Communities: The Builders
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The Builders Dao
A DAO, or Decentralized Autonomous Organization, functions akin to a digital community governed by predefined rules. Picture it as a club where decisions aren't centralized but are collectively made by members through voting. Utilizing blockchain and smart contracts, a DAO operates without traditional hierarchies, ensuring transparency and adherence to agreed-upon rules, with members holding tokens granting them voting rights on proposals.
The Builders Dao has successfully carved out a unique niche in the expansive world of creative expression within Web3. With a diverse array of creatives, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, they've cultivated a space that encourages the broadening of artistic horizons and fosters meaningful connections.
One aspect that immediately stands out is their commitment to building bridges between artists and collectors, and also photographers, designers and illustrators. The Builders Dao operates on a thoughtful model designed to bring these integral components of the NFT art market closer together. Their approach involves curating art sales, with the generated revenues being reinvested to support emerging artists. This support extends beyond mere financial backing, encompassing initiatives such as acquiring art, organizing virtual and in-real-life networking events, art exhibitions, as well as offering gifting and merchandising opportunities.
Recently, at the NFT Paris side event hosted by NFT Fest, the Dao photographers were casually exhibited on desk screens where the theme was “nature.” It provided a unique opportunity to introduce photography to visitors who may not have otherwise encountered it, as the setting didn't have the formal atmosphere of a gallery.
Or take for example The Builders Box event, a collection of 100 unique artworks showcasing 80 artists’ interpretation of a Box, exhibited in Milan during October 2023.
What sets The Builders Dao apart is their dedication to fostering a sense of community that transcends the transactional nature often associated with artist-collector relationships. By believing in the uplifting power of community, they have successfully created one of the most vibrant, active, and close-knit communities in the NFT art space. This commitment to community building not only enriches the experience for both artists and collectors but also sets a positive precedent for the broader creative ecosystem within Web3.
The Builders Dao is a dynamic creative collective that champions collaboration, support, and community building. For those seeking more than just a marketplace, but an immersive and interconnected artistic experience, The Builders Dao stands as a testament to the power of bringing creatives and collectors together in the spirit of collaborative advancement.
The Builders Pass
Currently you have two ways to join, you can collect the Builders Pass or apply on their website. The Builders Pass comes with a 3D NFT that embeds an exclusive artwork by a DAO artist,building an entire ecosystem around the Pass and its utility.
• Lifetime DAO membership
• Phygital card with an integrated NFC chip inscribed in the NFT contract
• Multiplier to earn $TBD tokens and govern the DAO
• Allow-list and perks in future DAO drops
• Allow-list priority over public on every art drop entering “The Building”, the upcoming Premium Gallery for top artists
• VIP access to IRL events
• 2 free consultancy sessions with the specialists in their web3 team
• Access to the DAO Discord server with an exclusive "Pass Holder" role
• 20% reduced price on future DAO prints and merch
Website: The Builders Dao
X: @TheBuildersDao
Foundation: Builders World
OpenSea: @builders-pass
Instagram: @thebuildersdao
Supported by The Builders Dao. Photographs copyrighted by the photographers.
DRAWLIGHTS | 1/1 – one post/one photographer, weekly. Off-chain and on-chain. By Peter Nitsch, lens-based artist, a member of NFT Now 🌐 and lifetime Member of the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand.