An insight into the world’s first Web3 metropolis
The NFT space has changed significantly since nft now first presented “The Gateway” at Art Basel in 2021. In just one year, influential brands have entered Web3, more artists have gained new prominence, and blockchain-powered philanthropy has entered mainstream, an example of how new NFT technology can have a serious and lasting impact on the world.
As Web3 continues to navigate the ups and downs of a volatile crypto market and potential global recession, we are constantly reminded that NFTs are about more than art or money. In fact, the blockchain has grown beyond its salad-day boundaries as a niche internet microcosm, blossoming into a cultural phenomenon and becoming a hotbed of innovation.
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Now, as 2022 draws to a close, we have the opportunity to pause and reflect on the many accomplishments of the NFT and Web3 communities. In keeping with the culture of prosperity and celebration created under the umbrella of non-fungibility, nft has now merged with Mana Common for one MoonPay-run event unlike any other. Over the course of five days, nft will now take over two city blocks in downtown Miami to unite Web3 and advocate for creative empowerment as we embark on an inspiring new chapter together.
Who’s Who of The Gateway
Make no mistake, there will be one a lot to see at The Gateway from 27 November to 3 December. With immersive activations from Art blocks, Christie’s, Clone X, The FaZe Clan, Instagram, Porscheand many more, the five-day festival’s installations and stages will grow through 12 buildings like living vines in the metaverse, intertwining to unite under a central core.
Attendees will be greeted with a vast and important collection of art in both physical and digital forms – reflecting the malleable and adaptable nature of NFT spaces, and the artists who inhabit them. Throughout the week, The Gateway will undergo a continuous metamorphosis to offer guests entertainment, entertainment and valuable information about the state of Web3, with food and drink abundantly available throughout the venue.
In addition to brand presence, more than 50 of the NFT community’s top artists, creators and leaders will appear throughout The Gateway, including honorees from The NFT 100 and past guests of our podcast. All this, in addition to a star-studded speaker lineup featuring notable community leaders such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Keith A. Grossman, and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin.
Of course, no NFT event would be complete without representation from the most influential collectors, which is why The Gateway will also feature collectors and builders such as Gmoney, Farokh, RTFKT’s Zaptio and ClegFX, and more. To get a head start, attendees can read The Gateway’s full schedule here, and get to know the full line-up of artists and speakers here.
The true purpose of The Gateway
In line with nft now’s mission to help empower the culture creators and drive mainstream adoption of NFTs, “The Gateway” aims to bridge the understanding gap, further extending a welcome hand to those from all walks of life. Whether from the traditional art world, finance, media, fashion or anywhere in the metaverse, everyone is invited to celebrate how Web3 and NFTs are composing the next chapter in art history.
Philosophers have long heralded the arrival of the Age of Imagination, a successor to the Information Age in which creativity is the main driver of economic value. With the advent of NFTs, it truly appears that the age of fantasy is upon us, as artists unlock the potential of digital ownership, and with it the power to sustain themselves and thrive with blockchain technology.
Many thanks to our partners Mana Common, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Fenwick, Perrier, Rug Radio and Moonpay, for helping us build the 2022 dream iteration of ‘The Gateway’, in a robust celebration of arts and culture. A piece of advice if you’re on the road: Expect the unexpected, and enjoy.
