Chef Vikas Khanna launches 'phygital' NFT collection of his book 'Sacred Foods of India'

July 19: Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna has collaborated with NFT marketplace Akshaya.io and launched his first 'phygital' limited-edition book 'Sacred Foods of India', in Dubai on Thursday.

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Chef Vikas Khanna and Akshaya.io CEO Ganesh Raju

The term 'phygital' implies that the book will be available to purchase in both physical and NFT formats. Its first unit has been bought by Mr. Sanjeh Raja from ICCA (international Centre of Culinary) at a price of USD 50,000. 'Sacred Foods of India' brings recipes of prasad and foods served at various holy places around the country. Starting from June 25, it can be ordered from the Akshaya website, and the NFT of the book will be minted immediately along with its "digital twin". This twin will be connected to the physical book itself and is unique to the owner of the physical copy.

Further, the platform allows users to buy using their crypto wallet or any form of fiat currency. This purchase will authenticate the originality of this limited-edition work, and ownership of the asset cannot be duplicated in any form. 'Sacred Foods of India' is a tribute to the culture and heritage of India with eight years of meticulous work from Chef Vikas. It's a one-of-a-kind limited-edition luxury and a rare collectable asset with Rare Gemstones, Swarovski crystals and embellished with gold gilding. The book comes in creatively engineered Walnut and Maple wooden boxes or highly limited edition (only 2) of pure Sandalwood boxes, acquired with official Indian Government Certifications. The paper used has been acquired from special sources from Italy and will last for generations.

It has also been treated with embossed knurling to give that canvas painting feel. Vegetable ink sourced from Japan is used for printing the scripts. Even the glue used is vegetable glue, researched and developed in Germany. Speaking at the launch, Mr Ganesh Raju, CEO, Akshaya.io said, "Starting today, World is going to witness a new evolution in the digital space! And we are happy to partner with a 'Brand' by himself, Vikas Khanna, to create NFTs of his greatest work to date. Web 3.0 will transform the way in which enthusiasts of unique collectibles will engage with him.

Considering Chef Vikas Khanna's popularity and the uniqueness of this book, we expect the NFTs of this work will acquire great eminence as time passes. We are very excited as the first sandalwood phygital unit of the book is sold at USD 50000. What a great Start! " "In these fast-changing times when the world of internet is metamorphosing into the future rapidly, it is important we take the big leap forward. 'Sacred Foods of India' is very dear to my heart, and I wish this will be a prized possession for those who are interested in buying or investing into works of passion. I am happy to be associated with Akshaya.io, World's first 'Phygital' platform, which will enhance user experience by generations.

The clarity in vision of those behind Akshaya.io makes me believe, together we are going to create a great asset via this launch. I welcome one and all to be a part of my journey, as I take a giant vault into the new age of internet," added Chef Vikas Khanna. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital assets using which one can trade across products, including online-only assets. An NFT is a non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a blockchain that can be sold or traded. Metaverse,

NFT combined with other advanced tools is Web 3.0 transformation which the World has started to experience. This is the first-ever collaboration for Chef Vikas Khanna with a Web 3.0 enterprise, and in the times ahead, there is a possibility he can create more augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) assets of his works and creations.

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Dapper Cheetah successfully launches first phase of its NFT collection

Mumbai [India], July 20 (PNN): The Dapper Cheetah Club, India's first community-driven Non-Fungible Token (NFT), successfully launched the first phase of its collection - the issuance of limited 200 NFTs with amazing utilities.

Dapper Cheetah Club has a one-of-its-kind collection of 10,000 Cheetah NFTs on the Metaverse or the digital space. The highly anticipated tokens were launched and were fully indulged by enthusiasts, investors and traders alike. Dapper Cheetah Club proposes a new digital world that's user-friendly and welcoming for every user. First revealed in June, the Dapper Cheetah Club has gained a lot of public interest. To reward its community investors, the brand will soon launch Phase 2, which will be a part of the broader collection. While the first set of NFT collections was opened for the private mint with only 200 NFTs, the Club said that the future phases will be available for the public mint with the remaining 9800 NFTs. The launch of the collection will be done in 5 phases.

The Phase 1 collection went for bidding on 29th June on OpenSea and has been sold at the price of 0.03 Ethereum. Carrying the torch for NFTs in India, the Club would be hosting an event in the Metaverse for its holders and various influential figures to show the capabilities of the Metaverse and to make it accessible to all, thus becoming India's first NFT of such kind. After Phase 2, as part of the roadmap and to celebrate its success the Club is also planning to bring 'India's first NFT WEEK'. The entire event would be carried out to expose India to the technology of the future and to bring Metaverse to India.

The three-day event will feature speakers from the NFT sector who will discuss blockchain technology through seminars, panels, pitch contests, creative installations, experiential art, and music. The event would also be attended by well-known bloggers, influencers, YouTubers, renowned DJs, and a slew of other A-listers. This would help to bring people closer to each other and get their best Metaverse experience in India. The Dapper cheetah club will also explain what is an NFT and the perks of investing in it. In addition, the NFT Club will also be organizing a variety of seminars on Twitter, talk shows, and charity events in the Dapper Space to raise awareness about Cheetahs and their conservation.

During the final phase, the Club will conduct a community survey to get a fair assessment of users' experience in the Dapper Space and make the required modifications depending on the requirements of the community.

With a passion to commence change, Dapper Cheetah Club would be playing an active role in saving endangered Cheetahs & increasing their numbers in India. The Club would contribute 7.5% of its profits to the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). The Dapper Cheetah is said to be India's best token which grants access to an exclusive community and perks like continuous rise in floor price, a monthly passive income, and a community-based roadmap along with endless utilities.

The club allows people to buy and trade NFT in virtual collectibles. NFTs which are used to represent ownership of digital goods like images, videos, or songs, are rapidly gaining in popularity among artists, singers and sportspersons. Pertinent to mention that each Dapper Cheetah NFT has been created using an algorithm based on 250+ distinct features. Each NFT is divided into stages with varying levels of rarity.

Cheetahs are kept securely on the Ethereum blockchain as ERC-721 tokens on the IPFS server.

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R Madhavan's Rocketry becomes the 1st Indian film to reach a historical number of 10k NFTs claimed

Mumbai [India], July 14 (GPRC): You know a trend or a craze when you see one! The same can be said about Rocketry, starring R Madhavan, and the movie NFTs in partnership with VistaVerse

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The global wave of introducing digital collectables has enhanced engagement among people, be it filmmakers, celebrities or viewers at large. Vistas Media Capital's own metaverse space, "VistaVerse," is no exception to this rule. VistaVerse partnered with Rocketry - The Nambi Effect to introduce some spectacular and desirable NFTs in the metaverse. This partnership resulted in creating history by becoming the first Indian film with 10,000 NFTs claimed.

The launch of the movie NFTs on VistaVerse drew the interest of a number of celebrities, brands, musicians, gaming companies, artists, NFT enthusiasts and production companies. The platform, a one-stop creation experience, offers a comprehensive yet exciting metaverse presence, which created a frenzy among users to own these unique collectables. Rocketry drove conversations around the story of Nambi and the theme of scientific research extensively through NFTs. Viewers took an interest in the film and its related aspects which was seen by the flood of comments across the social media platforms of VistaVerse. Abhayanand Singh, Group CEO, Vistas Media Capital said, "Digital is the way to go. It has made the world a 'glocal' space and increased outreach for creators phenomenally. With VistaVerse, we aim to reach out to a larger set of audiences and spiral engagement levels on the metaverse and through NFTs. Associations with Rocketry came at the perfect time in sync with our objective. They have proven to be a feather in our cap."

R Madhavan, Actor and Director said, "This film represents my labour of love and the team gave it their all to make my dream come true. I'm ecstatic that the long-awaited Nambi Narayanan movie is now being shown on a grand stage with fans getting an opportunity to participate in the web 3.0 environment for a personalised experience." Visit the link to know more about the story: https://youtu.be/uPA54eYhOns VistaVerse, launched by Fantico Pte Ltd, is a brand incubated by Vistas Media Capital (VMC).

VMC is a leading media content and technology company, headquartered in Singapore that operates and invests in ventures across the various ecosystems of the global media and entertainment industry. VMC's businesses and venture investments are diversified across global content production and distribution, streaming platforms, animation and VFX studio, Blockchain technology and Metaverse applications, gaming, digital media marketing, events and award IPs.

For more details, please visit the official website: https://vistaverse.io/

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