Introducing the Blocks
The Blocks is a 3,333 PFP collection for crypto enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The Blocks is built with a long-term business and community in mind, “Mr. Block.” Mr. Block is a community-driven web3.0 brand aimed to educate, onboard and enable the blockchain ecosystem and next generation of crypto participants. Through quality content, creative branding and community education, The Blocks NFT collection is the gateway to our user community!
As a holder of The Blocks NFT, you become a member of The Blocks Neighborhood. The Blocks NFT collection represents a passionate community of education ambassadors for the blockchain ecosystem, upleveling our own game and ready to onboard and empower new participants into Web3.0 and Crypto.
The Mission
The Blocks NFTs pay homage to an original cartoon character from the early 20th century that appeared in The Industrial Worker newspaper.
But times have changed! The Mr. and Mrs. Blocks of Web3.0 have a different mission and value system: we are champions of the common person and have evolved into the role as leader and educator in the world of crypto currency. We pave our own path, are self-sufficient, yet highly collaborative.
The Blocks are a beacon for, and champion of, the Mr. Block mission: to be the trusted brand for an authentic and educational experience within the blockchain community.
Image credit: https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/riebe_ernest.htm
Join us!
As we explore this new frontier of modern technology together, inviting newcomers, enabling members and empowering all to a new level of social, culture, and economic independence!
The Art
Inspired by Ernest Reibe’s original early 20th century character, Mr. Block, who had a wooden, block-shaped head. This 21st Century version has taken on a new life while paying homage to its roots.
This collection serves to highlight Mr. Block’s mission to drive education across the many aspects of blockchain technology.
Some items give a wink and a nod to other, well-known NFT collections while others seek to drive forward the idea that this is an inclusive community built for everyone.
The Blocks NFTs come stacked with these benefits
Mr. Block Community Hub
This is your home for a friendly and authentic experience across all things blockchain. Join our Discord to gain access!
Mr. Block Shop
NFT holders will receive discounts and gift cards for The Mr. Block Shop as we continuously update and modernize our inventory for the trends of web3.0.
VIP List
Community members will get first access to our collaboration partners, community events and future developments including new products and features and virtual + IRL events (spaces, conferences, local meetups).
Exclusive 1/1s
Minting an exclusive 1/1 NFT will entitle the recipient to an original, hand-drawn sketch by collection artist, Blockheady.
OpenTee Shwag
Through our partnership with OpenTee, every Blocks holder will have the opportunity to purchase a custom-printed OpenTee of their exact NFT.
Charitable Donations
1.11% of NFT proceeds are allocated to web3.0 education-based charitable organizations.
Project Roadmap
This is just the beginning. The community can look forward to more announcements over time through our social media and Discord channels.
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Community Whitelists
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Building a brand and community is hard! To maximize the quality and value of our community, many of our future projects will be released on a whitelist basis. Our current roadmap for whitelist projects includes the Mr. Block Knowledge Hub, The Build-a-Block NFT collection and NFT incentives / utility features.
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Merchandise Discounts & OpenTee Shwag
AS YOU MINT!
NFT holders will receive discounts and gift cards to the Mr. Block E-commerce store. Every NFT holder will have the opportunity to receive a custom-printed OpenTee of their exact NFT during the minting process.
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Exclusive NFT Incentives & Utility
POST-MINT AND BEYOND
5 random NFTs from the collection will be minted as 1-of-1s, hand designed by our artist, Blockheady. Each of these 1-of-1s will be accompanied by a hand-drawn sketch of your NFT. Additional staking, airdrop, and utility opportunities are being designed for the second half of 2022.
About the team
The Mr. Block Foundry is passionate about onboarding new participants to the blockchain ecosystem. It is in our blood to educate, assist and empower our network of friends, family and community through the power of blockchain technology.
As such, the team behind this project ranges in industry experience level but shares a common passion for this exciting evolution towards Web3.0 that is well-underway.
FINE ARTIST & MR. BLOCK DESIGN ARCHITECT
Matt O’Neal a.k.a. Blockheady
Matt O’Neal has been a brand design architect, graphic designer, illustrator and fine artist for nearly 20 years. He has worked with large commercial brands such as Clorox, Dow and Syngenta as well as a bevy of companies in the consumer packaged goods space with special respect to brands that promote healthy lifestyles (Burt’s Bees, Naternal CBD, Tribucha Kombucha, et al). His narrative is one that fits well with Mr. Block.
A relative newcomer into the world of cryptocurrency, he began to hear more and more about how NFT’s could be beneficial to the artist and creative community and he began to investigate.
He first started listening to podcasts, reluctantly joining Twitter and finally attending the DCentral Miami conference in an effort to gain more knowledge on the subject.
It was there that he met up with the Mr. Block team and they quickly aligned on mission and vision. Now here he is — minting his first NFT project and working closely across the various Mr. Block channels.
Blockse
Founder
Close friends with Rabs since high school, reunited over a passion for blockchain technology and the massive global sea change underway as our society evolves into Web3 paradigms.
Rabs
Co-Founder
Close friends with Blockse since high school, reunited over a passion for blockchain technology and the massive global sea change underway as our society evolves into Web3 paradigms.
Laser and J Dawg
Design & Tech Consultants
Ethereum OGs building creative and intuitive Web3 apps for software companies and lifestyle brands.
Zombear
Community Manager
Our Community Manager Zombear is your go-to resource for project information on Discord.
FAQs
Answers to your most common questions about The Blocks! If you have more questions, you can ask our project team directly in our Discord server.
What are The Blocks?
The Blocks are a collection of 3,333 PFP NFTs minted on the Ethereum blockchain, using the ERC-721 standard so that each NFT is provably unique. Beyond the artwork, each NFT comes with benefits outlined on our roadmap.
How do I buy The Blocks NFTs?
The Blocks will begin to mint beginning June 24th, 2022. To mint an NFT, you will need to set up a Metamask wallet and fund it with Ethereum cryptocurrency. Our Discord server contains full instructions and support to set this up for first-time minters.
How much do The Blocks NFTs cost?
The Blocks will be priced at 0.04 ETH per NFT for the whitelist and 0.05 ETH for the public sale.
How do I get on the whitelist?
Joining The Blocks NFTs whitelist will allow you to mint your NFTs in the presale scheduled for June 24th, 2022. Join our Discord server to learn how to get on the whitelist!
What can I do with my NFT?
Every NFT in this collection comes with all of the features and benefits outlined in our roadmap. We are also granting holders the ability to purpose their NFTs for commercial use with consent from The Blocks project team. Please review our Terms & Conditions carefully to learn more.
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