RTFKT, the creator-led company known for creating the next generation of sneakers and Metaverse collectibles, has officially launched its highly anticipated collection, Project Animus, after a lengthy period of development.
Originally launched in October 2022, the Animus project features an ecosystem of digital creatures called Animi designed to complement and enhance Clone X avatars and provide an immersive experience for the project community.
The most recent reveal showcased a range of Animi with unique species, design features, and elemental attributes, departing from the traditional trait-based rarity system.
Source: Animus ProjectHistory of the Animus Project
Project Animus is RTFKT’s latest intellectual property, featuring a new series of NFTs that introduce unique creatures designed to enhance the Clone X ecosystem with additional digital assets.
The Animus Project experience begins on October 8, 2022, and includes a live event called “The Eggsperience” that allows participants to explore the virtual Animus research facility. Later, the famous artist Takashi Murakami also participated, and he launched the first Murakami-themed Animus creature Saisei on April 30, 2023.
Clone X NFT holders have the opportunity to claim Animus eggs before March 1, 2024. , holders of Clone X, Space Pod, Loot Pod, Exo Pod and Lux Pod NFT use a points-based system to increase their chances of hatching rare Animi. The remaining 2,668 eggs were distributed to Clone X holders who registered through the form provided, and 211 eggs were awarded to selected community members.
The total supply of Project Animus eggs is limited to 20,000, and there are no plans for a public sale.
What happens next after the exposure?
Following the reveal, RTFKT will release a series of unique Animus artist version characters. Holders of the Clone X Artist Edition NFT are guaranteed to receive one of these special editions.
There will be 88 Special Edition Animus distributed as follows: 8 Mythic (Dragon Sakura), 40 Shiny, and 40 Ghost Animus. Regardless of the number of points, all hatched eggs have the same chance of receiving a special edition Animus. The distribution is as follows: 8 Special Edition Animus will be allocated to eggs hatched with Clone X and Lux Pod, 7 will be allocated to eggs hatched with Pod, 70 will be allocated to eggs hatched with Clone X, 3 will be allocated to non-hatched eggs .
Remaining Animus characters not assigned to hatched eggs will be assigned to unhatched eggs, including Special Edition Animus as well as Generation 1, 2, and 3 Universe and Murakami Elemental Animus.
For more information and updates, please visit the official Animus Project website.
