrators, the Artwork Downgrade adopts a simplified, nostalgic aesthetic that revitalizes the present DeGods assortment by non-dilutive art work that’s “vibrant” and a “easier artwork model,” together with an general IP growth.
Distinctive to this mechanism is that DeGods holders can now “decide into” the Season 3 improve for 333 $DUST, its native token, per NFT. In accordance with a press launch shared with nft now, the charge construction will lower over time to make sure widespread accessibility.
“We’re experimenting with some contemporary artwork and thrilling rewards. Prepare for one thing cool,” mentioned DeGods founder Rohun Vora, who additionally goes by the alias ‘Frank DeGods.’”
However for the PFP assortment, Season 3 isn’t simply one other NFT initiative, however one thing larger that facilities round [de]labs’ deal with sustained, substantial development, and an tried shift away from the speculative hype that has considerably endangered and prevented widespread adoption of this expertise.
What’s ‘Factors Parlor’?
Earlier this month, DeGods launched Factors Parlor, a novel factors system and new gamified enterprise mannequin that speaks to how customers get rewarded from NFT tasks.
Factors Parlor is a dynamic platform that Mud Labs developed to foster neighborhood engagement, in addition to improve DeGods’ model visibility.
For DeGods, Factors Parlor is greater than only a gamified rewards platform, however a novel advert product that straight connects manufacturers and DeGods holders.
“[de]labs consider that the true worth of DeGods lies in its vibrant neighborhood, their engagement, and the eye they carry. The introduction of Factors Parlor and the distinctive Artwork Downgrade is a testomony to this ethos. [de]labs is dedicated to cultivating a neighborhood that’s inclusive, engaged, and rewarded for his or her loyalty,” the press launch states.
Gamers can use their loyalty factors, that are earned by holding a DeGods NFT, to win rewards. In accordance with the press launch, the prize pool will comprise all the $DUST charges collected from Season 3’s artwork “downgrades” and over $250,000 USD in brand-sponsored prizes.
When DeGods first teased these new tasks between August 9 and 10, it introduced that it might migrate its sister challenge, y00ts, from Polygon to Ethereum.
