Book.io Updates
- We had an unprecedented giveaway on Thursday, February 29th (Leap Day). We asked you, the Book.io community, to come together and show the power of book ownership, and the results were nothing short of extraordinary. Want to see all the details? Click here for a full breakdown.
- Last Week’s Mints:
- Monday was marked by two notable events: the snapshot for our Banned Book-A-Day series, preparing us for Tuesday’s airdrop, and the addition of The Public and its Problems by John Dewey to Monday Meditations 2.0, enriching our dialogue on democracy. If you missed securing Dewey’s masterpiece, act now!
- Tuesday, we introduced two books to our collection: one through minting and the other via airdrop:
- The FBI War on Tupac Shakur by John Potash: Explore the intricate relationship between the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur and the FBI’s surveillance in this thought-provoking piece. Don’t miss out on your chance to peel back the layers of this gripping story. Get yours today.
- If you participated in the Banned Book-A-Day snapshot, you’ve been rewarded with Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe via airdrop. Its powerful narrative and social impact underscore the importance of preserving and accessing such transformative literature. For anyone who missed out on participating, take comfort knowing that the opportunity to secure this enlightening title is still available.
- Wednesday saw the arrival of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain; this classic satire, which cleverly critiques contemporary society through the lens of time travel, was a triple mint with #001, #003, and #010 still left to mint on Cardano. Find it here:
- Cardano — Minting on Book.io
- Eth — Minting on Book.io
- Poly — OpenSea
- We had two mints on Thursday: HP Lovecraft’s Scary Fiction Shorts on Eth and Poly and an exciting flash mint of The Dog’s Book of Verse.
- Scary Fiction Shorts by HP Lovecraft: Embrace the dark, explore the unknown, and secure your collection of Lovecraft’s timeless horror shorts today.
- Cardano — jpg.store
- Eth — Minting on Book.io
- Poly — OpenSea
- The Dog’s Book of Verse by J. Earl Clauson: Over at Book.io HQ, we tried to mirror the covers after our very own furry companions. Take a peek at Winston, our charming office dog! Whose portrait steals your heart? Find them all at jpg.store.
- On Friday, we minted Without Mercy by Louis Masterson; whether you’re drawn to the intricate plot twists or the deep character development, Without Mercy promises an unforgettable reading experience. You can still mint yours on Book.io. Several rarities are still available, including #0001, #0002, and #0004; I highly doubt they will be there long. In addition, this is the Genesis title of the Morgan Kane series and comes with a litany of extras.
- Community Benefits for holding this book.
- Discounts on future (select) El Paso Verse titles.
- Airdrop of NMKR tokens to all holders of Without Mercy.
- Airdrop of an El Paso Verse title to all holders of the first 4 Morgan Kane books.
- Check out the in-depth Twitter thread here.
- Minting This Week:
- Monday, our minting of Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes was a massive success, quickly selling out. Part of our exciting Rulers and Revolutions series, available every Monday in March, this book delves into the intricacies of societal structures and government authority. Missed out? Head over to jpg.store to grab yours.
- Tuesday, participants of the Monday Meditations 1.0 snapshot will be airdropped Ethics by Benedictus de Spinoza. This foundational text in philosophy dives deep into the heart of living an ethical life. Didn’t participate in the snapshot? Keep a close eye on our Twitter and Discord for all the details on how to get this fantastic book.
- Wednesday, we’re excited to announce the minting of Middlemarch by Mary Ann Evans, who wrote under the pseudonym George Eliot. Through its rich narrative and complex characters, Eliot delves into themes of love, marriage, ambition, and reform, offering profound insights into human nature and society. It’s part of our Women Author Wednesdays series every Wednesday in March.
- Thursday, Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, premieres on Book.io and introduces the legendary detective Hercule Poirot. This landmark story ushers readers into the intricate detective pursuits of Poirot, unraveling a sophisticated murder mystery. Don’t miss your opportunity to acquire Christie’s brilliant narrative.
- Friday, we’re minting The Argonautica by Apollonius Rhodius, an epic tale of Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece. This masterpiece, part of our Classics series, invites readers into a world of myth, heroism, and ancient adventure. This is definitely going to go very fast, so show up Friday focused and ready to mint!
- Credit Card Payments: We’ve successfully implemented the first two phases of our Stripe credit card integration. Currently, we’re optimizing UI components to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience, marking a significant advancement in our platform’s functionality and user convenience.
- Push Notifications: Be sure to turn your app notifications on, as they are one of the best ways to get notified about flash mints.
- Token Redeem System: The first disbursement for the stake pool and claims is set for March 25th. There is currently over 27.5 million ADA in the BOOK stake pool. Don’t forget to delegate to earn extra $BOOK.
- Mint + Print™: This system is fully developed and tested, pending final integrations with Ingram and Bowker.
- The Real MVP: The Stuff.io mobile app MVP 1.0 is nearing completion and will soon be making live demos.
- ERC Token Bridge: Development on this bridge is progressing quickly and will soon be able to facilitate token transfers across blockchains.
- BOOK in the Media: Josh had a great time chatting with AJ; you can watch it here, and with IOHK, which you can watch here. DAPP Central and Deezy did a great job highlighting our monthly $BOOK airdrop for Gutenberg Bible holders. You can see DAPP’s here and Deezy’s here. As always, Get A Gute!
Minting Wednesday!
Middlemarch — Minting on Cardano.
February 29th unequivocally demonstrated that our community is second to none, and together, we’re building the future of books!
Cheers,
The Book.io Team.
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