Blockchain and NFTs are arguably the future of the creative world. Artists and developers can leverage the uniqueness and decentralization of NFTs to make the most out of their works.
Zakareth is a successful blockchain entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Satoshi Runners NFT collection. The Satoshi Runners is a unique collection of 7,777 pixelated Cyberpunk NFTs that live on the Ethereum blockchain. Each NFT is randomly generated, featuring different backgrounds, shirts, jackets, weapons, belts, helmets, and other accessories. The project had some impressive partnership collaborations leading up to the mint, including BearX, Boss Beauties, Crypto Skulls, Sneaky Vampire Syndicate, and Chain Runners. This includes getting sold out and being the most traded NFT collection globally 24 hours after release.
The pixel-art aesthetic of Satoshi Runners is a unique homage to 1990s arcade games like Konami's X-Men and Capcom's Street Fighter II. The NFT project's crew includes world-class artists and animation companies who have worked on projects for Minecraft, Disney, the UFC, and the NFL, to name a few.
Satoshi Runners was born out of the creators' fascination with Satoshi Nakamoto's enigma and their love of cyberpunk-style artwork, Blade Runner, and pixel art. While developing concepts, they also drew inspiration from existing NFT initiatives. The initiatives of KaijuKingz, CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), and Galactic Apes were the ones that stuck out the most. These projects provide creators and collectors with unique utilities or mechanics, a strong community foundation, and educational materials.
Zakareth and the entire Satoshi Runners team want to expand what it means to possess a pixel art NFT by redefining its value and benefits. They want to provide thousands of people with access to rare artwork while also creating a thriving community for collectors to call home. Other cyberpunk collections will be released in the future, and current owners of several Satoshi Runners will be given whitelist slots.
To any other aspiring NFT developer or blockchain entrepreneur, Zakareth wants you to understand that the journey can, at times, be a tough one, but there is never a reason for one to give up. You always have to put in your best effort and work to improve and be the best version of yourself continually. The NFT space is all about creativity and innovation, and that's among what defines some of the successful entrepreneurs in the space. Zakareth also believes in the need to constantly focus on your goals and work with other like-minded individuals to build teams made up of smart and talented enthusiasts.
An ambitious and self-motivated entrepreneur, Zakareth envisions himself continuing the journey to greater success. Part of the dream is to continue working on and growing Satoshi Runners to become the best pixel art project the NFT space has ever witnessed. Zakareth aspires to become one of the influential entrepreneurs in the blockchain space and hopefully motivate others to embrace the possibilities. According to Zakareth, blockchain technology has so much potential, and the world has only witnessed a fraction of it.
Photography by: Courtesy of Satoshi Runners