Let\u2019s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get us wrong \u2014 the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it\u2019s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.<\/p>\n
Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you as we pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don\u2019t want to miss. Here\u2019s what to look out for this week.<\/p>\n
Faces of Web3<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFew clarifications on the @CoryVanLew<\/a> x @RugRadio<\/a> PFP mint ( \ud83e\uddf5):<\/p>\n1. Official mint date is Monday, February 6th. There will be a 48 hour mint window for:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Rug Radio Genesis NFT holders: 1 NFT = 1 PFP for 690 $RUG<\/a>
\u2013 Cory Van Lew 1 of 1 holders: 1 NFT = 5 PFPs for FREE pic.twitter.com\/hEaYSBmAEo<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Farokh (@farokh) February 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nWho:<\/strong> Rug Radio<\/a> and Cory Van Lew<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> 20,000 PFP NFTs<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 6 @ time TBA<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> TBA via Rug Radio Twitter<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> Decentralized media company Rug Radio<\/a> is venturing into the world of PFPs<\/a> with its anticipated large-scale collection \u201cFaces of Web3.\u201d Helmed by prominent collector\/builder Farokh<\/a>, Rug Radio has gained significant traction over the last year as a purveyor of digitally native content. It has now teamed up with celebrated Web3 artist Cory Van Lew for this latest endeavor.<\/p>\nCrypto Art Monograph #2<\/h2>\n\nCrypto Art Monograph #2 teaser. Source: The NFT Magazine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWho:<\/strong> The NFT Magazine<\/em><\/a>, Joshua Davis<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Two Open Editions<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 6 @ 6:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Nifty Gateway<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> As part of The NFT Magazine<\/em>\u2018s ongoing Crypto Art Monograph series<\/a>, renowned curator Ronnie K. Pirovino<\/a> has tapped multidisciplinary artist Joshua Davis<\/a> (Praystation) for an exclusive drop on Nifty Gateway. As part of the evolving Monograph venture, the drop will feature two NFTs, each of which speaks to The NFT Mag<\/em>\u2018s endeavors to narrate and \u201ctimestamp\u201d the evolution of crypto art over time.<\/p>\nThe King\u2019s Alpha<\/h2>\n
Who:<\/strong> Spottie WiFi<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Open edition music NFTs<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 7 @ 5 p.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Sound.xyz<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> Prominent Web3 music artist Spottie WiFi returns to Sound with a new single entitled \u201cThe King\u2019s Alpha.\u201d Said to be the intro and title track of his forthcoming sophomore album dropping in March, this new song features none other than Snoop Dogg<\/a> and builds upon the sonic landscape Spottie has been crafting since his debut album \u201cI\u2019m Spottie<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\nPleasrHouse Charity Auction<\/h2>\n\n![\"Doge](\"https:\/\/nftnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Doge-Couch-700x398.png\")
Doge on a Couch. Source: PleasrDAO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWho:<\/strong> PleasrDAO<\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Auction and NFT open edition<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 7 @ 8:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Pleasr.House<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> For the second episode of the live, interactive art auction show PleasrHouse, PleasrDAO<\/a> has invited Atsuko Sato and her dog Kabosu \u2014 the Shiba Inu from the historic Doge memes and coin \u2014 to help curate a charitable auction. The 17-year-old dog, who has been diagnosed with leukemia and liver disease, will make a rare live appearance with Sato on the PleasrHouse live stream to auction off the original couch pictured in the iconic 2010 Doge photos<\/a>, with proceeds from the auction going to Save The Children.<\/p>\nSukina<\/h2>\n
Who:<\/strong> grams<\/a>, presented by Bryan Brinkman<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Ranked auction and editions<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 8 @ 7 p.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Nifty Gateway<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> Sukina (which means \u201cfavorite\u201d in Japanese) is a collection of pieces that represent the origin, journey, and ethos of the self-titled digital fabricator grams. Presented by seasoned art veteran Bryan Brinkman, the collection features a ranked auction, a limited edition, and a 24-hour drawing \u2014 each of which visually communicates a unique facet of grams\u2019 identity. <\/p>\nStrangersHQ<\/h2>\n\n![\"Airplane](\"https:\/\/nftnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Strangers-Banner-700x394.png\")
Airplane artwork by Nick Kuchar. Source: Strangers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWho:<\/strong> Nick Kuchar<\/a> & Co.<\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> 6,500 PFP NFTs<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 9 @ 1 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nFew clarifications on the @CoryVanLew<\/a> x @RugRadio<\/a> PFP mint ( \ud83e\uddf5):<\/p>\n
1. Official mint date is Monday, February 6th. There will be a 48 hour mint window for:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Rug Radio Genesis NFT holders: 1 NFT = 1 PFP for 690 $RUG<\/a>
\u2013 Cory Van Lew 1 of 1 holders: 1 NFT = 5 PFPs for FREE pic.twitter.com\/hEaYSBmAEo<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Farokh (@farokh) February 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
Who:<\/strong> Rug Radio<\/a> and Cory Van Lew<\/a><\/p>\n
What:<\/strong> 20,000 PFP NFTs<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> February 6 @ time TBA<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> TBA via Rug Radio Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n
Why:<\/strong> Decentralized media company Rug Radio<\/a> is venturing into the world of PFPs<\/a> with its anticipated large-scale collection \u201cFaces of Web3.\u201d Helmed by prominent collector\/builder Farokh<\/a>, Rug Radio has gained significant traction over the last year as a purveyor of digitally native content. It has now teamed up with celebrated Web3 artist Cory Van Lew for this latest endeavor.<\/p>\n
Crypto Art Monograph #2<\/h2>\n
\nCrypto Art Monograph #2 teaser. Source: The NFT Magazine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Who:<\/strong> The NFT Magazine<\/em><\/a>, Joshua Davis<\/a><\/p>\n
What:<\/strong> Two Open Editions<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> February 6 @ 6:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> Nifty Gateway<\/a><\/p>\n
Why:<\/strong> As part of The NFT Magazine<\/em>\u2018s ongoing Crypto Art Monograph series<\/a>, renowned curator Ronnie K. Pirovino<\/a> has tapped multidisciplinary artist Joshua Davis<\/a> (Praystation) for an exclusive drop on Nifty Gateway. As part of the evolving Monograph venture, the drop will feature two NFTs, each of which speaks to The NFT Mag<\/em>\u2018s endeavors to narrate and \u201ctimestamp\u201d the evolution of crypto art over time.<\/p>\n
The King\u2019s Alpha<\/h2>\n
\n Who:<\/strong> Spottie WiFi<\/a><\/p>\n
What:<\/strong> Open edition music NFTs<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> February 7 @ 5 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> Sound.xyz<\/a><\/p>\n
Why:<\/strong> Prominent Web3 music artist Spottie WiFi returns to Sound with a new single entitled \u201cThe King\u2019s Alpha.\u201d Said to be the intro and title track of his forthcoming sophomore album dropping in March, this new song features none other than Snoop Dogg<\/a> and builds upon the sonic landscape Spottie has been crafting since his debut album \u201cI\u2019m Spottie<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n
PleasrHouse Charity Auction<\/h2>\n
\nDoge on a Couch. Source: PleasrDAO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Who:<\/strong> PleasrDAO<\/p>\n
What:<\/strong> Auction and NFT open edition<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> February 7 @ 8:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> Pleasr.House<\/a><\/p>\n
Why:<\/strong> For the second episode of the live, interactive art auction show PleasrHouse, PleasrDAO<\/a> has invited Atsuko Sato and her dog Kabosu \u2014 the Shiba Inu from the historic Doge memes and coin \u2014 to help curate a charitable auction. The 17-year-old dog, who has been diagnosed with leukemia and liver disease, will make a rare live appearance with Sato on the PleasrHouse live stream to auction off the original couch pictured in the iconic 2010 Doge photos<\/a>, with proceeds from the auction going to Save The Children.<\/p>\n
Sukina<\/h2>\n
\n Who:<\/strong> grams<\/a>, presented by Bryan Brinkman<\/a><\/p>\n
What:<\/strong> Ranked auction and editions<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> February 8 @ 7 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> Nifty Gateway<\/a><\/p>\n
Why:<\/strong> Sukina (which means \u201cfavorite\u201d in Japanese) is a collection of pieces that represent the origin, journey, and ethos of the self-titled digital fabricator grams. Presented by seasoned art veteran Bryan Brinkman, the collection features a ranked auction, a limited edition, and a 24-hour drawing \u2014 each of which visually communicates a unique facet of grams\u2019 identity. <\/p>\n
StrangersHQ<\/h2>\n
\nAirplane artwork by Nick Kuchar. Source: Strangers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Who:<\/strong> Nick Kuchar<\/a> & Co.<\/p>\n
What:<\/strong> 6,500 PFP NFTs<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> February 9 @ 1 p.m. ET<\/p>\n