CasioA major electronics company from Japan has just launched a new line of NFTs to celebrate its 50th anniversary. They collaborated with different artists to create these cool digital artworks. Casio is known for making cheap and beautiful watches, and now they’re showcasing 50 years of cool products through these new NFTs.
On May 1st, Casio officially announced the launch of the NFT series to commemorate this important moment. Casio has embarked on its first journey into the NFT field through this groundbreaking initiative in partnership with Astar zkEVM, a solution designed to scale Ethereum’s Layer 2.
Casio: Leading the global electronics field
Casio is a well-known brand in the global electronics field. They were founded in Japan in 1974 and are headquartered in Tokyo. Casio produces a variety of products including calculators, cell phones, cameras, musical instruments, and watches. Initially, Casio was known for their cheap electronic watches, but now they also come up with a beautiful watch called the “Casio Oceanus”. These watches are of ultra-high quality with cool features and designs that show how seriously Casio takes making quality products.
In August 2023, Casio filed a trademark application hinting that it would enter the field of cryptocurrency and NFT. Casio plans to explore virtual wearables, NFT-powered content and virtual storefronts, leveraging its expertise in the industry.
Casio is actively participating in the growing NFT scene by partnering with industry leaders such as Polygon Labs and Doodles. It has partnered with Doodles to launch an exciting collection of NFT-style watches, highlighting the brand’s embrace of Web3 technology and digital art.
Astar Network cooperates with NFT innovation
In its latest initiative, Casio has partnered with Astar Network, a platform dedicated to driving innovation in the Web3 ecosystem. Together, they are working to launch a new series of NFTs that seamlessly combine art, technology and collectibles.
The highly anticipated NFT series will be launched on May 10, 2024 through the Casio YoPort capsule machine. Enthusiasts can choose to purchase individual NFTs or sets of eight, or join in the excitement. In addition, buyers will have the chance to win exclusive prizes, including an original G-SHOCK watch and Astar tokens worth 10,000 yen.
