Guardians of Kadena Spotlight: Transforming Web3 Through Community and Service

Following the success of the first auction, which raised over 900 KDA, Guardians of Kadena is a community-focused NFT project that is more than just about collecting unique digital art from a world-class artist. It’s an incentivization system and launchpad brought to the ecosystem by a group of titans who have emerged as leaders in Kadena’s community.

This grantee spotlight explores Guardians of Kadena's vision, the results of Guardians' first auction, and why NFTs can positively impact the creator economy.

Vision Behind Guardians

Guardians of Kadena was born from the founding team’s reflection on the crypto community's challenges. Over the past couple of years, some people in the Kadena community have stepped up, showing leadership and resilience when needed. These individuals have been nothing short of superheroes who have supported and helped guide Kadena’s ecosystem forward.

The name Guardians was chosen based on superhero NFTs, effectively memorializing the image of those who showed up during hard times.

Conceived by the visionary minds of Scott Fray and Curtis Caudill (better known as K:urator,) the Guardians are dedicated to transforming the Web3 space. Guardians team includes four original members, each bringing unique superpowers in marketing, sales, graphic design, and application development.

As Guardians, they leverage their compounded expertise to hold the torch for the Kadenaverse community. Together, they ensure magic is added to each project, helping it flourish. Effectively serving as a launchpad, they seek to create marketing strategies, cutting-edge application development, stunning graphic design, or a full product launchpad.

Guardians of Kadena: What You Need to Know

In their first auction, 912.5 KDA was collectively spent on the first 5 NFTs. Three-time World Champion Bodypainter Scott Fray created the art for the collection.

The NFTs launched in this round were:

#1 - Squiegee

#2 - Thanos

#3 - Will Martino

#4 - Emily Pillmore

#5 - Amir

Learn more about this auction on the Guardians X page.

Collectors of the first Guardians NFTs could join the DAO, sell their services, and collect art.

Guardians differentiate themselves from other Web3 projects through the unique utility of their NFTs. Here’s how:

1. Leveling System: Guardian NFTs evolve with their owners, rewarding active participation and engagement within the Kadenaverse. NFTs level up as users interact with the ecosystem, unlocking new features, benefits, and opportunities.
2. Coin Emission: Each NFT generates value over time by emitting Chain Web Credits (CWC), a native utility token. These credits can be used within the Kadenaverse for governance, services, and trading, creating a self-sustaining economy for active participants.
3. Action-Based Utility: Unlike many static NFTs, Guardians NFTs are designed for active participation, encouraging holders to contribute to DAO governance, community projects, and special missions.

This combination of features makes the Guardians of Kadena a game-changing force in the Web3 and NFT space.

Why NFTs?

NFTs are a digital representation of unique assets, offering creators a way to protect their intellectual property from exploitation. Despite negative publicity, NFTs have proven valuable when used by projects like Guardians of Kadena, which leverage the technology to benefit their communities. With leading brands and tech innovators backing the creator economy, NFTs are emerging as a tool for empowering artists and safeguarding intellectual property.

Why Kadena?

Kadena’s advanced technology is central to the Guardians' vision. With its scalable braided chain architecture and the security of Pact’s smart contracts, Kadena provides the ideal foundation for the Guardians to grow. Scalability is vital as the DAO expands, ensuring seamless transactions and interactions for its members. Pact's security with formal verification gives the Guardians the confidence to build reliable, error-free contracts, which is essential for fostering trust within their decentralized ecosystem.

Who is in the Community?

Guardians of the Kadena has two main groups within its community:

1. Visionaries and Builders: Innovators looking to bring their Web3 projects to life. The Guardians provide a robust support system for these projects, offering marketing, development, and strategic consulting services. Through this, the Guardians are helping to build a thriving ecosystem on Kadena, attracting more talent and innovation to the network.
2. Potential DAO Members: Individuals wanting to participate in a transformative movement in Web3 can join the DAO by purchasing NFTs through a carefully curated auction process. These NFTs represent more than digital assets; they embody the DAO’s governance and participation structure, with proceeds from auctions fueling the DAO’s business ventures and future projects.

What’s Next for the Guardians?

The second Guardians auction is now live!

The journey began on September 7th with the launch of the first Guardian NFT auction. Over the next several weeks, Guardians goal is to onboard 50 committed DAO members, who will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Kadenaverse. By the end of September, the first distribution of Chain web Credits will commence, allowing DAO members to start utilizing their credits within the ecosystem.

As the DAO grows, members will work collectively to select projects for investment and development, using proceeds from the NFT auctions. With Kadena’s technology as their backbone and a committed community driving innovation, the Guardians are set to become a cornerstone of the Web3 landscape on Kadena.

Join the Guardians of Kadena and be part of a decentralized future where governance, innovation, and community come together to reshape the digital world!