Credit: Dan Sickles
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Upcoming Drops: Dec. 26—Jan. 1

BY Erika Lee

December 26, 2023

Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.

Don’t get us wrong — the merrier, the more people onboarded into the space. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.

Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you as we pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look out for this week.

Paradise Lost by RenAI NFT


Who:
 BrainDrops and Ren AI

What:  A narrative experience crafted with anime-style AI, unfolding over 20 chapters

When: Dec. 29

Where: BrainDrops

Why: Paradise Lost is a collection of artworks created and curated in the form of a graphic novel. It tells a story of power, friendship, and freedom. There’s not only a narrative or a topic, but a whole script created with the help of AI models so that the viewer can not only admire the finely crafted artwork but also lose themselves in a vibrant world.

MAN WITH AI MOVIE CAMERA

Who: Dan Sickles

What:  480 feature-length films generated in collaboration with AI

When: Allowlist mint available now, to be revealed throughout 2024

Where: SuperRare

Why: 480 feature-length films (iterations) will be revealed throughout 2024. each film is 69 minutes long, mirroring the original 1929 masterpiece MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA by Dziga Vertov. The team is working in collaboration with StabilityAI, @FilFoundation, and @FilFoundation to push the boundaries of how AI media is produced, stored, and authenticated.

Day 1

Who: Cath Simard

What:  Simard’s first edition on the Solana blockchain

When: Jan. 1, time TBA

Where: Exchange Art

Why: ‘’Day 1’’ mirrors the metaphorical and physical journey of taking the first step into uncharted waters.

Moments 365: Asia

Who: Noealz

What: The dynamic NFT is a collection born from a decade of traversing the diverse and mesmerizing landscapes of Asia

When: Mint is available now until Dec. 26, 6:30 p.m. ET

Where: Nifty Gateway

Why: This is not just an NFT; it’s a doorway to a unique experience where technology and artistry converge. Introducing “The NFT Camera, a marvel of digital innovation, offering an image that transforms daily for a year, culminating in a final, mysterious surprise. It’s a blockchain camera with a twist of gamification, offering substantial rewards for those who engage strategically. As a holder, you’re empowered to lock in one of the 366 unique images, each a potential 1-of-1 masterpiece.”

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