As Phase 1 of our journey draws to a close, we're humbled by the progress we've made. From minting out on our first day to amassing nearly 100 ETH for a free mint collection within two weeks, the support has been overwhelming. Our diverse collection with over 30 artists has been integral to our success, and we look forward to growing this art-focused community.

Guided by the insights from ChatGPT, we prioritized community rewards, marketing and advertising, partnerships, buybacks, and giveaways. We held numerous events, including two poker tournaments, several spontaneous 'ribbit' contests, and an expansive NFT sweep yielding 80+ NFTs, which were all given away in various competitions.

The surprise airdrop of over 1,000 "Toad Ringers," of varying rarities, was a crowning moment. Designed to pay tribute to the iconic $6M Goose Ringer, it became a monumental event in our journey.

Our team was fortunate to onboard two talented animators who crafted 12 honorary and 4 digital collectible NFTs. These unique pieces will feature in upcoming drops and claims over the coming days.

In terms of marketing, we established a charitable gallery with our honorary NFTs using @TheGivingBlock. The gallery is designed to support CodeArt, a foundation dedicated to educating young women in generative art and coding. We've raised over $300 for this cause so far, even before any of our honorary members have begun to sell their pieces.

Throughout Phase 1, our treasury deployed approximately 1.8 ETH, strategically investing in our project's growth. As we transition into Phase 2, we are in a strong position with nearly 1 ETH already earmarked for the next round of initiatives.

As we reflect on our achievements in Phase 1, we look forward to carrying this momentum into the next phase of our journey. Thanks for joining us on this exciting ride!

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