Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 63 - 400 Drums - Building an Indigenous-led web3 ecosystem
In Episode 63, we have the privilege of welcoming back the team from 400 Drums, a movement dedicated to supporting Indigenous artists, elders, language speakers and tour operators to harness new online platforms, such as NFTs and web3, to monetize their skills while sharing their teachings and stories. We discuss how they are using NFTs to empower Indigenous communities, the amazing artistic process behind their 444 NFT series, their plans to build an Indigenous web3 ecosystem and more!
Today we welcome four members of the 400 Drums team. First is Tamara Goddard, the Founder, Project Lead, and Graphic Artist behind 400 Drums. Next, we have Rian Bevan, who is one of the Founders and the Innovation Lead for 400 Drums. Next we have the Public Relations Manager, Chris Nelson. And finally, we welcome their web3 specialist, Branden Dame.
Three Key Takeaways
NFTs present unique opportunities to build bridges between the digital and physical. 400 Drums does this by turning beautiful, handcrafted Indigenous drums into an NFT that honors the physical art, while preserving it on an immutable blockchain.
When building a strong community around an NFT project, it’s all about personal relationships, and building a strong core community, as opposed to trying to just reach the masses.
400 Drums has an ambitious roadmap where the 444 act as a foundation for an Indigenous-led web3 ecosystem including additional NFT collections, DApps, community events and giveaways, and much more.
Follow & Learn More
Episode Time Stamps
1:40 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
08:45 - For those who haven’t listened in on our first conversation, tell us a little bit about 400 Drums.
20:20 - When we last spoke, you were pre-launch. Since then, you’ve officially launched “The Awakening” – a collection of 444, beautiful NFTs. Tell me more about The Awakening.
25:30 - Full disclosure to listeners – I’m personally a holder of a 400 drums NFT as I think it’s an amazing mission and I love the artwork. One thing I’ve noticed as a holder, is that you are really focusing on community building, and offering unique opportunities for holders. Tell me more about this.
29:45 - Tell me about the creative process behind the crafting of the physical drums, and how this is then translated into an NFT.
37:45 - I understand that in the future, you will be launching a second collection called “The Gathering”. Tell me about this.
48:20 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more and follow along?
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DISCLAIMER
While we may discuss specific projects or cryptocurrencies in this podcast, please don’t take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on any potential investment opportunities. Full disclaimer available HERE.
Please note that the principal of Crypto Altruism is a holder of a 400 Drums NFT. Each individual must make investment decisions based on his/her judgment of the market.
