The year 2021 is known as the Metaverse genesis. During this year, enthusiasm for the Metaverse virtual world continued to grow and it comes to a consensus that people needed a unique identity in this world, and PFP NFT could serve as just this unique user ID card stored on the blockchain. PFP NFTs can be used on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media as personal avatars. The well-known PFP NFTs include CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club, and Doodles. They exist in a continuously and rapidly growing ecosystem of NFTs, with a market share of up to 70%, and many people even believe that PFP NFTs represent the entire NFT ecosystem.
Utility of PFP NFTs
PFP NFT is not just a picture but is a unique and immutable code built on blockchain - each NFT is exclusive and indivisible, which is the biggest feature of NFT. Using blockchain technology, NFT owners confirm the ownership of the artwork. No matter how many times a work is copied and disseminated on the chain, the holder of an NFT can prove its original uniqueness through the tracking of a digital certificate. As NFT is located in IPFS (InterPlanetary File System), it greatly enhances the efficiency of data asset trading and circulation, as well as being able to be traded on the crypto market.
PFP NFTs in social media
The CryptoPunks project, born in 2017, gradually gained the favor of crypto whales last year. The CryptoPunk NFT is generated randomly with a limited supply. Due to the nature of uniqueness, the one-and-only PFP NFT can also be used as a character avatar on social media platforms.
A unique identity
With the spread of the benefits brought by BAYC community, PFP NFT is no longer regarded as a JPG avatar but instead as a ticket featuring the proof of NFT. A decentralized community is created through NFTs, which allows BAYC PFP NFT holders to vote and enjoy the rights and interests of the community. BAYC has attracted many stars to its community, such as rapper Eminem, actor Jimmy Fallon, and basketball player Curry. Other well-known projects like Moonbirds and Doodles have also brought social attributes to PFP NFTs, making them proofs of identity to the holders.
Offline utility
NFT projects began to find new profit-making models - offline benefits of physical NFT assets, NFT for co-branding partnerships, brand-related products, and more. The world-famous jewelry maker Tiffany & Co. entered the world of NFT with its "NFTiff" series - the limited edition of exclusive "NFTiff Passes" for CryptoPunk holders. The BAYC project is open to commercial copyrights, which means the holders own the commercial rights of BAYC images, and they can work with BAYC to recreate content and profit from that content or merchandise. For example, the cooperation between Chinese sports brand Li Ning and BAYC#4102 created a new licensing model of NFT IP in the metaverse.
Best PFP NFT projects
Common PFP NFTs are mainly generative NFTs. The creator creates the basic characteristic elements of an NFT - body type, head shape, background color, etc. - and then adds them to an application to randomly combine them into a large number of NFTs. The earliest generative NFT is CryptoKitties, which stores the basic code for feline character design in a smart contract that generates different images and stores them offline. Other popular generative NFT projects include BAYC, Moonbirds, Doodles, etc.
Bored Ape Yacht Club
Yuga Labs is a Web3 company and the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection of 10,000 programmatically generated NFTs composed of different combinations of 170 different features. If you hold a BAYC NFT, you are entitled to exclusive member benefits. Many Hollywood stars and NBA stars have paid large sums of money to own a BAYC NFT. Probably the most impressive aspect of the BAYC project is that it gives the NFTs a sense of belonging, identity, and brand value.
Value of identity: digital identity is becoming increasingly important as the world continues to evolve into a digital space. It enables people to express their worldviews and beliefs and establish connections with communities that share the same values as them. People with BAYC have access to a private club and participate in offline activities. Nowadays, BAYC has become a symbol of wealth and status, just like luxury cars and watches.
A sense of community belonging: for BAYC NFT holders, it is more than a collection but a club. BYAC represents the internet culture of crypto or blockchain enthusiasts who witnessed the great advancement in technology applied in the fields of art, music, gaming, and entertainment. People are drawn to a community with the same values and beliefs because of this.
Brand effect: as the NFT collectibles community continues to grow, people are increasingly interested in items with utility - they want more than just digital artworks but a larger world that encompasses identities and communities. Just like the branding effect of the partnership between Chinese sports brand Li Ning and BAYC#4102, PFP NFT is realizing its potential in terms of brand impact.
Moonbirds
Moonbirds is an NFT collection with pixelated owl PFPs, with 10,000 NFTs in the series, which grant their holders access to the digital and IRL (in real life) Moonbirdscommunity. Learn from the success of BAYC, Moonbirds continues to leverage the utility value of NFTs.
PROOF Collective: PROOF Collective NFT holders can unlock membership to the private club PROOF Collective and gain access to the Moonbirds PROOF channel on Discord as well as other benefits. Upon entering Discord, holders will have access to community discussions, offline parties, and IRL events.
NFT Airdrop Bonus: Moonbirds is an NFT project with a "nesting" function. Basically, you can choose to "nest" your bird and hold it for a long time. Upgraded nests enable unknown drops and rewards and the first reward will be unveiled after 30 days. It is expected to include in-person events, airdrops, and more, giving holders surprises in many ways. For example, Oddities are the first airdrop for the holders who achieved the status of the bronze nest after nesting their birds for 30 days.
Doodles
Following in BAYC's footsteps, Doodles creates a collection of 10,000 NFTs by randomly mixing and matching individual traits. It is a model for community-led projects, and the entire Doodles ecosystem is essentially a DAO, with each Doodles owner having a say in what the DAO does. The Doodles project focuses on the value of the NFT brand, and it intends to grow into a Web3 entertainment company.
Bridge the gap: Doodlebank (DAO), the project's community treasury, was created to “scale the team and begin experimenting to grow the Doodles brand." Since then, Doodles has created immersive, in-person experiences twice, and the team also joined forces with The Heart Project in December 2021 to host a major event during Art in Basel Miami. A series of activities were planned and executed in a very short period (a gallery, exclusive merchandise, live music shows, and more). The whole event was to bridge the gap between the physical and virtual worlds and connect NFT enthusiasts.
PlaNFT mystery box for PFP NFT creation
Compared with generative NFT, PlaNFT's mystery box can generate AI-created pictures, NFT-associated communities, and clubs. It can save time for creators in creating material and participating in the creation process.
Strengths of PFP NFT creation on PlaNFT
One-click release: NFT creation has a threshold and it requires the smart contracts developed by professional teams before they can be released on the chain. However, PlaNFT allows users to create and release PFP NFT with just a few clicks by uploading pictures or content provided by AI technology.
AI-empowered technology: Thanks to the DALL-E Mini's AI technology, the keyword-related pictures will be randomly generated by the AI system. It can be created into PFP NFT after checking the mystery box. Instead of generative NFTs, AI-created pictures will be easier to create NFTs without wasting the time in pre-producing any material.
NFT social club: On PlaNFT, NFT social clubs will grant NFT social rights and benefits to the holders after the release of NFT. Being verified by the proof of NFT, holders with NFTs can join the clubs and fully enjoy the social experience. Currently, the PlaNFT mystery box can be connected to communities on Telegram and Discord. The community data is all built on the blockchain and belongs to the NFT creators.
How to issue mystery box NFTs to create PFP NFTs
- Go to PlaNFT official website.
2. Connect your wallet
After the page of Connect Wallet pops up, connect to the wallet where the NFT assets are stored, such as Avatar Wallet, Metamask, or other wallets.
If you are a newcomer, Avatar Wallet is highly recommended. Compared to Metamask, Coinbase, and other Web3 wallets, Avatar Wallet does not require downloading and installing web extensions or Dapps, nor do you need to register a separate wallet or backup your private key. You can simply log in to Avatar Wallet with your Google account. The whole process is executed through a smart contract that generates a unique wallet address on the chain.
Avatar Wallet supports the direct purchase of cryptocurrencies via debit and credit cards, management of crypto assets, tokens, and NFTs transfer. In addition, it also supports native cross-chain bridge transactions, enabling cross-chain asset exchange, which is easier and more suitable for novice operators.
3. Go to the page of Mystery Boxes NFTs.
Click Mystery Box NFTs>Make a Mystery Box Collection.
a. Upload pictures to create PFP NFTs: select Upload Pics to upload the prepared files in bulk, fill in the relevant information in turn, and the PFP NFT mystery boxes will be created in bulk.
b. Create PFP NFTs with AI-created Pics: click AI-created Pics and then enter keywords. AI system will automatically generate matching pictures. Fill in the information and then create PFP NFTs as mystery boxes.
PFP NFT has come into our lives for some time now, and in the future, everyone might hold an exclusive PFP NFT as an ID card. PlaNFT allows users to create NFTs with AI-generated pictures. Therefore, what users only need to do is enter keywords and enjoy the fun of creating and possessing PFP NFTs. Furthermore, in the aspect of socialization, on PlaNFT, after a creator issues an NFT, users who hold it will gather in a community and enjoy club benefits.
It is hoped that more Web2 and Web3 users can easily onboard in the PFP NFT field, and everyone can have their own featured PFP NFTs.
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