{"id":9159,"date":"2023-07-06T12:32:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T12:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/06\/reviving-the-spirit-of-steve-mcqueen-nft-collection-celebrates-racing-and-coolness\/"},"modified":"2023-07-06T12:32:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T12:32:50","slug":"reviving-the-spirit-of-steve-mcqueen-nft-collection-celebrates-racing-and-coolness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/06\/reviving-the-spirit-of-steve-mcqueen-nft-collection-celebrates-racing-and-coolness\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviving the Spirit of Steve McQueen: NFT Collection Celebrates Racing and Coolness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, renowned as the \u2018King of Cool,\u2019 is now part of the Web3 space. A new NFT collection, celebrating his passion for motorcycle racing, is set to honor his legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>TL;DR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new NFT collection honoring Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, known as the \u2018King of Cool,\u2019 is set to launch on July 14.<\/li>\n<li>The collection includes 1,000 generative art collectibles, each providing access to a virtual Triumph Bonneville T100 Motorcycle and membership to the King of Cool Racing Team.<\/li>\n<li>Members will have access to future token-gated content, events, and games, continuing McQueen\u2019s legacy in the digital realm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-114466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47.png.webp\" alt=\"A screenshot of a Steve McQueen movie. \" width=\"1124\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47.png.webp 1124w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47-300x190.png.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47-1024x647.png.webp 1024w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47-768x485.png.webp 768w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47-89x56.png.webp 89w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47-150x95.png.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Capture-decran-2023-07-06-a-10.30.47-450x284.png.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"1000_Steve_McQueen_NFTs\">1000 Steve McQueen NFTs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The McQueen Estate is teaming up with Verified Labs, artist Michael Kalish, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triumphmotorcycles.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Triumph Motorcycles<\/a>, and IEL. Together, they\u2019re releasing 1,000 NFTs that honor Steve McQueen\u2019s passion for motorcycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This collection, set to launch on ThetaDrop on July 14, is inspired by a 2022 portrait of McQueen by Kalish. Moreover, McQueen\u2019s grandson, Chase, has also contributed to the project, adding a unique, personal touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Purchasers of the \u2018King of Cool Racing Team\u2019 Steve McQueen NFTs will receive a digital motorcycle shipping crate. Upon opening, they will discover a unique, virtual Triumph Bonneville T100 Motorcycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This reveal will grant them membership into the King of Cool Racing Team and unlock access to future token-gated content, events, and games. Each <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/nft-non-fungible-token-guide\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital asset<\/a> also includes a 3D Steve McQueen portrait, viewable in high detail through a virtual reality headset or Sony\u2019s Spatial Reality Display.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"All_About_Legacy\">All About Legacy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">McQueen, renowned for his roles in \u201cThe Cincinnati Kid,\u201d \u201cThe Magnificent Seven,\u201d and \u201cThe Towering Inferno,\u201d was more than just an actor; he was also a passionate motorcycle enthusiast. In fact, he collected numerous Triumph motorcycles and Hot Rods, and even participated in several races.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other hand, Justin Trevor Winters, co-founder, and CEO of Verified Labs, emphasized the importance of preserving McQueen\u2019s legacy. He stated, \u201cThe truth is, it\u2019s all about legacy.\u201d Furthermore, he added, \u201cWe wanted to make sure we did our part to help McQueen live on for future generations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Steve McQueen NFT collection is a testament to McQueen\u2019s influence on Americana, a theme that has inspired Kalish\u2019s work. \u201cThere is so much overlap in our love of cars, motorcycles, family, American Iconic objects and moments,\u201d Kalish said.<\/span><\/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\/reviving-the-spirit-of-steve-mcqueen-nft-collection-celebrates-racing-and-coolness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, renowned as the \u2018King of Cool,\u2019 is now part of the Web3 space. 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