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AMC dropped an NFT to its shareholders, Puppy Bowl will feature an NFT sale on Chronicle, and Naomi Osaka launched her third collection.

LAS VEGAS - January 6, 2022 - CoinAgenda (www.coinagenda.com), the premier global conference series connecting blockchain and cryptocurrency investors with startups since 2014, today is launching its newest NFT-focused event, NiftyAgenda, with an exclusive launch party on January 6 from 5-11 pm in Las Vegas, following CES®, the largest Consumer Electronics Show in the world. All NFT creators, innovators, buyers, and media are invited. 

NFT mainstream popularity exploded in 2021, starting in Q1 when Beeple's Everydays: The First 5000s, sold in auction for $69 million, bringing rise for artists to take digital ownership and compensation over their art. With the sales of NFTs expected to exceed $20 billion by the end of 2021, NiftyAgenda will kick off with presentations and a meet-and-greet from the leaders behind the hottest upcoming NFT drops. 

Presenters include: 

Hot Drops, the first inclusive adult NFT marketplace disrupting how creators and fans connect with next-gen content.

Fearless Girl, the iconic statue on Wall Street, which is issuing a series of NFTs to fight lawsuit by a big bank to seize control of her copyrights.

Starter Capital, the leading launchpad, incubator, and investor network for Polygon, Ethereum, Fantom, Avalanche, BSC, which is partnering with the OpenDao initiative to decentralize OpenSea.

NFTY, a blockchain studio and incubator for the next generation of NFT technology.

SDG Exchange, a global sustainability marketplace dedicated to reversing climate change one transaction at a time.

Echo Labs, a space for artists of all kinds to get their voices heard and their distinct point of view and missions noticed.

Icecap, a Blockchain-Based Diamond NFT Marketplace.

RAIR TECH, a blockchain-based digital rights management platform that uses NFTs to gate access to streaming content.

Tradery Capital, an AI-powered asset manager for Coinbase customers.

Pixel Bird, a NFT collection of pixelated birds, the result of the evolution of a group of dinosaurs that lived hundreds of years ago.

Frogland, a hand-drawn series of 10,000 generative NFTs, with each frog being entitled to a LillyPAD, or Personal Access Domain, with Frogland, the central most founding district of the metaverse.

On1 Force, a collection of 7,777 generative side-profile characters with over 100 hand-drawn features fighting for their existence. 

A List Apes, a NFT project featuring a unified community that represents each unique person and makes them feel comfortable with their individuality of character, appearance, and principles.

Following presentations by NFT creators and analysts will be an immersive digital gallery showcasing the NFT creators' newest drops and a concert by Think:X, featuring legendary Pink Floyd sax player, and NFT creator Scott Page, and Jane's Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins. This all-star line up will perform “Beyond the Wall,” an exploration of the music of Pink Floyd, for a Think Floyd experience. The concert will simultaneously happen with NFT demonstrations and videos in the background, a full bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. NiftyAgenda is being held at two iconic former celebrity estates ten minutes from the Strip; location details will be given with ticket purchase. Space is limited.

NiftyAgenda tickets are available for $299 and include the meet-and-greet segment, NFT gallery showcase, and Think:X concert. CES accredited media will be allowed in at no cost upon independent verification of credentials.

For more information, please contact contact@coinagenda.com.

ABOUT NIFTYAGENDA

NiftyAgenda brings together NFT creators, innovators, buyers and media. NiftyAgenda is the newest conference from CoinAgenda, which has been producing high-end crypto investor events globally since 2014.

ABOUT COINAGENDA

Now in its eighth year, CoinAgenda is the leading global conference series connecting professional investors, traders, family offices and digital currency funds with top entrepreneurs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. CoinAgenda is an experience that allows all attendees to meet, mingle, and get to know the leading thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors in the sector, including memorable parties at unique locations. 

Disclaimer: Consumer Electronics Show”, "CES,” “CES®” and “International CES®” are registered trademarks of the Consumer Electronics Association. NiftyAgenda at CES 2022 is not affiliated with or endorsed by CES or the Consumer Electronics Association.

Email: info@transformgroup.com

**MEDIA ALERT**

January 4th, 2021 

TONIGHT: Underdogs and Female Empowerment Press Conference and Showcase

Hot Drops is hosting a press conference and showcase for the media and strategic partners of underdogs who are fighting great odds to succeed in response to being banned from CES®. 

WHO: 

Host:

Ashley Youdan - CEO of Hot Drops

Featured Presentations:

Kristin Visbal - sculptor of the iconic Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street

Angela Brasington - CMO of OpenStarter

WHAT:

A press conference and showcase for the media for female leaders and underdogs who are fighting to succeed in the tech industry. Presentations include: Ashley Youdan, of Hot Drops, will present the debut demonstration of the prototype of their upcoming launch early Q1 2022; Kristin Visbal, sculptor of the iconic Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street, who is issuing a series of NFTs to fight lawsuit by a big bank to seize control of her copyrights; and Angela Brasington of OpenStarter, which is partnering with the OpenDao initiative to decentralize OpenSea.

WHERE/WHEN: 

January 4th, 2022 9pm - 11pm

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino - 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

To register as media for the Hot Drops NFT Demo tonight, Jan 4 at 9-11 pm submit this form for the suite number and entry directions here (https://bit.ly/3zo5ET1).

WHY: 

Hot Drops (www.myhotdrops.com), the first inclusive adult NFT marketplace disrupting how creators and fans connect with next-gen content, has been banned from exhibiting from CES®, where it applied to have a large presence in the first-year NFT pavilion area inside CSpace, the media and entertainment forum at the conference, as well as Eureka Park, the startup pavilion. Hot Drops is the only application denied of ten Transform Ventures portfolio companies exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES®). In response to this ban, Hot Drops will be partnering with Transform Group, Transform Ventures, and Layer One Networks to hold three events throughout the remainder of CES®:

ABOUT HOT DROPS

Hot Drops (www.myhotdrops.com) is an inclusive NFT marketplace disrupting how creators and fans connect with next-gen content, exclusive, limited-edition digital collectibles, community, and loyalty rewards. Through collaborations with diverse influencers, artists, clothing brands, high fashion photographers, directors and more, Hot Drops aims to destigmatize, bridging the gap between what has previously been considered "mainstream" and "adult,” while bringing NFT collections of value and utility. When launched in early Q1 2022, Hot Drops' technology will offer safer, more compliant content using smart contracts, age authenticated accounts to purchase or view content and will require manual approval processes for established creators to prevent minors from accessing or monetizing on the platform. With 12 of its first creators onboard having an Instagram following of 30 million, Hot Drops will also feature a gamification aspect, rewarding loyal fans and communities for their purchases with exclusive content and experiences. 

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