[Short #48] NFT NYC Precap pt. 3: Status

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Last day of NFT NYC! Still going strong, and the writing routine is ingrained in me to the point where I’m making sure I write something before I venture outside for the day.

Today’s Precap theme is around…

Status

Ah yes, the ultimate vanity metric. Throughout human history there have been symbols of status signaling ‘I am rich/cool/important’.

Gold, big houses, the Amex Black card, flashy cars, these have been status symbols for some time and are still relevant today. But in an increasingly digital world, we have seen the rise of some other symbols that yield similar results:

• Having a large following on Instagram/Twitter/Youtube/Tiktok

• Being verified ✅ on the above platforms

• And of course, NFTs!

Having been to almost a dozen NFT NYC events (not the conference) at this point, I’ve noticed a trend at the holders only events:

• They like to show status based on how they dress

• They tend to dress in more ‘streetwear’

• It’s more colorful and loud

I’m stereotyping, but I imagine the conference attendees to look more like this:

While the attendees of the holder events (especially the ones with concerts later at night) tend to look more like this:

Note: These observations have several biases (this is based on the attendees that made it out to NFT NYC, my personal experience, I haven’t attended all the events, etc.)

Note the louder brands, baggier fits, hype shoes, etc. Maybe it’s something I notice more because I’m a little bit into this scene as well.

But why am I calling this out in the first place? Similar to the direction that fashion is headed with more infusion of ‘street’, we’re starting to see NFTs incorporated into this.

Instead of going to your phone to show you own a valuable NFT, why not just do this?

KΞNOBI ᵍᵐ @KenobiDesigns

So great to link up with a few friends from the doodles fam. These @weareamrNFT custom chain stitch jackets hit hard!!!

Brian Lopez @cityapez

GM NYC Apefest day 4 Let’s gooo !! Diamond 💎 Grill Gang Last night @BoredApeYC @RegularRuben @SamwiseTrades #bayc #apefest

derktargin.eth @derktargin1

Day 3 Apefest! Merch LFG!! @BoredApeYC @LisaLisaBobisa #BAYC #MAYC

geeg @GeegNft

Ahhhh so happy to I got meet you and see Joan on your jacket in person!!! 💚💚💚💚

Ami Ankin @amiankin

Loved running into @GeegNft! She made me my very own Joan (of Arc) @coolcatsnft to put on my jacket. Incredibly talented & kind 🌈 https://t.co/7n8mXd8d69

And if you’re a REAL fan, why not “wear” your fandom every day?

BigGreenRob Bored Mother Fucker @BigGreenRob

Front and back what do you think @GordonGoner @CryptoGarga @BoredApeYC NJ mutant right before night 3 and BAYC a week before Apefest 1.

TPan is at NFT NYC! @TPan_nft

Alright I think @truth might have the lead on most unique NFT NYC event. They have live tattooing…

I believe we’ll continue seeing more and more ways to show digital status in the physical world. More and more of this:

TAG Heuer @TAGHeuer

Hey #NFTcollectors, express yourself! Share your screen with us by using #TAGHeuerConnected and display your #NFT artwork. We will repost the best photos. Learn more at: tag.hr/NFTviewerTW

With the new generations that are becoming the future leaders of culture, business, and what’s cool, we will start seeing a renaissance of what status looks like. Keep your eyes peeled 👀

See you tomorrow!