The Journey of Clopr: Delivering External Utility to the NFT Space
NFTs are incredible pieces of technology that could potentially define the future. This isn’t just us shilling things either. Amazon and numerous other companies are investing heavily in the NFT space.
At the moment, the scene is dominated by PFP NFTs. These digital assets can act as status symbols, provide community representation/support, and of course, be traded for profit. But we’re in an industry where staying on the bleeding edge of innovation is a necessity, and adding and increasing utility seems like an extremely important logical next step.
So in early 2022, it hit us.
The initial idea for Clopr was born at an NFT exhibition where we realized that the experience would be far more enjoyable if others knew the story behind each NFT. We noticed that understanding the “why” behind an art piece enhanced their appreciation of it. And every NFT holder should have the opportunity to understand the story behind their NFT.
The Clopr vision was born: to create a way for NFT owners to learn about the story of their NFT and develop use cases for it — all while delivering first, and promising later.
The beginning: building the dream team and conducting research
The first few months were spent researching whether the concept of NFTs owning NFTs was technically feasible. Once the team was confident that it was possible, we started assembling the ideal team: tech experts, artists, IP lawyers, accountants, and marketing specialists.
Although challenges were faced along the way, including hiring the wrong people, we persevered and eventually built a strong, core team that embodies the values of this project.
Conceptualizing Clopr and crafting the animated video
The first major milestone was agreeing on the concept and designing the animated video for Clopr. The name “Clopr” was derived from the sound of a horse galloping — “clop clop.”
This was inspired by the initial project idea, a Zombie Horse Club where each horse had a story and could race each other. However, we decided to pivot and create a more versatile and useful project for the NFT space. It’s about us having “tried some shit”, learning, and picking ourselves back up.
Branding, art, and technology
The second milestone involved developing the branding and art for Clopr. The team, including Hollywood scriptwriters using AI, also began working on the technology behind Clopr. This included the StoryPotion software, which enables the creation of unique stories for NFTs. During this time we also started building partnerships and expanding our social media and Discord presence.
Today: preparing for launch and fine-tuning the technology
As Clopr approaches its launch, the team is finalizing the technical aspects of the smart contracts and tokenomics, as well as preparing to file for an EIP with their protocol, post-mint.
In addition, we’re developing a Chrome extension that will allow users to easily see which NFTs own other NFTs as they browse through collections. The focus now is on perfecting the dApp’s UI/UX, deploying the smart contracts to testnet, and auditing the smart contracts.
Coming soon: whitepaper v3 and launch date
The Clopr team is gearing up to release their white paper v3 somewhere between the end of March and the middle of April, which will provide more details on the project and its future plans. Additionally, we’re planning a tentative release for deploying the dApp to testnet by the end of April.
Delivering first, promising later
As the Clopr journey unfolds, our diverse and talented team remains dedicated to revolutionizing the NFT space. Our mission is to enrich the NFT experience by uncovering the stories behind each unique piece, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of NFTs for their holders.
Join us on our journey to deliver first, and then let’s see what the future promises!
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