Just had an amazing 12-hour sleep and cleared all my Discord and TG DMs. Now it's time for a Breakpoint recap, and I'm feeling a mix of emotions as I write this.
Breakpoint is like a huge family reunion for me. It's a gathering of all the people I know or have interacted with, and also a chance to meet new faces joining our family for the first time.
This year's Breakpoint was extra special because it had the biggest turnout of BOOGLEs ever. Some of these were the OG BOOGLEs, and for some, it was their first conference. I'm not kidding when I say
@solBOOGLE is my family. I love those peeps from the bottom of my heart.
I might get emotional as I share the events leading up to BOOGLE Amsterdam so bear with me.
Last Breakpoint, we released exclusive merch for our holders, and we were blown away by the positive response from non-holders.
@0xCelon and
@earlyishadopter, our visionaries, saw the opportunity to create high-quality products that go beyond just being part of an NFT project but become a brand of its own.
That's when the idea for the BOOGLE pop-up came to life. We wanted to showcase Solana artists, promote commerce on-chain with Solana Pay, and provide a space for holders and the public to enjoy top-notch items.
When we chose the location, people asked why not have it at the main conference. The answer was simple: we wanted to introduce a great brand born out of NFTs to people who had never heard of crypt or web3 before.
But the pop-up alone wasn't enough. We wanted more time to hang out and party with our friends, so we planned the BOOGLE Event. What started as a small gathering for holders and their plus ones turned into the best side event of Breakpoint.
We carefully curated the best location, views, and group of people. Some asked why we didn't use Eventbrite or ticketing, but we wanted a personalized experience for each invitee. You are our friends, and you are special to us.
There were many potential partners, but
@MagicEden was the obvious choice. They have shown incredible dedication to the space and have proven to be the best of the best in the Solana community.
I met so many wonderful people and reconnected with amazing friends. Shout out to the
@SolHotGirlClub for showing up in full force at the BOOGLE event. Biggest hugs and love to
@Cabanimation making my heart explode with his incredible gift to me.
I want to express my deep and heartfelt gratitude to
@earlyishadopter and
@0xCelon. Working with them has been the most synergistic experience I've ever had. We balance each other's weaknesses and strengths perfectly.
I also want to thank
@iamkadense,
@Mamba248x, and
@gloom_sol for always having my back and being the unofficial bouncers and support system for our team.
To
@belle__sol,
@muggle_ri,
@MetaMacD_Monke,
@ChadGod_, @Bulldog6666_, @Dank6666_ and
@solbigbrain, thank you for coming through when I needed support the most. You are all incredible humans.
A big thank you to the
@MagicEden team: @hausoftiffany,
@vohlii, and
@chartfu. You saw the vision when few others did.
And of course, none of this would be possible without the talented artists: @rosenhainarte,
@paranoidhill,
@Peanug420,
@Hans__s,
@sleeprNFT, and
@notshake.
Lastly, I want to thank the team that captured our journey along the way:
@MagFomo,
@cryptoslice,
@0xjay,
@SolusRGB and
@XicoSR.
So many people made this entire experience a joy for me, and I can't wait to do it all again in Singapore.
i love you all