We are pleased to share an update on the DOTphin Event Multipass project, funded through Polkadot’s OpenGov Referendum#773 / Treasury Proposal#830. This initiative, led by Sovereign Nature Initiative (SNI), delivers dynamic, aesthetically rare, proof of presence NFTs whose upgradable functionality, developed by Unique Network, allows the claimants to demonstrate their engagement in Polkadot programming across the globe and online.
The evolving digital collectible will morph from a mysterious embryo into a heavyweight and literally support real world marine conservation.
Substrate integration into the Reown (ex-WalletConnect) ecosystem is being delivered.
While SNI spearheaded the project, each party is responsible for its own developments and deliverables.
What SNI has delivered so far
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Dedicated Platforms: SNI developed the DOTphin landing page and an NFT minting and evolution portal, providing users with a seamless experience for minting, evolving, and engaging with the dynamic DOTphin NFTs.
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Event Participation: We’ve successfully participated at 8 major events to date, with 2 more scheduled, bringing the total to 10 events, surpassing our original commitment of 8:
- DevCon (November 8th)
- VDS+ Valencia (October 23rd)
- Merge Madrid
- European Blockchain Convention
- Token 2049
- Polkadot Decoded Asia
- WebX Polkadot Party
- Web3 Summit
- EDCON
- Polkadot Decoded EU
We’ve distributed over 1,250 Proof of Presence (PoP) NFTs at these global events. You can see the full list of events on our landing page.
Aquasearch Partnership: We onboarded Aquasearch marine conservancy, funding their cutting-edge AI research that decodes humpback whale communication and migration patterns. This real-world data fuels the evolution of the DOTphin NFTs, creating a meaningful connection between the NFT holders and * marine conservation. Read more about the research here.
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Marketing and Outreach: We collaborated with Distractive.xyz, Decentered, and the Web3 Foundation on various co-branded marketing efforts, effectively boosting the project’s visibility and engagement.
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Polkadot Wallet integrations: To enhance user experience within the Polkadot ecosystem, we worked closely with SubWallet and Talisman Wallet to make sure we simplify the way users interact with DOTphin collectibles, at the same time we boost interoperability and ecosystem integration and onboarding.
What Unique Network has delivered so far
Dynamic NFT Infrastructure: Unique Network has provided the foundational technology and SDK that power the dynamic NFTs for the DOTphin Event Multipass. Our contributions include:
- Dynamic NFT Metadata Standard: Developed a metadata standard for dynamic NFTs that is fully compatible with existing NFT metadata formats, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
- Management Tools for Dynamic NFTs: Supplied comprehensive tools for the creation, modification, deletion, and transfer of dynamic NFTs, enabling efficient management and scalability.
- State Support Service: Implemented a robust service that maintains the state of dynamic NFTs, allowing them to evolve and adapt over time in response to real-world data.
- Data Retrieval Mechanisms: Offered tools for retrieving dynamic NFT data and mechanisms that respond to changes, enhancing the interactive experience for NFT holders.
Event Support and Integration
- First Event Dynamic NFT Collection Creation: Successfully created the dynamic NFT collection for the inaugural event, laying the groundwork for subsequent events.
- First Event NFT Drop Integration Support: Provided integration support for the first event’s NFT drop, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for participants.
- These deliverables have empowered the Sovereign Nature Initiative to seamlessly mint, evolve, and distribute dynamic DOTphin NFTs across multiple global events, fostering greater engagement and a meaningful connection between NFT holders and marine conservation efforts.
In accordance with the agreed deliverables, we will continue to support SNI throughout the timeline outlined in the original proposal, and open to partnering with them for any new growth initiatives they may undertake.
Reown (WalletConnect) statement
“We wanted to update the Polkadot community on our AppKit support for Polkadot and the Sovereign Nature DOTphin project. While Reown remains fully committed to delivering this support, the timeline has been extended into 2025. This decision ensures the highest quality integration and the best possible user experience. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Polkadot community and will keep you updated on our progress.” Joe Hoffend, Head of Product - Reown
A report from the outcomes of the project will be posted after the last event, DevCon, by end of November.