<h1><strong>Tasty Bones</strong></h1>
<p>The <a href="https://tastybones.xyz/">Tasty Bones</a> NFT project caught my eye for a number of reasons. For one, I am madly in love with the <a href="https://magmanow.com/@NFT/looking-for-a-great-entry-project-to-get-started-in-nfts-look-no-61ouzv0e9ep">Approving Corgis</a>  project and the frequent cross promotions meant Tasty Bones content was all over my Twitter feed. The art also struck me instantly. It is colorful, vibrant and lively — ironic considering it depicts skeletons or dead characters.</p>
<p>I decided this project needed some proper coverage on the NFT Mag profile so I reached out to the project manager for an in depth Q&amp;A. </p>
<p>The following slides are written in the first person perspective of <a href="https://twitter.com/5timesdistilled?s=21">Foster West (5Times)</a> , the Tasty Bones project manager. </p>

<h2><strong>How did you first get involved in Tasty Bones?</strong></h2>
<p>I started off as the community manager of a project called <a href="https://magmanow.com/@NFT/looking-for-a-great-entry-project-to-get-started-in-nfts-look-no-61ouzv0e9ep">Approving Corgis</a> and was responsible for planning multiple community events and keeping up the engagement. I took planned a Christamas event with 12 straight days of community activities, giveaways, etc…</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/inklxb">Eyah</a> (lead artist and Founder of <a href="https://tastybones.xyz/">Tasty Bones</a> ) took notice. Eyah and RoyalLabs then approached me and offered me the opportunity. I took some time to look at the art and plan for utilities. </p>
<p>I liked the direction they saw so I accepted the position of Project Manager of Tasty Bones.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the core utilities you’re most excited about?</strong></h2>
<p>We want Tasty Bones to be an interactive experience where the holders can gain some sort of value with their NFT. By interacting with your Tasty Bone you will be able to do things such as improve your rarity and earn in additional ways! </p>
<p>The only thing is we are also building in a caveat that if you get too greedy you might end up losing that gained value so there is an element of risk v reward. </p>
<p>We are currently having discussions with a Doctor of Behavioral Economics and they specialize in game theory. They are helping us refine this mechanism! I think this utility is unique and ties into our lore and the community will thoroughly enjoy it once more information is released!</p>

<h2><strong>Can you tell us a bit about the artist and their story?</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/inklxb">Eyah</a> is our lead artist and founder. She is 29 years old and born and raised in the Philippines. Below is something she wrote about herself.</p>
<p>"I am an education graduate and a freelance artist. I started my journey in digital arts in 2012 and got a chance to know more about NFTs when I worked as one of the illustrators on Approving Corgis. I have a big passion for creating minimalist skull illustrations with fun and bright colors. And my main goal is to make people feel the cool and positive vibes of my arts." -<a href="https://twitter.com/inklxb">Eyah</a></p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/inklxb">Eyah</a>  began designing the Tasty Bones collection in Sept 2021. She really likes a minimalistic style and enjoyed drawing skeletons. She then paired the skeletons which are generally associated with the dark theme of death with a very vibrant color palette to contrast it. She drew inspiration from the game Among Us and began adding little food items above their heads and that's how it all started!</p>

<h2><strong>If you had to pick one thing that stands out as unique to the project, what would it be?</strong></h2>
<p>The community and the engagement we have is one-of-a-kind. Everyone in our discord has been amazing. I'm seeing people making new friends, 50+ people in the VCs 24/7 and everyone vibing together beautifully. We have been upfront with our community that with only 2000 WL spots and 18000 in our discord there will be a lot of deserving members that might miss out and wont be able to get a Tasty Bone. Our community has realized this fact but they have still said they want to stick around just because we have been able to build such a positive environment.</p>

<p>At the end of the day, I wanted to build a community of people that will stick around after Mint Day regardless if they hold a Tasty Bone or not. The Tasty Bone brand is going to be something larger than just this initial NFT collection. We will be awarding everyone in our discord with an OG Tasty Bones POAP as a thank you for supporting us and being with us pre-launch!</p>

<p>That being said, as previously mentioned the utility is also going to be really cool and I am looking forward to releasing more details soon. </p>

<h2><strong>How has <a href="https://magmanow.com/@NFT/looking-for-a-great-entry-project-to-get-started-in-nfts-look-no-61ouzv0e9ep">Approving Corgis</a> helped and will they have any involvement in Tasty Bones in the future?</strong></h2>
<p>When we first approached the <a href="https://magmanow.com/@NFT/looking-for-a-great-entry-project-to-get-started-in-nfts-look-no-61ouzv0e9ep">Approving Corgis</a> team that we were starting a new project I was pretty nervous about what they would think. I was relieved when they said they were super happy and said they would support us through and through. They gave us some initial assets to get Tasty Bones off the ground and have offered us so much advice. </p>
<p>Honestly, I contribute much of the success and hype around Tasty Bones to the discussions I have had with Aaerrow and <a href="https://twitter.com/dogefan69?s=21">CorgiButts</a> on our lore, utility, marketing tips and mistakes to avoid.</p>

<p>We have already done many cross giveaways with the Corgis, added a Tasty Bone free mint utility to their Approving Bone (their OG presale pass) and have plans for some corgi specific traits! In the future I can foresee us keeping the Corgis in mind for some of our metaverse plans and of course more cross community giveaways and events!</p>
<p><a href="https://magmanow.com/@NFT/looking-for-a-great-entry-project-to-get-started-in-nfts-look-no-61ouzv0e9ep">Approving Corgis</a>  is a project that has a stalled mint and just because Tasty Bones is getting a lot of hype does not mean we will forget everything they have done for us as well as believing in us before anyone else did! </p>
<p>We will stand by them regardless of how big or small Tasty Bones becomes because I think its incredibly important to remember where you came from and the people that supported you before anyone else.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the logistics people should know in order to get involved with the project? Links, sale dates, community events, etc.</strong></h2>
<p>The best way to get into our discord is to watch the official <a href="https://twitter.com/tastybonesnft?s=21">Tasty Bones Twitter</a> account and all the accounts of the team members as we occasionally will open the discord for a limited time.</p>
<p>We are planning to go on sale in the beginning/middle of Feb. The mint price will also be 0.069 ETH. We wanted to keep the price low because I’m acollege student and wanted to make this a project everyone would be able to mint.</p>

<p>We are currently hosting a week of auctions for some Approving Bones (free mint pass) and will be donating all the proceeds minus gas costs to charity! The first charity we will donate to is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society which has a deep personal connection to me.</p>
<p>Our community members have also been hosting trivias, playing games together and we even had a karaoke night with 150 people and expect more fun community events to continue happening in the future.</p>

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An in depth Q&A with the Tasty Bones project manager. This is another fantastic NFT project that deserves a highlight. Have an NFT project or topic you want covered? Drop them in the comments!  — @undefined's mag on Magma

<h1>What is Approving Corgis?</h1>
<p>Approving Corgis is a collection of 9,999 adorable corgis living on the Ethereum blockchain, generated using 350+ unique attributes.</p>
<p>Don’t worry, they won’t judge or disapprove of you like those disapproving corgis on social media...well, at least most of them won’t ;) </p>
<p>Literally no two Corgis are alike. With a wide array of fur colors, facial features, outfits, headwear, accessories, and backgrounds, you’re sure to get a Corgi that is completely unique...just like you!</p>
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<p><em>Source: <a href="https://approvingcorgis.com/">approvingcorgis.com/</a></em></p>

<h1>Why buy an Approving Corgi?</h1>
<p>The Approving Corgis NFT project has one of the best communities and loyalty programs you can find. They feature a wide range of community activities to keep you happy and engaged. Not to mention you’ll leave every Approving Corgis interaction with a never ending feeling of well, approval! Pun absolutely intended. </p>
<p>If sploots aren’t enough to keep you around, check out their awesome loyalty program. </p>

<h1>Tokenomics! </h1>
<p>Not only do they have some awesome features like trade swaps but they have also launched their own coin with even more badass utilities. Enter $THORGI —</p>

<p>THORGI will be the primary resource that powers the Approving Corgis ecosystem, whilst also incentivizing and rewarding our NFT holders through the means of staking and exclusive events.</p>
<p>Upon creating THORGI, the team at Approving Corgis developed the utility of the token based on 4 key fundamentals — referred to as the “Four C’s of NFTs” — Collectibility, Customization, Connectivity, and Community.</p>
<p><em>Source: </em><a href="https://approvingcorgis.medium.com/powering-the-approving-corgis-nft-ecosystem-thorgi-ac931436e488">https://approvingcorgis.medium.com/powering-the-approving-corgis-nft-ecosystem-thorgi-ac931436e488</a></p>

<p>The utilities for THORGI are endless including a trait shop, a puppy lab, a corgi “dating” site called OkCorgi and so much more. You can even stake your THORGI! I recommend reading the <a href="https://approvingcorgis.medium.com/powering-the-approving-corgis-nft-ecosystem-thorgi-ac931436e488">medium article</a> for more information on THORGI. </p>

<h1>What are you waiting for? Go buy a Corgi now!</h1>
<p>Not only is the Approving Corgi community fantastic, they also provide an insane amount of utility. To top it off their floor prices are incredibly reasonable for those just starting out in the NFT space. They also make a great holiday gift. So go out and buy yourself an Approving Corgi today and don’t forget to share your recent purchases on Twitter! </p>

Looking for a great entry project to get started in NFTs? Look no further! Introducing Approving Corgis. — @undefined's mag on Magma

<h1><strong><em>What is an NFT? </em></strong></h1>
<h2>An NFT is a one-of-a-kind verifiable digital asset. The current craze surrounds digital art but in theory an NFT could be a song, a drawing, a virtual blunt… anything turned digital. </h2>

<h1><strong><em>What does NFT stand for? </em></strong></h1>
<h2><strong><em>Non-fungible token. </em></strong></h2>
<p>Although let’s be honest, does anyone outside of this space truly grasp wtf a <strong><em>non-fungible</em></strong> token even is? Allow me to elaborate. </p>
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<h2><strong><em>“Non-fungible”</em></strong></h2>
<p>In basic English, <strong><em>non-fungible</em></strong> simply means that it’s unique and one of a kind. You can not replace one NFT for another unlike crypto coins. For example, you could trade one Bitcoin for another and it would still be the exact same value. You can not trade a one-of-a-kind Bored Ape NFT for another. While some may have similar monetary values, they will never be identical assets.</p>

<h2><strong><em>‘Bitcoin and other crypto coins are fungible af. NFTs are not.’ - Shanni Suissa</em></strong></h2>

<h1><strong><em>How do NFTs work?</em></strong></h1>
<p>NFTs exist on a blockchain. Most of the current NFTs exist on the Ethereum blockchain although other blockchains support them as well.</p>

<h1><strong><em>Don’t know what a blockchain is? Let me elaborate. </em></strong></h1>
<p>A blockchain is essentially a digital ledger of transactions that is distributed across the entire network of computer systems on that blockchain. So basically a record of every single transaction is added to every participant’s ledgers. </p>
<p>In other words, everyone and their mothers can see where and when I was scammed for 500 USD worth of Bitcoin. But let’s not revisit traumas. After all this is not an ayahuasca retreat. </p>

<h1><strong><em>How do NFTs benefit the creators? </em></strong></h1>
<p>One of the coolest facets of NFTs is that the artist or creator always receives a commission when an NFT is sold. Often times in traditional art, a piece will only gain value later in it’s lifespan. With NFTs the creators will always benefit as their work increases in value over time. </p>
<h2><strong><em>NFTs not only benefit the creators, they also benefit the consumers. </em></strong></h2>
<p>As an owner of an NFT, you can increase both your net worth and network significantly. Many NFT projects increase in value over time allowing the original owners to sell at a profit. And while making money is delectable, one of the biggest benefits of owning an NFT is the community it comes with.</p>

<p>Owning NFTs can grant you entry into exclusive parties, conventions, meetups, talks, discords (online platform for group chats) and so much more. There is no shortage of friends and family within the NFT community. I have been fortunate to experience the community first hand and it is beautiful.</p>

<h1><strong><em>How to buy NFTs? </em></strong></h1>
<p><em>Full guide below. </em></p>

<h1><strong><em>A step-by-step guide to buying NFTs</em></strong></h1>
<p><em>**All of the exchanges, wallets and marketplaces mentioned below are available as phone apps as well for easy use. </em></p>
<p>1. Purchase Ethereum (or whatever currency your marketplace accepts) on any crypto exchange like <a href="https://www.coinbase.com/">Coinbase</a>, <a href="https://www.kraken.com/en-us/">Kraken</a>, <a href="https://www.etoro.com/en-us/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv_uXjbKt9AIV3h6tBh01fgjsEAAYASAAEgLtY_D_BwE">eToro</a>, etc…</p>
<p>2. Open a cryptocurrency wallet to transfer your coins to like <a href="https://metamask.io/">MetaMask</a> (the most popular wallet in the NFT community), <a href="https://wallet.coinbase.com/">Coinbase wallet</a>, etc… </p>
<p>3. Connect your wallet to an NFT marketplace like <a href="https://opensea.io/">OpenSea</a> (the most popular marketplace currently available), <a href="https://rarible.com/?source=google&medium=cpc&campaignid=14850214750&adgroupid=127960235517&keyword=rarible&device=m&source=google&medium=cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIodWRtrKt9AIVYQJ9Ch0_sg5oEAAYASAAEgKrp_D_BwE">Rarible</a>, <a href="https://niftygateway.com/">Nifty Gateway</a>, <a href="https://mintable.app/">Mintable</a>, etc… There are also some niche marketplaces specializing in specific types of NFTs like <a href="https://nbatopshot.com/?c=BS_HP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=within_search_brand_exclusionlist&utm_term=nba+top+shot&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-9_B2bKt9AIVsRx9Ch0uogcBEAAYAiAAEgI4afD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">NBA Top Shot</a> - where you can purchase NBA highlights as NFTs. </p>
<p>4. Once you’ve purchased an NFT, it will be stored in your connected wallet. If you would like to store your digital assets offline, companies such as <a href="https://trezor.io/">Trezor</a> and <a href="https://www.ledger.com/">Ledger</a>  offer cold storage options or essentially just hardware wallets that are not accessible via the Internet. This does add a layer of protection and security however it can be cumbersome to access your assets. </p>
<p>5. Enjoy your new digital assets. You can now use them as your Twitter profile pictures which is rumored to be the reason any influencers have purchased NFTs. </p>