“The Presidents” collection, featuring 20,000 portraits of 50 influential leaders in world history, has been almost completely minted by …
The 20,000 images of 50 significant world leaders that make up “The Presidents” collection have nearly all been produced by cryptocurrency aficionados. The project is almost finished, and there are just about 1,000 NFTs left. The War of Morale, the community’s new play-to-earn game, was also unveiled this month. The project’s creator, Alena Fares, provided more information about the coming steps.
The 20,000 images of 50 significant world leaders that make up “The Presidents” collection have nearly all been produced by cryptocurrency aficionados. The project is almost finished, and there are just about 1,000 NFTs left. The War of Morale, the community’s new play-to-earn game, was also unveiled this month. The project’s creator, Alena Fares, provided more information about the coming steps.
Would you please elaborate on the collection?
State leaders are represented in “The Presidents” collection, along with influential figures from blockchain- and cryptocurrency-related companies including Binance, Ethereum, and TRON. Each NFT from the collection is a one-of-a-kind NFT on any active blockchain and can be purchased for 0.3 Binance Coin (BNB).
All portraits are produced using AI algorithms that add “traits” or unique features, including zombie eyes, bandannas, and leather jackets, to the artists’ original baseline photos.
Eight categories are available: World, World Legends, USA, USA Legends, Soviet, Crypto, Secrets, and a unique avatar of Satoshi Nakamoto, the person who invented the blockchain protocol. The project will unveil the identity of the two secret avatars once all 20,000 Presidents have been minted.
WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE ALL NFTS ARE MINTED?
The cashback pools for collectors who mint Presidents are 3% (up to 180 BNB in cashback) for 50 Presidents and 7% (up to 420 BNB in cashback) for 150 Presidents. This indicates that the project rewards members for their loyalty with 600 BNB.
The online ecosystem will begin once all 20,000 Presidents have been produced. Users will have the option to wager on their presidents, engage in collector rivalry, and purchase the platform’s governance token. A user’s authority in the developing “Presidents” ecosystem increases with the number of Presidents they have. Users can vote and have a say in choices on partnerships, improvements, and other issues by using the governance token.
THE PRESIDENTS COMMUNITY WHY DOES IT WANT PEOPLE TO OWN AND PLAY WITH GLOBAL LEADERS?
An opportunity to join something huge and big has presented itself. Every nation has a president, monarch, or other figurehead. The most well-known ones are included in this collection. Authorities have always drawn people’s attention. Why not allow them to gain access to power via NFTs? Presidents have some degree of power over their nations’ borders and population. People can now choose their leaders, even if it’s just in a game, thanks to our project.
WHICH GAME TYPES?
The War of Morale is the first game we’re releasing, while we have numerous others planned. As soon as the mint is over, it will go live. Users will be able to make money merely by taking part because it is based on the play-to-earn approach. They will get the governance token for the game as payment, allowing them to vote and decide how “The Presidents” ecosystem will develop in the future.
Because we aim to foster a spirit of cooperation, users must form teams of “allies,” each led by at least three NFT Presidents, in order to participate in the game. If two players have similar Morale levels—which range from 100 to Unlimited—they can play together. Players win battles by depleting the morale of their adversaries and maintaining high morale levels for their own Presidents.
WHAT IS THE PROJECT’S OVERALL PURPOSE?
The owners of “The Presidents” or their NFT avatars should be able to participate in community choices, vote, and work together. So, sure, much like many other groups that don’t want to be controlled by a tech firm or social network, we are building our own Metaverse.
WHAT CREATIVE INSPIRES YOU?
People. People are the best source of inspiration. Their personalities, life stories, creativity, outward appearance, and how they present themselves to others. I gained more knowledge about the historical figures in the collection and their histories thanks to “The Presidents” initiative. I adore illustrating people from many racial and ethnic backgrounds, exploring and examining their morphologies. Like any artist, I also study the work of other artists, listen to a variety of music, and travel extensively to broaden my perspective on the world.
CAN YOU SUMMARY YOUR PERSONALITY?
I combine various erratic lines that appear to have been created at random. The majority of the images in my portfolio are in black and white. Additionally, I paint in colour, playing with and blending vibrant hues. My photographs have a distinctive appearance, are rich in contrasts, and frequently draw interest. Working with digital art has allowed me to hone my distinctive style and develop my technique over the previous few years.
I specialise in painting portraits of musicians, actors, rappers, artists, and other individuals who stand out from the crowd. Rappers like Lil Jon, BIA, and Raf Camora are included in my work, as well as actors like Many Montan. I currently concentrate on taking pictures of well-known people in a way that makes each picture capture the personality and mood of the subject. My goal is for my artwork to make my models stand out and appear great.
YOU WERE REQUIRED TO WORK WITH AI FOR “THE PRESIDENTS” PROJECT. HOW DID IT FEEL?
I drew 50 primary portraits of national and pioneering cryptographic figures. With 20,000 avatars, the project features the largest collection of world leaders ever created thanks to AI. My photos have been enhanced by AI algorithms to include “traits” or unique characteristics like bandanas, leather jackets, and zombie eyes.
It was exciting to see my work changed by AI. I believe it’s important for artists to experiment with technology, and I’d definitely do it again. Additionally, taking part in “The Presidents” project gave me the chance to show off my work to a far larger audience. I’m happy that we had such a fantastic team, supported by AI, and I’m hoping that this project can help people feel happier and more upbeat.
