What an incredibly busy week at Book.io HQ! Special thanks to everyone who came to Book.io Con ’24 and everyone who attended virtually. It truly was an unforgettable experience. We undoubtedly have the best community in crypto.
Book.io Updates
- Record Breaker: At Book.io Con, we minted a secret book on the back of the attendee badge: The Philosophy of Beards by Thomas S. Gowing. The book, quite progressive for its time, criticizes the then-popular trend of shaving and posits that the natural state of a man’s facial hair is both beneficial and aesthetically appropriate. In just 48 hours, we sold over 9 billion, making it the best-selling book in history. Want one? It’s available to purchase now on Minswap.
- Lots of questions have been pouring in about $BEARD. What is this new asset even called? Josh and Ben will jump onto an X Space tomorrow to discuss the Beard book and discuss the endless possibilities. The time for the space will be set tomorrow morning since they just got back from traveling.
Last Week’s Mints:
- Monday, we added A General View of Positivism by Auguste Comte to the Book.io shelves. Comte’s text, which lays the foundation for the philosophy of positivism and advocates for scientific approaches to societal issues, is now available for true digital ownership at jpg.store.
- Tuesday, we minted What is Property? by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. This cornerstone in the discussion of economic and property theories is still minting, with rarities 001, 002, and 005 available. This book is also part of our revolutionary Credit Cardano system, so you can mint using a credit card, as well as ADA, right now.
- Saturday, at Book.io Con, we continued our IRL series with 4 incredible books that sold out immediately:
- Embark on a spiritual journey from the infernal depths to celestial bliss with Dante Alighieri’s magisterial poem. The Divine Comedy serves as an allegory of the soul’s quest toward God, weaving together themes of theology, morality, and the human condition. Click here to truly own this timeless masterpiece.
- Discover the transformative power of nature through Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved novel, where a hidden, overgrown garden becomes a place of healing for three children. The Secret Garden celebrates the rejuvenating power of friendship and the natural world, captivating readers with its timeless charm. Very few DEAs are still available for sale, so act fast to get yours.
- Delve into the internal and external battles of a young Civil War soldier with Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage. This profound work explores the depths of fear and bravery, providing a gripping psychological portrait of war and heroism. Click here to purchase yours.
- Explore the dark and intricate tapestry of love, destiny, and social injustice in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, this novel vividly portrays the life and trials of its incredible characters. To add this classic to your library, visit jpg.store.
- Minting This Week: We’re still finalizing the schedule for the remainder of the week, but we can confirm that these mints are set for Thursday. Keep an eye on our socials for all the details.
- Thursday, we are minting the reader editions of three classic religious texts -
- The Egyptian Book of the Dead — a fascinating collection of texts that were used in ancient Egypt from around 1550 BC to 50 BC to guide the deceased through the trials of the underworld into the afterlife. It is not a single book but a compilation of spells, prayers, and incantations that were written on scrolls and included in the tombs and sarcophagi of the deceased. Available this Thursday in a single DEA.
- Bhagavad-Gītā — This sacred Hindu scripture, part of the epic Mahabharata, consists of a philosophical dialogue between the prince Arjuna and the God Krishna. Offering profound insights into duty and righteousness, the text guides through spiritual discipline and the pursuit of ethical conduct and self-realization. Its minting ensures that these timeless teachings are secured for continual global access and study.
- The Book of Mormon — This sacred text of the Latter-day Saint movement recounts the spiritual, political, and military history of ancient American peoples. Compiled by the prophet-historian Mormon and his son Moroni, it includes Jesus Christ’s teachings to the inhabitants of the Americas, emphasizing themes of redemption, faith, and the gathering of Israel.
- Book.io Con: We hosted our first-ever conference, Book.io Con 2024. A massive thank you to all who attended. It was incredible to see that so many of you traveled from out of state, and we were especially thrilled to welcome numerous international guests. Also, a tremendous thank you to the Book.io team for their exceptional work in making the conference a fantastic success — truly outstanding! We had some incredible speakers, including:
- Charles Hoskinson
- Rio Caraeff
- Sheila Dohmann
- Chad Hugghins
- Dr. Michael G. Thomas JR.
- Tim Canada
- Claire Israel
- Joseph Eleam
- Michael Kowski
- Travis Bailey
- Patrick Tobler
- Brian K. Dauphin
- Home On The Range: After the excitement of Book.io Con, Josh, and Ben were invited to Charles Hoskinson’s ranch in Wyoming to engage in conversations about the future of books and digital ownership, and to take a bunch of pictures of his ranch for his book. Let’s just say… it was friggin’ epic. We will post more pics on socials in the coming days. HUGE thanks to Charles and his team. Their hospitality is legendary, the ranch is a dream, and the laughs around the firepit will be remembered forever.
- Social Logins Coming Soon: We have submitted our iOS and Android apps to the App Store; the new versions support both social logins and audiobooks.
- Book.io Hackathon: We hosted our first-ever engineering summit and hackathon with Book.io staff from around the world!
- New Merch Alert: We introduced a wide range of brand-new merchandise.
Minting Thursday!
The Egyptian Book of the Dead — Minting on Cardano
So proud of the Book.io team for all the work they put in to make Book.io Con amazing. Are we tired? Yes. But we’ve also never been more excited about the future. We’re gonna catch a bit of sleep, then get back to building the future of books.
Cheers,
The Book.io Team.
