Tintin NFT Collection launched by Crossmint, Tintinimaginatio and artèQ (EXCLUSIVE)

by James · April 20, 2023

Crossmint, a startup that provides infrastructure for building blockchain applications, has partnered with Tintinimaginatio, the company set up to protect and promote the work of Hergé, to release the iconic Tintin cartoon series’ first NFT collection.

In collaboration with artèQ, the collection consists of the illustration “The Blue Lotus”, which was created by Hergé in 1936 and was auctioned for €2.6 million ($2.8 million) in early 2021. The NFT collection includes two variants of “The Blue Lotus” NFTs, a limited edition that was made in only 777 copies and a purely digital NFT that is available in a similarly limited version of 1,777 pieces.

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Each NFT has unique features, including geographic coordinates for Tintin’s travel locations and unlocks tools including early access to new versions of “The Blue Lotus” book before publication and exclusive passes to the Hergé Museum. Purchasers of “The Blue Lotus” Tintin NFTs will also receive a digital brochure on Hergé’s work, created exclusively by renowned Hergéologist Philippe Goddin. The brochure provides an in-depth look at the creation of the Tintin series and the artistic vision of Hergé.

The “Blue Lotus” NFT Collection is now available for purchase via the Digital Tintin website. Payments can be made by credit card. The integration of Crossmint’s credit card payment solution is aimed at driving the adoption of web3 by non-cryptography users and driving the technology’s mass adoption.

“We are honored to be able to run such a famous and historic art series together with Tintinimaginatio and arteQ, helping to bridge the gap from the traditional art world to the Web3 era through a user-friendly payment solution,” said Rodri Fernandez Touza, co-founder of Crossmint. “At Crossmint, we are committed to removing the complexity of crypto for companies and users alike. We believe that NFTs are the future of art and are very excited to partner with such an iconic brand as TIntin to bring their web3 vision to life and enable NFT ownership to a new consumer.”

artèQ is specialized in blockchain technology, through consultation, technical support and strategic marketing. It has launched several NFT projects, including “The Kiss NFT Collection” by Gustav Klimt – Official Museum Edition of the Belvedere.

Farbod Sadeghian, CEO of arteQ, said: “Using Crossmint’s cutting-edge technology, we are able to usher in the Web2 consumers and enable them to own a digital asset without the tumultuous onboarding to the traditional Web3 space. This partnership gives fans a unique opportunity to own a rare piece of Tintin history in the form of an NFT. Each NFT comes with its own tools and is a truly unique collectible.”

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