Girls Robots Dragons is a high quality, hand-drawn masterpiece NFT collection in the Web 3 ecosystem. One of the main attractions is its cutting-edge cross-layer blockchain gamification technology. The collection has 15 characters in total (five girls, five robots, and five dragons).

The GRD NFT collection also has a collectible card game with four rarity levels: common, rare, epic, and legendary.

Since its launch in June 2022, the collection has witnessed a growing community in bear market conditions, gaining popularity among NFT collectors and other NFT enthusiasts.

The brains (and hands) behind these breathtaking digital artworks are none other than the famous digital artist duo Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai.

Digital Artist Power Duo — Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai

“Boros-Szikszai” is the widely acclaimed illustrational/artistic collaboration between Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, which lasted almost 25 years (1986–2010).

The duo created cover art for hundreds of books within the European market during this period, mainly in the sci-fi and fantasy genre. They also acted as lead concept, character and environment artists for the birth of numerous European role playing games including M.A.G.U.S. in Hungary and Dark Eye in Germany. Lastly, they provided hundreds of illustrations and became significant artistic contributors to the world-wide success of the Magic: The Gathering TCG, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars RPG, World of Warcraft TCG, and then Hearthstone.

Their cooperative artistic endeavor garnered numerous critical accolades and awards, both in Europe and the US. One particularly exciting and inspirational award at the time was the “Chesley Award” granted for their “Blazing Archon” MtG illustration in the “Best Gaming-related Illustration” category in (2006). There’s a chance you might have met them at one of numerous MtG events held all around the World (US, Europe, Japan, South America, etc.), where they appeared throughout the last 15 years as invited guest artists.

Boros-Szikszai separated in 2010, with both artists moving to the US to pursue individual artistic careers, thousands of miles apart.

“The friendship between Boros and Szikszai remains unbroken, however. They are in daily contact, cooperate occasionally for certain projects, and even continue to sign MtG cards in cooperation.”

The Beginning of Science Fiction for Boros

Zoltan Boros is an expert science fiction illustrator who has been in the game for over 35 years. In a recent interview, he revealed some interesting facts about his early life and his first contact with sci-fi.

His first contact with sci-fi was with a Star Wars creative, which he saw in a youth magazine at the time. He was fascinated and started drawing posters in anticipation of the film’s release.

Since the film was not available in Hungary then, he had to wait for two years to watch the movie. The rest is history, as he already knew what his passion was.

It is when he went to School of Fine and Applied Arts that he met Gabor.

Being a World Renowned Sci-Fi Illustrator: What It Takes

Boros-Szikszai experienced many many trying years to break into the international market but that didn’t break their spirits. If you ask him today what it takes he believes that his success is a combination of luck and hard work.

They received their first recognition in the Hungarian and German markets. However, their eye was still on the main goal — the American market.

After several rejections from various publishers, a serendipitous opportunity was presented to them! Szikszai’s wife stumbled upon the phone number of a popular illustrator Jeremy Crawford, and informed him about the duo. Crawford requested for their portfolio, and the rest is history. Their first work was Magic The Gathering.

The Evolution of Technology in Drawing: Boros’ View

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast replacing many manual occupations, and it has revolutionized the graphic designers industry too.

Boros believes that AI is simply to aid manual drawing and not take over its uniqueness.In fact, Boros only started working digitally about a decade ago.

As a traditional artist who approached any brief with his hands first, he uses Photoshop to enhance his drawings and not to create it. He enjoys advantages like speed and accuracy these tools provide. But most of us won’t be able to differentiate between his digital-aided artwork and hand-drawn work, he is that good!

Funnily enough he believes the more tools there are out there and more access it gives people to be a digital artist he is receiving more requests for his high quality, hand-drawn creations! He believes over time there will be a higher need for hand-drawn concepts and use of analog tools like paint and paint brush. This in turn will increase their demand and their value in the market.

Zoltan’s Biggest Inspiration

Boros started drawing at a tender age of 4 and was incredibly good at it. Aside from drawing, he used to play football. He used to send his drawings to different drawing competitions, though he never won any.

He was also kicked out of a competition after drawing a horse because it was not a “child’s drawing.” Despite this, his mind was already made up about being a graphic designer.

Boros didn’t spend a lot of time looking for external inspirations, most of them were internal. He admired the works of Vallejo and Frazetta, usually published in the Hungarian Inter Press Magazine (IPM). And the comics created by artist Ernö Zórád.

Boros’ Favorite GRD Character

Boros wishes that his superpower would be to fly around (not so high though). He enjoys observing the world from an aerial point of view! That being said, he confessed he is not a fan of superhero movies.

Boros has a soft spot for Billi, even though he says he has no favorite GRD character. Billi is known as (The Mechanic) in GRD, and she signifies technological advancement recorded over time. She usually floats around with a rocket. This cypher punk embodies the technological breakthroughs achieved throughout time. Her innovative spirit knows no bounds. She is electrifying in every sense of the word. There is a part of Boros that resonates with this character.

Boros’ Message to the Sci-fi Lovers in the GRD Community

Boros values quality in every endeavor, even in the world of NFTs. There has been an abundance, an overload of NFTs in the market, and that has made people question their relevance. Some have also been heavily criticized in the NFT communities. This inspired them to come up with an NFT project with an obvious high quality, and GRD was born. Almost 95% of the GRD characters were hand drawn.

His only advice is to always look out for quality.

Conclusion

The duo, Boros-Szikszai, have created nothing short of magic in the digital art world, and their contributions will not be forgotten in a hurry.

The GRD game collection is one you should not ignore. You can check out the entire collection at https://grd.fan/#/.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

Contributions made by Dona Varghese, Orsolya Szlahotka-Godri, Seth Carrig & Turcsán Tamás Péter

Girls Robots Dragons is a premium quality NFT collection with high-tech gamification that has taken the Web 3 industry by storm. The main attraction is the expert level of digital artistry employed in drawing each card character. The collection has 15 characters in total (five girls, five robots, and five dragons).

The premium character artwork has attracted a lot of people to the GRD project. The success of the NFT sale and credit for these spectacular drawings goes to the Hungarian artist duo — Gabor Szikszai and Zoltan Boros.

Both Zoltan and Szikszai have made a lasting impact on the digital art industry. Their collaboration, which lasted 25 years (1986–2010), will not be forgotten. During their collaboration, they made cover art for over one hundred science fiction and fantasy-themed books in Europe. In addition, they won several highly rated awards both in Europe and the United States.

The duo also made significant contributions to popular games like Star Wars RPG, Magic: The Gathering TCG, and Hearthstone, among many others. The latest of these projects is the sci-fi and fantasy NFT collection game: Girls Robots Dragons (GRD). This game is their first public project together after both artists decided to separate in 2010.

Where It All Started

Gabor Szikszai is a science fiction artist and one of the two people responsible for the spectacular Girls, Robots, Dragons art. In a recent interview, Gabor gave insight into his early life and how his love for sci-fi animation was born.

Growing up in Hungary, there wasn’t much exposure to sci-fi or fantasy. So Szikszai’s fancy was tickled when he saw the animation Space 1999 and a few others, like Adventures of Captain Pirx. The graphics from these animations struck him, and he rapidly developed an interest in design and everything related to it. His newfound love for design led him into the world of sci-fi.

Szikszai had always been a brilliant and stellar student from a young age. This continued into high school. Szikszai and Zoltan crossed paths in high school, and Szikszai met his match for the first time. Instead of rivalry, both men developed a deep friendship and professional relationship.

Szikszai mentioned that it requires hard work to become a world-renowned artist — or anything at all. But, according to him, the recipe for success is simple; 70% hard work, 20% talent, and 10% luck.

The Effect of the Evolution of Technology on Graphic Design

Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we do things. As a result, artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly taking over a lot of vital roles, and graphic design is not left out.

AI drawings are popular in the design space now as more and more people are drawn to them over manual drawings. Unfortunately, this situation is affecting several manual artists, one of which is Szikszai.

Although Szikszai is not happy with the fact that AI seems to be taking the place of traditional drawing, he believes both can complement each other.

While acknowledging that AI has endless possibilities, Szikszai is sure, however, that there will always be a place for the conventional way of drawing.

Szikszai’s Biggest Inspiration

Szikszai first started drawing in kindergarten at about three and a half years old. His inspiration came from different sources, like Alien, Star Wars and the 2001 Space Odyssey.

Back in the 80s, Jim Burns, Peter Elson, Naoyuki Kato, and other artists also played vital roles in inspiring him. He bought many of their albums just to study and learn from them.

However, Szikszai considers his friend, Zoltan Boros, whom he fondly calls Zoli, his most significant source of inspiration.

Szikszai’s Message to the Sci-fi Lovers in the GRD Community

At the end of the interview, Szikszai dropped a few words for young sci-fi lovers. He said that every sci-fi story or game connects somehow to our inner child.

To him, many tend to visit the past with fantasy and with sci-fi, and many imagine a great future from the present. However, he personally believes sci-fi is more optimistic and relatable.

He believes science fiction is a source of hope and inspiration that can change our world for the better. His overall message to youngsters and GRD holders is that there is hope for our world and the future.

Szikszai also did not forget to leave a message for GRD collectors. The message is simple; keep collecting, we love you.

Conclusion

There is no doubt that Zoltan and Szikszai have made tremendous contributions to the world of digital artistry. This fact is proven by the success of their previous projects and even the latest one, Girls Robots Dragons.

This game collection is one you can not afford to miss out on. So do visit https://grd.fan/#/ or follow on Twitter to learn more.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

Contributions made by Dona Varghese, Orsolya Szlahotka-Godri, Seth Carrig & Turcsán Tamás Péter

The importance of a community cannot be overemphasized. The NFT space is rapidly evolving, and community spirit is more important than ever. Here’s how we’re doing it at GRD.

NFT scams are becoming common in the crypto world, and more people are victims of these malicious attacks. For example, Starbright, an NFT collector and member of the GRD community, recently became a victim of this crypto scam, which led to Starbright losing GRD NFTs.

Starbright | Playemo on Twitter: "Today I got scammed and my crypto wallet got properly hacked. 😤That sinking heart feeling of utter helplessness as I watched all my NFTs drain out to 0 is something I'd never forget. Heart-wrenching.😭 / Twitter"

Today I got scammed and my crypto wallet got properly hacked. 😤That sinking heart feeling of utter helplessness as I watched all my NFTs drain out to 0 is something I'd never forget. Heart-wrenching.😭

However, the GRD community came to rescue quickly, and Starbright was able to recover all 40 digital art pieces. Below is a summary of how Starbright’s account was hacked.

• Starbright (@PLAYEMO) got a DM from a discord community member who claimed to want to purchase a GRD NFT for 0.07 ETH.
• The hacker suggested trading Over The Counter (OTC) using diamondtrader.io, an NFT trading website, rather than on OpenSea.

Starbright | Playemo on Twitter: "- I input these trades on https://t.co/jTTKF0CbI9. As you can see it was a single NFT sale from my wallet to the other party's address.- After I approved the transaction, my wallet proceeded to get drained of all 40 NFTs I had in there. pic.twitter.com/mSPz1RMDvR / Twitter"

I input these trades on https://t.co/jTTKF0CbI9. As you can see it was a single NFT sale from my wallet to the other party's address.- After I approved the transaction, my wallet proceeded to get drained of all 40 NFTs I had in there. pic.twitter.com/mSPz1RMDvR

• Starbright then listed the NFT on the platform and linked it with the hacker’s cryptocurrency wallet address.
• After Starbright approved the single NFT sale, Starbright’s crypto wallet was hacked, and all the 40 NFT art pieces were stolen.
• Soon after, Starbright saw stolen NFTs listed for sale on OpenSea.

Starbright | Playemo on Twitter: "I only survived this ordeal in one piece because of the amazing members of @GRD_Fans Discord community.Thanks to them, we rounded back up my stolen NFTs in the day. 🥰 I love you guys.The fraudster listed all the stolen NFTs, and the community helped me to buy them back. 🙌 / Twitter"

I only survived this ordeal in one piece because of the amazing members of @GRD_Fans Discord community.Thanks to them, we rounded back up my stolen NFTs in the day. 🥰 I love you guys.The fraudster listed all the stolen NFTs, and the community helped me to buy them back. 🙌

The Role Played by Girls, Robots, Dragons Community

Like anyone, Starbright also fell victim to hackers who take advantage of innocent people in the crypto market. This fact makes it necessary to be loaded with the correct information to avoid these scams.

You can listen to the latest GRD Twitter Space on how to choose safe NFTs and generally be safe when buying and exchanging your blockchain art.

Girls Robots Dragons on Twitter: "https://t.co/pCMRvfTIFD / Twitter"

https://t.co/pCMRvfTIFD

Fortunately, Starbright’s story had a happy ending as the GRD community immediately sprung into action to recover all of his NFTs safely.

As soon as Starbright realised that the NFTs had been put up for sale on OpenSea, Starbright informed the community, which helped repurchase them in full.

The benefits of being in a digital art society, especially a community like GRD, are numerous, as seen through Starbright’s story. Starbright might have lost her precious cards forever if Starbright hadn’t been part of the community.

Here are a few other safety precautions to note when performing transactions.

• Limit your transactions to the approved platforms like OpenSea. Do not be tempted to use third-party applications.
• Do not open links sent by unknown people, as many of them can lead to your account being hacked.
• If you are unsure of a person’s identity, do not transact with them.

You can also join the discord group at https://discord.gg/djRYm5F9fh.

About Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD)

Girls, Robots, Dragons is a fantasy and sci-fi NFT game hosted on the Ethereum blockchain. There are 15 characters (5 each of Girls, Robots and Dragons), all designed by the digital artists Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, who are famous for their contributions to other crypto artworks like Star Wars RPG and Hearthstone.

The cards have four rarity levels (common, rare, epic and legendary), and prizes can be won for collecting all 15 characters for each rarity level. The game is set to dominate the NFT space in the near future. You can check out the game at https://grd.fan/#/.

Conclusion

Although there have long been community-based interactions in the NFT area, the GRD community’s support is unmatched. So if you are looking for the best community where you can get valuable information and support when you run into sticky situations, the GRD community has your back.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

Girls Robots Dragons is blazing the NFT trail with its novel collect-to-earn model. This article will show you what this project offers.

The concept of gaming has since evolved from the way we used to know it. The gamification industry has taken full advantage of the blockchain revolution to move from traditional games to the more recent blockchain-based games.

Even more interesting is the fact that users can now earn money doing what they love — playing games. This is based on the play-to-earn model.

The NFT game, Girls Robots Dragons have introduced an even better model guaranteed to heighten user experience and of course, provide more rewards. Read on to find out what this model is all about.

Play-to-Earn Model

The Play-to-earn (P2E) model has gained quite a level of recognition in the NFT community and the crypto space at large. In simple terms, P2E games are blockchain-based games that enable players to earn rewards by completing tasks, unlocking new game levels, defeating other users in multiplayer games, and other game-related activities.

These rewards can be virtual lands, new gaming utilities, and even NFTs, which may sometimes be converted into real-life value.

There are several popular and reputable Play-to-earn games. Some of which are;

• Axie Infinity
• Sandbox
• Splinterland

Girls Robots Dragons Collect-to-Earn Model

This new fantasy collectible card game has caught the attention of many online gamers. The first attraction is undoubtedly the top-notch digital artistry portrayed by the digital artists Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai in illustrating each character. There are 15 characters made up of five girls, five robots, and five dragons.

GRD cards have a distinct feature; the front has one of the 15 characters, while the back has an original copyrighted digital artwork from the NFT artists. The GRD cards also have utilities like autographs and redeemables, which makes it a dynamic NFT.

These cards also have four editions or rarity levels: common, rare, perfect (epic), and perfect rare (legendary).

GRD cardholders earn money (ETH) by collecting all the card characters to fill up the scattered books of wisdom. If a user can collect all 15 NFT art characters to complete the book, such a person is eligible for the prize allotted to that book from the book pool (made up of 20% from the initial sale and 50% royalties).

The Common Book

All 15 common characters are required to fill this book. The reward for completing this book is 0.2 ETH or 10,000 DUST tokens.

The Rare Book

This book requires all 15 characters to be rare. The reward for submitting the complete book is 1.2 ETH or 60,000 DUST tokens.

The Perfect (Epic) Book

This book requires all 15 characters to be perfect. The reward for completing the book is 2.4 ETH or 120,000 DUST tokens.

The Perfect Rare (Legendary) Book

All 15 characters must be perfect rare for this book to be complete. The first person to complete the book is to be rewarded with 10 ETH or 500,000 DUST tokens.

Important Rules to Note

• Once a particular card has been used to claim a price, it can’t be used again. The trait gets burned but you get to keep your NFT.
• The badge on an unused card indicates that it has not been used. If you intend on using the card to earn rewards, you should lookout for this badge before buying the card in the open crypto market.

Be sure to check out the game at https://grd.fan/#/

You can also be a part of the ever-active and bubbling GRD community discord group at https://discord.gg/djRYm5F9fh

Conclusion

A few years ago, earning money simply from playing games seemed strange and almost impossible until play-to-earn games were introduced. Now, thanks to Girls Robots Dragons, based on an even better collect-to-earn model, people can now make money and have fun while at it.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are all the rage right now, and for a good reason! They offer a new way to interact with games, apps, and other dapps. But with so many NFTs on the market, how can you be sure you are choosing secure tokens?

Choosing Safe NFTs

Though the NFT market utilizes blockchain technology, it is still in its early stages and may experience some glitches that render users’ purchases worthless. In addition, if you are new to the world of NFTs, it can be challenging to determine which tokens are safe to invest in.

With so many scams and Ponzi schemes out there, it’s hard to know who to trust. This guide will teach you how to spot a safe NFT and provide tips on staying safe when investing in them. So, this guide is for you, whether you are looking for your first NFT investment or simply want to ensure you are doing things safely.

As an NFT collector, here are some critical signs to ensure the security of your digital art.

For Minted NFTs

Only trade your NFT art on reputable trading sites like OpenSea: Avoid using untrustworthy third-party applications to exchange your digital assets. Also, ignore invitations to trade or link your wallet to these applications.

Check transaction history: One way to find out if your NFT is safe is by checking the history. For example, some NFT artists maliciously sell their digital artworks to themselves to falsely raise the price of their NFTs. Always look out for these red flags:

• Transactions that are carried out within an unusually short time frame.
• Accounts that have made no prior transaction and have no activity.
• Multiple NFT purchases by the same account multiple times.

You should, however, note that heavily priced NFTs (like CryptoPunks) may not have as much activity. So less activity may not necessarily mean that the NFT is not safe.

Check Project Authenticity: NFT authenticity on OpenSea is usually depicted by a checkmark next to the creator’s name. You can also verify the authenticity of your NFT art by checking the attached links to ensure that the blockchain art has been listed for release in the NFT community or crypto market. If this information is absent, such NFT is probably a scam.

Verify smart contract: Every NFT has an underlying smart contract which you can look through on the blockchain explorer, Etherscan. Check if the smart contract listed on the Twitter page is the same as the one found on the original NFT collection.

Check the Twitter page and discord groups: Do well to check the pages and read reviews of other users in the comment section to detect a potential scam.

For Unminted NFTs

Check out the Dev Team: If the development team of an NFT project is not revealing themselves, it may not be a safe idea to buy such an NFT.

Check the Twitter and discord groups: Check how interactive the members on the Twitter and discord groups are. If there is an unusual silence, think twice before choosing to buy such NFT.

Review the project roadmap: knowing what the NFT project is about before investing in it cannot be overemphasized. Do well to check if the project timeline is achievable and possible. A valuable project needs a reasonable length of time to be carried out. If the NFT seems too good to be true, it probably is.

‘Don’ts’ to Avoid When Choosing NFTs

Don’t Be Carried Away by Influencers

Many projects get popular influencers to boost the popularity of their NFTs. However, some influencers do not carry out research before recommending a project. This means that scammers can also use these influencers to push the popularity of their ‘scam projects.

Don’t Forget to Do Your Own Research (DYOR)

You must thoroughly conduct your own research before investing in any NFT.

Don’t Forget to Ask Answers From the Developers

Valuable projects usually allow users to ask questions. So think twice before buying an NFT whose developers ignore all questions asked by users.

Don’t Click on Unsolicited Links

If you suddenly receive an NFT gift in your discord DM or are sent a link by someone you do not know, do not click. Doing so may lead to your wallet being hacked and your NFTs stolen.

Examples of Safe NFTs to Buy

Galaxis

Formerly known as Ether Cards, is a blockchain-based project that provides a platform for digital artists to create and monetize dynamic NFTs with real utility.

Dynamic traits on Galaxies can be added to existing or new NFT artworks.

You can check out the Galaxies NFT vault at https://galaxis.xyz/#/nft-vaults.

You can interact with the Galaxis team and ask questions via Twitter space which is usually held every Wednesday by 9 pm Eastern time.

Girls Robots Dragons

This trailblazing sci-fi and fantasy NFT is safe to buy. The iconic duo Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai displayed high-level digital artistry, as evident in the magnificent artistic depiction of the characters.

This NFT game has 15 characters (5 each of girls, robots and dragons). These unique characters also have four levels of rarity: common, rare, epic and legendary. GRD card holders are also eligible to benefit from the price pools.

You can check out the game at https://grd.fan/#/.

Also, be sure to listen to the weekly Twitter space, which holds every Monday and Friday at 9 am Eastern time.

Conclusion

NFTs are taking over the crypto space. You should, however, be careful and remember the tips provided in this article when making your next (or first) NFT purchase. Also, check out GRD and Galaxis NFTs, as they show great promise of being worth your crypto investment.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

ETH blockchain is the most popular platform digital artists use to host the NFT or digital art. An NFT is simply a unit of data stored on a blockchain. Anything can be an NFT, be it a picture, a video, or a crypto artwork.

Early NFTs on Ethereum Blockchain

Several NFT projects have been hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, and many more are hosted monthly, weekly, or daily. The debate over when NFTs were created is one that hasn’t been resolved. We will look at projects believed to be pioneers of the NFT world. This list focuses on those hosted or minted on the Ethereum blockchain.

Terra Nullius

Adam McBride believes the Terra Nullius is the first project minted on Ethereum on 7th August 2015. This project, regarded as the first true NFT, aimed at helping investors stake a claim on the blockchain.

The project started with 22 minted units at the first launch and 25 units subsequently. This small number and the fact that the Dev team didn’t call their product an NFT may have contributed to its low reception in the NFT community.

Block Plots (Etheria)

This game was hosted on ETH in October 2015. It has the reputation of being the first ever NFT with a transfer function that served as an inspiration for present-day NFTs. Etheria was simply a map made up of 457 pieces which people could buy and keep as NFTs.

Curio Cards

Minted on 9th May 2017, this NFT art project was the first of its kind on the ETH blockchain. The game is made up of 30 different collectible card characters, each having different rarity levels. Curio card characters were designed by a total of seven artists.

There are 29,296 cards in supply, with the value determined by the forces of demand and supply in the NFT market.

Crypto Punks

This NFT brought about a revolution in the NFT world. It started with 10,000 unique characters that caught the attention of NFT collectors and the crypto world.

This project also set the ERC-721 NFT standard still in use today. It is also one of the most successful NFTs in the crypto market.

Axie Infinity

Created in March 2018, this play-to-earn game recorded massive success and became popular on NFT stories. This game harnesses the fusion of blockchain technology and NFTs to provide a means of income for users.

Users earn cryptocurrency by battling Axies and competing with other players for control of a virtual kingdom.

Crypto Strikers

Although initially minted in June 2018, this NFT gained recognition in 2021 as the first ever Sports NFTs on the ETH blockchain. Holders of this NFT can trade and exchange sports player cards. In addition, this NFT has a reputation for being trustworthy and transparent.

World of Women

In 2021, the first of its kind female-run NFT projects were launched, starting with World of Women. Boss Beauties soon joined the ship after that.

Girls Robots Dragons (GRD): A Trailblazer

The legendary artists Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai are the masterminds behind the GRD project. The NFT game launched in 2022, captivating the gamification industry with its exciting storylines and high-quality digital artworks.

This NFT game has 15 characters (5 each of girls, robots, and dragons). Each character is depicted by distinctive figures that embody their true selves; the Girls represent humanity and good. The Robots signify the future or what is to come, while The Dragons represent the unknown.

These unique characters also have four levels of rarity: common, rare, epic, and legendary. GRD card holders are also eligible to benefit from the price pools. You can check out the game at https://grd.fan/#/.

Galaxis

This blockchain-based project creates an avenue for digital artists to create and monetize dynamic NFTs with real utility. Owners or Collectors can add dynamic traits to existing or new NFT artworks using Galaxis.

You can check out the Galaxis NFT vault at https://galaxis.xyz/#/nft-vaults.

Conclusion

Although NFTs started on a shaky note, they have been able to adapt and make their mark in the crypto world. Going by what we’ve seen, the future promises to be exciting for NFTs.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

A summary of the Girls, Robots, Dragons sale, which started on June 6 and ended on July 18. This is what happened and what is to come next.

The Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD) NFT collection has taken the world by storm and is well on its way to revolutionizing the NFT game industry. The high-level digital artistry involved in the project and dynamic utility traits is a major driving force boosting its relevance in the NFT community and the crypto world.

GRD displayed 3,000 double-sided NFT cards with 15 unique characters (5 Girls, 5 Robots, 5 Dragons) on the Ethereum blockchain to commemorate its introduction into the crypto market. The presale began on 6 June 2022 at 0.06 ETH for each card and continued on June 7 with the public sale at 0.07 ETH per card. The sale officially ended on July 18. You can check out the sale summary on Etherscan.

The Ether Card Loyalty Program also offers wallets that own an Ether Card (and purchased GRD NFTs during the Presale or Public Sale) — an opportunity to redeem one GRD NFT (from the second 6,000 NFT series) per Ether Card — up to the total number of GRD NFTs minted.

What’s Next After the Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD) Sale?

After a successful Sale, Girls, Robots, Dragons still has a lot to offer its card holders. Some of the many promotions and activities are outlined below.

Reward for Card Minters

Aside from the 3,000 GRD NFTs displayed during the sale, there are 6,000 more cards coming with the second series that may be bought using $DUST tokens or via the Loyalty Cards Program.

Galaxis, in conjunction with Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD), will allow holders who participated in the GRD NFT sale to claim one free GRD NFT!

Following the promotions, 200 GRD NFTs will also be available for $DUST token exchange via the Galaxis NFT Vaults. You can check out the current Galaxis NFT vault collection at https://galaxis.xyz/#/nft-vaults.

Also, Ether Card Founder NFTs giveaways occurred when the GRD Discord reached 1,000 members and again when it reached 5,000 members. You can peruse the Galaxis Ether Cards NFT collection here: https://opensea.io/collection/ether-cards-founder.

Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD) Utility Trait Reveal

Following the sale completion, the massive GRD Utility Trait reveal is scheduled for early August. Several cutting-edge redeemable traits are expected to be revealed, including;

• 1 acrylic painting
• 5 online meetings with GRD’s NFT artists
• 6 three-toned drawings
• 10 sketches
• 100 autographs
• 300 numbered and signed pieces of GRD merch.

There is also an ongoing competition in which cardholders use the hashtag “#GRDReveal” to show off their revealed cards. Then, a special giveaway will mark the end of the competition on July 25. You can follow the action at https://mobile.twitter.com/GRD_Fans.

Starbright | Playemo on Twitter: "Chuffed to complete my rare collection. Days on, and I'm still admiring the artwork hours on end 😍#GRDReveal pic.twitter.com/sImtMNY8aL / Twitter"

Chuffed to complete my rare collection. Days on, and I'm still admiring the artwork hours on end 😍#GRDReveal pic.twitter.com/sImtMNY8aL

mcpisik on Twitter: "@Galaxisxyz developers are amazing.This collection tool they created, to help with submitting #GRDReveal nfts is brilliant!The collection itself is obviously incredible too. pic.twitter.com/rsIrD31HMb / Twitter"

@Galaxisxyz developers are amazing.This collection tool they created, to help with submitting #GRDReveal nfts is brilliant!The collection itself is obviously incredible too. pic.twitter.com/rsIrD31HMb

Starbright | Playemo on Twitter: "The wait was totally worth it.. stunning artwork!#GRDreveal @GRD_Fans @Galaxisxyz pic.twitter.com/YBxQb2kHpL / Twitter"

The wait was totally worth it.. stunning artwork!#GRDreveal @GRD_Fans @Galaxisxyz pic.twitter.com/YBxQb2kHpL

ishan | BAPC | GRD on Twitter: "Here are some of my #GRD NFTs @Galaxisxyz @GRD_Fans @BadApePirates #GRDReveal #NFT #artlovers pic.twitter.com/zLKVtGDn8i / Twitter"

Here are some of my #GRD NFTs @Galaxisxyz @GRD_Fans @BadApePirates #GRDReveal #NFT #artlovers pic.twitter.com/zLKVtGDn8i

-Dallas- on Twitter: "@GRD_Fans @Galaxisxyz#GRDRevealCharacter Type: RARE 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/pBhmUUuBkA / Twitter"

@GRD_Fans @Galaxisxyz#GRDRevealCharacter Type: RARE 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/pBhmUUuBkA

defgrip.eth on Twitter: "#grdreveal pic.twitter.com/vZyWTiSmUH / Twitter"

grdreveal pic.twitter.com/vZyWTiSmUH

Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD) Discord

The GRD discord is a significant network of NFT collectors, digital art fans, crypto art enthusiasts, and digital art society members. Multiple channels on the server are dedicated to various themes, such as the story, roadmap, flex-your-grd, and announcement. Regular events, such as games and spaces, are held on the server. GRD is open to everyone, regardless of experience level with NFTs.

So if you want to learn more about premium fantasy and sci-fi artwork or engage other participants in competitions and discord games like the GRD combat, you can join the discord group at https://t.co/geiBjn3QLY.

Card Collection Rewards

Cardholders with the full collection are eligible to win prizes from the price tool (20% of total sale and 25% of royalties) with up to a maximum redemption of 3.5 ETH per book.

This process can be simplified using the new GRD collection tool, which is now live on the website https://grd.fan/#/.

Conclusion

The Girls Robots Dragons NFT game is blazing the trail of the GameFi industry. It is taking full advantage of blockchain technology to pioneer a blockchain revolution in the digital art world through its unique blend of sci-fi and premium fantasy.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

Overview of Galaxis platform and how it changes the narrative of NFTs and blockchain art from predictable JPEGS to a constantly evolving art form.

As the landscape of blockchain technology continues to evolve, new opportunities are arising for innovative applications. The most recent development in this space is Galaxis.

Galaxis, initially known as Ether Cards, is a relatively new Web3 project. The idea behind it is simple — to use the power of Web3 to create community-driven growth. There are several ways this goal is achieved, but the two of the most popular are; no-code designs and connecting digital artists and content creators to a large community of prospective buyers with no intermediary.

Launched in March 2021, Galaxis is a self-service engagement platform built on blockchain technology that permits a digital artist to create and monetize dynamic NFTs with real utility with no intermediary.

These dynamic utility NFTs possess unique features and properties that can be tweaked or altered to suit the individual preferences of the NFT collectors. These features result in an endless combination or blend of bespoke NFTs, which foster high-level interaction in the NFT communities.

Galaxis communities consist of artists, entertainers, celebrities, fans, art collectors, enthusiasts, investors, and businesses, among others. While it connects various groups, it is not an intermediary.

The highly experienced Galaxis founding team has attributed this idea to their rich history with NFT arts. The founder, András Kristóf, believes the platform can help creators bypass the already difficult channels for interacting with their art lovers. This spurred him and a number of team-building members to develop a future for blockchain art by aiding NFT artists in showcasing their digital artistry. Digital artworks can be constantly revised and altered to suit the ever-changing demands of the crypto art world.

One unique feature of the Galaxis NFT community is the protection of privacy. This means that as a crypto investor or an NFT collector, you can go through the crypto art gallery to make purchases without having to divulge sensitive personal information.

Dynamic utility traits on Galaxis can be added to new and existing NFT arts of different categories. Those categories are;

• Physical Redeemables: Includes jerseys, art prints, sculptures, or any piece of physical art.
• Digital Redeemables: These include any digital art piece.
• Discount Traits: are discounts given on blockchain transactions. They can either be single, multiple, or endless use discounts.
• Access Traits: They are primarily exclusive access to virtual events, community spaces, seminars, symposiums, or meetings.
• Modifier Traits: enable an NFT artist or owner to modify their NFTs according to taste.
• Dropper Traits: gives the latest drop or reduction in art prices.
• Badges: displays the status or ranking of a particular NFT art in the market and gives incentives accordingly.

Galaxis Project and The NFT Game; Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD)

Galaxis and the top-rated NFT game, GRD, have an interesting mutual relationship. Galaxis collaborated with the popular Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD) NFT game ahead of its launch in June 2022.

The sci-fi and fantasy-themed NFT game, in turn, embraced the unique dynamic feature of Galaxis to give its users the best gaming experience. Using the dynamic feature of Galaxis, GRD card owners can modify their cards to give diverse combinations.

Some of the resulting dynamic collections are available on the GRD page at grd.fan/#/.

Conclusion

Although relatively new, Galaxis has a unique use of bringing art creators in contact with art collectors in a simplified manner while eliminating third-party interference. It has also paved the way for NFT game players to add elements of choice to their games.

This project is on track to ignite a blockchain revolution and fundamentally alter the NFT industry. If there’s any project to watch out for, it definitely is Galaxis.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

An overview of the evolution of gamification, exploring the world of gaming in the past, present, and future.

Collectible games have been part of the gaming industry for years, with the first collectible card game being Magic: The Gathering, which was created in 1993.

These games required players to own a collection of cards, each having distinct characters, which may be upgraded by purchasing booster packs or exchanging with other players to build a library.

The concept of gamification has been around for even longer. The term ‘gamification’ was coined in 2003 by a British inventor, Nick Pelling.

Fast forward to present times; the game industry has drastically changed with the introduction of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as a result of blockchain technology.

Non-Fungible Tokens are digital assets that are not interchangeable. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which are identical (fungible), each NFT is unique. NFTs can represent ownership of digital arts or physical assets, like artwork, collectibles, and tickets. They can also be used to create things like loyalty points, in-game items, and digital identities.

NFT gamification is a major blockchain revolution that has combined the forces of NFT and crypto to create a booming industry. The use of NFTs in games has provided a play-to-earn opportunity for gamers; rewards can come from performing several activities. Sometimes, these digital arts can be sold on secondary markets.

Unlike collectible trading cards, which are physical, NFT trading cards- a recent addition to the crypto world, are digital, blockchain-based, and immutable. It is also easy to track ownership on the blockchain, which may not be possible in traditional gaming.

Since its launch, many developers and investors have jumped on the NFT train to create more intuitive games. Here are a few piquing gamers’ interests.

Girls, Robots, Dragons (GRD)

GRD is an easy-to-play mystical and adventure-themed game. The goal is to collect all 15 characters (5 Girls, 5 Robots, and 5 Dragons). Behind this dynamic NFT, the game is a collection of interesting storylines and high-quality digital artworks.

Each character has its unique representation. The Girls represent humanity and good. The Robots signify the future or what is to come, while The Dragons represent the unknown.

The GRD collection has four levels of rarity: Common, Rare, Common Perfect (Epic), and Rare Perfect (Legendary). Aside from the high-level digital artistry, one distinct feature of GRD is the reward pool.

Common cards are entitled to a 0.25ETH reward, Rare, 0.5ETH, Epic, 1.5ETH, and Legendary, 3.5ETH. The pool is funded by adding 20% from each card sale and 50% from royalties. The more cards are sold, the higher the reward pool and the higher the earnings.

This game shows vast prospects and can be the next big thing in NFT stories and marketplaces. You can check out the game at grd.fan/#/

Illuvium

Illuvium is a fantasy game where players explore a mythical virtual world to capture the imaginary ‘Illuvials’ that attack Illuvium. Money is earned by capturing and trading Illuvials.

Axie Infinity

This game requires players to nurture and breed digital NFT pets called ‘Axies.’ Money is earned by combating other players and selling the Axies on the NFT marketplace.

Splinterlands

This game is free to play. However, you are required to purchase a pack of cards. Rewards are gotten when a player wins card duels against another player. The more duels won, the higher the chances of winning more cards.

Conclusion

With the emergence of GameFi, the gaming industry has grown significantly. The industry has a value of over $7 billion in November 2021, and its yearly increase indicates future potential.

Girls, Robots, Dragons is a frontier innovation in the GameFi industry with its premium fantasy & sci-fi artwork. Its community-driven initiatives give it a comparative advantage, and it is only a matter of time before we see more widespread adoption.

Written by Olasoji Amujo, Business Analyst & Crypto Writer

Growing up in Mumbai, I could never forget those mornings when my dear mother had her monthly showdown with the local raddiwala (scrap collector). I would wake up, amused at how everyone else in the house was undeniably prepared for the duel of words and weight, going on about their business as usual. At moments, I couldn’t get my eyes off the goods being handed to the figure outside like contraband- newspapers, plastic bags and bottles and other contraptions that I didn’t know were even in the house. As the years went by, I came to understand what was really going on. My mother, the quintessential homemaker, was on a ceaseless quest to squeeze value out of every single used container, read newspaper, empty bag or stained plate in the house- not by using it beyond its utility but by selling it for scraps when needed. With time, the value of the scrap changed, the scrap itself changed, but the desire to compile all these miscellaneous goods and get a return on the efforts taken to preserve the items was strong enough to keep her going for years on end.

And to this day, in 2021, that ideal of “getting your money’s worth” remains deeply embedded in the very fabric of India. While most people would define that as using a product or service to its maximum potential, Indians don’t stop until they have discovered an entirely new use of that product or sold the used item for scraps. Within all our little laboratories across India, someone is transforming old ‘mithai’ boxes into fancy and rather appetizing looking toolkits with nuts and bolts. The Indian proclivity for recreating, replenishing and redesigning things off old into something completely new stems from a place of scarcity amidst a rising middle class and the astronomical costs involved in providing for such a large population.

Yet, the picture is slightly different. While scarcity may still be a reality for millions of people, it goes without saying that the middle-class Indian today is flush with choices. In contrast to this scarcity, we have an abundance of brands, big and small vying for the same prizes- our money and our loyalty. It’s not just heavyweight industries like cars or trucks that involve contemplation given the amount of investment required, but even the smallest of decisions sometimes (say buying a bar of soap, or a tube of toothpaste) requires researching, reviewing and oftentimes, second-guessing one’s choice. Even those with very little means, barely managing to make ends meet have more options to choose from on a day-to-day basis than they ever did.

This reflects heavily on the culture that exists around the Indian consumer’s behavior in a market setting. From the best ingredients for our food to the most gorgeous clothing to the fanciest technology to the best mutual funds to invest in. We want all this, but we want it at a bargain price. There is no shame in asking for a better deal, since every rupee saved is an extra rupee in your pocket. Frugality is running rampant, but not for a lack of wherewithal but rather a limited money supply available to spend on an infinite number of choices. The old adage of ‘the more you have, the more you want’ applies more than ever, to the India we’re living in today. What wasn’t affordable or easily accessible a few decades ago is now available in abundant quality and quantity. Items that were considered luxuries for our parents and grandparents such as TVs, cars, computers or cellphones are now necessities and come in all shapes and sizes. Unsurprisingly, when Indians buy a car or computer, they’re not merely making a purchase, but rather a large investment.

Of course, when one buys an expensive item, its longevity is a priority. It is at this point in the product’s journey, after it has been sold and utilized, where the service provided around it, becomes essential. Not only are we looking for returns on our investment, but we also want those returns to be consistent. If your washing machine fails or car engines give way, your product seller transforms into a service provider- repairing the damaged good for minimal cost or replacing it with an entirely new one. The expectation here is that while the product serves the promised need, one is buying the service associated with it too.

This brings to light an interesting economic idea that is becoming increasingly important- service dominant logic. It refers to the notion that when a consumer buys a product in the digital era, it is not sufficient to merely attach value to the good based on the price of the transaction — a brand must have an ongoing relationship with the buyer to keep customer loyalty.

So what would it take for a brand to distinguish itself from its competitors in this environment? Is it just enough to have a good product that serves its purpose? The simple answer is “no”. But the solution involves looking deeper into what drives consumers to a particular brand. With every use of the word “product” and “brand”, “marketing” is sure to have also been mentioned. With so many players in the same saturated markets, differentiating a brand from its peers requires a measured approach to communicating not only the features of the product, but a way of living associated with that brand.

Taking that into account, a brand would do well to vet the right marketing team, whose visions and ideas align with that of the brand. Not only is it essential for marketing agencies to execute sustainable marketing campaigns tailored to each client, but they have to develop these campaigns with a focus on creating a lifestyle associated with that brand.

It is important to acknowledge the role that marketers play here. Marketers navigate the confusing and hyper-personal media landscape on a day-to-day basis. They have their fingers on the pulse of what’s new and what’s in the conversation and on trend.

Bottom Line

Each of you who chooses to work with DV Media Co. will experience a new way of learning, teaching and growing — forming the very essence of marketing. We value the uniqueness of each of our Partners & Collaborators.

So here’s an opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and engage with experts who are always up for a brainstorming session. To work as a part of an updated, non-hierarchical system that is managed by the guardian of the project, to ensure that there is an efficient flow of communication between us and our partners (you).

We understand the human element of working together — besides the remuneration, what matters most on a day-to-day basis is connection. We’re here to foster and nurture this very connection, and to grow together.

Get in touch with us at info@dvmediaco.com.

Written by Aryan Bhatia & Dona Varghese