Mana Common and nft now signed onto a multi-year partnership to continue to host The Gateway for future editions of Miami Art Week with plans to expand the event to eventually span the entire Flagler District. The landmark NFT showcase welcomed over 20,000 attendees for an immersive gallery experience that converted the neighborhood into an ecosystem for all things web3.

Miami is experiencing a technological boom, setting itself up to become an official crypto capital. In the last couple of years, the local economy has welcomed an unprecedented number of tech firms with open arms and embraced the digital novelties that come along with them. Now, our current path to establishing the Flagler District as Miami’s technology hub is to incubate a neighborhood for web3 technologies, firms, and enthusiasts.” by=”Albert Berdellans” from=”Event Producer and Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Mana Common”

Spanning five days, The Gateway was kicked off by an invite-only VIP preview which featured opening remarks by City of Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez; Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay; Albert Berdellans, Event Producer and VP of Marketing and Communications of Mana Common; and Co-Founders of nft now, Alejandro Navia, Matt Medved, and Sam Hysell, followed by an opening party at the historic Alfred I duPont Building.

The Gateway partnered with world-renowned brands, community leaders, and artists to showcase the best-case uses of the web3 world across several different sectors, ranging from arts, fashion, culture, business, and technology. Partner brands included Instagram, MoonPay, Porsche, RTFKT (a subsidiary of Nike), Christie’s, Alo Yoga, WME, and more.

The experience combined panels, performances, art, fireside chats, announcements, and more, serving as the stage for a series of never-before-seen launches and releases by participating brands and artists. Highlights included the second-ever sale made by Christie’s 3.0 titled Next Wave: The Miami Edit, the sale consisted of a highly curated selection of 15 NFTs from some of the most prominent artists active in the NFT space; MoonPay launched its web3 Passport, a next-generation loyalty and rewards program powered by blockchain technology; Porsche unveiled its first NFT drop and announced its entrance into web3, and DJ PEE. WEE (aka Anderson .Paak) closed out The Gateway with an incredible set on Flagler Street.

During The Gateway trailblazers in the NFT space also took the stage for a series of panels. A panel led by Gary Vaynerchuk— known as the original internet-age influencer — in conversation with nft now Co-Founder Alejandro Navia drew in the largest crowd. Other highlights at the duPont building included a panel hosted by Porsche on their plans to embark on an extensive web3-focused campaign, a panel hosted by members of FaZe Clan on the role of interoperability in the future of gaming, and a bombshell announcement from Rug Radio’s Farokh at a panel to close the day.

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At The Gateway 2022, powered by MoonPay and presented in partnership with Mana Common, programming will be led by some of the NFT community’s most beloved figures from a broad range of sectors. Whether you come to deepen your knowledge on curating and collecting NFTs, engage in the space as a creator, or learn from community experience how to build massive international ventures, there’s something for everyone at The Gateway 2022.

This initial crop of speakers includes notable community leaders like Gary Vaynerchuk, TIMEPiece’s Keith A. Grossman, and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, NFT collectors and builders like Gmoney, Farokh, and RTFKT’s Zaptio and ClegFX, and creators like Julie Pacino, Latashà, and Sasha Stiles.

Of course, The Gateway 2022’s leadership will also be taking the stage at panels throughout the event. Joining the list of esteemed speakers are MoonPay’s CEO Ivan Soto-Wright and nft now’s co-founders Matt Medved, Alejandro Navia, and Sam Hysell.

The first round of speakers for The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis

From Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis will take over two city blocks and 12 buildings across Downtown Miami’s Flagler District. Hours of operation are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST daily. Festival programming is set to include panels, fireside chats, digital and IRL galleries, announcements, auctions, and more.

Stay tuned for further updates, because there’s much more to come, and the list of speakers is still growing.

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Source: Jex Exmundo. (2022). ‘The Gateway 2022 Reveals Initial Speaker Lineup’ nft now. (16, November).

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So who are they, exactly? We’re pleased to announce the first wave of artists to expect at The Gateway 2022, presented with Mana Common and powered by MoonPay. Largely consisting of honorees from The NFT 100 and previous guests of our podcast, The Gateway 2022 is taking things to the next level, with renowned artists from every corner of the NFT space.

Repping the growing generative NFT art community are IX Shells, who also holds the honor of being the highest-selling female artist in the scene, Tyler Hobbs, Zancan, and many more. Fans of photo NFTs will also have plenty to be excited about, as J.N. Silva, Dave Krugman, Cath Simard, and Swopes will also make an appearance. Beeple — largely known for producing some of the most expensive NFTs ever sold — has also committed to exhibiting work at this year’s Gateway.

The first round of speakers for The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis

Additionally, attendees can also expect to see some of the NFT community’s most venerated leaders make an appearance. Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, along with representatives from the vaunted Unicorn DAO, has also joined the growing ranks of names with high notoriety at this year’s Gateway. The festival may even prove to be an impromptu gathering of the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult with a scheduled exhibition from co-creator Elf J Trul.

The Gateway will feature a wide range of immersive installations, ranging from web3 powerhouses like 9dcc by gmoney, Adam Bomb Squad, Art Blocks, FaZe Clan, MetaMask, MoonPay, and RTFKT, to longer-tenured players like Christie’s, Instagram, Porsche, and WME, alongside leading artists, musicians, speakers, and communities. Partners include Johnnie Walker Blue, Fenwick, Perrier, and Rug Radio.

The partners for The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis

Still not convinced this is a can’t-miss event? We’ve barely scratched the surface. So read on for a complete list of The Gateway 2022’s artists, and RSVP here to attend the festival from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. See you superstars in a minute!

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Source: Jex Exmundo. (2022). ‘50+ Artists Announced for The Gateway 2022’ nft now. (9, November).

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The 5-day festival is powered by MoonPay, the web3 infrastructure company, and will be open for free to the registered public. The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis will feature immersive installations spanning art, music, gaming, tech, and culture from industry leaders like 9dcc by gmoney, Art Blocks, Christie’s, Faze Clan, Instagram, and RTFKT, alongside leading artists, musicians, speakers, and communities.

“Last year’s Gateway ushered NFTs into the mainstream and captured the public’s imagination, giving the industry a glimpse into the game-changing potential of web3 technology. We’re thrilled to partner with leading innovators who share our vision to empower the creators of culture and unite the web3 community for an event that showcases the scale of this technology’s integration into our everyday lives.” by=”Alejandro Navia” from=”Co-Founder & President, nft now”

“As Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District rises once again, it will be the home of Miami’s burgeoning technology sector. Miami is now a hub for the entire web3 industry, and we’re happy to showcase what that could mean for the neighborhood’s future.” by=”Albert Berdellans” from=”Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Mana Common”

As digital art and NFTs continue to see expansive growth and adoption, nft now has positioned itself at the forefront of web3’s cultural crossover with the art world, championing empowerment and accessibility for the new creative economy.

“The Gateway will bring a talented, diverse, and disruptive collection of artists and digital creators to Miami. This immersive experience is a celebration of web3 and the creativity that defines the space and its constant evolution. We’ve developed a cultural nucleus that spans the digital and physical, showcasing today’s most brilliant creators and their works of art, effortlessly drawing audiences into our vision of the future.” by=”Ivan Soto-Wright” from=”CEO & Co-Founder, MoonPay”

The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis will take over two city blocks and twelve buildings across the Flagler District of Downtown Miami. Hours of operation are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST daily. Festival programming is set to include panels, fireside chats, digital & IRL galleries, announcements, auctions, and more.

Featuring immersive installations by:

• MoonPay
• 9dcc
• Art Blocks
• Christie’s
• Faze Clan
• Instagram
• RTFKT

More information on artists, speakers, musicians, partners, and programming will follow. To request an invitation to the event, please visit the official website.

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