2022 Predictions: Here’s How Quidd is taking NFTs Mainstream
2021 was a watershed moment for NFTs.
Even though this technological phenomenon was first invented in 2014, it wasn’t until early this past year that it started to make headlines. From the sale of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5,000 Days for over $69 million to Visa purchasing a CryptoPunk for $150,000, it’s almost impossible to scroll through Twitter without facing the fact that this nexus of art and tech is here to stay — there’s no denying that it’s become an integral part of our culture.
But, even though NFTs got more media attention than most of us could have ever imagined over the past year, there’s a reality we all need to be aware of when it comes to this burgeoning industry: we’re still very, very early.
2022 will be even more transformative for the NFT landscape than 2021 ever was. To date, OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, has only 250,000 monthly active users; however, platforms like Coinbase have waitlists that extend into the millions, and Robinhood has similar plans to expand into NFT trading. At the same time, some of the largest companies outside of the web3 world are coming to terms with the inevitable value that these on-chain assets have to offer, and they’re starting to stake their claim in this rapidly growing market.
Since the dawn of social media, we haven’t seen anything else in the history of the internet that’s slated to disrupt the way art, music, trading, and business operates on such a deep level. And, even though we don’t know exactly what the future holds for NFTs, one thing is definitely clear: this coming year will make the 2021 NFT explosion look like a drop in the bucket. NFTs are overdue for their iPhone moment, and Quidd will be at the forefront of bringing the next 1 billion users into the NFT landscape.
Read on to find out how.👇
Making education seamless
For the crypto-curious, NFTs have a tendency to be even more daunting than other digital assets. For one thing, while cryptocurrencies have existed for over a decade and are starting to be widely accepted as worthwhile investments, many people look at NFTs and think to themselves, “How could a jpeg possibly be worth that much??”
What’s missing is the proper tools for new users to understand the significance of NFTs and the underlying technology that makes them into immutable assets that are capable of holding incredible value. For many, the art of collecting is second-nature, but blockchain feels too alien to even begin to understand.
Quidd solves this by putting minting into the hands of the collector: it’s up to you if you want to keep your digital trading card a digital trading card or if you want to convert it into an NFT. We know that some fans will be completely satisfied just by collecting and completing sets of digital trading cards and that’s perfectly fine — we’ve enabled our collectors to buy, sell, and cash out without ever having to touch an NFT. However, if you’re ready to start learning about immutable ownership and how it can benefit you, Quidd makes it easy to mint your collectible onto the chain of your choice and own your digital property rights forever. The result? Your NFT is now much more than just a digital collectible; it’s an official token that represents your proof of ownership and it’s something that can be passed down for generations to come.
Putting security first
Right now, for the uninitiated, the NFT landscape can be intimidating. The idea of connecting a digital wallet that’s anything but user friendly to a website you don’t regularly access isn’t something you’d do without some serious hesitation — especially when your financial well-being is at stake.
On top of that, there’s the fact that NFTs have gotten a bad reputation from the anti-web3 mob. Many people are quick to point out the scams that happen in the industry without also acknowledging how important digital collectibles are to our culture. Being able to show reliable and immutable proof of ownership empowers people everywhere: it makes it possible to show provenance, especially when digital art and collectibles are fungible in nature. It also unlocks the ability for more and more people to, as Chris Dixon says, “Own a piece of the internet.”
Today, Quidd has over one hundred thousand active users who trust our marketplace and who actively purchase our digital collectibles. Our transition into the NFT space stems largely from a desire to increase security. When you mint your collectibles to a blockchain, you’re ensuring that they’ll be there forever — possibly longer than Quidd itself. The centralized model of keeping all our collectibles on our servers is still safe and efficient, and it’s definitely not going anywhere. Bridging our storage out to a decentralized, publically maintained blockchain only strengthens that security, giving it the potential to last for several lifetimes.
Building a true community
Quidd began with a single purpose: making digital collectibles accessible to everyone. We were founded five years before NFTs were even invented — meaning we’ve been dedicated to empowering collectors and making the process of digital ownership fun and seamless long before non-fungible art and collectibles rose in popularity. That means that, at Quidd, we put the collector first: we’re here to unite a group of individuals who know that collecting is a nascent part of the human experience and the ability to own something rare and sentimental is key to what makes life special.
With the recent launch of $QUIDD, our native token, we’ve imbued our community with a digital asset that is designed to sustain collectors and network participants for the next century. Quidd will use the Quidd Token to create a new cooperative economic model for its ecosystem, one that aligns motivations not just with Quidd’s collectors, but with rights-holders, artists, producers, retailers, and developers.
Today, collectors have no way to be rewarded for their favorite pastime and for the value they have developed over the years. $QUIDD changes that. By allowing collectors to invest in the very market they are actively participating in, the Quidd Token makes it possible to buy into an NFT platform that’s slated to one day grow as big in monetary value and cultural significance as eBay. To this end, Quidd is building an immutable community — one that rewards its members for participating and allows them to benefit from our growth and development every step of the way.
Driving easy discoverability
Today, in order to find NFTs that align with your interests or give you access to the communities you want to be a part of, you have to stay glued to Twitter twenty-four-seven and be a member of hundreds of different Discord channels. It’s almost impossible to find an easy path to the kind of collectibles you’re the most interested in, and, with new artists popping up every day, unless you’re dialed into the exact crowd of people who’re always early, it’s easy to miss out on the best new drops.
So, how can you find a digital collectible you love and want to pass down to your family for generations to come? Quidd makes the discoverability process easy by allowing you to get your first NFT just by signing up at our marketplace with your email address — essentially, you can get an NFT without even needing to have a crypto wallet in 30 seconds or less. Plus, on our mobile app, our search functionality helps you find hundreds of digital collectibles that you know and love by linking you directly to your favorite fandoms, sets, and individual items. Our filters make it possible to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for and even choose which collectibles you want from a list of different brands. There’s always something for everyone in the Quidd marketplace and finding what you want most is effortless.
By immediately linking fans with their favorite digital collectibles, Quidd solves some of the biggest problems in the NFT landscape today and makes onboarding simple for anyone new to the space. As a result, our marketplace has a meaningful advantage over every other NFT platform, and it will undoubtedly be critical to converting billions of people who’ve never even ventured into web3 into proud NFT owners.
Creating a sense of universality
Branding — the ability to create narratives that stand the test of time — is important not just because it’s essential to marketing, but because it fosters authentic connections with consumers. Think about it like this: you’re much more likely to purchase a car, clothing, and even your lunch from a brand you know and trust than from something you just heard about.
In our current NFT landscape, many blue chip NFTs are being built from the ground up and comprise many unfamiliar faces and characters. While these new brands are quickly gaining prominence in the web3 world and will continue to become more integral to the zeitgeist, it’s challenging for most consumers to wrap their heads around paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for a collectible they don’t recognize or that seems culturally insignificant.
However, Quidd has a unique advantage when it comes to taking NFTs mainstream: we’ve partnered with 325 of the world’s most beloved brands, making this nebulous industry feel fun and familiar. For new NFT owners who want to dip their toes in, there’s no better way than starting with a digital collectible that already has meaning — both on a personal and cultural level. In this way, we’re easing the transition from web2 to web3 for the masses, and Quidd is uniquely qualified to lead the inevitable NFT bull run of 2022.
We could not be more grateful for all of your support over the last few years. So far, we’ve built a marketplace serving over a hundred thousand collectors, launched our token, and created a process to make minting fun and easy for everyone. Now, as we prepare to head into this new year, we can’t help but think about everything we have in store for you and all of our future Quiddsters. Here’s to 2022 and to Quidd becoming the #1 NFT marketplace on the planet. We’re honored to have you be part of this journey.
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