@everyone
**As September begins to wind down and October draws near, it’s time to catch up on the latest happenings in the VeeFriends community.** From Fanatics Live box break sessions to an exclusive opportunity for Mint Mink token holders, and surprise gifts for Eruption 5 participants, there’s plenty to explore. 

__Keep reading to catch up on the latest and greatest from this week at VeeFriends!__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-3-epic-streams-on-fanatics-live-new-mint-mink-opportunity-eruption-5-surprise-afe5f9e03ae7>

# Burn Island Eruption 10: NYC Halloween Parade Float has ENDED! 🌋 

Congratulations to all the participants of Eruption 10! This was Spooktacular Eruption and our quickest one yet ending early due to all (6) prize spots successfully burned for and claimed by our participants. Winners can expect to receive follow-up emails with everything they need to know to get ready for Halloween in NYC with @​garyvee! <:viben_vampire_competing:995451940278378546> 

As we head into the weekend, don't forget to check out our **VeeFriends Roundup** that will cover all the highlights of the week so you don't miss a thing! We hope @everyone has a great weekend!

__Read more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriendstm-and-crocs-at-nycs-50th-annual-village-halloween-parade-burn-37de51abd3f1

# Burn Island Eruption 10: NYC Halloween Parade Float has ENDED! 🌋 

Congratulations to all the participants of Eruption 10! This was Spooktacular Eruption and our quickest one yet ending early due to all (6) prize spots successfully burned for and claimed by our participants. Winners can expect to receive follow-up emails with everything they need to know to get ready for Halloween in NYC with <@686900850722996226>! <:viben_vampire_competing:995451940278378546> 

As we head into the weekend, don't forget to check out our **VeeFriends Roundup** that will cover all the highlights of the week so you don't miss a thing! We hope @everyone has a great weekend!

__Read more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriendstm-and-crocs-at-nycs-50th-annual-village-halloween-parade-burn-37de51abd3f1

# Burn Island Eruption 10, NYC Halloween Parade Float, is LIVE! 🌋

**__Eruption TLDR: __**
**Eruption Start: **Friday, September 15th, @ 12 PM EDT  
**Eruption End: **Friday, September 22nd, @ 12 PM EDT OR **when all 6 spots have been claimed**
**Prize:** Invited to join @​garyvee atop the VeeFriends Halloween float alongside members of the VeeFriends Monster Squad, as well as a "meet and greet" with @​garyvee 
**Eligibility:** Must own (1) of the following: 
- *Series 1 Spectacular* Jolly Jack-O, Zealous Zombie, Trusting Tarantula, Well-Connected Werewolf, Skilled Skeleton, Vibe'n Vampire, VVVV Lucky Black Cat, Bold as F*ck Bat, or Motivated Monster 
- *Series 2 Spectacular* Notorious Ninja, Competitive Clown, Fearless Fairy, Smooth Spider, Gritty Ghost, or Resilient Red Devil
**Burn:** Must burn any one (1) BOOK GAMES token 
***NOTE: This is first come first serve! Once 6 eligible participants burn a BOOK GAMES token, the eruption will end.***

**Enter: ** <https://veefriends.com/experiences/burn-island/09-15-2023-veefriends-halloween-float>

__Full Details to Read before Burning:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/burn-island-eruption-10-win-a-spot-on-the-veefriends-halloween-parade-float-with-garyvee-1463f96127ff>
|| @everyone ||

# Burn Island Eruption 10, NYC Halloween Parade Float, is LIVE! 🌋

**__Eruption TLDR: __**
**Eruption Start: **Friday, September 15th, @ 12 PM EDT  
**Eruption End: **Friday, September 22nd, @ 12 PM EDT OR **when all 6 spots have been claimed**
**Prize:** Invited to join <@686900850722996226> atop the VeeFriends Halloween float alongside members of the VeeFriends Monster Squad, as well as a "meet and greet" with <@686900850722996226> 
**Eligibility:** Must own (1) of the following: 
- *Series 1 Spectacular* Jolly Jack-O, Zealous Zombie, Trusting Tarantula, Well-Connected Werewolf, Skilled Skeleton, Vibe'n Vampire, VVVV Lucky Black Cat, Bold as F*ck Bat, or Motivated Monster 
- *Series 2 Spectacular* Notorious Ninja, Competitive Clown, Fearless Fairy, Smooth Spider, Gritty Ghost, or Resilient Red Devil
**Burn:** Must burn any one (1) BOOK GAMES token 
***NOTE: This is first come first serve! Once 6 eligible participants burn a BOOK GAMES token, the eruption will end.***

**Enter: ** <https://veefriends.com/experiences/burn-island/09-15-2023-veefriends-halloween-float>

__Full Details to Read before Burning:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/burn-island-eruption-10-win-a-spot-on-the-veefriends-halloween-parade-float-with-garyvee-1463f96127ff>
|| @everyone ||

# Announcing Eruption 10: Join GaryVee on the VeeFriends Halloween Parade Float! 🌋 

@everyone  Yesterday we announced VeeFriends presence at New York’s 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade. Today we’re announcing Eruption 10, an opportunity for holders of select Series 1 & Series 2 characters in __Spectacular rarity__ to secure the 6 spots available on the float alongside GaryVee and the VeeFriends character mascots.

**__Here's What to Know:__**
There are** 6 total spots** available for this Eruption.
This eruption is **first-come first served.** The first 6 eligible holders to burn and secure their spots will be the winners.

**Who's Eligible?** Please see the graphic and blog for eligibility requirements
**What's being burnt?** Any one (1) BOOK GAMES token
**Eruption Start:** TOMORROW, Friday, Sept 15th 12PM ET
**Eruption End:**  Friday Sept 22nd 12PM ET - OR when all 6 spots are claimed

*Important: Please only enter Eruption 10 if you're able to attend the parade on October 31st in NYC. The cost of travel and lodging is not included for winners of this eruption.*

Winners will ride on the VeeFriends float in the Halloween Parade in NYC on Oct 31st alongside GaryVee, and also have a meet and greet with Gary!

__Ahead of the Eruption, please read the blog for full details__:
https://blog.veefriends.com/burn-island-eruption-10-win-a-spot-on-the-veefriends-halloween-parade-float-with-garyvee-1463f96127ff

# VeeFriends™ and Crocs Join Forces at New York's 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade

First starting in 1974, and now on its 50th annual event, NYC’s Annual Village Halloween Parade isn't just any parade; it's a cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on New York City's annual calendar.

To celebrate this event in style, VeeFriends founder, @​garyvee will be riding on the float with four VeeFriends character mascots, including the Very Very Very Very Lucky Black Cat, Amped Aye Aye, Fearless Fairy, and Jolly Jack-O, alongside 6 winners of an upcoming Burn Island Eruption.

*In addition to joining forces for this float design, VeeFriends and Crocs are excited to share in the coming weeks news about a spooky-themed partnership.* The VeeFriends x Crocs float will proudly showcase the formidable lineup of the VeeFriends Monsters Squad, personifying VeeFriends’ continuous journey from digital to real-world manifestations on our dazzling parade float.

**TLDR:**
**WHAT:** 50th Village Halloween Parade
**WHERE:** West Village, NYC
**WHEN:** Halloween Night - Oct 31st 2023 @ 7pm
**WHO IS ON THE FLOAT: **GaryVee, 6 Eruption winners, 4 VeeFriends Mascots
**WHO CAN ATTEND:** Anyone!
**COST:** FREE!

Learn more about the celebration of inclusivity, creativity, and community spirit that is NYC’s Annual Village Halloween Parade in our latest blog: <https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-and-crocs-will-deliver-a-spine-chilling-spectacle-at-new-yorks-50th-annual-village-9719c7e55afa>
||@everyone||

# VeeFriends™ and Crocs Join Forces at New York's 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade

First starting in 1974, and now on its 50th annual event, NYC’s Annual Village Halloween Parade isn't just any parade; it's a cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on New York City's annual calendar.

To celebrate this event in style, VeeFriends founder, <@686900850722996226> will be riding on the float with four VeeFriends character mascots, including the Very Very Very Very Lucky Black Cat, Amped Aye Aye, Fearless Fairy, and Jolly Jack-O, alongside 6 winners of an upcoming Burn Island Eruption.

*In addition to joining forces for this float design, VeeFriends and Crocs are excited to share in the coming weeks news about a spooky-themed partnership.* The VeeFriends x Crocs float will proudly showcase the formidable lineup of the VeeFriends Monsters Squad, personifying VeeFriends’ continuous journey from digital to real-world manifestations on our dazzling parade float.

**TLDR:**
**WHAT:** 50th Village Halloween Parade
**WHERE:** West Village, NYC
**WHEN:** Halloween Night - Oct 31st 2023 @ 7pm
**WHO IS ON THE FLOAT: **GaryVee, 6 Eruption winners, 4 VeeFriends Mascots
**WHO CAN ATTEND:** Anyone!
**COST:** FREE!

Learn more about the celebration of inclusivity, creativity, and community spirit that is NYC’s Annual Village Halloween Parade in our latest blog: <https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-and-crocs-will-deliver-a-spine-chilling-spectacle-at-new-yorks-50th-annual-village-9719c7e55afa>
||@everyone||

@everyone
**Eruption 9 is Over**! 🌋

Congratulations to the 144 VeeFriends who took the voyage and participated in the 1st ever Scene Swap!

@everyone 
# Catch VeeFriends at New York Comic Con 2023

We're excited to share that VeeFriends will be showcasing at one of the most iconic annual pop culture conventions there is. Happening in our own backyard of New York City, Comic Con attracts a diverse and expansive audience of fans from around the world hoping to engage with beloved brands, and **discover new ones**. 

**Where to find us & what to expect:**
👉  When: VeeFriends will be present at NYCC for all 4 days of the conference from Thursday, October 12th to Sunday, October 15th.
👉  Where: Booth #1217 at Javits Center, NYC 
👉  Meet GaryVee Onsite: Thursday, October 12th from 10:30 - 11:30am
👉 Family Day: Sunday, October 15th, all day!

**Here’s an Alpha Alligator sneak peak:**
<:alpha_alligator_strategizing:995350769085730817>  VeeFriends at the Family HQ Center
<:alpha_alligator_strategizing:995350769085730817>  Multiple NYCC Exclusive Pins
<:alpha_alligator_strategizing:995350769085730817>  Compete & Collect Gameplay
<:alpha_alligator_strategizing:995350769085730817>  Exclusive opportunities to see and purchase unreleased products

**Read** our latest blog for the latest details on experiencing VeeFriends at NYCC 23
<https://blog.veefriends.com/catch-veefriends-at-new-york-comic-con-2023-east-coasts-largest-pop-culture-event-465cae9b459e>

As a reminder,  we'll be going live on Spaces **tonight at 5:55PM ET** for our weekly 5,5 @ 5:55 spaces, and will be sure to dive into this news on the show. See you there! Listen in: <https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqJDoNbQzLGV?s=20>

@everyone 

# VeeCon 2023 Artist REVEALED: Ed Balloon

A musician, performer, and a human who won’t fit in any of your boxes… we're proud to have Ed as our featured artist for the VeeCon 2023 ticket artwork. Thank you to all who tuned in live for our chat with Gary, Andy, myself, and Ed. All metadata has been updated and the tickets reflect Ed's "I Need Friends" musical artwork. Check it out BUT be warned, it'll get stuck in your head for the next 24 hours. 

If you missed the stream, this announcement has all you need to catch up!

**Blog with full details:** <https://blog.veefriends.com/veecon-2023-ticket-art-reveal-featuring-i-need-friends-by-ed-balloon-58b90bad4571>
**Link to YouTube recording:** <https://youtube.com/live/ROQmtZF5Eho?feature=share>
**OpenSea Link to collection:** <https://opensea.io/collection/veecon-2023-tickets>

#SeeYouAtVeeCon 2024 🫡

https://twitter.com/veecon/status/1699595411135385910

@everyone 

# Reminder - VeeCon 2023 Ticket Art & Artist Reveal Happening Tonight 8:30PM EDT

**Where:** https://meet.veefriends.com/cou-hmeb-qpl
**Eligible Attendees:** ALL @VeeCon 2023  Ticket Holders + ALL @Series 1 Holders 
*Must have registered VeeFriends.com account created with wallet(s) holding eligible token to enter the room.*
**When:** TONIGHT 8:30PM EDT
**Who:** GaryVee & Artist TBA

**Don't hold the required tokens? **Tune in across @ VeeCon Twitter, and YouTube, as well as @ GaryVee Twitter and YouTube to catch it live. 

__Link to stream on YouTube__: https://youtube.com/live/ROQmtZF5Eho?feature=share 

We'll post another #announcements at the conclusion of the stream with the reveal details. See you in there! 🙌

@everyone 

# Reminder - VeeCon 2023 Ticket Art & Artist Reveal Happening Tonight 8:30PM EDT

**Where:** https://meet.veefriends.com/cou-hmeb-qpl
**Eligible Attendees:** ALL <@&1083084461681430700>  Ticket Holders + ALL <@&1004054215620046922>s 
*Must have registered VeeFriends.com account created with wallet(s) holding eligible token to enter the room.*
**When:** TONIGHT 8:30PM EDT
**Who:** GaryVee & Artist TBA

**Don't hold the required tokens? **Tune in across @ VeeCon Twitter, and YouTube, as well as @ GaryVee Twitter and YouTube to catch it live. 

__Link to stream on YouTube__: https://youtube.com/live/ROQmtZF5Eho?feature=share 

We'll post another <#836679406092550184> at the conclusion of the stream with the reveal details. See you in there! 🙌

# Wen VeeCon 2023 Ticket Art Reveal?
# Wednesday. 8:30PM EDT. On Meet.VeeFriends.com

@everyone Join us live on Meet.VeeFriends for the VeeCon 2023 ticket art reveal and to find out who the artist is for the VeeCon 2023 ticket artwork, a collectible that will forever serve as a reminder of the countless memories made at VeeCon 2023. 

**__The Details:__**
**Where:** https://meet.veefriends.com/cou-hmeb-qpl
**Who can join: **ALL @VeeCon 2023 Ticket Holders + ALL @Series 1 Holders
*Must have registered VeeFriends.com account created with wallet(s) holding eligible token to enter the room*
**When:** Wednesday September 6th, 8:30PM EDT
**Who:** GaryVee and Artist TBA

Can't make it? We'll be streaming for public viewing across various VeeCon and GaryVee social accounts, while only eligible token holders can ask questions live.

# Wen VeeCon 2023 Ticket Art Reveal?
# Wednesday. 8:30PM EDT. On Meet.VeeFriends.com

@everyone Join us live on Meet.VeeFriends for the VeeCon 2023 ticket art reveal and to find out who the artist is for the VeeCon 2023 ticket artwork, a collectible that will forever serve as a reminder of the countless memories made at VeeCon 2023. 

**__The Details:__**
**Where:** https://meet.veefriends.com/cou-hmeb-qpl
**Who can join: **ALL <@&1083084461681430700> Ticket Holders + ALL <@&1004054215620046922>s
*Must have registered VeeFriends.com account created with wallet(s) holding eligible token to enter the room*
**When:** Wednesday September 6th, 8:30PM EDT
**Who:** GaryVee and Artist TBA

Can't make it? We'll be streaming for public viewing across various VeeCon and GaryVee social accounts, while only eligible token holders can ask questions live.

@everyone 

**Welcome back to the VeeFriends Roundup!** This week, Eruption 9 has left us with volcanic levels of excitement, just as the scorching August days are coming to an end. But hey, we’re not cooling down yet! VeeFriends x Reebok’s hot Aspiring Alpaca kicks have hit the streets, and the BIG3 Basketball Championship offered a slam-dunk experience for VF community members in the UK. So, grab your shades, folks, ’cause things are heating up in the VeeFriends universe!

__Read more here:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-the-first-ever-scene-swap-is-live-reebok-sale-nearly-sold-out-vf-community-8ac605b3398e>

@everyone 

# Burn Island Eruption 9 Scene Swap Ft Terrell Jones is LIVE!

**__Eruption TLDR: __**
**Eruption Start: **Tuesday, August 29, @ 12 PM EDT  
**Eruption End: **Tuesday, September 12, @ 12 PM EDT 
**Prize:** “The Second Voyage” Scene by Terrell Jones 
**Eligibility:** Must own (1) JAS BOOK GAMES token & (1) Series 2 token 
**Burn:** Must burn any (1) JAS BOOK GAMES token 
*NOTE: Series 2 “Actively Competing” Pose and “Spectacular” tokens are not eligible for this Scene Swap.*

**Enter if you dare: **https://veefriends.com/experiences/burn-island/08-29-2023-scene-swap

__Full Details to Read before Burning:__
 https://blog.veefriends.com/burn-island-9-kicks-off-veefriends-scene-swap-with-notable-artist-terrell-jones-exclusive-the-ee1f365a2bda

@everyone 

# **Announcing Eruption 9 Scene Swap feat. Artist, Terrell Jones!** 🌋 

Eruption 9 is the **__FIRST ever Scene Swap__** in the VeeFriends Series 2 ecosystem featuring the newly created scene "The Second Voyage" created by Terrell Jones.

Scene Swaps empower eligible VeeFriends holders to transform their tokens into unique collectibles featuring scenes designed by notable partners, brands, cultural entities, and renowned artists. These immersive backgrounds will change your existing VeeFriends Series 2 tokens, with newly created scenes adding an extra layer of individuality, excitement, and collectibility.

**__Eruption Details:__**
**- Eruption Start: **Tuesday, August 29, @ 12 PM EDT 
**- Eruption End:** Tuesday, September 12, @ 12 PM EDT
**- Prize: ** “The Second Voyage” Scene by Terrell Jones
**- Eligibility: **Must own (1) JAS BOOK GAMES token & (1) Series 2 token
**- Burn:** Must burn any (1) JAS BOOK GAMES token

NOTE: Series 2 “Actively Competing” Pose and “Spectacular” tokens are not eligible for this Scene Swap.

**ENTER Burn Island Eruption 9: https://veefriends.com/burn-island (LIVE on 8/29)**
__
Learn more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/burn-island-9-kicks-off-veefriends-scene-swap-with-notable-artist-terrell-jones-exclusive-the-ee1f365a2bda

@everyone
**VeeFriends x Reebok Public Sale is LIVE**
Available While Supplies Last
**Shop at: <https://www.reebok.com/p/100070037/veefriends-aspiring-alpaca-classic-nylon-shoes>**

We are very excited for doors to open for our global community to purchase the shoes, that said, it’s important to note where the item will be available on the respective regional sites.

**Available for Shipping from Reebok:**
Austria, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Romania, Sweden, UAE, China, and Japan.

For our friends outside of the regions above, we encourage you to check with the following retailers to see if the product can be shipped to your country.

**Please find the retailers carrying the product below:**
__SVD (Primary Europe)__
<https://sivasdescalzo.com/pt/p/cl-nylon-if3021>
__Wrong Weather (Primary Europe)__
<https://wrongweather.net/us>
__FOOTDISTRICT (Primary Europe)__
<https://footdistrict.com/en/>
__VeeFriends Shop (US only)__
<http://Shop.veefriends.com> **SOLD OUT** (Primary US, sizes M3.5/W5 - M8/W9.5, includes complementary Super Sticker and VF Socks while supplies last)
__Oneness (Primary US)__
<https://onenessboutique.com>
__Flight Club (Primary US)__
<https://flightclub.com/veefriends-x-classic-nylon-glen-green-if3021>
__Atmos (Japan)__
<https://atmos-tokyo.com>
__SKP (China)__
<https://skp-beijing.com>

@everyone 

**Scene Swaps and Metadata Changes Are Coming SOON to VeeFriends Series 2!**

We’re thrilled to provide you with an exclusive first look into what’s on the horizon — Scene Swaps are coming, and they’re about to change your Series 2 tokens forever. VeeFriends’ “Scene Swaps” will continue to entrust the choice of possibilities to holders while embracing innovation.

We’re excited to announce that **Eruption 9**, the first Scene Swap Eruption, will be exclusively for @Just Art  **Surprise Book Games holders** as the Just Art Surprise. This is the first of (3) JAS exclusive Scene Swap eruptions.

__Learn more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/breaking-scene-swaps-and-metadata-changes-are-coming-soon-to-veefriends-series-2-bb7ecd91841f

@everyone 

**Scene Swaps and Metadata Changes Are Coming SOON to VeeFriends Series 2!**

We’re thrilled to provide you with an exclusive first look into what’s on the horizon — Scene Swaps are coming, and they’re about to change your Series 2 tokens forever. VeeFriends’ “Scene Swaps” will continue to entrust the choice of possibilities to holders while embracing innovation.

We’re excited to announce that **Eruption 9**, the first Scene Swap Eruption, will be exclusively for <@&843903849101393940>  **Surprise Book Games holders** as the Just Art Surprise. This is the first of (3) JAS exclusive Scene Swap eruptions.

__Learn more below:__
https://blog.veefriends.com/breaking-scene-swaps-and-metadata-changes-are-coming-soon-to-veefriends-series-2-bb7ecd91841f

@everyone 

# Holder Exclusive Presale for the VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylons is officially LIVE!


**__A few things to know before preordering:__**
**Who's Eligible:** ALL Series 1 and ALL Series 2 holders

**Super Stickers:** Each preorder pair of shoes will come with (1) CGC Graded Aspiring Alpaca Super Sticker at no added cost while supplies last.

**Purchase Limit:** Eligible holders can preorder (1) pair of shoes per eligible NFT owned. *Ex: Own (5) NFTs, order up to (5) pairs. *

**Ordering Multiple Sizes:** Each purchase order is limited to one size. If you'd like to order multiple sizes, that's totally doable, you'll just need to submit multiple orders and go through the presale flow multiple times. 

**1 NFT = 1 Pair:** Please be careful when preordering. For each eligible NFT you select from the menu, this equals the amount of pairs of a single size you'll be preordering. Ex: If you'd like to order (2) pairs, please only select (2) NFTs. 

**Shipping:** Preorders will begin shipping within a week of public sale going live. 
*As Shop.VeeFriends.com is fulfilling **US orders only**, this drop is for US shipping addresses. Reebok.com will fulfill international orders starting August 24th. *

**Presale Ends:** August 23rd, 10AM ET
**Public Sale: **August 24th, midnight ET

Preorder at: <https://veefriends.com/reebokalpacapresale>

@everyone 

**PSA <:aspiring_alpaca_resting:995354212785471538> 👟 **

The exclusive 50% off code for Reebok x VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon Shoes has been emailed to **all Series 2 Aspiring Alpaca holders with a VeeFriends Account. ****Snapshot taken on: Aug 16th 8:30 PM ET.*

If you purchase a Series 2 Aspiring Alpaca from now on, **__you will not receive the 50% off promotional offer available on VeeFriends Shop.__**

If you have any questions or need support we are here to help! Please email: support@veefriends.com

@everyone 

# Two Promotional Updates on VeeFriends x Reebok - For the VeeFriends Community!

**__1 - CGC Graded Aspiring Alpaca Super Sticker with VeeFriends Reebok Sneakers__**👟 
- Each qualified purchase of VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylons **__via Shop.VeeFriends.com__** from August 17, 2023 at 10:00AM EST to September 30, 2023 at 11:59PM EST or while supplies last (the "Promotion Period") will come with one (1) pre-graded Aspiring Alpaca Super Sticker at no added cost.
- Includes Series 1 Holder Claims, Holder Presale, and Public Sale
- There are 5 rarities to collect!
- Full rarity breakdown and additional details in this blog:
https://blog.veefriends.com/get-the-newest-pre-graded-aspiring-alpaca-super-sticker-with-veefriends-reebok-sneakers-8bbed695c03e

**__2 - 50% Off For Series 2 Aspiring Alpaca Holders__**<:aspiring_alpaca_resting:995354212785471538> 
- As a small gesture to thank you for being part of the VeeFriends community, we are excited to share an exclusive offer ONLY for VeeFriends Series 2 Aspiring Alpaca holders.
- Must have a registered veefriends.com account to receive your code.
- Unique codes will be sent to registered VeeFriends.com holders by presale.

**__Key Dates to Remember:__**⏰ 
- Meet.VeeFriends with GaryVee & Reebok CEO, Todd Krinsky: **Wednesday August 16th, 4-5PM ET**
--- Eligible Holders: ALL Series 1 Holders, Series 2 Aspiring Alpaca Holders. 
--- Everyone Else Tune in at: http://garyvee.com/reebokfireside
- Series 1 Aspiring Alpaca Holder Claim Ends: **Thursday August 17th 10AM ET**
- VF1 & VF2 Holder Exclusive Presale: **Thursday August 17th 10AM ET - Wednesday August 23rd 10AM ET**
- Public Sale:** August 24th 12AM ET (Midnight)** - Shop.VeeFriends.com (US), Reebok.com (US & International)

*All purchases are subject to VeeFriends’ E-Commerce Terms of Use (which can be found at https://shop.veefriends.com/policies/refund-policy) and the additional promotional terms (which can be found at https://shop.veefriends.com/pages/sneaker-promotion)*

@everyone 

** We're excited to announce the details an upcoming Virtual Access Event with CEO of Reebok, Todd Krinsky!**

This will take place on Meet.VeeFriends for eligible holders to join and participate in Q&A, and for the very first time we'll be streaming this publicly across @ garyvee social channels to provide additional awareness of Meet.VeeFriends and our Reebok partnership to a wider audience. 

**__Event Details__**
**Time: **Wednesday, August 16th 4-5PM ET
**Who can join Meet.VeeFriends:** ALL Series 1 Holders + Series 2 Aspiring Alpaca Holders <:aspiring_alpaca_resting:995354212785471538> 
*Series 1 Spectacular Holders will be prioritized during the Q&A portion.*
**Holders Link to Join:** <https://meet.veefriends.com/lfm-gbuc-zaj>
**All Other Viewers Tune in**: <https://garyvee.com/reebokfireside>
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**What They'll Discuss: **Todd has an amazing aspirational story, starting as an employee in the mail room at Reebok during the day and working at Footlocker at night, and over the course of 30+ years, working his way up to being named CEO as of last September. Gary and Todd will discuss Todd's background, the story behind VeeFriends x Reebok, why Aspiring Alpaca, and more. Don't miss it!

*PS: Shout-out to the Observant Oysters <:observant_oyster_manifesting:995421215621664778> who found the alpha in this weeks Roundup 👀 *

@everyone 
**August is rocking and rolling at VeeFriends, let’s recap! VeeFriends x Reebok Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon sneakers presale starts next week for ALL VeeFriends Series 1 and Series 2 holders, make sure to secure your VeeFriends Squishmallows while supplies last, recap the VeeFriends x Snoop Dogg concert adventure in Atlanta with Burn Island Eruption 8 winners, and more!**

__Read more here:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-reebok-shoe-holder-exclusive-presale-next-week-veefriends-squishmallows-d200831b32a2>

@everyone
**__Squishmallows x VeeFriends Sale is LIVE!__**

**Here's What You Need To Know:**

__What__: (4) VeeFriends Characters in Squishmallows form!
__Who__: Adventurous Astronaut <:adventurous_astronaut_competing:995350019995603005> , Humble Hedgehog <:humble_hedgehog_classic:995408481538560000> , Karma Kiwi <:karma_kiwi_classic:995411828538618059> , Intuitive Iguana <:intuitive_iguana_competing:995411678088933466> 
__When__: Now! While supplies last. 
__Where to buy:__ 
- International: <https://shop.veefriends.com/>
- Domestic: <https://shop.jazwares.com/pages/squishmallows-veefriends>

We can't wait for you to bring these lovable VeeFriends Squishmallows characters home to add into your squad.

@everyone 
Welcome to **Aspiring August**, friends! This week's roundup is brought to you by our pal, *Aspiring Alpaca*, because here at VeeFriends, August is her time to shine and remind you to keep dreaming and working towards whatever aspirations you have. <:aspiring_alpaca_resting:995354212785471538> 

Many people view August as a month of rest and relaxation, they *alpaca* bag and set off on vacation for some end-of-summer fun. But not Aspiring Alpaca, and not VeeFriends. We're starting off the month hot, and it's time to get up to speed on what you've missed. All of your VeeFriends updates await you in the blog below, so tap in, catch up, and have an amazing weekend. 

*In this week's Roundup:* **Reebok Shoe Collab Announced, VeeFriends Squishmallows Dropping Monday, Everything You Missed at The National… and MORE!**
Read 👉 https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriends-roundup-reebok-shoe-collab-announced-veefriends-squishmallows-952e304946ca

@everyone

**We’re proud to introduce the VeeFriends x Reebok Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon**, the shoe ready to take you wherever you **aspire **to go <:aspiring_alpaca_resting:995354212785471538> 

**Celebrating the VeeFriends Community**
For this first-time partnership, VeeFriends and Reebok were honored to highlight a few remarkable VeeFriends community members @​katzness, @​Christian.Robles, and @​sameasmemusic , each who exemplify the essence of Aspiring Alpaca in their own unique way. 

**Wen Drop?**
**Token-gated Presale**: Beginning on __August 17th__, these Classic Nylons will be accessible through an __exclusive presale__ dedicated to our VeeFriends Series 1 and Series 2 NFT holders.
*Note: As Shop.VeeFriends.com is fulfilling US orders only, Presale is open to US customers. For our International community, Reebok.com will be able to fulfill all International orders starting on August 24th.*
**Available Everywhere**: August 24th

**Holder Benefits**
Each of the 40 Series 1 Aspiring Alpaca token holders will have the opportunity to claim (1) pair of VeeFriends x Reebok sneakers per S1 Alpaca NFT held
__When__: Now - <t:1692280800>
__Where__: <https://veefriends.com/experiences/claims/08-03-2023-aspiring-alpaca-reebok-classic-nylons>

__Read here for full details:__ <https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-and-reebok-unveil-aspiring-alpaca-classic-nylon-sneakers-411c5dbf90b9>

__Watch__: https://youtu.be/lQNKJfVrdXk

@everyone

**We’re proud to introduce the VeeFriends x Reebok Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon**, the shoe ready to take you wherever you **aspire **to go <:aspiring_alpaca_resting:995354212785471538> 

**Celebrating the VeeFriends Community**
For this first-time partnership, VeeFriends and Reebok were honored to highlight a few remarkable VeeFriends community members <@945070093820375111>, <@837805476266901524>, and <@800199184639983686> , each who exemplify the essence of Aspiring Alpaca in their own unique way. 

**Wen Drop?**
**Token-gated Presale**: Beginning on __August 17th__, these Classic Nylons will be accessible through an __exclusive presale__ dedicated to our VeeFriends Series 1 and Series 2 NFT holders.
*Note: As Shop.VeeFriends.com is fulfilling US orders only, Presale is open to US customers. For our International community, Reebok.com will be able to fulfill all International orders starting on August 24th.*
**Available Everywhere**: August 24th

**Holder Benefits**
Each of the 40 Series 1 Aspiring Alpaca token holders will have the opportunity to claim (1) pair of VeeFriends x Reebok sneakers per S1 Alpaca NFT held
__When__: Now - <t:1692280800>
__Where__: <https://veefriends.com/experiences/claims/08-03-2023-aspiring-alpaca-reebok-classic-nylons>

__Read here for full details:__ <https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-and-reebok-unveil-aspiring-alpaca-classic-nylon-sneakers-411c5dbf90b9>

__Watch__: https://youtu.be/lQNKJfVrdXk

@everyone 

Thank you to everyone who visited the VeeFriends booth during The National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) in Chicago! It was a successful milestone in our journey to share VeeFriends and our beloved characters with the world. We are thrilled with how many new people learned about VeeFriends for the first time and look forward to continuing to bring new audiences into our community.

Special shoutout to the participants of the first-ever VeeFriends Compete & Collect "Collector's Cup" Tournament - check out the recap video below! 🏆 

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1686150434119901184

@everyone 

**__1 Hour Warning until GaryVee x Jeremy Padawer Livestream__**

**What:** Gary and Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer at toy powerhouse, Jazwares will be going live to discuss all things Squishmallows, the story behind this collaboration, Jeremy's expertise in the toy industry, and what you should know about VeeFriends x Squishmallows ahead of the August 7th public sale. 
**When: **TODAY, 2-3 PM EDT
**Where:** https://garyvee.com/SquishmallowsFireside  - live on YouTube!

Full details on VeeFriends x Squishmallows: https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-partners-with-toy-powerhouse-jazwares-for-exclusive-squishmallows-release-a9a39320d8d9
<:adventurous_astronaut_competing:995350019995603005> <:karma_kiwi_classic:995411828538618059> <:intuitive_iguana_competing:995411678088933466> <:humble_hedgehog_classic:995408481538560000>

We’re live for the Collector’s Cup Semi-Finals on Meet.VeeFriends!!

Join here: https://meet.veefriends.com/iqh-izol-dvb

@everyone

@everyone 
<:flexn_fox_competing:995402949675188234> 
**Flex’N Fox** is back once more to bring you the latest and greatest from the VeeFriends universe. 

In this edition of the **VeeFriends Roundup: Squishmallows Collaboration Announced, NSCC 2023 Off To A Roaring Start, Behind the PFP with NFTKatie…and More!**

https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-squishmallows-collaboration-announced-nscc-2023-off-to-a-roaring-start-behind-167b44db07ba

@everyone 
Happy Friday, friends! We're back today with more **LIVE content from The National**, and you won't want to miss this one. 

**Today at 3PM EDT (2PM CDT), Gary will be going live with Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics to do a LIVE VeeFriends zerocool Series 1 Box Break!**

**Where:** __Fanatics Live__, a new livestream commerce platform for collectibles
*Fanatics Live is currently mobile-only and available exclusively in the US for iOS devices at this time.* 
The app can be downloaded at <https://get.fanatics.live/X8WW/vee>
**When:** __TODAY, 3PM EDT__, 2PM CDT
*We recommend setting up your account ahead of time, so you'll be ready when Gary and Michael go live. *

Here's a video that Gary shot with the Fanatics team yesterday. See you all there at 3PM EDT!
https://twitter.com/fanaticslive/status/1684946745208217601?s=20

@everyone 

**Update: Thank you to all who tuned in to this quick session, it has now concluded!**

Our next Meet.VeeFriends will be on Saturday around 8:30PM EDT (7:30PM CT) to tune in to the Collector's Cup Competition 🏆
- Open to all VeeFriends holders
- Tune in at: https://meet.veefriends.com/iqh-izol-dvb

@everyone 

**__3 Updates & Reminders For Upcoming LIVE Virtual Events🎥__**

**Thursday, July 27th, 4:30 PM EDT - Live Box Break from The National with GaryVee**
- Please note that the timezone is EDT for consistency. The National is in Chicago, so this stream will be taking place at 3:30 PM CT.
- *Who’s Eligible?* __ALL VeeFriends NFT Holders.__ Previously this was only open to Series 1 and Series 2 holders. This access has been **updated** to include all holders, including Series 1, Series 2, BOOK GAMES, VF Iconics, Mini Drops, Gift Goat Drops, VeeCon 22 and 23 Tickets, PTaSB.
- Tune in at: https://meet.veefriends.com/hmg-kvvq-dfm

**Saturday, July 29th, 8:30 PM EDT - Inaugural Collector's Cup Competition**
- Please note that the timezone is in EDT for consistency. The National is in Chicago, so this stream will be taking place at 7:30 PM CT.
- *Who’s Eligible? * __ALL VeeFriends NFT Holders.__ Previously this was only open to Series 1 and Series 2 holders. This access has been **updated **to include all holders, including Series 1, Series 2, BOOK GAMES, VF Iconics, Mini Drops, Gift Goat Drops, VeeCon 22 and 23 Tickets, PTaSB.
- Tune in at: https://meet.veefriends.com/iqh-izol-dvb

**Monday, July 31st, 2:00 PM EDT - Live Discussion with GaryVee & Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer @ Jazwares**
- This is **now happening on YouTube** to allow for maximum attendance.
- Gary and Jeremy will be chatting about all things VeeFriends x Squishmallows, ahead of the public sale on August 7th.
- *Who's Eligible?* Everyone!
- Tune in at: https://garyvee.com/SquishmallowsFireside

As a reminder, to tune into any sessions on Meet.VeeFriends, you'll need a VeeFriends.com account created with your wallet(s) holding your VeeFriends NFT(s) linked. After you link them once, you never have to link again!

@everyone
**We’re partnering with toy powerhouse, Jazwares for an exclusive Squishmallows release!**

As a leading brand under the Jazwares company, Squishmallows has gained global recognition for its irresistibly soft plush collectibles. In addition to the production of delightful plushies, Jazwares has built an impressive portfolio of partnerships with brands such as Pokémon, Marvel, Star Wars, Nerf, Cocomelon, and Fortnite, just to name a few. This partnership, once again, takes the brand beyond the digital space to create a tangible way to experience the playful and inspiring characters that make up VeeFriends.

**TLDR:**
⏰ __When__: August 7th at 12:00 PM EDT
💸 __Price__: $24.99
🧸__Size__: 12" Plush
#️⃣ __Supply__: Limited
🌏 __Int’l Shipping__? Yes!
4️⃣ __Featured Characters__: Adventurous Astronaut <:adventurous_astronaut_competing:995350019995603005>, Humble Hedgehog <:humble_hedgehog_classic:995408481538560000>, Karma Kiwi <:karma_kiwi_classic:995411828538618059>, and Intuitive Iguana <:intuitive_iguana_competing:995411678088933466> 
🛒 __Claim__: 1 per Series 1 VeeFriends of these 4 characters
Claim opens <t:1690387200> and will close on <t:1691035199> only on VeeFriends.com

__Full details:__ <https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-partners-with-toy-powerhouse-jazwares-for-exclusive-squishmallows-release-a9a39320d8d9>

@everyone

<:flexn_fox_competing:995402949675188234> 
**Flex’N Fox** is in the house, bringing flexy back with this week’s roundup of the flashiest wins and biggest news in the VeeFriends universe!

__Read more: __
https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-meet-veefriends-875c77676c96

@everyone
**__We have 2 exciting announcements to share today!__**

**Series 1 Access Tokens:**
We’re excited to announce the lineup of Series 1 @Access experiences for the 2023–2024 year, which now has a new home on our Series 1 Access Experience Website:
<https://veefriends.com/events/series-one>

__To learn more about what is a VeeFriends Access Token and more, read here: __
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-series-1-access-token-experiences-with-garyvee-schedule-announced-67ec231d7740>

**Meet.VeeFriends:**
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Meet.VeeFriends, a tech-forward token-gated video conferencing system that enables the VeeFriends community to connect and engage with each other and featured guests! 

By joining virtual gatherings with the VeeFriends token holders specifically, our hope is that Meet.VeeFriends enables deeper connection, communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among our amazing community.

__Read more:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/introducing-meet-veefriends-not-your-average-video-conferencing-platform-de49875d5784>

@everyone
**__We have 2 exciting announcements to share today!__**

**Series 1 Access Tokens:**
We’re excited to announce the lineup of Series 1 <@&1083084323302944899> experiences for the 2023–2024 year, which now has a new home on our Series 1 Access Experience Website:
<https://veefriends.com/events/series-one>

__To learn more about what is a VeeFriends Access Token and more, read here: __
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-series-1-access-token-experiences-with-garyvee-schedule-announced-67ec231d7740>

**Meet.VeeFriends:**
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Meet.VeeFriends, a tech-forward token-gated video conferencing system that enables the VeeFriends community to connect and engage with each other and featured guests! 

By joining virtual gatherings with the VeeFriends token holders specifically, our hope is that Meet.VeeFriends enables deeper connection, communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among our amazing community.

__Read more:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/introducing-meet-veefriends-not-your-average-video-conferencing-platform-de49875d5784>

@everyone
<:flexn_fox_competing:995402949675188234> 
**Flex’N Fox** here to present this week’s VeeFriends Roundup because who better to show off all the exciting wins and exclusive news than the foxiest, flashiest, most braggadocious VeeFriend around?

__Read more:__ 
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriends-on-air-podcast-episode-1-is-live-series-1-2-big3-basketball-61e61edfb5d7>

@everyone **Burn Island Eruption 8 Update**🌋

The 10 potential winners have been selected by Death Row Records and all E8 participants have been contacted via email.

Please keep in mind that winners will only be confirmed if they submit the necessary paperwork within the timeframe specified in the confirmation email. If a potential winner does not comply, an alternate winner will be selected.

Thank you again to all who participated in Eruption 8, and congratulations to our selected winners! We are excited to have you join Gary in Atlanta for an intimate, unforgettable experience!

@everyone
**VeeFriends Roundup: “Please Take a Step Back” Final Phase is OVER, VeeFriends Is Headed to The National Sports Collectors Convention, New Website Security… and More!**

__Also, read about our latest "Behind the PFP" featuring @ tis2shallpass!__

<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-please-take-a-step-back-final-phase-is-over-veefriends-is-headed-to-the-2410678f859a>

@everyone
**Burn Island Eruption 8 has ENDED!** 🌋 

https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1677354804320903178?s=20

New avatar @everyone want to make sure everyone knows 🙂

@everyone

Big updates this week in the VeeFriends world including the start of Burn Island Eruption 8, NEW security updates to the VeeFriends website, our latest "Behind the PFP" featuring our very own VeeFriends Discord Moderator @​crystalgroves , and so much more! 

__Catch up on anything you may have missed with our weekly VeeFriends Roundup!__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-please-take-a-step-back-final-phase-is-live-how-to-buy-sell-and-swap-vf-51242e8f227f>

@everyone

Big updates this week in the VeeFriends world including the start of Burn Island Eruption 8, NEW security updates to the VeeFriends website, our latest "Behind the PFP" featuring our very own VeeFriends Discord Moderator <@461225936390455317> , and so much more! 

__Catch up on anything you may have missed with our weekly VeeFriends Roundup!__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-please-take-a-step-back-final-phase-is-live-how-to-buy-sell-and-swap-vf-51242e8f227f>

@everyone
**__Burn Island Eruption 8 is now LIVE!__** 🌋 🎶 

**TLDR**
📆 __Duration__: <t:1688140800>** -** <t:1688745600>
✅ __Requirement__: 1 original video with official soundtrack (60 sec max)
🌋 __Burn__: 1 Please Take a Step Back NFT
🏆 __Prize__: 10 Winners to join GaryVee in Atlanta for an hour private jam session before attending Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa’s High School Reunion Concert as VIPs!

__Learn More:__ <https://blog.veefriends.com/announcing-please-take-a-step-back-final-phase-d602bb780304>

@everyone 
🔧 **Strengthening Security: VeeFriends Website Gets a New Update** <:rare_robot_manifesting:995430531305062510> 

To provide additional security, VeeFriends Tech has implemented __multifactor authentication (MFA)__ to the VeeFriends website. MFA will significantly increase security and minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

__Read more__: <https://blog.veefriends.com/strengthening-security-veefriends-website-gets-a-new-update-d7848f0c2422>

@everyone
**Announcing Eruption 8: Phase 3 of "Please Take a Step Back" - Creator Challenge!** 🌋 

__Read More__: https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1673361416798056452?s=20

__Join us in our spaces at <t:1687809600> to learn more__!
<https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1MYxNgmXPqvKw?s=20>

@everyone
**This week VeeFriends launched a bevy of information about VeeFriends Cards, dropped a new Behind the PFP segment, and so much more! **

__Read more here:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-how-to-get-involved-grade-and-protect-your-veefriends-cards-behind-the-pfp-d94a548e2067>

@everyone 
**This week VeeFriends dove DEEP into the world of VeeFriends Cards, The 5’s are headed to San Clemente for an MLP tournament, and a new Lit Lamb song that you won’t be able to get out of your head dropped from VeeFriends Creative, and so much more! **

__Read more here:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-veefriendscards-101-mlp-san-clemente-lit-lamb-tune-behind-the-pfp-2-and-5511808a15ed>

@everyone 
**VeeFriends Roundup: GaryVee and VeeFriends are Hitting NSCC, Behind the PFP Launches, Eruption 3 LIVE Unboxing, and MORE!**

<https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-garyvee-and-veefriends-are-hitting-nscc-behind-the-pfp-launches-eruption-3-a56cc881cfb2>

@everyone 
We're excited to announce our presence for **all 5 days** at the__ National Sports Collectors Convention__ (<https://twitter.com/nsccshow>) in Chicago, IL, from **Wednesday, July 26th to Sunday, July 30th**!

Sign up and stay up to date on all things VeeFriends National Takeover! <https://veefriends.com/nscc23>

We have also made a discord channel for the event, #🃏│national-card-show!

__Read about the event in our blog:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-veefriends-cards-and-the-national-card-show-1843a9339f0b>

@everyone 
We're excited to announce our presence for **all 5 days** at the__ National Sports Collectors Convention__ (<https://twitter.com/nsccshow>) in Chicago, IL, from **Wednesday, July 26th to Sunday, July 30th**!

Sign up and stay up to date on all things VeeFriends National Takeover! <https://veefriends.com/nscc23>

We have also made a discord channel for the event, <#1116045481148162139>!

__Read about the event in our blog:__
<https://blog.veefriends.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-veefriends-cards-and-the-national-card-show-1843a9339f0b>

@everyone 
**REMINDER**: Phase 2 in the Snoop Dogg x VeeFriends Collaboration ends at <t:1686088800>!
<https://twitter.com/veefriends/status/1664395712883294208?s=20>

The Trivia questions **MUST **be completed prior to the deadline. If you are in the middle of the trivia at <t:1686088800>, it will fail.

@everyone 
This week Phase 2 of the Snoop Dogg x VeeFriends Collaboration began, VeeFriends Card Break is heating up with VF Community and GaryVee, VeeCon 2023 highlights from the community have us in our feels!
__Read more__: <https://blog.veefriends.com/veefriends-roundup-snoop-dogg-x-burn-island-is-live-garyvee-opening-veefriends-cards-veefriends-b41deb5b6cad>

**Reminder**: 5, 5 at 5:55pm ET today! See you there:
<https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1dRJZMLnmwQGB?s=20>

@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

Airdrops

IRL events

Merchandising

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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

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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 

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This is the way.

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

It will work for you. 