September 30, 2021

MoonCat's Path from Abandaned NFT Project to Sotheby's Auction House

Kevin is joined by David and Anna from ponderware , the developers of historical NFT sensation MoonCats. Here, they discuss how the project was revived from relative obscurity and propelled into the stratosphere of collectibl...

Kevin is joined by David and Anna from ponderware, the developers of historical NFT sensation MoonCats. Here, they discuss how the project was revived from relative obscurity and propelled into the stratosphere of collectible-mania, the backstory and lore of the MoonCats, and how ponderware takes a stewardship over dictatorship role in the community.

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  • What are MoonCats? [00:30]
  • The MoonCats origin story. [03:13]
  • How are the attributes defined? [06:23]
  • The story behind the Genesis MoonCats. [08:15]
  • What is the MoonCats backstory lore, and how did it come about? What was actually happening on the blockchain as people "rescued" cats? [10:28]
  • What are the most desireable attributes among collectors? [13:56]
  • Rarity of attributes isn't the only factor that determines value of a MoonCat. [16:16]
  • What it means for a MoonCat to be acclimated (wrapped). [17:55]
  • How MoonCat accessories can be added and subtracted. [20:31]
  • Are some accessories more collectible than others? [21:29]
  • Does an acclimated MoonCat that changes ownership bring its accessories along with it? [22:54]
  • What are Lootprints? [24:25]
  • When are new Lootprints revealed, and what is the purpose of this schedule? [27:27]
  • Is the evolution of MoonCats' functionality preordained by the developers, or is it guided by the community? [29:05]
  • How are NFT rights and ownership considered from ponderware's perspective while preserving the freedom of expression the community has always tried to foster? [31:24]
  • Future MoonCats projects on the roadmap. [33:52]
  • "Mooncats: the choose-your-own-scarcity-adventure collectible!" [34:58]
  • Collecting MoonCats before the March 2021 rush compared to after. [36:43]
  • Where does the MoonCats project stand in the grand timeline of NFT history? [37:27]
  • What does the future of MoonCats look like? [40:19]
  • How committed are the developers to making MoonCats metaverse-friendly? [41:52]
  • Parting thoughts. [45:06]

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