With the first NFT conference wrapped, more essential takeaways from the event are available.
Entertainment. Several new NFT series, original shows featuring NFTs, and other forms of art reimagined were unveiled or premiered at the event. Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg, UFC President Dana White, and graphic designer Mike Winkelmann, AKA BEEPLE, announced collaborations within the Web3 industry.
Sports. Athletes and companies like Boardroom and Draftkings Inc shared how the sports world is changing with the adoption of NFTs.
Community. Fonder of Veefriends and VeeCon, Gary Vaynerchuk said in his keynote that the relationships formed among attendees are the most significant returns on the investment in his NFT series. Only owners of VeeFriend NFTs were able to attend this event, and Vaynerchuk says the goal is to continue to reward people who own VeeCon tickets, a VeeFriend NFT.
Business. Companies like PepsiCo, investment platform Rally, and a dozen projects within the NFT space were there to share current and upcoming projects and applications of the technology.
Proposal? One VeeFriend enthusiast proposed to his girlfriend on the event's main stage. With the crowd cheering them on, the couple exchanged beautiful memories before she accepted his proposal, and Gary Vee rushed onto the stage to celebrate the happy couple.
In all the ways VeeCon and NFTs are an exciting new chapter for business and culture, they are also a humble reminder of what people have always wanted: community. As community forms around the accessibility and art of Web3, we are sure to see more events like these. Events that drive the inventive spirit of these fans into lifelong family connections.