{"id":6828,"date":"2023-05-05T12:29:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/solana-foundation-wants-your-next-big-idea-for-profile-picture-nfts\/"},"modified":"2023-05-05T12:29:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:29:58","slug":"solana-foundation-wants-your-next-big-idea-for-profile-picture-nfts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/solana-foundation-wants-your-next-big-idea-for-profile-picture-nfts\/","title":{"rendered":"Solana Foundation Wants Your Next Big Idea for Profile-Picture NFTs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Solana Foundation is inviting aspiring creators to join its \u201cNFT Showdown\u201d competition! The goal is to elevate the quality of new NFT projects by encouraging artists to develop business plans for profile-picture collections that have real-world utility. The Head of Strategy at the Solana Foundation emphasized that the competition aims to encourage NFT brands to consider what it takes to achieve long-term success. Ultimately, it\u2019s a refreshing approach that could help shape the future of NFTs! Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103353\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103353\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Solana Foundation's NFT showdown logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-scaled.webp 1200w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-300x185.webp 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-1024x630.webp 1024w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-768x473.webp 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-91x56.webp 91w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-150x92.webp 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/logo-450x277.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Solana Foundation\u2019s NFT Showdown: Bringing Fresh Ideas to the Table!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Solana_Foundations_NFT_Competition_Shakes_Up_the_Industry\">Solana Foundation\u2019s NFT Competition Shakes Up the Industry!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Solana Foundation is shaking up the NFT world! Its \u201cNFT Showdown\u201d competition invites creators to pitch ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/nft-non-fungible-token-guide\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">profile-picture collections<\/a> with real-world utility. Austin Federa, Solana Foundation\u2019s Head of Strategy, explained that the competition aims to change how NFT brands approach business planning before launching. And, ultimately, achieve long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>While Ethereum has dominated NFT collections, Solana and other blockchain competitors are making waves. <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/magic-eden-nft-marketplace-the-only-guide-you-need\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magic Eden<\/a>, an NFT marketplace, fully supports the initiative and are official partners, along with Okay Bears and Hyperspace. They said they are eager to bring new faces and ideas into the NFT ecosystem.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103354\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103354\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103354 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Solana Foundation logo\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana.png 1600w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-300x169.png 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-1024x576.png 1024w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-768x432.png 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-100x56.png 100w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-150x84.png 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-450x253.png 450w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-1200x675.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103354\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana.png\" alt=\"Solana Foundation logo\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana.png 1600w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-300x169.png 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-1024x576.png 1024w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-768x432.png 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-100x56.png 100w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-150x84.png 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-450x253.png 450w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Solana-1200x675.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unlock Your NFT Potential with Solana Foundation\u2019s \u2018NFT Showdown\u2019 Competition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Get_Ready_to_Pitch\">Get Ready to Pitch!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, how can we enter the Solana Foundation\u2019s NFT Showdown? The submission window for pitches is from June 5th to June 9th. You\u2019ll need to submit your pitch in PDF format <a href=\"https:\/\/solana.com\/nftshowdown#what-does-being-selected-as-a-winner-mean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the website<\/a>. Your pitch should include your target audience, problems your product solves, business model, and market strategy. You\u2019ll also need to include short and long-term community engagement and retention plans. Additionally, a high-level mock-up of your collection\u2019s art concept is required.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, if your project is selected as a winner, you\u2019ll receive various forms of support to help propel the viability of your business plan forward. This includes mentorship, office hours with the Solana team, and workshops with industry experts and NFT community leaders. You\u2019ll also be eligible to receive Creator tickets to Solana\u2019s Breakpoint event.<\/p>\n<p>Winning the <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/sol-art-how-to-get-your-hands-on-up-and-coming-nfts-on-solana\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFT Showdown<\/a> will give you the unique opportunity to work with the Solana Foundation team and industry mentors on refining your business plan.\u00a0Competing chains like Solana have made strides in the industry, challenging Ethereum\u2019s historic dominance in top NFT collections. Ultimately, the NFT Showdown is a great opportunity for aspiring creators to join the Solana ecosystem. They can also contribute to its expansion, and showcase their creative vision to the world.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-text__wrapper post-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>All investment\/financial opinions expressed by NFTevening.com are not recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article is educational material.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As always, make your own research prior to making any kind of investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/solana-foundation-wants-your-next-big-idea-for-profile-picture-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Solana Foundation is inviting aspiring creators to join its \u201cNFT Showdown\u201d competition! 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