Hello, Frens 👋

It’s once again that time of year when we gather around the fireplace and share the things that fill our hearts with joy, peace, and love. ☮️

For the WIP Crew, that would be the community. You’re an integral part of this amazing collection of humans – some we’re proud to call friends, others we’re blessed to call family. ❣️

This week is even more heartfelt than usual, so heat up the leftovers and put on your fuzzy slippers – we have messages of love and an epic parade that would make Macy’s blush. 🎈🚗

Oh, and Bankless noticed, probably nothing. 👀😉

Let’s rock and roll! 👇🚀🕺

Friends and Floats 🤗🎈

The WIP is all about collaboration and creative self-expression – a massive shout out to M3 for helping us with this year’s WIPsgiving HyperFy parcel, specifically Jin and Boomboxheads! It looks so good, and we couldn’t have got it all together without you – y’all rock. 🙏

Oh, a quick disclaimer: this is a non-exhaustive list. There are folks who deserve to be included here but are not - listing them all would take years, so their contributions must be collectively celebrated but in no way diminished. 🙌

Now for a mix of amazing people, floats, and shenanigans to capture the essence of the WIPsgiving experience! 🎉

🥑 Rizzle is one of the most genuine human beings I’ve ever met and an essential part of the beating heart that is the WIP. We’re immensely thankful for him and his warm authenticity.

🖼️ Matthew boasts a deep knowledge and respect for artistic expression that emanates a contagious passion. We’re incredibly thankful for him and his heartfelt love for the WIP and the industry.

🃏 Johan is the king of cards – they’ve been collecting for the better half of a decade now. We’re wildly thankful for him and his support for the WIP over all these years.

🏍️ Fabiano and Patrizia are the most creative couple we know. We’re so thankful for them and their consistent support and presence, helping the WIP feel like home.

📸 Paradox is a master of the camera and always provides the best shots. We’re intensely grateful for them and their generosity in lending their skills to capture the best angles of the WIP meetup!

🎤 Sho keeps it real and brings the knowledge in captivating and exciting ways that no one else can emulate. We’re hugely thankful for him, his presence, and his powerful vibes.

🦅 BrookHawk is always on the cutting edge of crypto art – he brings a level of creativity and excitement to the metaverse that helps define the space. We’re exceedingly thankful for him and her innovative spirit.

🚀EZinCrypto is a creator and contributor helping build the future of the metaverse. We’re hugely thankful for them and their support and contribution to making the WIP the most fun place in Web3.

👁️ Metageist is making hybrid metaverse art that captures the essence of these transitory times. We’re remarkably thankful for him and his continued pushing of the boundaries of Web3 art.

🐉 DragoNate is a tech ninja known for supporting on all fronts! We’re exceptionally thankful for them and their consistency – they’re a utility knife of talent and willingness to help, and we appreciate it.

🧩 Fractilians is a digital artist and art educator regularly helping us break (and fix… then break again) things in the metaverse! We’re deeply for her and her dedication to making the metaverse awesome.

🦊 Foxyyoga holds down the Matt and Rizz show and does so much for the WIP that it’s hard to express. We’re highly thankful for them and the immense value they provide.

🐺 Kanwulf has dished out relentless support for the WIP for years, and it wouldn't be the same without them - we’re supremely thankful for them and the warm and welcoming precense they bring to each meetup!

The Future 🌌

The metaverse is a beautiful place, eclipsed only by the beauty of its people. ❣️

No other industry has more tenacious, passionate, and insightful people. It’s what makes the WIP meetup so special. 💎

And now we’re starting to see some of the wider public dust off their Web3 gear and take out their crypto sweatshirts – just in time for the holidays! 🎁

But… it’s not about the cycles and the fanfare. 📣

Sure, that stuff helps! We’re volunteers – did you think we’d say not to a ton of cash sloshing around the industry? 😉💸

While it helps, we’re here today. Money or not, we’re not going anywhere. 🪑

So feel free to join us on December 7th on Thursday, 7 pm UTC, support on Twitter and join the Discord! 📣

As long as you’re still here, we’re still here. The people make the place way more than the place makes the people – we’re thankful for that and for you. 🦃