Own a Piece of Web3 History! PopCom Announces first NFT Sold In a Vending Machine
PopCom is now bringing vending machines into Web3 by partnering with local artists to dispense and deliver In Real Life (IRL) and NFT artwork from their proprietary PopShop Local machines.
PopCom has announced their genesis NFT sale will take place June 20, 2022 in New York City during NFT.NYC, a gathering of Web3 leaders from around the world. The retail technology company partnered with New York native Christopher (KNXTTI) Green, to design an original collection of NFTs to celebrate famous New Yorkers. The collection, titled ‘The NYers”, includes cartoonized portraits of Biggie, Whoppi Goldberg, Mike Tyson, Jay-Z, and Donald Trump, to name a few. For $500 the collector receives a physical high quality print of the NYers collection dispensed from the machine with a QR code to mint a digital NFT. More exclusive perks will be unlocked after purchase.
“Artists have more ways to monetize their artwork than ever before, NFTs have been all the craze, and we are now taking that a step further” said Dawn Dickson, CEO of PopCom. “PopCom is providing artists with the ability to deliver art simultaneously in the physical and the virtual worlds without galleries or auctions, artists can now sell peer to peer via automated vending.” This experience can be completely automated and contactless with PopCom’s vending technology.
The concept behind this “NFT drop” is inspired by the cultural phenomenon of the "sneaker drop", when fans anticipate and compete for an opportunity to own one of a limited pair of shoes from their favorite designer. “This is a sneaker drop, but for artists,” said Christopher (Knxtti) Green, the artist behind the NYers collection. “NFT artists aren't used to people physically coming out to purchase their works…it's all digital and disconnected, my collaboration with PopCom bridges the gap.”
Own a piece of technology history! Purchase your NYers NFT at Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10019. Only 10 NFTs will be available, on a first come first serve basis. Mark your moment in history, the sale starts at 12pm et on June 20.
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PopShop Local Description:
The PopShop Local Program connects brands with high-spending consumers that are already looking for local goods in hotels, convention centers, airports, malls, and other high-traffic areas. Get your local artwork featured in the world's most advanced autonomous retail machine with end-to-end contactless experience.
Artist Bio
Christopher Green, professionally known as KNXTTI (pronounced Nah-Tee), is a multidisciplinary artist whose art is focused on the contradictions of the human experience, the transition of man from physical to digital beings, and social commentary using pop culture icons as references. He is most known for his paintings of Skeletons, which represent a Skinless Humanity.
In February 2021, Knxtti started selling NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as a way to verify ownership of his art on the Ethereum blockchain. His success with his own projects led him to become a dealer for other artists who struggled to be seen. Artists such as Kid EIght and Deecosey all credit Knxtti as the catalyst for their success in the digital space.
Disrupt.Art Bio
Disrupt Art is a global marketplace created to revolutionize the impact of Art, Music, Fashion, Film. The marketplace focuses on making NFTs accessible and providing real-world use for creators and collectors. As part of NFT NYC, Disrupt Art will be activating NFTs with PopCom as well as launching Jim Jones first NFT project, BadAzz Bears focused on providing access and opportunities to returning citizens. The activations will take place at Rise New York 43 W 23rd, St. New York, NY. 10010 from 6-9 PM Eastern.
