Orb Open Actions | Bonsai Updates | AFK Berlin & More

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Welcome back to your newsletter. Last week's takes:

• NFT Open Actions on Orb 🚀

• Bonsai Updates 👀

• AFK Berlin 🎉

• TMB Spaces Updates 🎙

• Beer Taste: Sagres from Lisbon 🇵🇹

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NFT Open Actions are here! Lens native smart contract calls are now embedded into Lens posts.

Created using the Open Actions toolkit and powered by Decent, NFT Open Actions integrate with marketplaces like SuperRare, Zora, and Pods Media, with Opensea and Rarible support coming soon.

This allows for direct onchain monetisation and cross-chain NFTs on ETH mainnet, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Zora Network, and Polygon. It ensures fair rewards for creators, curators, and applications within the Lens ecosystem.

How It Works

Open Actions are embedded into Lens posts. When a post links to a supported NFT platform, the action module encodes the NFT interaction.

Recognizing applications can render UI elements for users to execute the action. The nft-open-action-kit library simplifies this integration process.

You can learn more here.

Orb App Update Highlights

The new Orb app update makes NFT Open Actions simple. Collect or mint posts from Zora, Pods, and SuperRare NFTs with a single slide on Orb.

• Orb's 1-slide mint works with Zora, Pods, and SuperRare.

• Creators: paste your NFT link to reach over 300k users.

• Collectors: mint with 1 slide using your preferred token.

• Powered by Decent and Lens’s NFT open action.

Oh, and Orb also has a new logo, they were at AFK Berlin giving away some swag, and Orb Clubs are open for everyone to create their own.

NFT Open Actions are transforming the onchain ecosystem, with Orb making these features accessible and user-friendly. Have you tried them?

There's been a whirlwind of activity in the Bonsai ecosystem recently. Here's a quick recap

• Bonsai Guild, Who Dis?

  The Bonsai Team has launched the Bonsai Guild! Now, you can earn roles and XP by completing tasks and quests. Jump in and secure your spot here

• 5M $BONSAI Grant for Levy Mint Podcast

  Bonsai and Levy have announced a massive 5M $BONSAI Grant for the Levy Mint Podcast. The best part? This grant will be distributed to those who collect Levy's Podcast as an NFT. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity.

• Stronger Than Ever

  The community is growing stronger every day, with over 16K+ $BONSAI holders and counting. The momentum is building, and there's no sign of it slowing down.

• Grow Your Collection! 🌱

  Mint this one-of-a-kind free Bonsai NFT! 🎉 Bonsai Team will buy back $BONSAI with the generated creator fee from every NFT you mint. Stay tuned and go mint yours here

• Bonsai Team at AFK Berlin

  Mark represented the Bonsai Team at AFK Berlin. Look at how happy Mark is meeting Stani IRL for the first time 😄

Plus, Bonsai is gearing up to integrate with the Lens Network. What to expect? $BONSAI aims to scale up to millions on the Lens Network, powered by Ethereum and @zksync!

Stay tuned for more!

AFK Berlin was a blast! Here's a quick recap:

Featuring pop-up experiences by Lens, t2, Bonsai, and Orb, the event included food, DJ beats by Sound of Fractures, and discussions on crypto-politics, privacy, and more.

Key Speakers:

• Stani Kulechov: Founder of Aave and Lens, CEO at Avara.

• Alex Gluchowski: Co-inventor of zkSync, co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs.

• Sirsu: Co-founder and brand strategist for multiple projects.

• María Paula Fernández: Growth at Avara.

Fireside Chat :

"Why critics and cultural actors are crucial when building technology" with Sarah Friend, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, and Sam Hart, moderated by Rafathebuilder was.... FIRE!

Activities:

• Lens Team AMA at ETHBerlin: Live screen printing and matcha at the First Floor Library, followed by an AMA with Stani and DefiSpartan.

• t2's Participation: Engaging with the community and distributing postcards, notebooks, and quote stickers.

Lens OGs Spotted:

• Mark from the Bonsai Team 🍻

• Tiny Rainboot (check below) 🔥

• Kipto from Orb: Handing out new Orb logo swag 👀

Improvement Idea:

"Would have loved a panel on the future of the Lens platform and roadmap. A bit more spiciness would be nice." Quoted by Tiny Rainboot and it makes all sense 😌

Anyways, AFK Berlin was an unforgettable event, filled with great discussions, fun activities, and a vibrant community. FOMO was real!

Last week was a blast! We learned so much about Eduard's projects and his inspiring journey. Great talks about everything art, creation, and onchain!

Thanks to Eduard for your time and to everyone who tuned in.

But wait, there's more! This week, we're thrilled to welcome an OG on Lens to the show – the one and only Chris Comrie!

Join us as we explore Chris's journey into the world of web3 and dive into what he's cooking up at Phaver. Don't miss it!

When: Tuesday, May 28 at 7 PM CET | 1 PM ET

Where: https://buttrfly.app/space/pje-wvfj-ksf

Heading to Lisbon for the NFC conference? Quench your thirst with a taste of Portugal – Sagres beer! This iconic brand has been a Portuguese favorite since 1940, and it's the perfect way to unwind after a long day of sessions.

A Rich History:

While you won't find a brewery in the town of Sagres itself (it just lent its name!), Sagres boasts a long and interesting history. Founded in 1934, the brand has seen Portugal evolve, and today it's the market leader in the country.

More Than Just Lagers:

While Sagres started with just a light lager (Branca) and a dark beer (Preta), the brand has expanded its offerings. Here's a taste of what you might find:

• Sagres Branca: A classic Pilsner with a refreshing 5.2% ABV.

• Sagres Preta: The original dark beer, a Portuguese staple.

• Limalight: A light and citrusy beer mix, perfect for a hot day.

• Zero Series: Non-alcoholic versions of Branca, Preta, and Limalight – enjoy the taste without the buzz!

• Bohemia Series: Premium Pilsners with slightly higher alcohol content, for those who like a bolder taste.

Pair it Up!

Sagres goes well with just about anything, but for a truly authentic Portuguese experience, grab a Pastel de Nata (a delicious custard tart) alongside your beer. Saúde 🍻

And that's it for this week!

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