@everyone
**Welcome back to Phase 2 in the Snoop Dogg x VeeFriends Collaboration! **Phase 2 is set to celebrate the collaboration between GaryVee and Snoop Dogg as well as Snoop’s passion for Web3, specifically his iconic Bored Ape known as Dr. Bombay in a game of Trivia.

**Contest Starts**: Thursday, 6/1 @ 6 PM ET
**Contest Ends**: Tuesday, 6/6 @ 6 PM ET

**ELIGIBILITY**:
-To participate, the user must be legally 18 or older
-To enter the contest, users must own any “Please Take a Step Back” NFT as of June 1st, 2023 at 5:59 PM ET
-Void in the below states and countries:
     -U.S.: Vermont, Maryland, Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
     -Non-U.S.: Brazil, Greece, India, Hong Kong, China, Italy, Malaysia, Russia, Switzerland, and Quebec, Canada.

__To learn all details and FAQ about Phase 2, please read our featured blog: __<https://blog.veefriends.com/snoop-dogg-x-veefriends-collab-phase-2-trivia-is-now-live-8162e252d9ef>

*No purchase necessary. Individuals age of majority, current VeeFriends members w/ digital wallet with at least one (1) “Please Take a Step Back” NFT as of 5:59 PM ET on 6/1/23. Ends 6:00 PM ET on 6/6/23. Rules at <https://veefriends.com/burn-island/rules> .*

@everyone
Snoop Dogg x VeeFriends Phase 2: Trivia Game will be pushed back 24-hours and reconvene on June 1st at 4:20 PM ET. Please know there is no rush in being first to participate in the Trivia Game and we are behind in doing final checks to ensure users can have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Thank you for your understanding and being a patient pig as we ensure eruption 7 is success! <:patient_panda_manifesting:995422530087174204>  We will be hosting a Twitter Spaces with VeeFriends Tech to help answer any Phase 2 technical questions you may have to best prepare for tomorrow’s launch!

<https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1dRJZMLamkNGB?s=20>

@everyone 

There’s so much packed into this one phrase -- VeeCon 2023, but the one word we’ll use to close out this week is gratitude. This week is dedicated to all the moments and memories created at VeeCon 2023. Check out our recap video in the weekly VeeFriends Roundup below:

https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-dont-let-veecon-stay-at-veecon-1f9eb00e9266

@everyone  If you are having trouble or know someone having trouble getting to different stages - check this thread out on direction of VeeCon Stages:!https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1659636038812450816

@everyone 

Compete. Collect. Shop. Swap. Presenting **VeeFriends Cards Night at VeeCon 2023! **

https://blog.veefriends.com/compete-collect-shop-swap-presenting-veefriends-cards-night-at-veecon-2023-e490a516ed75

@everyone  good morning from VeeCon 2023!! 

Not attending VeeCon 2023? We have some behind the scenes access for you! A Meet.VeeFriends special announcement! 🧵

Through our token-gated video conference platform, Meet.VeeFriends, we’ll share some on the ground live footage only available to Series 1 holders.

To watch live, you’ll need to have a VeeFriends account with at least one (1) VF Series 1 NFT. In addition to the schedule below, we may have some surprise livestreams pop up throughout the day. We’ll send updates in the #🐼│vf1-holders channel in the VeeFriends discord when we’re live if we do. If you are available, feel free to stop by!

For all streams, login to your VF account and join us at https://meet.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-live

@​JeremyKnows will be live at the following times in addition to adhoc pop up streams from myself and the VeeFriends team this VeeCon. 

THURSDAY MAY 18
3:30 - 4:00pm ET : Field Day Walkthrough
FRIDAY MAY 19
12:30 - 1:00pm ET : NFT Land
SATURDAY MAY 20
2:30 - 3:00pm ET : VeeFriends Museum

@everyone  good morning from VeeCon 2023!! 

Not attending VeeCon 2023? We have some behind the scenes access for you! A Meet.VeeFriends special announcement! 🧵

Through our token-gated video conference platform, Meet.VeeFriends, we’ll share some on the ground live footage only available to Series 1 holders.

To watch live, you’ll need to have a VeeFriends account with at least one (1) VF Series 1 NFT. In addition to the schedule below, we may have some surprise livestreams pop up throughout the day. We’ll send updates in the <#938568132308643881> channel in the VeeFriends discord when we’re live if we do. If you are available, feel free to stop by!

For all streams, login to your VF account and join us at https://meet.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-live

<@711729701647024179> will be live at the following times in addition to adhoc pop up streams from myself and the VeeFriends team this VeeCon. 

THURSDAY MAY 18
3:30 - 4:00pm ET : Field Day Walkthrough
FRIDAY MAY 19
12:30 - 1:00pm ET : NFT Land
SATURDAY MAY 20
2:30 - 3:00pm ET : VeeFriends Museum

@everyone 
Gary selfie station live for registration on VeeCon App

@everyone 

We are excited to announce the official VeeCon UNO Tournament on **Saturday, May 20th @ 9:30 PM ET inside Lucas Oil Stadium in the Rainbow Planet Room! **We surprised 48 VeeCon registered attendees for this free opportunity! The slots have been filled and we look forward to seeing who is crowned champion! Stop by and **cheer on your fellow VeeFriends to victory!**

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1658971136984481792

@everyone 
**Eruption 5 has officially concluded**🌋 
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1658632537671970817?s=20

@everyone
The scheduling feature for the __GaryVee Selfie Station__ in the __VeeCon App__ will be available on **Thursday, May 18th at 12 AM EDT midnight**. 

Please understand that the precise timing of the registration system and app updates is beyond our control. If we had the choice, we would select a more favorable time than midnight for the release. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at VeeCon! 🫡

<https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-garyvees-selfie-station-at-veecon-2023-6490245b5047>

@everyone

Who's ready for VeeFriends Merch at VeeCon? Learn more below👇

<https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1658572382888513565>

@everyone 

🎉 **We have some exciting updates and featured blogs for VeeCon 2023!!**🎉  

__Announcing VeeCon 2023 Sponsors__
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-veecon-2023-sponsors-9117f1da4d8b

__Thursday, May 18th -- Field Day Activations:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/welcome-to-veecon-2023-day-1-embrace-the-exciting-start-at-forever-fields-d676ace9158f

__Friday & Saturday, May 19th & May 20th -- Day 2 and Day 3 Activations:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-day-2-3-activations-unforgettable-moments-await-at-lucas-oil-stadium-77cf1d5f9443

__Thursday, May 18th -- Speaker Schedule starting Thursday 2 PM ET at Forever Fields with Community Stage:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-community-stage-speakers-programming-2becd09e3819

__Friday, May 19th -- Speaker Schedule starting Friday at 10 AM ET in Lucas Oil Stadium:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-speaker-schedule-friday-may-19th-90f1bf945fa5

__Saturday, May 20th -- Speaker Schedule starting Saturday at 10 AM ET in Lucas Oil Stadium:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-speaker-schedule-saturday-may-20th-f98bc7b1f593

If you missed any of the major announcements of the week we got you covered with our weekly Roundup!
https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veecon-2023-veecon-2023-and-even-more-veecon-2023-with-a-dash-of-snoop-dogg-52fbc174d615

**P.S. Join us in less than 15 minutes for our weekly Twitter Spaces @ 5:55 PM ET!**
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1dRKZMmreyrxB/

@everyone 

**Our VeeCon 2023 Speaker Programming is now live!**

Thursday -- Starting Thursday 2pm at Forever Fields with Community Stage
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-community-stage-speakers-programming-2becd09e3819

Friday -- Starting Friday at 10am in Lucas Oil Stadium at the Main Stage 
https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-speaker-schedule-friday-may-19th-90f1bf945fa5

Saturday -- Starting Saturday at 10am in Lucas Oil Stadium at the Main Stage 
https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-speaker-schedule-saturday-may-20th-f98bc7b1f593

@everyone 
We are excited to announce a new physical form to find your favorite VeeFriends Characters: Introducing **VeeFriends Pins**!

The inaugural pin is a limited edition piece featuring the beloved Gift Goat character. Series 1 Gift Goat holders have been exclusively gifted (not part of the 18 gifts) the only 555 produced for this first official pin, marking this a true collector’s gem.

__Learn more here:__ <https://blog.veefriends.com/introducing-veefriends-pins-featuring-gift-goat-as-the-inaugural-character-9824b17ea447>

@everyone
Refresh your metadata - Please Take a Step Back NFT Art has been revealed! <:very_very_very_lucky_black_cat:995451971588870285>  💚
https://opensea.io/collection/please-take-a-step-back

@everyone 

🎶 Please Take a Step Back music video out now on Snoop’s YouTube! 🎶 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ikjutq8KXs

@everyone 

We got three exciting updates to share for VeeFriends, VeeCon, and Please Take a Step Back!

**1. VeeFriends Vending**<:gratitude_gorilla_competing:995406616658706522> 
VeeFriends is proud to announce the launch of our latest venture: VeeFriends Vending. This exciting new line of business is designed to expand the VeeFriends IP at scale through collectible toys at an affordable price.
__Learn more here:__ 
https://blog.veefriends.com/introducing-the-future-of-veefriends-with-veefriends-vending-7bd7224390f1

**2. GaryVee’s Selfie Station at VeeCon 2023!** 🤳 
A new feature is coming soon to the VeeCon App! To avoid long lines and allow attendees more time to enjoy the event activities, a reservation system will be in place this year for Gary’s selfie station that will be accessible through the VeeCon app.
__Learn more here:__ 
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-garyvees-selfie-station-at-veecon-2023-6490245b5047

**3. Please Take a Step Back NFT Art Reveal & Song Music Video Releases TOMORROW, May 10th!** <:flexn_fox_competing:995402949675188234>🎶  
The official Please Take a Step Back music video will be dropping tomorrow, May 10th @ 12 PM ET on Snoop Dogg’s Youtube Channel.

Make sure you turn on your notifications, because we are going turbo for many more announcements!

@everyone 
**Busta Rhymes** is headlining VeeCon’s nightly entertainment on __Thursday May 18th__, **just 2 days before his 51st birthday!** To help celebrate his birthday in proper VeeFriends fashion, we need your help.

We’ve created a video of our characters dancing to a hit Busta Rhymes track, and would love to see you jam to it as well with a short video response! We plan to create a compilation of these responses to surprise Busta with during VeeCon.

**__There’s 3 ways you can submit your video.__**

**1.** By Remixing this Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsCJAfHg7Jw/?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg==
**2.** By Dueting this TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKFSuGb/
**3.** For those who don’t want to post on their public feed, you may email your video to __social@veefriends.com__. Please know that if you submit, it may be used in the compilation and shared publicly after.

Make sure to add in a *"Happy Birthday Busta Rhymes!"* in your response so we can wish him a happy birthday together. **We can't wait to see your moves and can't wait to SEE YOU AT VEECON!**

@everyone
**Burn Island Eruption 6 has ENDED!** 🌋
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1655677395825840130

@everyone 

REMINDER: The mint window for "Please Take a Step Back" NFT  will close at 4:20 PM ET today. 
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1655619419958128654

From 3 PM - 4 PM ET, there will be Discord Stage Office Hours to troubleshoot any issues you may have: 
**Discord Stage Link: ** Under "Information" Category > Last Channel "PTsSB NFT Mint Support"
https://discord.com/channels/832642183584284702/1105181630760493066

@everyone 
**Introducing the much-awaited lineup and schedule for the VeeCon Community Stage Speakers and programming!**

The VeeCon Community Stage represents the values and ethos of VeeFriends through the voices and views of our Community. VeeCon attendees will get to hear from a diverse range of speakers from the VeeCon community, esteemed VeeFriends partners, and other prominent personalities.

**Full blog with details on Speaker & Programming: **<https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-community-stage-speakers-programming-2becd09e3819>

**Say Hi to your favorite community speaker: **<https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1655604753156669442>

**Join us in 20 minutes at 12:30 PM ET** on VeeCon Twitter Spaces to deep-dive into the announcement! 
<https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1655372304673538049?s=46&t=OsxhC6aV3aXqBqBEfKPimw>

Its. About. To. Go. Down.   @everyone 
https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1655372304673538049?s=46&t=OsxhC6aV3aXqBqBEfKPimw

@everyone 

**Snoop Dogg x VeeFriends Collab Phase 2: A Deep Dive**: more in-depth discussion on Phase 2, including dates, duration, trivia, and FAQs
https://blog.veefriends.com/snoop-dogg-x-veefriends-collab-phase-2-a-deep-dive-7030647e0063

@everyone 
**VeeFriends x Snoop Dogg Phase 1 is ALMOST OVER, the Road to VeeCon is getting shorter, More Projects Added to NFT Land, and MORE! Check out our weekly round up below!**
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriends-x-snoop-dogg-phase-1-is-almost-over-the-road-to-veecon-is-getting-5ae226e4ff04>

*Also, tune in for a __special__ 5, 5 at 5:55 spaces in a few hours (Local Time: <t:1683323700>)*
<https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKqBdkvnNGb?s=20>

@everyone 
Join us today at 5:00 PM ET (Local Time: <t:1683147600>) for our second __Road to VeeCon__ spaces! Today our guests include Tal Navarro, @​Ms_NFTy, @​Mikee, @​VectorBotTim, and @​GabrielC_NFT! They will be discussing **Working in Web3!**

**Spaces**: <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlKQpyZknNxE?s=20>

<https://blog.veefriends.com/road-to-veecon-twitter-spaces-series-4d1bcbf5c5b1>

@everyone 
Join us today at 5:00 PM ET (Local Time: <t:1683147600>) for our second __Road to VeeCon__ spaces! Today our guests include Tal Navarro, <@839395751704133633>, <@449380111305801728>, <@532915534342127629>, and <@813958118119702549>! They will be discussing **Working in Web3!**

**Spaces**: <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlKQpyZknNxE?s=20>

<https://blog.veefriends.com/road-to-veecon-twitter-spaces-series-4d1bcbf5c5b1>

@everyone
**VeeFriends Roundup: VeeFriends x Snoop Dogg Phase 1 is LIVE, Gift Goat #11 is a Timeless Gift, the Road to VeeCon, and MORE!**
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriends-x-snoop-dogg-phase-1-is-live-gift-goat-11-is-a-timeless-gift-the-7f9c5af6818f>

__Twitter Spaces at <t:1682718900>__ <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXGyvYWpjZJM?s=20>

@everyone
**Burn Island Eruption 6 is now LIVE!** 🌋🎶

__Blogpost__: <https://blog.veefriends.com/a-deeper-dive-into-the-please-take-a-step-back-nft-collection-and-roadmap-4516e219e462>

__Tweet:__ <https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1652045754717057024?s=20>

@everyone 
PLEASE TAKE A STEP BACK 
https://open.spotify.com/track/2MSa8kf0unz5ZYoDwKSvNn?si=f1a562ee112d491d

@everyone
We are excited to introduce a new weekly Community Twitter Spaces Series called "**Road to VeeCon**" that will feature some incredible VeeFriends Community members leading up to VeeCon. Join us every __Wednesday @ 5 PM ET,__ starting today!

__Join our "Road to VeeCon" spaces today @ 5 PM ET__ (Local Time: <t:1682542800>) featuring @​VDizzle7, @​Keegan, @​Afakasi.eth, & @​Teacher96 as we discuss **Building on Spaces **: <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxPkNvXZYJN?s=20>

<https://blog.veefriends.com/road-to-veecon-twitter-spaces-series-4d1bcbf5c5b1>

@everyone
We are excited to introduce a new weekly Community Twitter Spaces Series called "**Road to VeeCon**" that will feature some incredible VeeFriends Community members leading up to VeeCon. Join us every __Wednesday @ 5 PM ET,__ starting today!

__Join our "Road to VeeCon" spaces today @ 5 PM ET__ (Local Time: <t:1682542800>) featuring <@840743340680544266>, <@729963158935961610>, <@733737784015061063>, & <@837861816335466536> as we discuss **Building on Spaces **: <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxPkNvXZYJN?s=20>

<https://blog.veefriends.com/road-to-veecon-twitter-spaces-series-4d1bcbf5c5b1>

@everyone 

**__Gift Goat 11 was just announced! __**<:Gift_Goat:884582810856349706> 📸 

Check out the video & thread with full details 👇
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1650986273912524801?s=20

@everyone

**Reminder**: Holders with any of the 10 characters (__Series 1 and Series 2__) featured in our collaboration with Macy’s and Toys R Us are invited to a video call with VF Founder @​garyvee , and VF CCO Manny Galan TOMORROW at **1PM ET** (Local Time: <t:1682442000>)!
<https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1650628230976774145?s=20>

@everyone

**Reminder**: Holders with any of the 10 characters (__Series 1 and Series 2__) featured in our collaboration with Macy’s and Toys R Us are invited to a video call with VF Founder <@686900850722996226> , and VF CCO Manny Galan TOMORROW at **1PM ET** (Local Time: <t:1682442000>)!
<https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1650628230976774145?s=20>

@everyone 
**Burn Island Eruption 5 has ENDED! **🌋

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1650602021865811970?s=20

@everyone 

**VeeCon Community Stage Update** 

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1649555685884010496?s=46&t=OsxhC6aV3aXqBqBEfKPimw

@everyone 
The most recent happenings at VeeFriends including updates on new partnerships, releases, community news, and thrilling activations! 

__Here is YOUR weekly roundup!:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-snoop-dogg-collab-veecon-speaker-announcement-4-last-chance-for-veecon-916a0bb5e2e>

@everyone

We’re thrilled to introduce 47 new leaders and legends joining the 193 speakers announced in the VeeCon 2023 lineup! **#SeeYouAtVeeCon**

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1649414910059716614?s=20

@everyone
**Announcing "Please Take a Step Back": Snoop Dogg & VeeFriends' Collaborative NFT Collection and Music Announcement**

The highly anticipated collaboration has finally arrived. VeeFriends is thrilled to reveal its partnership with none other than the legendary hip-hop artist and global icon - Snoop Dogg! This monumental collaboration was initially announced at VeeCon 2022. It will include a new single release from Snoop Dogg and a multi-phase experience and competition on Burn Island that will unveil incredible prizes and experiences.

**There are a total of 3 total phases:**

__Phase 1__ | Burn to Mint
__Phase 2__ | Burn to Compete & Ape in
__Phase 3__ | Burn to Attend

__Pre-Save the Song to hear it first on 4/28:__<https://deathrowrecords.lnk.to/PleaseTakeAStepBack> 

__Learn full details: __https://veefriends.com/please-take-a-step-back

@everyone
There are only 16 submissions to win **CryptoPunk #9585** in Eruption 5, and the contest ends in 4 days!

**__3 Things You Need to Know About Eruption 5!__**

**1. PRIZE**: CryptoPunk #9585
**2. HOW TO ENTER**: BURN any VeeFriends Series 2 AND Debate Cynical Cat’s Prompt
**3. THE PROMPT:** “You humans will never overcome your fears or negativity. Record a 20-second video to debate me, Cynical Cat, to prove me wrong. I got CryptoPunk #9585 on the line if you do!”

Do you have what it takes to change Cynical Cat’s mind? Don’t forget to submit your video before **Monday, April 24th @ 4 PM ET**! 🌋🚫

__Checkout some early submission__ 👇
https://blog.veefriends.com/the-first-day-of-eruption-5-a-showcase-of-incredible-submissions-f4b0662d364c

@everyone 

**Burn Island Eruption 5 is now LIVE! 🌋**

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1648058868499468318?s=20

@everyone
Another week down and another whirlwind of activity at VeeFriends! For those of you at NFT NYC we hope you had a great time, for those of you who weren’t, we look forward to seeing you in May! Catch up on all this weeks vibes in the Roundup:
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-eruption-5-announcement-veecon-2023-things-across-the-board-veefriends-x-628a65a7b891>

Also, check out our most featured blog announcing “**Gary’s Garage Sale**" at **VeeCon 2023**, a one-of-a-kind marketplace for collectors of all kinds!
<https://blog.veefriends.com/presenting-a-collectors-paradise-at-veecon-2023-gary-s-garage-sale-27fd7f07bd55>

@everyone
VeeCon Viper has been up to something. As we await the VeeCon ticket art reveal happening post-VeeCon, Viper has taken over the pre-reveal ticket with a game of its own.

**Introducing the VeeCon Viper Game**
__Play here:__ 
<https://opensea.io/collection/veecon-2023-tickets>

__Learn more below:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-viper-strikes-again-a-new-game-in-veecon-2023-nft-tickets-366501724161>

@everyone

**Cynical Cat just broke the news that Burn Island Eruption 5 is coming next Monday, April 17th with CryptoPunk #9585 up for grabs! **🌋 

__Learn more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/burn-island-eruption-5-change-my-mind-and-win-a-cryptopunk-b4daa8354303

*P.S. Tune in to our Twitter Spaces @ 5 PM ET to learn more about Eruption 5*
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1646607688116371457

@everyone
Eligible holders of featured characters from the VeeFriends x Macys collab have an exclusive chance to participate in a **1-hour video call** with VF founder @​garyvee , VF Chief Creative Officer Manny Galan, and other holders on **Tuesday, April 25th from 1-2 PM ET** on the VeeFriends.com token-gated video conferencing platform.

__Eligible Holders Include Series 1 and Series 2:__
Be The Bigger Person
Common Sense Cow
Genuine Giraffe
Gratitude Gorilla
Practical Peacock
Willful Wizard
Adventurous Astronaut
Empathy Elephant
Heart-Trooper
Patient Panda

@everyone
Eligible holders of featured characters from the VeeFriends x Macys collab have an exclusive chance to participate in a **1-hour video call** with VF founder <@686900850722996226> , VF Chief Creative Officer Manny Galan, and other holders on **Tuesday, April 25th from 1-2 PM ET** on the VeeFriends.com token-gated video conferencing platform.

__Eligible Holders Include Series 1 and Series 2:__
Be The Bigger Person
Common Sense Cow
Genuine Giraffe
Gratitude Gorilla
Practical Peacock
Willful Wizard
Adventurous Astronaut
Empathy Elephant
Heart-Trooper
Patient Panda

@everyone
We are thrilled to announce a partnership between VeeFriends and Courtyard to revolutionize the world of collectibles.

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1646219490659651584?s=20

@everyone

**With 37 days left until VeeCon we cannot wait to see everyone in Indianapolis, Indiana! Check out a couple updates below:**

__NFT Land Activation @ VeeCon__

As one of the most popular exhibitions at VeeCon last year, NFT Land will make a triumphant return to VeeCon 2023! See who will be featured at NFT Land this year:
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-activations-nft-land-62b256d95978>

__VeeCon 2023: Community Events__

Community members @​thisismycryptoname & @​DominicRouzaud are organizing a one-stop shop for everyone to view non-official Community Events happening during the VeeCon 2023 festivities that are put on by our community. Learn more in our featured blog below:
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-satellite-events-eb720383aef0>

@everyone

**With 37 days left until VeeCon we cannot wait to see everyone in Indianapolis, Indiana! Check out a couple updates below:**

__NFT Land Activation @ VeeCon__

As one of the most popular exhibitions at VeeCon last year, NFT Land will make a triumphant return to VeeCon 2023! See who will be featured at NFT Land this year:
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-activations-nft-land-62b256d95978>

__VeeCon 2023: Community Events__

Community members <@841907879425474560> & <@917941955017715713> are organizing a one-stop shop for everyone to view non-official Community Events happening during the VeeCon 2023 festivities that are put on by our community. Learn more in our featured blog below:
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-satellite-events-eb720383aef0>

@everyone
**CLOSED!**

The Eruption 4 Wolf.Game auction has ended. Once our team verifies the winning bids using the ETH Mainnet API, we will notify the winners via email and provide them with instructions on how to claim their prize.

Participants who did not qualify for a prize will have their NFTs returned after the winners have been verified.

Please note that while initial results are viewable on the leaderboard, our team will verify all results to eliminate any ineligible bidders.

We appreciate everyone who took part in the auction, and congratulations to the winners!

**Wen eruption 5? This Thursday** 👀
__Set a reminder for Spaces at 5PM ET on 4/13:__
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mnGeRXzlMZJX

@everyone

**Monday @Moderator  Appreciation Post** 🎉 

Today we wanted to take this opportunity to send a **HUGE THANK YOU** to our amazing VeeFriends Discord Moderators who volunteer time out of their day dedicated to ensuring that our server is a safe and thriving environment for everyone to come to from across the world to share knowledge, daily check-ins, hangout, and ultimately have a place where they can feel welcome and at home.

Being a moderator for a server of this size is no easy task and takes a lot of patience, empathy, and compassion as well as decisiveness, knowledge, and dedication. Our Mod Squad is constantly monitoring the discord to ensure active channels such as #general are a welcoming place for new members, as well as engaging and thriving for current members. They are our eyes and ears and share insights, and community feedback, and also protect our community from scam posts, bots, and other malicious attempts to harm our server.

**Special Shoutout to all the VF Mods below:**

@​crystalgroves @​davidbridgeman @​davide4217 @​Jody @​kashvi.eth @​Matt03 @​NFTKatie @​ThomasMeyerHere 

**Reminder to Follow Discord Server** #rules 

In order to ensure the VeeFriends Discord is a thriving and welcoming environment for current and new members, it is important that we remind everyone of the rules and note that breaking of these rules will not be tolerated. Multiple offenses will also lead to escalated consequences. This is extremely important to us to ensure our server remains welcoming and productive for all members.

__Here are some important rules with their punishments:__

**-**Misleading Users will result in a 1 week timeout if continuous
**-**Spamming / Shilling results in a timeout / possible ban
**-**In person threats is an automatic 3 month ban
**-**Arguing with other users will result in a 1 hour timeout if continues after being asked to stop

Since tone can be lost in Discord, please reframe from "joking" in relation to the above, as we will take all offenses very seriously for the safety of our community (or if you are aware someone may misunderstand you, please put #joke at the end to create full clarity).

**One final reminder**: __The Mods, as well as GaryVee & The VeeFriends team will NEVER add or DM you on discord!__

Thank you for reading this whole announcement, head to #🗣│general chat and thank the mods!

@everyone

**Monday <@&837453872908992583>  Appreciation Post** 🎉 

Today we wanted to take this opportunity to send a **HUGE THANK YOU** to our amazing VeeFriends Discord Moderators who volunteer time out of their day dedicated to ensuring that our server is a safe and thriving environment for everyone to come to from across the world to share knowledge, daily check-ins, hangout, and ultimately have a place where they can feel welcome and at home.

Being a moderator for a server of this size is no easy task and takes a lot of patience, empathy, and compassion as well as decisiveness, knowledge, and dedication. Our Mod Squad is constantly monitoring the discord to ensure active channels such as #general are a welcoming place for new members, as well as engaging and thriving for current members. They are our eyes and ears and share insights, and community feedback, and also protect our community from scam posts, bots, and other malicious attempts to harm our server.

**Special Shoutout to all the VF Mods below:**

<@461225936390455317> <@150972122435551232> <@405161858207842304> <@393537800743550996> <@251706508637765632> <@838982078300291122> <@837643912302034974> <@218437825580892160> 

**Reminder to Follow Discord Server** <#836670243526541362> 

In order to ensure the VeeFriends Discord is a thriving and welcoming environment for current and new members, it is important that we remind everyone of the rules and note that breaking of these rules will not be tolerated. Multiple offenses will also lead to escalated consequences. This is extremely important to us to ensure our server remains welcoming and productive for all members.

__Here are some important rules with their punishments:__

**-**Misleading Users will result in a 1 week timeout if continuous
**-**Spamming / Shilling results in a timeout / possible ban
**-**In person threats is an automatic 3 month ban
**-**Arguing with other users will result in a 1 hour timeout if continues after being asked to stop

Since tone can be lost in Discord, please reframe from "joking" in relation to the above, as we will take all offenses very seriously for the safety of our community (or if you are aware someone may misunderstand you, please put #joke at the end to create full clarity).

**One final reminder**: __The Mods, as well as GaryVee & The VeeFriends team will NEVER add or DM you on discord!__

Thank you for reading this whole announcement, head to <#837094459140603954> chat and thank the mods!

@everyone 

**Is it just us or do these Fridays keep coming up faster and faster?** 

Blink an eye and it will be VeeCon 2023 time already!  Since things are moving at lightspeed, you can alway rely on our trustworthy weekly roundup to fill you in on all the ins, outs, and ups at VeeFriends. 

__Check it out here:__ 
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-burn-island-wolf-game-e447a97b1ac8>

@everyone 

**Lots of announcements came out today in VeeFriends land, so here are the top 5 news of the day!**

__1__. Gift Goat #10 NFT Art Revealed on a Twitter Spaces with Esports superstar Bugha
<https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1644136434171801600>

__2__. The surprise gift for 2022 VeeCon international attendees who did not participate in the @OnRallyRd partner activation is starting to arrive! If you claimed during the claim window, you will receive email tracking when they ship!
<https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1644061422895222784>

__3__. VeeCon Exclusive Hotel Key Cards! With all of the amazing hotel options for VeeCon 2023, VeeFriends is thrilled to announce custom VeeCon 2023 hotel key cards. All guests who book a room at any of our seven VeeCon 2023 affiliated locations will receive the designed key card upon check-in!
<https://blog.veefriends.com/introducing-custom-veecon-hotel-key-cards-b0c64ee9d8df>

__4__. Announcing VeeCon Community Stage! Community is at the core of VeeFriends. We are excited to announce the VeeCon Community Stage, a dedicated stage built and integrated into the VeeCon festivities to offer community members who are leaders in their fields a spotlight to shine on the first day of VeeCon 2023.
<https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-the-veecon-community-stage-bce5e323803f>

__5__. VeeCon.Co Site update! Speakers now show social handles and FAQ has been updated with more FAQs!
<https://veecon.co/>

*TLDR? Set your reminders to join our Weekly 5,5 @5:55 Spaces Recap!*
<https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1644141269977817090>

@everyone 

**Set your reminders! 2 Twitter Spaces are scheduled for today!**

__1:30 PM ET__ - Gift Goat #10 NFT Art Reveal with @bugha
<https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1643667511638884361>

__5 PM ET__ — the FIRST VeeCon Twitter Spaces:
<https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1643998308963065856>

@everyone
**Burn Island Eruption 4 is now LIVE!**

https://blog.veefriends.com/burn-island-eruption-4-wolf-game-auction-f5d7a0e636dd

*P.S. Join us live on Twitter Space at 5 PM ET (<t:1680642000>) to learn more about Eruption 4!*
<https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1643295285282496522>

@everyone 

Eruption 3 ends at 5:55pm EDT!
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1642960245856018452?s=20

@everyone 
Announcing a star-studded lineup of 35 experts and icons joining the VeeCon 2023 lineup!

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1641801879158943750?s=20

@everyone 

Today we announced the **Gift #10** gifting experience “Good Game, Gift Goat” for our Series 1 @Gift Goats holders!
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Each Series 1 Gift Goat gifting experience consists of 1 physical and 1 NFT as part of the gifting experience. For this gift we are extremely excited to feature **Anthros Chair**, the luxury chair that will revolutionize the sitting experience, alongside a 1/1 rookie card NFT for one of the top gamers in the world with a massive social following of over 22 million, **Bugha**.
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**Physical Gift:** Anthros Chair (Customized)

Reveal Video: <https://youtu.be/1yEhct6E4cQ>
Podcast Video: <https://youtu.be/FTOHO3USvOs>
Podcast Audio: <https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Igdnomyr4kU47IzexVoid?si=6629d33ecbf94906&nd=1>
Learn more about Anthros: <https://www.one37pm.com/style/anthros-office-chair-founder-interview>
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**NFT Gift: **Bugha Digital Trading Card (To be Revealed April 6th)

Official OpenSea Link: <https://opensea.io/collection/gift-goat-10>
Featured Gift #10 Blog: <https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-gift-goat-10-experience-good-game-gift-goats-fd0d507c4d17>
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The Gift Goat is a coveted VeeFriends token verifiable for an exclusive gifting experience curated by Gary Vaynerchuk and the VeeFriends team. To learn more about the Series 1 Gift Goat NFT, check out our dedicated page here: <https://veefriends.com/giftgoat>

STAY GOATED <:Gift_Goat:884582810856349706>

@everyone 

Today we announced the **Gift #10** gifting experience “Good Game, Gift Goat” for our Series 1 <@&843902954356080660> holders!
-
Each Series 1 Gift Goat gifting experience consists of 1 physical and 1 NFT as part of the gifting experience. For this gift we are extremely excited to feature **Anthros Chair**, the luxury chair that will revolutionize the sitting experience, alongside a 1/1 rookie card NFT for one of the top gamers in the world with a massive social following of over 22 million, **Bugha**.
-
**Physical Gift:** Anthros Chair (Customized)

Reveal Video: <https://youtu.be/1yEhct6E4cQ>
Podcast Video: <https://youtu.be/FTOHO3USvOs>
Podcast Audio: <https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Igdnomyr4kU47IzexVoid?si=6629d33ecbf94906&nd=1>
Learn more about Anthros: <https://www.one37pm.com/style/anthros-office-chair-founder-interview>
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**NFT Gift: **Bugha Digital Trading Card (To be Revealed April 6th)

Official OpenSea Link: <https://opensea.io/collection/gift-goat-10>
Featured Gift #10 Blog: <https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-gift-goat-10-experience-good-game-gift-goats-fd0d507c4d17>
-
The Gift Goat is a coveted VeeFriends token verifiable for an exclusive gifting experience curated by Gary Vaynerchuk and the VeeFriends team. To learn more about the Series 1 Gift Goat NFT, check out our dedicated page here: <https://veefriends.com/giftgoat>

STAY GOATED <:Gift_Goat:884582810856349706>

@everyone 

**Burn Island Eruption 3 is now LIVE!**🌋 

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1640835449798230016?s=20

@everyone

Friendly reminder for those who plan on attending VeeCon 2023 to make sure to book your hotel accommodations and register your VeeCon 2023 tickets to prepare for Indy! Check out our featured blogs below to help get you ready for VeeCon 2023!

__How to Buy a VeeCon 2023 Ticket:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/how-to-buy-a-veecon-2023-ticket-7dd186384300

__How to Register Your VeeCon 2023 Ticket:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-veecon-2023-ticket-registration-4b0228d30ff2

__Where to Stay at VeeCon 2023:__ 
https://blog.veefriends.com/where-to-stay-at-veecon-2023-3ae6e698eb78

@everyone 

Burn Island Eruption 2 winners have been notified via a confirmation email with instructions on how to receive their unminted Chromie Squiggle. Other participants’ BOOK GAMES tokens have been returned to their original wallets. If you have any questions, please reach out to support@veefriends.com.

Thank you to all those who participated, and we’ll see you at the next eruption!

@everyone 

Attention VeeFriends! The final results of Burn Island 2 have been posted. 

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all participants for your patience with the delay in getting the leaderboard live. We wanted to definitively verify the accuracy of the results before posting.

To view the updated leaderboard, please visit: https://veefriends.com/burn-island/leaderboard/03-16-2023-chromie-squiggles 

As a follow-up to our 11 PM post from last night (*see above announcement*), the delay was caused by discrepancies we discovered between Immutscan and IMX's API. The IMX API bug resulted in latency in the real-time display of confirmed burns on the leaderboard.

We have been working closely with the IMX team to verify and confirm the final results since last night, and we are pleased to announce that the updated leaderboard is now live and accurately reflects the auction winners.

The winners will receive a confirmation email today with instructions on how to receive their unminted Chromie Squiggle. Other participants' BOOK GAMES tokens will be returned to their original wallets by Sunday's end. If you have any questions, please reach out to support@veefriends.com.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to future eruptions.

@here

GM! We are close to finalizing the verification of Burn Island 2 results with IMX and will post a full update by **12 PM ET.** Thank you!

@everyone 

__**Burn Island Eruption 2 Update:**__

In the last 3 minutes of Burn Island Eruption 2, an extremely significant and sustained spike in traffic (above 10K requests per minute) from a bad actor was detected by the VeeFriends tech team. After further investigation, it was determined the Burn Island page was experiencing a malicious Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. 
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This type of cyber attack involves overwhelming a server or network with a sudden and large flood of traffic, making it unable to function properly. As a result, the online bid was disrupted and was no longer accessible to some users. 
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We understand this is frustrating to some participants, and we want to assure you that we take these attacks very seriously. Our team has implemented ways to scale our web experiences and protect against these types of attacks, including 27 web services and websites built using .NET Core 7, encapsulated in highly efficient Docker containers and managed by Kubernetes. With Microsoft's Orleans technology, we can handle large-scale concurrency and load distribution. We use Azure Cosmos DB, with its industry-leading low latency, high throughput, and 99.999% availability, as well as Azure Cognitive Search, Front Door, and Azure Container Services, for blazing-fast storage, search, firewall, DNS, load balancing, failover, and scale-out scenarios. 
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But as you can imagine, you can’t protect against all of them if someone has extreme ill intent. We will be continuing to audit this attack and the ways in which we can better protect future auctions from bad actors.
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After carefully reviewing all available options, we have decided to count the last confirmed bids as the winners. This decision is what we feel is best considering the circumstances, particularly in light of the malicious attack.
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Additionally, We are reviewing and confirming the results with the IMX team as there is an API discrepancy they are working on and will report on the final leaderboard as soon as possible or an update on where we stand with IMX tomorrow at 11 AM ET.
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We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and want to reassure our users that there are many more Burn Island eruptions to come and that we are committed to the integrity of all future auctions. We remain committed to providing all our users with a safe and secure experience. 

Thank you

@everyone 
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1639381765528645633?s=20

@everyone

Attention all VeeFriends! Are you ready for some thrilling updates, insightful information, and exclusive scoops? Look no further than the weekly VeeFriends Roundup - your go-to source for all the latest happenings in the VeeFriends world. We've got you covered with everything you need to catch up on this weeks news. So what are you waiting for? Follow the link below and dive into the vibes!

__Read all about it:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veecon-2023-ticket-registration-be-the-bigger-person-short-film-release-burn-c7b73f37a8b4>

**__Twitter Spaces @ 4:30 PM ET!__**
Don't forget to join our weekly VeeFriends space at a *new time* this week @ 4:30 PM ET (aka in ~22mins) as we roundup the week AND countdown to the end of Eruption #2! 🌋 

Join Here: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkKzXdzbdwJv?s=20

@everyone 
**Announcing VeeCon 2023 Ticket Registration!**

Learn how to register your ticket at <https://veefriends.com/veecon> for a smooth entrance for VeeCon 2023!

https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-veecon-2023-ticket-registration-4b0228d30ff2

@everyone 

Announcing the second round of **VeeCon 2023 Speakers!** #SeeYouAtVeeCon !! 🎉 

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1636826803829391424

@everyone

**Burn Island - Eruption #2 is now LIVE!** 🌋 
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1636472498752565248

@everyone
Pickleball is taking the world by storm, and we're thrilled to partner with MajorLeaguePB again to give the VeeFriends community free access to seeing it up close as they cheer on __the New Jersey 5's__!

**Where**: MLP Daytona Beach
**When**: March 24th-26th
**Who**: Select VF Holders & Community Members!

__Read more:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/the-new-jersey-5s-take-on-mlp-daytona-beach-march-24th-26th-ae36f75495a8

@everyone 

**Burn Island - Eruption #1 Winner Has Been Selected! 🌋**

__Learn more below:__
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1635815929253601319?s=20

@everyone

Burn Island - Eruption #1 Update Tomorrow 🌋

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1635440745527103489

@everyone 
**__2 Deadlines Approaching next Friday, 3/24, at 12pm EDT__ (Local Time: <t:1679673600>)!**

**1. VeeFriends Discord Roles Update**

To maintain your VeeFriends Discord roles, make sure to create a https://veefriends.com/ account and connect it to your Discord profile (in the Social Connections tab). Failure to do so will result in the removal of your holder roles, which are determined by the VeeFriends NFTs held in your linked wallet.

**2. VeeFriends Compete & Collect Support**

Even though the deadline for claiming VeeFriends Compete & Collect has expired, the team has been providing assistance for any shipping problems that may have arisen. If you have any unresolved VF C&C concerns, please contact __support@veefriends.com__ by next Friday so that we can investigate and assist you.

As always the VeeFriends Support team is always available to be contacted at: support@veefriends.com for any and all issues you may have. Thank you!

@everyone
**Bart Bridge x VeeFriends Limited Edition Cap Pre-Order Now AVAILABLE**

**Buy Now**: https://www.bartbridge.com/veefriends 
**Price**: $35 per cap
**Available**: Pre-order ends on March 13th @ 12pm EST 
**Shipping**: The order will ship 6-8 weeks after the pre-order closes. International shipping is available.
**Size**: Adjustable snapback trucker hat is ONE SIZE FITS MOST. Approx. Head Size: 50-59cm.

__For full details and holder benefits, please read our announcement blog: __
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-bart-bridge-x-veefriends-limited-edition-cap-collaboration-52420b831df2

@everyone 

**All VeeCon 2023 Tickets have been airdropped.** ✅

__Learn more in our featured blog below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-ticket-nfts-airdropped-c698bb7a31eb

@everyone 

**VeeCon 2023 Tickets are airdropping!** 🎉

__Official VeeCon 2023 Tickets OpenSea Collection: __
https://opensea.io/collection/veecon-2023-tickets

*NOTE: Please be extra cautious with scams and fake links. Please be safe and stay vigilant, and as always when in doubt do not hesitate to ask our amazing @Moderator team, email support@veefriends.com with any questions, or check our #📕│glossary-and-links  *

@everyone 

**VeeCon 2023 Tickets are airdropping!** 🎉

__Official VeeCon 2023 Tickets OpenSea Collection: __
https://opensea.io/collection/veecon-2023-tickets

*NOTE: Please be extra cautious with scams and fake links. Please be safe and stay vigilant, and as always when in doubt do not hesitate to ask our amazing <@&837453872908992583> team, email support@veefriends.com with any questions, or check our <#895163665190367273>  *

@everyone 

@Series 1 Holder  - VeeCon 2023 Tickets are coming... get ready! 📸 

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1632877467059847175?s=20

@everyone 

<@&1004054215620046922>  - VeeCon 2023 Tickets are coming... get ready! 📸 

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1632877467059847175?s=20

@everyone

Guess what? It is **FRIDAY** and we've got all the latest news, updates, and exclusive info, and we're serving it up fresh. Whether you're a seasoned community member or a newbie just getting started, our newsletter is the perfect way to stay informed and entertained. So what are you waiting for? __Check the blogpost below:__

https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-eruption-1-is-closed-veecon-volunteer-opportunity-bart-bridge-x-veefriends-e5227a341a20

@everyone

__Attention Series 1 holders!__

We are thrilled to announce that VeeCon 2023 tickets are getting airdropped SOON. **VeeFriends wants to remind you that NFTs rented or used as collateral for a loan are not eligible to receive airdrops due to the ownership being transferred to a contract outside the holder’s ownership**. Therefore, if you want to receive your VeeCon 2023 ticket airdrop, you will need to un-loan your VeeFriends Series 1 token and transfer it to your wallet. You can ensure that your VeeFriends tokens are in the correct wallet by verifying your assets on the new VeeFriends website. We can’t wait to see you at VeeCon 2023!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to support@veefriends.com

@everyone

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a limited-edition collaboration between **Bart Bridge and VeeFriends**! Bart Bridge is a unique headwear and patch brand based in California. What makes this launch so special is that it’s the **first time** VeeFriends has partnered with a brand founded by VeeFriends holders. The Bart Bridge x VeeFriends collaboration is a testament to the power of the VeeFriends community and the passion, creativity, and connectivity that it fosters.

__Read more in our featured blog below: __
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-bart-bridge-x-veefriends-limited-edition-cap-collaboration-52420b831df2

@everyone

What a whirlwind month it has been…From Burn Island erupting to exclusive token claims, February was one for the books! Follow the link below to read our weekly Roundup and catch up on all the news you might have missed this past week:

https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-burn-island-is-erupting-phase-1-veecon-speaker-lineup-biz-dev-opportunity-c5c7985fd7be

@everyone 

If you're a **business owner** with a physical retail location in the industries of restaurants, convenience stores, amusement/arcade establishments, laundromats, toy stores, gas stations, bowling alleys, yogurt/ice cream shops, hobby stores, malls, roller skating rinks, or elementary schools with fundraising opportunities, **you may be interested in a business development opportunity with VeeFriends!** 

__Check out our featured blog below for more details:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-business-development-opportunity-with-veefriends-for-retail-physical-locations-52092d024451

@everyone 

Announcing the first round of VeeCon 2023 speakers and opening night headline entertainer! #SeeYouAtVeeCon

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1628566771992080386

@everyone
Burn Island can be heard from miles away as an explosive sound echoes throughout the VeeFriends universe. Ash begins to fill the air and lava flows down over the molten rock… the sights and sound of a prehistoric being overshadows Burn Island… this can only mean one thing… Eruption 1 has now begun! 🌋

Learn more in our featured blog below and stay up to date in our newly added #🌋│burn-island  channel:
https://blog.veefriends.com/eruption-1-the-first-burn-island-event-101b2cf43208

*Legal Disclaimer: Individuals age of majority, current VeeFriends members w/ digital wallet with at least one (1) BOOKGAMES token as of 8:59 AM ET on 2/21/23. Ends 3/2/23 at 9:00 AM ET. No pur nec. Rules at https://veefriends.com/burn-island/rules.*

@everyone
Burn Island can be heard from miles away as an explosive sound echoes throughout the VeeFriends universe. Ash begins to fill the air and lava flows down over the molten rock… the sights and sound of a prehistoric being overshadows Burn Island… this can only mean one thing… Eruption 1 has now begun! 🌋

Learn more in our featured blog below and stay up to date in our newly added <#1077604571842621471>  channel:
https://blog.veefriends.com/eruption-1-the-first-burn-island-event-101b2cf43208

*Legal Disclaimer: Individuals age of majority, current VeeFriends members w/ digital wallet with at least one (1) BOOKGAMES token as of 8:59 AM ET on 2/21/23. Ends 3/2/23 at 9:00 AM ET. No pur nec. Rules at https://veefriends.com/burn-island/rules.*

@everyone

The VeeFriends weekly Roundup is now live. Catch up on the latest updates, highlights, and community events and get ready to BURN BABY, BURN!

__Check it out here:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-burn-island-discovery-just-art-surprise-book-games-jeremy-knows-joins-32e2f730941d

__Join us Tonight 5, 5 @ 5:55pm ET on twitter spaces:__
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1626586691950768128?s=20

@everyone 

Series 1 @Just Art holders, the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. JAS BOOK GAMES tokens are now available for eligible holders to claim. 

__Learn more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/how-to-claim-jas-book-games-tokens-a3da4a382747

@everyone 

Series 1 <@&843903849101393940> holders, the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. JAS BOOK GAMES tokens are now available for eligible holders to claim. 

__Learn more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/how-to-claim-jas-book-games-tokens-a3da4a382747

@everyone

VeeFriends Holders ONLY token-gated video conference with @​garyvee  for a Q&A session on the announcement of Burn Island!

https://meet.veefriends.com/oel-fpll-egi

***This meeting has concluded***

@everyone

VeeFriends Holders ONLY token-gated video conference with <@686900850722996226>  for a Q&A session on the announcement of Burn Island!

https://meet.veefriends.com/oel-fpll-egi

***This meeting has concluded***

@everyone
We are excited to introduce... **BURN ISLAND**!
https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-burn-island-our-future-of-nft-burning-rewards-d9f58df1fa8

__Join our Twitter Spaces starting in 9 mins below__:
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1625670853751971840

hi @everyone 🙂 https://twitter.com/garyvee/status/1625229876847607809?s=20&t=34cNycxmPbEE9_Kmpney4g

@everyone 

The VeeFriends weekly Roundup is now live! Catch up on the latest updates, highlights, and community events! There might also be a little suprise about what is coming to the VeeFriends world 👀 

__Check it out here:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-5-5-basketball-game-with-garyvee-podcast-panther-final-redemption-something-ef1e5a6d7394

@everyone 
hmm...
https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1624095454211317760

@everyone 

Series 1 Podcast Panther token holder Alec Hanson is LIVE with @​garyvee now! Tune in below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXM7c6qpo3s

@everyone 

Series 1 Podcast Panther token holder Alec Hanson is LIVE with <@686900850722996226> now! Tune in below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXM7c6qpo3s

@everyone
🫡 PUMPED for our Mint Minks catching LoudPunxnft Ws!

With the power of the Mint Mink community comes exclusive access to allow lists, free minting, and epic airdrops. LoudPunx is the ultimate VIP pass to the biggest hip-hop music festival in the world, now entering the Web3 space. 5,555 total holders to receive lifetime VIP entry to ALL future Rolling Loud Festivals! **That’s right, ALL of them!**

**VeeFriends advantage in this anticipated launch**:

     -ALL Mint Minks got to claim an Allow List spot
     -FREE AIRDROPPED - LoudPunx for S1 Mint Mink Specs AND S1 Spec raffle winners
     -PLUS Series 1 holders allow list raffle winners

Full details on the VF activation: https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-rolling-loud-x-veefriends-loudpunx-giveaway-new-veefriends-3d-animations-721e21f4697b

Have a happy and safe mint! For the mint process and FAQ, use their official sites below:
https://loudpunx.com/
https://twitter.com/loudpunxnft

@everyone 

VeeFriends and Rally are excited to present a surprise gift for 2022 VeeCon international attendees who did not participate in the Rally partner activation… a FREE claim for an exclusive 2022 VeeCon Viper Proof of Inaugural Attendance Plaque!

https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-a-surprise-gift-for-international-2022-veecon-attendees-348b65bac0b

@everyone 

PSA for Series 1 @Just Art Holders...

https://blog.veefriends.com/the-series-1-just-art-surprise-has-begun-but-first-jas-book-games-tokens-78a7e2b19f94

@everyone 

PSA for Series 1 <@&843903849101393940> Holders...

https://blog.veefriends.com/the-series-1-just-art-surprise-has-begun-but-first-jas-book-games-tokens-78a7e2b19f94

@everyone 

Can you believe that we are already one month into 2023?! Neither can we! While it is the last Friday of January, it is only the start of the VF year. Catch up on all the news you might have missed this week in our Roundup:

https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veecon-2023-hotel-discounts-major-league-pickleball-in-mesa-az-podcast-7cf40493afc9

@everyone
**Just Art Surprise is coming….**

Snapshot 1/30/23 at Noon ET.
See you there. 📸

*P.S. if you haven’t already, whether you are Series 1 Just Art Holder or not, it’s a good idea to create a VeeFriends Account to stay up to date!*

__Official Site__: https://veefriends.com (also in #📕│glossary-and-links)

@everyone
**Just Art Surprise is coming….**

Snapshot 1/30/23 at Noon ET.
See you there. 📸

*P.S. if you haven’t already, whether you are Series 1 Just Art Holder or not, it’s a good idea to create a VeeFriends Account to stay up to date!*

__Official Site__: https://veefriends.com (also in <#895163665190367273>)

@everyone

**How to Protect Yourself From Signing Away Your NFTs Without Knowing**

It’s important to be aware that anyone can fall victim to NFT scams. As anyone in the space now knows, even if you are well-read and technical, social engineering or fake websites have duped our friends and respected members in the space. We hope this blog serves as a reminder from Accountable Ant that only YOU can protect yourself from these scams.

__Read more:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-signing-away-your-nfts-without-knowing-de8ef41597f0

@everyone 

Testing of the new VeeFriends token-gated video conferencing platform has been delayed due to family matter with @​garyvee.
We will inform the new date/time for testing (high chance tomorrow) and hope to see you there.

Wishing everyone a great rest of your Saturday!

@everyone 

Testing of the new VeeFriends token-gated video conferencing platform has been delayed due to family matter with <@686900850722996226>.
We will inform the new date/time for testing (high chance tomorrow) and hope to see you there.

Wishing everyone a great rest of your Saturday!

Make sure u create your account https://veefriends.com @everyone gonna have some fun soon @here

@everyone

Happy Friday! 
Did you already sign-up on the new https://veefriends.com website? Don't know what I'm talking about?! Catch up on the news you might have missed in our weekly VeeFriends Roundup:

https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriends-new-website-surprise-and-delights-the-new-jersey-5s-mlp-season-5e4c2ba36714

@everyone

**Ever watched a pickleball tournament? No? Well now is your chance!**

The New Jersey 5s professional pickleball team, owned by @​garyvee, is returning to the court to kick off the MLP (Major League Pickleball) season opener in Mesa, AZ!

**Who's Invited?** The VeeFriends Community! Claim a ticket for yourself and a +1 for each day you would like to attend. 

*(Ticket availability is based on capacity per day. Each submission will grant you (2) tickets for that day)*

**When?** January 27th - January 29th (Friday-Sunday)

**Where?** Mesa, Arizona

__Check out our featured blog post for all the details if you are interested to learn more:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/the-new-jersey-5s-return-for-major-league-pickleballs-season-opener-in-mesa-az-6a50b983c436

*P.S. - GaryVee will be having a meet and greet on Saturday, January 28th, and will be cheering on The New Jersey 5s!*

@everyone

**Ever watched a pickleball tournament? No? Well now is your chance!**

The New Jersey 5s professional pickleball team, owned by <@686900850722996226>, is returning to the court to kick off the MLP (Major League Pickleball) season opener in Mesa, AZ!

**Who's Invited?** The VeeFriends Community! Claim a ticket for yourself and a +1 for each day you would like to attend. 

*(Ticket availability is based on capacity per day. Each submission will grant you (2) tickets for that day)*

**When?** January 27th - January 29th (Friday-Sunday)

**Where?** Mesa, Arizona

__Check out our featured blog post for all the details if you are interested to learn more:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/the-new-jersey-5s-return-for-major-league-pickleballs-season-opener-in-mesa-az-6a50b983c436

*P.S. - GaryVee will be having a meet and greet on Saturday, January 28th, and will be cheering on The New Jersey 5s!*

Attention @everyone!

We are thrilled to announce the new https://VeeFriends.com website! Our top priority is ensuring safety, peace of mind, and an unparalleled user experience. With a new sign-in process, you can now easily connect for token eligibility, claiming, or updating your user profile and contact information with just a simple username and password. What’s even better? You will only have to connect your wallet(s) **ONCE**!  

**REMINDER**: The website URL is https://veefriends.com 
Please remain incredibly vigilant of SCAMS and only visit the official website!

For steps on how to get started with the new website, head over to #💻│new-website 

All details about our new website and sign-up experience below: 

https://blog.veefriends.com/introducing-the-new-veefriends-website-9226b65c3ab5

Attention @everyone!

We are thrilled to announce the new https://VeeFriends.com website! Our top priority is ensuring safety, peace of mind, and an unparalleled user experience. With a new sign-in process, you can now easily connect for token eligibility, claiming, or updating your user profile and contact information with just a simple username and password. What’s even better? You will only have to connect your wallet(s) **ONCE**!  

**REMINDER**: The website URL is https://veefriends.com 
Please remain incredibly vigilant of SCAMS and only visit the official website!

For steps on how to get started with the new website, head over to <#1064980098329100308> 

All details about our new website and sign-up experience below: 

https://blog.veefriends.com/introducing-the-new-veefriends-website-9226b65c3ab5

@everyone 

Congrats to @​Reimsand for winning the @​garyvee Signed Physical Metarelics Canvas of Iconics Sensible Sommelier Bubblegum Giveaway!

Till next time, stay sensible <:sensible_sommelier_competing:995438367867142144>

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1615124164859379714

@everyone 

Congrats to <@716561937382637578> for winning the <@686900850722996226> Signed Physical Metarelics Canvas of Iconics Sensible Sommelier Bubblegum Giveaway!

Till next time, stay sensible <:sensible_sommelier_competing:995438367867142144>

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1615124164859379714

Airdrops

IRL events

Merchandising

Raffles

Founder & Chairman

VeeFriends, LLC

Kalinda

VeeFriends Toys Coming to Macy's, Toys'R'Us as Ethereum NFT Brand Expands

How Brands Should Approach NFTs and Web3: VaynerNFT

What Are Utility NFTs? Unique Tokens Offering Real-World Benefits

VeeFriends x zerocool | Special Announcement

An NFT project around meaningful intellectual property and an extraordinary community. By owning a VeeFriend NFT, you immediately become part of the VeeFriends community and get access to VeeCon.

VeeFriends

A Gary Vaynerchuk project

Gary Vaynerchuk

Hello @veefriends how you’ll doing this weekend? Show me your Vee friends below and let’s wish everyone happy weekend❤️

How’s your weekend going boss @garyvee ? 

@veefriends follow @veefriends ?

#VeefriendsSeries2 #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsSeries2 #veecon #garyvee 

Something cool happened today! @garyvee @veefriends #NFT #VeeFriends 

🎁 NFT GIVEAWAY TIME🎁
Let’s get some good vibes on NFT Twitter! Just RETWEET, Tag 3 NFT friends, and comment your wallet address!! 

🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

A few winners today!🥁🔥! LFG!

#nftgiveaway #nftart #nftartist #nfts #nft #nftcommunity #opensea #veecon #veefriends #eth

8 away from 1500 followers, LFG #VeeFriends fam!! Who am I still not connected with in the @veefriends community? #veefriendsfollowveefriends

Hello everyone! This is my first day in the NFT space and I'm super excited to be here! I heard #BossBeauties, #VeeFriends and #MetaAngels follow each other... Am I right?? 💯🙌🏼

🚨❤️🎁Fuck it I know how to beat the Twitter algorithm - NFT GIVEAWAY - Retweet this post &amp; comment your wallet below! 🎁❤️🚨

Airdropping 2 random winners tomorrow!

#nftgiveaway #nftcommunity #nftart #veecon #veefriends #nftartist #nfts #nftdrop #airdrop

Who else is going to NFT Lallapoolza, aka @veecon? 

Can’t wait to join this august crew &amp; take the stage on Friday. So proud of @garyvee for defining what best in class means in this very nascent space. 

See you in the Twin Cities. 

#nft #VeeFriends

I'm writing a post on NFT projects that provide ongoing utility. So far have profiled @veefriends and @moonbirds.

Would really love to profile a project that has a less famous founder. Any ideas?

@BAYC2745 @petergyang @veefriends @moonbirds Do it @petergyang, there’s a 60% chance the traffic from the @psychedelic_nft fam crashes your site when the profile drops

1 year ago today I purchased something that I had no idea would change my life.

1 year ago I found a community stronger than I had ever experienced.

1 year ago I took a big leap of faith with what was a lot of $ at the time.

1 year ago I bought a @veefriends

And I’m grateful

🦃VeeFriends 2 #GIVEAWAY!🦃

We're ecstatic to announce that we're giving away a 
@Veefriends #NFT (.63 ETH value) to 1 LUCKY person + 5 Whitelist Spots! 📰🔥🍀

To Enter:
❤️Like/RT
✅Follow @0xExoGame
👯Tag a Fren!

⭐️ Good luck! Winners selected in 48 hours!⭐️ 

I didn’t fully grasp the NFT concept, so decided to jump in by purchasing a @veefriends NFT. What I discovered is that it’s not just a PFP, but also a social signal to a community with similar values. Thanks for all the follows! 🙏 #veefriendsfollowveefriends

My wife’s currently at Jury Duty and saw @garyvee there lol

She congratulated him for how @veefriends is going but also had to express how happy we are that he got into @psychedelic_nft last night. 

Timing is impeccable, you made a great decision Gary!

WE ARE THE NIGHT 
💎

Hey @garyvee, now that you are an official @psychedelic_nft member, maybe we could do a spaces to chat all things sports, Web3, PA &amp; @veefriends with @ARizzo44 &amp; @BAYC2745! 

PA fam, interact with this tweet if you tune in 📈📈📈 

I’m 5 followers away from 300!

@veefriends follow @veefriends ?

#VeeFriends #NFT

🚨WHO WANTS A #garyvee #NFT 🚨
Let's #Giveway 1⃣ #GaryVee @canna_comics 👊
IT IS NOT A #VeeFriends but #ForFrens 😆🙌
1⃣random WINNER ⏲️~24h🤡🤞🍀
✅❤️it
✅🔁it
✅👥 follow @canna_comics @potpate 
✅TAG SOME FRENS 💚💨
 #NFTGiveway #TOKER #CCC #tokertakeover #canna_comics #NFTs 

YES!!! So excited to announce my partnership with @VeeFriends and @garyvee !  Not only am I making a massive mural for @VeeCon, but check out this dope Gift Goat NFT collab we just dropped 💪🏼 LETS GO!!! 

Love seeing my feed filled with people getting their first NFT (veefriends 2) ❤. This was me last May 😃.

I've been following every single vf2 pfp I see. If I missed yours, shoot me a comment and I will follow.

#veefriendsfollowveefriends @veefriends @garyvee 

Bringing NFT’s to life.  Well done @veefriends team &amp; @garyvee 

Now that’s fearless! Even a tsunami doesn’t faze her; the #fearlessfairy!

Saturday was so magical! Finding out that I won the FF raffle and then minting this awesome NFT! Such an amazing moment! 

Truly grateful @veefriends team and @garyvee!!! Thank you!!!
💜🧚‍♂️

#NewProfilePic 

Can’t wait to announce the winner tonight for the @veecon ticket @veefriends @garyvee #NFT #NFTGiveaway

I know  @psychedelic_nft NFT community is stronger than @veefriends because when I ask for a #PAfollowPA versus a #friend4friend PA delivers way harder on social. @garyvee it is what it is @BAYC2745 built a 🚀

Can the @veefriends community get me to 500 followers.
Always nice to get to know people in the space 
Following all of y’all back for sure
#veefriendsfollowveefriends #veefriends #VeefriendsSeries2 #garyvee #nft #NFT
@garyvee @veefriends @davidrocknyc 

So cool to own a little bit of history! @veefriends #nft @garyvee @OnRallyRd 

If this tweet gets 400 likes we will dedicate a full newsletter this week to breakdown the entire twitter space between @BAYC2745 &amp; @garyvee 

@psychedelic_nft and @veefriends show this post some love so we can maybe even get some statements from the founders 😊

I may not be a Gift Goat holder but I’m celebrating this partnership between @JohnnieWalkerUS X @veefriends for the Web3+NFT community w/@vaynernft @garyvee @SophieAnnKelly @dylan_hattem 🐐🥃 

In honor of hitting 1K followers in less than 1 month tweeting about @veefriends, I've put together a collage of all my VF tokens. Thank you to @garyvee for putting the letters NFT into my vocabulary a little more than a year ago. Can't wait to see where you take this project🚀 

Each minted Series 2 NFT comes with a free-box of 
VeeFriends Compete and Collect trading cards. If you minted a Series 2, you can now update your shipping info or opt-in (for those who opted-out initially) for trading card boxes. Here's how:🧵 

Gm 💙 Fam 

Voltura X Gary Vee
The largest NFT Twitter spaces ever?

Let’s break Twitter bb 💙🚀
@psychedelic_nft @garyvee @BAYC2745 #PAverse #VeeFriends 

 

@garyvee @veefriends Love the Badger Gary! My first NFT...

It encompasses the type of mindset you must have in being such a visionary and bringing the VeeFriends universe to life! There are always people that will try to bring others down or hold them back and being headstrong is key in my books. 

Oh my fcking good, pulled a top 5 characters!!!!
Thanks @garyvee @veefriends 
First time in a year of nft i pull a rare. 🤯
#VeeFriends #VeeFriendsSeries2 

While we wait for one of the all time great Twitter Space community collabs, let’s get a @psychedelic_nft @veefriends follow/follow back going!

I’m sure it’ll put a smile on @GaryVee &amp; @BAYC2745 face!

Where you at #VeeFriends?!

#PAfollowVF #VFfollowPA 

one day people will get @veefriends ...i am working very hard but also using 25 years of experience to build this over time, for the world outside of web/NFT and inside it.. its a marathon ...but i know the streets i need to run xoxo 

Wow, i made it 1 MILLION experience on @veefriends discord rankings 😍😍
Feeling happy seeing this.
Thank you @garyvee for developing the best NFT project.
I'll always be there in VF land. 

Road to Series 2: How to Get Your First NFT 

1/6

In @garyvee's @VeeFriends Series 2, each NFT is made up of different poses and scenes. Out of the 55,555 VeeFriends Series 2 NFTs, there are only 21 NFTs with the ultra rare JakNFT Glitch scenes...

🧵 Thread 👇 

If you have the slightest interest in NFT's please watch this live with @garyvee 

Allowlist
Waitlist
Public

This is the way.

It worked for @moonbirds, @veefriends and @PREMINT_NFT.

It will work for you. 