The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is constantly evolving, and one ecosystem worth keeping an eye on is Kusama. Kusama is a blockchain network often referred to as a “Canary Network,” acting as a sandbox for new blockchain projects to test and refine their ideas before launch. This allows for early-stage Polkadot projects on Kusama, providing users greater opportunities to explore new NFTs.
One key feature of Kusama NFTs is that they are often based on the RMRK platform standard. RMRK, also known as “NFT Lego,” gives NFTs infinite extensibility and makes them highly suitable for the Metaverse and blockchain-based games. The Kusama network is made up of chains forming an interconnected network of specialized chains, resulting in NFTs with greater utility.
One example of Kusama NFTs is Kusama Kingdom, which first launched in October 2021 with the Kusama Kings collection and expanded into two series, Kusama Kings and Kusama Queens. Owners of the Kusama Kings and Queens NFT series gain access to exclusive Discord channels, private seed rounds of projects, pre-sale opportunities, and invitations to in-real-life events and meetups.
Another noteworthy Kusama NFT project is Kanaria, known for its customizability and eco-friendly approach. Kanaria NFTs feature customizable traits and come with platform bonuses. During their launch, Kanaria was dubbed the next generation of NFTs and featured a series where owners could contribute to egg-hatching and customizing their birds. Through unique NFT crowdfunding models, the project managed to raise an impressive 6 million USD from exclusive egg sales.
Moonglade is another unique initiative in the Kusama ecosystem, combining the power of NFTs with real-world reforestation efforts. Created through a partnership between RMRK and environmental project RMTerra, the project aims to plant more trees in areas of Portugal that have been devastated by fires. Moonglade serves as an example of the innovative and impactful projects found within the RMRK ecosystem that align well with Kusama’s environmentally conscious values.
In summary, Kusama NFTs are far from the only advanced blockchain-based tokens leading the way. As blockchain ecosystems continue to develop, we can expect the utility of NFTs to expand and change. Nevertheless, Kusama is a network worth watching as it continues to support the development of groundbreaking projects.
