Hey everyone -- GenuineJack here. With the relaunch of Higher Market just around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to share a bit about myself, why I started Higher Market, and where we’re headed next.

Who Am I? (Genuine Jack)

I’m Jack, but some of you might know me as Genuine Jack. I’m a builder, a creative, and a community guy through and through. I love making things that bring people together -- projects like palettes.fun for Base Colors, and Purple Pals, a chatbot designed to help people explore the Purple DAO ecosystem. My professional background is rooted in community management, and these days, I work as a digital strategist in the agency world. Across everything I do, one theme remains constant: I love helping people connect, create, and share their passions.

My Higher Moment

I first discovered Higher on Warpcast. At the start, the striking visuals drew me in -- bold, simple, and full of possibility. But something deeper kept me there: the words, ideas, and ethos behind it all.

Then, one day at the gym, something unexpected happened. Between reps -- without even realizing it -- I caught myself silently repeating the word: “Higher.” It was a push. A reminder. A mindset. And in that moment, something clicked. Higher isn’t just a brand or a platform -- it’s a way of moving through the world. It’s about striving for more, embracing progress, and bringing others along with you.

Why I Made Higher Market

So why start a shop? Simple: I missed out on some of the early Higher merch drops—and one of the times I did get through, the buying experience was… well, pretty terrible. It got me thinking: I’ve built these kinds of stores before and knew I could create something better -- not just for myself but for the whole Higher community.

Higher Market began as my way to give back: a space to celebrate Higher’s ethos through physical goods and a platform to amplify the voices of makers in the community.

Where We’ve Been (Season 0)

We opened the doors to Higher Market on November 19th -- and we’ve been learning, iterating, and growing ever since. Here’s a quick look back:

• Just shy of $2,000 in total sales

• 32 total orders placed

• 4 collections launched -- each with seven curated items

• A whole lot of lessons learned

In Season 0, we experimented. We tested designs, formats, and themes -- always intending to find what resonated most with the community. And through it all, something special emerged:

The Realization: This Feels Like Something

There’s something powerful about Higher merch. I’ve felt it myself and heard it from so many of you: It’s more than just a hoodie or a hat -- it’s a connection to a mindset. A reminder to push forward. To aim Higher.

Merch is a gateway -- a way for people to discover Higher, embrace the ethos, and represent it out in the world. And Higher Market is here to tell that story -- not just through the products, but through the makers, the community, and the conversations those products spark.

With Season 0, we laid the tracks. We built the systems. We started to see what’s possible.

Now, it’s time to scale.

What’s the Plan (This Week and Forever)

In the long term, the vision is clear: we’re building something bigger than a merch store. We want to create a true onchain retail hub -- a space where the physical and digital worlds meet, powered by the community, and built on the values of transparency, creativity, and collaboration.

In the short term, we’re rolling out updates all week leading up to next Tuesday’s (25-Feb-2025) launch. Expect to see:

• Sneak peeks of the new collections

• Maker spotlights—because Higher Market isn’t just about products, it’s about people.

• A look behind the scenes—how we’re building, what’s coming next, and how you can get involved.

So keep your eyes on Warpcast, Twitter, and the shop. There’s a lot to share—and a lot more ahead.

Higher Together

Higher Market has always been about more than what’s sold—it’s about who’s selling. It’s about makers, builders, and dreamers, aiming higher together.

So thank you for being here. For supporting. For sharing. For building with me.

Because when we rise together -- there’s no limit to how high we can go.

And remember: The Market is Always Open.

Cheers,
(Genuine) Jack