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SCMP’s first thematic NFT collection is launching Aug 19

Own a piece of history from our HK25 Moments collection.

Dear reader,

Thank you for signing up for our whitelist! HK25 Moments’ whitelist registration is now officially closed! To find out if your whitelist registration was successful, join us on Discord here, and insert your wallet address to the #hk25-wl-checking channel.

As you may have noticed, we have decided to move the whitelist presale time closer to the public sale. We’re thrilled to announce that our HK25 Moments NFT whitelist sale will go live on Friday August 19 at 9:00AM HKT. No worries if you missed our whitelist registration period, you can still join our public sale later in the evening!   

This collection will feature the most iconic photos of Hong Kong from the last 25 years, and will come in the form of mystery boxes containing a randomized bundle of five ARTIFACTs, each representing a moment from the collection. 

Please visit artifact.scmp.com to learn more. In the meantime, we have a couple of exciting updates to share with you!

Funding your wallet

Before the public sale, make sure you have registered and funded your Blocto wallet. When the sale period opens, collectors can purchase ARTIFACTs by SCMP directly on artifact.scmp.com using a Blocto wallet, our exclusive partner for HK25 Moments. Learn more from our “How To Buy” page. 

Each HK25 Moments mystery box is priced at 100 USDC (Flow). If you are using MoonPay inside Blocto to fund your wallet, we recommend that you buy at least $109 USD / $856 HKD worth of USDC (Flow) which will net you 101 USDC (Flow). Now you can buy one box with a bit extra for storage and transaction fees.

Please note that the HK25 Moments NFTs will be viewable immediately on artifact.scmp.com, and will be integrated to be viewable in the Blocto Wallet and Bloctobay in the coming months.

Why should you buy this NFT?

The goal of our project is to preserve moments that shaped Hong Kong and the world’s history on the blockchain. Join us to preserve your fondest memories of Hong Kong from the past 25 years with HK25 Moments! Our NFT holders get to enjoy several perks and benefits such as:

• VIP access to in-person exhibitions with revered HK institutions
• Exclusive prizes and giveaways, including Sandbox Alpha passes and mystery boxes
• Access to SCMP newsroom leaders
• VIP access to ARTIFACTs by SCMP events in the metaverse (Check out our trailer here)

FAQs about HK25 Moments

Is this SCMP’s first NFT collection drop?
No, SCMP has launched two NFT collections, 1997 series 1 and 2, earlier this year. Both collections sold out in under two hours. Learn more about them here and here.

What is HK25 Moments? 
HK25 Moments is SCMP’s first thematic NFT collection. To mark the 25th anniversary of the handover, our team has handpicked 100 photos from SCMP’s photojournalism archive to highlight these iconic moments Hong Kong has experienced over the years, and to preserve them immutably on the blockchain. Head over to our website to learn more! How many of these moments do you recognize?

When is our NFT launch going live?

Whitelist sale: August 19, 2022, 9AM HKT
Public sale: August 19, 2022, 9PM HKT

What will I get?
For each purchase, you will get a mystery box containing a randomized bundle of five ARTIFACTs, each representing an iconic moment in Hong Kong’s history from the past 25 years. Owning these NFTs gives you access to a list of utilities such as exclusive access to physical events, exclusive giveaways, metaverse events, and SCMP’s newsroom leaders.

How can I purchase HK25 Moments?
Collectors can purchase ARTIFACTs by SCMP through primary sales directly on artifact.scmp.com with a Blocto wallet using USDC (Flow).

How to create a Blocto wallet?
Check here to find a detailed guide on how to create and fund your wallet.

How much should I put into my wallet?
Each HK25 Moments mystery box is priced at 100 USDC (Flow). If you are using MoonPay inside Blocto to fund your wallet, we recommend that you buy at least $109 USD / $856 HKD worth of USDC (Flow) which will net you 101 USDC (Flow). Now you can buy one box with a bit extra for storage and transaction fees!

I already have a crypto wallet (e.g., Metamask). Can I use an alternative crypto wallet to buy HK25 Moments?
No. HK25 Moments is exclusively partnering with Blocto wallet for our public sale on the Flow blockchain, meaning, you can only purchase and store our NFTs on a Blocto wallet for now. We are in the process of integrating with other wallet partners for upcoming NFT drops.

I already have cryptocurrency. Can I use my existing funds to purchase HK25 Moments?
Yes. However, DO NOT purchase USDC directly on your centralized exchange, as most exchanges do not support withdrawing USDC on the Flow network. Instead, purchase FLOW tokens on your exchange (e.g., Binance, Coinbase, or Kraken), send your FLOW tokens to your Blocto wallet, and swap your FLOW into USDC (Flow) within the Blocto App using BloctoSwap. Click here for more information.

I filled in your whitelist google form, but why am I not on the whitelist?
Our 1997 Premium Series collectors, SCMP’s paid Digital subscribers, and our giveaway winners are automatically granted a whitelist spot. Besides that, we have also randomly chosen a few lucky participants to get whitelisted. If your wallet information is filled incorrectly, your entry will automatically be excluded. If you think there’s been a mistake, please reach out to our team via Discord or send us an email at artifact@scmp.com at your earliest convenience.

What happens after the sale?

1. Exclusive access to SCMP’s newsroom and upcoming events:
   We will be inviting collectors to join our newsroom leaders in closed-door sessions, and in-person or hybrid events with SCMP and the rest of the community!
2. Exclusive Giveaways:
   We will be giving away a list of exciting gifts, including Sandbox’s Alpha pass, to our collectors and community members. Join our Discord channel to be part of the community!
3. Our first metaverse event in the Sandbox:
   We partnered with Lululand to bring you an exciting metaverse experience. We will be hosting interactive games to take you through the vision and progress ARTIFACTs by SCMP has made thus far. There will be secret prizes! Stay tuned to our social media channels for announcements.
4. NFT holders reveal party in the Sandbox:
   Within the metaverse event, we will coordinate for all HK25 Moments NFT holders to participate in our holder’s party in the experience, where you can meet and connect with other like-minded collectors. We look forward to meeting all of you!
5. Blocto integration and alternative wallet integration:
   The HK25 Moments drop will be integrated to Blocto’s wallet display and Blocto Bay in the coming months.  In parallel, our team is working to integrate other crypto wallets and secondary markets for our collection.

Own a piece of history, and join a group of like-minded collectors to preserve our shared history on the blockchain. Stay tuned to Discord and Twitter for the latest updates! 

Best regards,
ARTIFACTs by SCMP