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NFT Carnival (www.nftcarnival.io), the first digital gallery event series for non-fungible tokens (NFT), and Culture Pulse (www.culturepulse.co/), the first NFT marketplace bridging the world of physical collections with their digital counterparts, are partnering to co-host a next-generation Super Bowl party on Saturday, February 12 from 2-6 pm PST. The three-part event will take place at Prince's former estate and will bring together leading NFT creators and collectors, athletes, investors and media for the Super Bowl of NFT Excellence, Culture Pulse exclusive launch, and Satoshi Salon LA.

In March 2021, nearly one year ago, Beeple sold an NFT for $69 million and NFTs have not slowed down since. The expansion of NFT utility is emerging into industries from music to memorabilia, including physical backed digital assets, allowing for the authentication of a physical item of value with tokenization of an NFT (e.g. a pair of shoes or a fine watch on physical display with an NFT that proves ownership and authenticity of the collectible). 

The Super Bowl of NFT Excellence event will kick off with the Culture Pulse Launch featuring a “Phigital” Gallery, displaying ultra-rare physical collectibles with their digital NFT counterparts created by prominent athletes and artists. Adjacent to the Culture Pulse artist gallery will be the NFT Carnival space, a second gallery for up-and-coming cryptocurrency and blockchain community NFT displays. 

Confirmed Culture Pulse creators for the event include Andy Warhol, Madoko Tagagi, Barbara Kruger, Chase Langford, John 5, Jerrod Maruyama, Lawyer Milloy, Gary Payton, Ed Ruscha, Shag, Bobby Wagner, Stephen Silver Fine Jewelers, Scott Page, Mo Bamba, Paolo Banchero & more.

During the event, guests will enjoy various musical performances by Scott Page from Pink Floyd and popular performer, Gashi. Along the grounds, guests will be able to access the exclusive NFT galleries and have the opportunity to meet the artists and athletes, as well as bid on high demand Super Bowl 2022 tickets. Drinks and heavy appetizers will be served.

Following the Super Bowl of NFT Excellence gallery will be the debut of Satoshi Salon in LA from 5:30-7 pm PST. Satoshi Salon is a private event club where leaders, innovators, and investors in blockchain, fintech, and emerging technology are invited to enjoy dinner, drinks, investment opportunities and thought-leader discussion to drive the industry forward. Early-stage blockchain startups are invited to present. Learn more at www.satoshi.salon.

To inquire about event invites or participation options for NFT Carnival and Satoshi Salon, email [email protected]. For more information on Culture Pulse, please email [email protected]. 

*The Super Bowl of NFT Excellence event and all associated events on the property on Feb 12 from 2-7 pm will follow Covid-19 safety protocols in place per LA County. Temperature checks and vaccination cards will be checked at the door.

 

ABOUT CULTURE PULSE 
Culture Pulse (www.culturepulse.co/) bridges the world of physical collectibles with digital NFTs. Our purpose as a Web 3.0 platform is to enable community via  a blockchain-built authentication and social platform that showcases “the things” people hold nearest and dearest to their hearts (trading cards, autographs, art, sports collectibles, luxury goods, wine, and more). Follow on social @culturepulseco or www.linktr.ee/culturepulseco and learn more about the launch. 

ABOUT NFT CARNIVAL
NFT Carnival ( www.nftcarnival.io/) is a digital gallery event series for non-fungible tokens (NFT), bringing together NFT creators, innovators, collectors and media in key cities globally. NFT Carnival is organized by Layer1 Events and Transform Ventures, which have been producing high-end crypto investor events globally since 2014.  

ABOUT SATOSHI SALON
Satoshi Salon (www.satoshi.salon) is a private event club for leaders, innovators, and investors in blockchain, fintech, and emerging technology to enjoy dinner, drinks, investment opportunities, and thought-leader discussion to drive the industry forward. Dinners take place at the home or selected venue of Satoshi Hosts, who personally curate their dinner guests.  Satoshi Salon events are invite-only. Apply for an invitation by emailing [email protected]. 

Culture Pulse is taking the NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace to the next level by bridging the world of physical collectibles with their digital counterparts. Culture Pulse connects the real world to the blockchain by combining the best of NFTs with what buyers have traditionally wanted: something that is as meaningful in real life as it is in the digital realm. Instead of championing new collectibles generated solely for the metaverse, the platform enables athletes, artists, musicians and other creators to mint NFTs from real world collectibles.

The company's mission is to reintroduce trust and authenticity through its marketplace methodology combating the $1.82 trillion lost to counterfeiting each year, according to the Global Brand Counterfeiting Report. The Culture Pulse platform pairs a physical collectible with an NFT and is synced to their database. When that product is purchased, the NFT is transferred via a wallet and whenever the item transfers ownership, the digital rights and provenance held in the NFT is transferred as well. Culture Pulse's easy to use Web 2.0 Shopify interface makes transacting on the site seamless. Users can utilize wallets, crypto and Web 3.0 tools like MetaMask to transact as well. 

 “NFTs have leapt off the page, and yet they are still in their infancy,” said David Jensen, CEO. “We aim to advance the metaverse while bridging the world of physical collectibles and creations.  We aim to let collectors enjoy their autograph game ball while carrying their digital Hermes Birkin bag in the Metaverse.”

Through NFT drops, which the company calls ‘pulses', collectors can buy exclusive pieces through auctions. Their inaugural release, entitled “Celebrating Excellence” champions an expansive and impressive portfolio of creators including: 

• Athletes Hall of Fame basketball player Gary Payton and Super Bowl Champ Lawyer Milloy, Bobby Wagner,  Mo Bamba, Paolo Banchero, among others

• Artists / Musicians including Andy Warhol, Barbara Kruger, Ed Ruscha, Shag, Kara Walker, Chase Langford, Jerrod Maryama, John 5

• Luxury Brands Stephen Silver Fine Jewelers and other featured brands 

“Our goal is to make NFTs easy and fun to make for athletes, artists, and creators of all types," said Alex Beckman, CDO and co-founder/"When NFTs creation is seamless and doesn't require outsourcing the creative process, NFTs become more authentic and meaningful to collect."

"From a technical perspective, we're linking the physical world of collectibles and their digital counterparts through advanced tagging technology,'' said company CTO and co-founder Adam Cowherd.  "Being able to verify a physical collectible unlocks limitless possibilities in the digital world."

The company is co-founded by serial entrepreneurs and investors: CEO/co-founder David Jensen Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte, IBM, Yahoo!, Razorfish; CDO/co-founder Alex Beckman founded GameOn Technology, EVNTLIVE, and has served as Managing Partner to Elastic Holdings, a US-based venture capital fund; and Adam Cowherd, CTO/co-founder and founder of AmplifyX.

The company is kicking off with an invite-only celebrity event in Los Angeles during Super Bowl weekend, bringing together collectors with world-class artists, winning athletes, and experts from the web 3.0 community. Culture Pulse has a series of upcoming "pulses" throughout 2022, championing purpose around significant cultural milestones. For more information and to see all upcoming events, visit culturepulse.co.

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