Animalia: NFTs & Opportunities
For a play-to-earn game to successfully capture the attention of players and keep them engaged, it must possess several key attributes. Lucrative in-game earning opportunities and entertaining gameplay are a must. But so are the designs and artistry that go into the game’s graphics. It’s a detail that is often overlooked by some game developers and can have costly consequences. The Animalia team recognizes the importance of top-tier graphics and art, and this is evident in the stunningly designed NFT cards players can acquire as they build their deck. They believe that art comes in many forms, it is a representation of intelligence and expression in the respective platforms and cultural setting.
Breaking the Stereotype
When one thinks of the word “art”, what usually — or instinctively — comes to mind are paintings, sculptures, and drawings by renowned artists such as Picasso, DaVinci, Monet, and the like. This traditional classification of art has dominated the space as the one true definition of visual creativity, rendering digital designs such as vector portraits and album covers as sub-par. Perhaps this stigma has grown from the belief that the process of creating digital designs is nothing more than a simple few clicks of a mouse when in reality, this could not be further from the truth.
Digital forms of art require an exceptional level of creative thinking, artistic skill, attention to detail, and on top of all that, an understanding of complex graphic design platforms which in itself can take months, if not, years to master. And while this sector of the art world may have seemed obscure in its early beginnings, it has now integrated itself into countless industries and even helped the multibillion-dollar NFT industry surge to record highs.
NFTs & Artists: A Perfect Marriage
NFTs have not only given the digital art community a platform and market to sell their creations, but they have also created a tight-knit bond among designers and fans. When a collector purchases an NFT creation from their favorite artist, they can rest assured knowing that theirs is unique and irreplaceable. This exclusive ownership of NFTs solidifies the authenticity of the asset being purchased, protecting it from copycats and unauthorized replication that so many images online suffer. It also helps the asset maintain its value since it is the only creation of its kind ever made on the blockchain.
Rare Gems
NFTs have found a home in crypto and their utilities have inserted themselves into multiple industries which include music, sports, and gaming. But it seems that no matter how many new collections pop up, they’re bought up in the blink of an eye. Despite this continuous growth, there still remains a scarcity of NFTs in the blockchain community which speaks to their overall value and the notion that while we’ve seen the market reach impressive heights, this is far from its peak potential.
NFT artists such as Jazmin Boykins experienced this growth firsthand. She first posted her creations to social media platforms for free, earning plenty of likes and comments initially. However, it wasn’t long before she began putting price tags beside each of her pieces and from there, the revenue started pouring in. In a period of just six months, Boykins earned over $60,000USD from selling her NFT designs. When asked about how this has changed her outlook on the effects of NFTs on the digital art industry, she said the following in her interview with abcnews interview:
“To now see that is very comforting because, regardless of how it’s done, these artists get to be acknowledged for their work, recognized for their skill and their ability.”
Animalia: Providing Opportunities for Aspiring Artists & Gamers
The collectible trading cards that players acquire in the Animalia Kingdom embody all of the characteristics of a high-quality non-fungible digital asset. The artwork is sublime and is developed by some of the top talents in the industry, however, Animalia is always looking for more pieces by creative prodigies to add to its collection. The advent of the Animalia workshop allows budding artists to submit their own designs which are approved by the team and then voted on by the community. Creators whose designs are approved will retain a permanent small sale percentage commission hardcoded in the NFT itself.
This is Animalia’s way of providing a platform for digital artists to flourish both in NFT art and play-to-earn gaming. It is an homage to the craftsmanship and skill that goes into high-quality NFTs and helps bolster the community for fans, artists, and players alike.
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