Wearable NFT Opens New Era of Virtual Reality Integration
- Ethan 劉呈顥
- May 3
- 6 min read
With the booming development of NFT (non-fungible token) technology, the world is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation.
In the field of art, NFT gives artworks an unalterable identification code, so that the creations of digital artists are no longer just simple JPG files, but works with smart contracts that bring profits to creators while trading. This has enabled NFT to achieve success in the application of virtual-real integration and also to enter a wider range of applications.
Among them, wearable NFTs have injected new vitality into digital fashion.
What are Wearable NFTs
The so-called wearable NFT, in simple terms, is something that can be worn to dress up a virtual avatar. This NFT can be clothes, pants, shoes, hats, jewelry accessories, etc. As long as it is an item that can be worn in real life and can also be used for matching in the digital world, we can call it a wearable NFT.
This new type of NFT application is not just a digital collectible, but also a way to interact with virtual characters and show your personality. Here is a simple example. We can see the virtual avatar we created from the page on The Sandbox.
左邊的區塊可以選擇你想要的服飾，而這些服飾就是穿戴式 NFT。
除了原本內建選項外，你也可以到其他販售 NFT 的品牌，尋找他們販售的品牌 NFT。
比如說，最近在 The Sandbox 上新發行的 GUCCI，就有他們自己的商城販售著他們的穿戴式 NFT。
Such wearable NFTs are not just static digital art, but also an interactive experience where users can try on clothes virtually, choose different digital clothes, and create a unique virtual image. This also provides brands and artists with a new way of expression, launching limited edition digital fashion through NFTs and creating unique styles for virtual characters. And through blockchain technology, we can easily identify whether these digital NFTs are issued by brands.
Wearable NFTs integrate digital assets into the fashion field, breaking the boundaries between the traditional fashion world and digital art.
Wearable NFT Virtual and Real Integration
In addition to digital applications, many brands are also using NFT to develop virtual-real integration activities.
For example, the RTKFT studio acquired by NIKE once launched NFT sneakers that integrated the virtual and the real.
In 2020, Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended an event wearing a pair of sneakers called "Cybersneakers". This pair of sneakers was designed based on Tesla's car model "Cyber Truck". In fact, this pair of sneakers cannot be called real sneakers, but were synthesized onto Elon Musk's feet by the RTFKT team through PS.
Image source: Dynamic Zone Trends
After the event, RTFKT made the sneakers into NFT and put them up for auction on the NFT trading platform SuperRare.
In November of the same year, RTFKT created a pair of NFT sneakers called The X Evolutions inspired by the Air Jordan 1 OG, and launched a 10-day auction on the auction platform built by the team. The pure white sneakers will have a touch of paint added every time the auction reaches a certain price, and the design will also change accordingly.
Finally, after the sneakers evolved six more times, they were bought by the famous NFT collector Whaleshark, who received the physical sneakers made by RTFKT after the auction.
Image source: Dynamic Zone Trends
The above information is sourced from Dynamic Zone Trends. If you want to see more reports about NIKE and RTKFT, you can read this article.
Shin Kong Life Airdrops Wearable NFTs
In addition to well-known foreign brands issuing wearable NFTs, nspace also helped Shin Kong Life Insurance design wearable NFTs in Taiwan!
Image source: Life Design Institute FB
In June 2023, Taiwan's Shin Kong Life Insurance launched an airdrop event - "Super Cute Little Monster Headdress NFT" to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary.
The event allows participants to complete specific tasks on The Sandbox platform, and in return they will receive a unique Life Design Monster headdress fashion NFT. This is not only a creative move to celebrate Shin Kong Life’s milestone, but also provides an opportunity for fun and interaction for NFT enthusiasts in Taiwan.
For example: There are five types of monster headdress fashion NFTs in this airdrop, and the names of these five monsters also represent different meanings.
First up is Medi-chan. Medi-chan’s name comes from the root of the word for medicine. We can see him in the game The Sandbox as a happy, energetic little monster with a black appearance.
Medi-chan’s headdress is of legendary level, and only 1 piece is available.
When you wear [Medi酱]'s NFT today, you can also get bonus abilities! (Power 25, Defense 50, Speed 25)
Next is LIFE-chan. LIFE-chan’s name comes from the word LIFE, which means life. We can see him in the game The Sandbox as a cute green crocodile.
LIFE-chan’s headdress is of epic level and is limited to only 10 pieces.
When you wear [LIFE Sauce]'s NFT today, you can get the ability bonus of Power 50 and Magic 25!
The next to appear is Money-chan. Money-chan’s name is taken from the English word for money, Money. We can see him appearing as a cute yellow character in the game The Sandbox. Money-chan is also the most frequently appearing little monster in Life Design Institute, and he often follows Dr. Light to introduce various insurance-related knowledge.
Money Sauce’s headdress is of a rare grade and is limited to 100 pieces. When you wear Money Sauce’s NFT today, you can get the ability bonuses of Power 25 and Magic 25!
Finally, there are the normal-level Acci sauce and Safe sauce. Acci sauce and Safe sauce are derived from the English word Accident and Safe. Acci sauce is a cute pink little monster, and Safe sauce is a cute monster with big eyes. Wearing their headgear will bring different bonuses.
Acci Jiang’s headdress is limited to 695 pieces. When you wear [Acci Jiang]’s NFT today, you can get a Luck25 ability bonus!
Safe Sauce’s headdress is limited to 694 pieces. When you wear Safe Sauce’s NFT today, you can get a Defense25 ability bonus!
In the past, corporate mascots were merely cute images that we could appreciate visually, but there was always a sense of distance that we could not actually touch. Today, with the rise of wearable NFTs, this emotional distance has been minimized.
Wearable NFTs give you the opportunity to directly transform into your favorite corporate mascot, which is not only visually satisfying but also an immersive experience. Through The Sandbox, you can meet and interact with other partners who also like this corporate mascot in the virtual world and share this love together.
In the trend of Web3, wearable NFTs give corporate mascots more meaning. No longer just a brand image, corporate mascots have become a medium for direct interaction with consumers, establishing a deeper emotional connection.
At the same time, we hope that everyone can continue to pay attention to the "Life Design Institute's Fan Page" to see if there is any new airdrop information released!
And Shin Kong Life’s The Sandbox experience is also online! Everyone is welcome to come and experience it.
You can also see the cute Jinbao interacting with you in The Sandbox~
Image source: The Sandbox
Conclusion
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