Knights of Degen
I can't remember exactly where I heard about the NFT project Knights of Degen. Degen is short for "Degenerate," referring to an immoral or corrupt person. I learned that it centered around sports and gambling. It immediately caught my attention. You see, I'm the son of a degenerate. I recall the early 80s when my dad hammered away at the landline calling bookies. He middled or would search for disparities in point spreads. Take 8, give 6. If the final score differential is 7, he would win both bets. He believed that everyone excelled at something, and his forte was sports betting. My childhood led me to mint three Knights. It was the best decision I've made in NFTs.
The most crucial aspect of any NFT project is the team behind it. I have learned this through many failed projects. Drew Austin of Red Beard Ventures leads the Knights of Degen. In the early days, I would listen to Drew on Twitter Spaces and wonder, "Why don't I buy more Knights?" He is driven and methodical, with a vision for KoD and a team dedicated to realizing that vision.
The second most important aspect of any NFT project is the community. While sports are at the heart of this community, Knights are fans of fantasy, sci-fi, film, food, TV, and more. Conversations in the Discord are diverse. Unlike most NFT projects, KoD has ventured beyond the confines of Discord. Knights threw parties at Art Basel, Super Bowl LVI, and recently, Nashville for the first weekend of the NCAA tournament, to name a few. The best part about the KoD community is that it's an entrepreneur's dream. If a Knight wants to create a sports-focused show, KoD Media offers support. If a Knight has an idea to expand the Kingdom, the community is there to help.
Every NFT project has a road map. Some even adhere to it. Knights of Degen has gone beyond the road map. They acquired a Knights Fan Controlled Football Team. FCF allows fans to control all aspects of the game, from the draft to play calling, through a mobile app. KoD has developed a mobile app. This app allows Knights to connect their sports books. The heart of the app is a feed of each person's wagers, wins, and losses. This has generated quite a buzz during the NCAA tournament. They have branched into food and beverage. A partnership with Popchew will create a Degen Sauce. Also, Knights brewed and canned Degen Hazy IPA. Knights of Degen acquired LeagueDAO. LeagueDao is a decentralized and tokenized way to play fantasy sports. Also, KoD established the Degen Sports Collective (fka the Degen Sports Art Gallery.) The goal is to support, mint, and display sports art.
People pumping bags populate the NFT World. Yes, I have a bag. I wrote this because I'm a believer. People will always go to Vegas with friends to gamble. With the Knights of Degen and the Metaverse, they won't have to. If you're interested in learning more about the Knights of Degen, join the Discord. Knights will welcome you with open arms.