Zilliqa, the blockchain solutions platform, has closed an alliance with Agora, the digital art platform, to host the Agora Awards. With this alliance, Zilliga will host the Agora awards event and the Agora NFT World Festival, within the upcoming Zilliqa metaverse, “Metapolis”, which will be released soon. This was disclosed to Cointelegraph by the NFT platform, Agora.
Blockchain solutions platform Zilliqa, as part of the deal, will feature the five winning artworks in Rialto, a new NFT marketplace that is oriented and curated for artists, which will be available on the Zilliqa blockchain soon.
They also reported thatThe winning artists of the festival will receive a cash prize of 25,000 USDC (22,800 €) minimum, they will also have the option of auctioning their winning pieces at Rialto and the double benefit of added prominence: from exposure in the Agora app and as winners of the Agora Awards.
Zilliqa will sponsor five categories, including Photo of the Year, Short Film of the Year, Song of the Year, Documentary of the Year and Best Digital Work of the Year. In addition, the blockchain company will sign an alliance with the first Agora NFT World Festival, which will be held on the Zilliqa platform, Metápolis, the metaverse created by the company that will be presented in Miami on April 2 of the current year.
In this regard, Octavi Royo, founder of Agora, states that:
“Our mission is to empower talent and give access to that talent to anyone, anywhere in the world. Partnering with Zilliqa is a strong step in that direction.”
He also adds that in his view, “Zilliqa is making it possible for artists and creators to receive the recognition they deserve” and in turn, you will profit from hosting curated NFTs in the Agora Awards app. “ANDIn a way, by supporting talent, they’re also investing in it.”said the founder of Agora.
For her part, Sandra Heleu, director of NFT and Metaverse of Zilliqa, stated that Metápolis, aims to support all talent so that they can emerge in the economy of creators:
“Metapolis aims to support not only brands and businesses, but also independent apps, entrepreneurs and talent to flourish in the borderless creator economy. The metaverse will distinguish itself by giving global creators the opportunity to thrive, embrace new business models and be properly recognised, compensated and applauded for their work. The Agora Awards are totally in tune with our vision. We can’t wait to welcome you to what will be the first competition and awards ceremony in Metapolis “.
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