The Building Blocks of the Metaverse

What are Metacrafters Genesis Blocks? Why are they valuable? Where do I mint? If you’re asking these questions, you’ve come to the right place. There’s a new frontier of accessibility and ownership ahead, and we’re giving out 8,192 keys to be on the forefront of the learn-and-earn revolution.

THE CONTEXT

Devs are key to the future of web3 — literally. The world is facing a massive shortage of blockchain builders. Out of 27 million active software developers, only 0.07% (18,000) of them work in crypto. Though there is massive demand in this emerging field, formidable obstacles hold back motivated developers from building the next great project. Metacrafters’s mission is to empower the builders of the metaverse through high-caliber, fully-accessible, hyper-connected, low-tuition education, set entirely in the Metaverse.

Metacrafters is a multi-chain learn-and-earn game that teaches users to write smart contracts and build on-chain. Our mission is to onboard the next 1,000,000 web3 developers with interactive, high-quality blockchain developer training programs. Developers (we call them Crafters) can learn new skills that will advance their education and employment prospects, regardless of their physical location or socioeconomic status. They will then be able to carry over tokens and crypto earned through the education platform (more about learn-and-earn here) into our gaming experience, where they can meet other Crafters, complete challenges, and continue their journey through the Academy. Even though we’ve just gotten started, there are many exciting milestones on the horizon for our community.

GENESIS BLOCKS

Our first NFT collection includes 8,192 ultra-powerful Zeronian (the first generation of Master Crafters) Genesis Blocks. These utility-enabled relics are capable of revealing future Metacrafters NFTs and bestow even more power upon their holders depending on sacred rarity qualities.

Genesis block NFTs will grant holders access to:

• Future NFT drops: Metacrafters Blocks are the mint passes for our first avatar collection coming later this summer.
• IRL exclusive events around the world: From LA, Manila, NYC and beyond, our community comes together on a global scale.
• Early MVP of our game and learning platform
• Exclusive utilities, access points, and future projects & collections once the Metacrafters ecosystem is open

Here’s the breakdown of Genesis Block holder perks:

• After minting, Holders will gain access to the Genesis Community. They’ll also get early access to the learning platform and game world, future NFT collections, and projects within the Metacrafters ecosystem. Holders will also be able to unlock invitations to IRL events around the world. There will be 5 different rarity tiers and let’s just say some of the super-rare blocks will grant holders even more opportunities to earn while sponsoring the best & brightest buildoors of the metaverse. 👀
• Even though creating accessible & high-quality education is our driving mission, we are passionate about building an expansive Metacrafters game world and embedding immersive lore & story into every inch of gameplay. If you need some background, here’s the TLDR; Metacrafters brings the history of blockchain to life in its lore, with pivotal crypto figures and ideologies appearing as legendary characters or forces. The game world takes place during a new Dark Age, where the Central Authority (Centralians) controls access to the web through protected portals. A brilliant magician named Nakamoto discovers blocks that contain magical properties when combined, powerful enough to overcome the Centralian tyranny. There are only a finite amount of the Genesis Blocks hidden across the universe, with the understanding that only those who were worthy of such great power would be able to find them. Players are invited to join the decentralized resistance and can use secret records of knowledge to connect the sacred blocks to unleash “chain magic,” bringing hope and prosperity back to humanity. Holders will be among the first to explore & play within the Metacrafters game world.
• As players grow as web3 developers, they gain strength as crafters in the game world — ultimately wielding the power to become a Master Crafter and builder of a free and open Web.​​ They’ll complete projects and earn additional NFTs and tokens with in-game utilities and long-term value. The more courses they complete, the greater the rewards. This also includes access to a job marketplace with IRL employment and networking opportunities. And experienced developers who teach and mentor students will also earn incentives based on how popular their course is. Plus, there will be an option to sponsor Crafters.

MINTING 101

Here’s what you need to know about our upcoming Genesis NFT mint:

• Chain: Solana
• Cost: 3 SOL
• Where to Mint: MagicEden Launchpad
• Number of NFTs available: 8,192
• Rarity Tiers: 5

Mint Dates:

WL Stage 1 - GUILDS
50 mints per wallet
Price: 3 SOL
Qty:2K
Schedule: 
Start: Jun 28th, 2022, UTC 0:20 
End: Jun 28th, 2022, UTC 6:20 

WL Stage 2 - YGG DEVS
1 mint per wallet
Price: 0 SOL
Qty: 25
Schedule: 
Start: Jun 28th, 2022, UTC 6:20 
End: Jun 28th, 2022, UTC 12:20 

WL Stage 3 ALLOWLIST
2 mints per wallet
Price: 3 SOL
Qty: 6167
Schedule: 
Start: Jun 28th, 2022, UTC 12:20 
End: Jun 28th, 2022, UTC 18:20 


Public Mint
2 mints per wallet
Price: 3 SOL
Qty: Remaining after WL stages
Schedule: 
Start: Jun 28th, 2022, UTC 18:20 
End: Jun 29th, 2022, UTC 18:20

We hope you’re excited to mint a Metacrafters Genesis Block NFT and be a part of our origin community. Once upon a time, it required deep pockets to enjoy a world-class education. Web3, however, is a whole new world that levels the playing field, allowing anyone, anywhere to receive a robust education that can lead to real and highly-sought career opportunities in this new, emerging space.

Stay up to date on the latest leading up to the June 28 mint by following us on Twitter and Discord.

ONE MORE THING…

Haven’t used Magic Eden before?

We’ve put together a quick guide on how to get set up on Magic Eden. Magic Eden is the leading Solana NFT marketplace and is where you can mint your Genesis NFT on June 28 (Allow List) or June 29 (Pubic Mint).

How to Connect Your Phantom Wallet to Magic Eden:

1. First, you must have a Solana wallet. We will show you how with a Phantom wallet. (Magic Eden also supports other well-known Solana wallets like Slope, Sollet, Solflare, and Solong). If you do not have a Phantom wallet, we recommend watching our tutorial on how to create a Phantom wallet.
2. To start, open your preferred web browser and go to magiceden.io. Click the “Select Wallet” button in the top right corner of the page. Select a wallet from the options shown for which to connect your Magic Eden account.
3. Select the first option, “Phantom.” Once you click it, your computer will open a new window displaying a sign-in. In that new window, enter your password for your Phantom wallet account, then click “Connect.”
4. You should have now successfully connected your Phantom Wallet to Magic Eden.

How to Buy Your Genesis Block NFT on Magic Eden

1. Open your preferred browser and go to magiceden.io. At the top of the page, search “Metacrafters.” You will then be led to our profile where you will see our Genesis Block NFT collection.
2. Scroll to see all the NFTs and then click on the NFT that you want.
3. If you’ve properly connected your wallet to Magic Eden, you should see two options: “Buy Now” or “Make Offer.” Click your preferred option and approve the transaction in the window that appears. You should now have successfully minted your Genesis Block NFT. Welcome to the Metacrafters Universe!