ZTalent Newsletter #37 - Sept 30th, 2024
Welcome to the September 30th edition of the ZTalent newsletter! Let’s dive into our latest updates, milestones, and upcoming events. Your participation is key to our growth, so don’t forget to vote on the current proposals! Make sure you’re signed into your wallet and have the Optimism chain selected to access your $ZAO for voting. Voting power is dependent on how much $ZAO you own—check out our website for more detailed information on the voting process.
Community Member of the Month: Trey
We are thrilled to announce Trey as our Community Member of the Month! 🎉 Trey has been an incredible member of the ZAO community since joining. His constant efforts to uplift others and create a positive environment have positively impacted the ZTalent ecosystem.
Thank you, Trey, for your dedication and for helping make our community a supportive and thriving space. We look forward to seeing even more of your contributions in the future!
ZAO Crew Supports Metanin Collective in NYC
The ZAO crew had the opportunity to support a sponsor of ZAO-PALOOZA at the South Africa to New York event in NYC. This exciting event brought together Web3 enthusiasts, musicians, and cultural innovators to explore the transformative power of decentralization in the music industry.
Get ready to groove and gain groundbreaking insights at our upcoming events, where the rhythmic pulse of onchain Afrobeats and Amapiano music collide! 🌍💥
Event Highlights:
Dynamic Panel Discussions: Top fusion dancers and musicians joined forces with onchain innovators to explore how decentralization is reshaping the music industry. Learn how NFTs and decentralized platforms are transforming music distribution, artist royalties, and fan engagement.
Live Performances: Experience mesmerizing performances by South Africa’s premier dancers and musicians, showcasing the power of Metanin Collective and onchain music.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry pioneers, fellow enthusiasts, and cultural ambassadors in an immersive environment celebrating the intersection of innovation and tradition.
We’re excited to share that two ZAO artists, Jango UU and IzMpande, performed live at the event, and our founder had the pleasure of speaking on a panel alongside Metanin co-founders Bayo Okusanya and Orion Phillips, discussing the power of decentralized technology in art and music.
Share Your Voice: Write for ZTalent!
Do you have ideas for articles about the power of decentralization or the fusion of creativity and technology? We’re inviting YOU to contribute to the ZTalent ecosystem by writing articles.
This is a great opportunity to expand your writing portfolio while helping educate and inspire the community about the future of decentralized art. Plus, you’ll earn ZAO tokens for your contributions! It’s a win-win—you can help yourself while helping us build the future of decentralized art.
If you’re interested, reply to this email or reach out in Discord/Telegram!
ZAO Event Schedule
The ZAO event schedule has been streamlined and is now accessible through our Google calendar. You can stay up-to-date with all the happenings by visiting the calendar on the ZTalent website.
To get more information about each scheduled event, go to the Google calendar and click on the event that interests you. You'll find details about how to attend and what to expect!
Thank You for Being Part of the ZTalent Community!
We’re grateful to have such a vibrant and engaged community, and we look forward to all the incredible contributions and collaborations in the coming weeks. Whether you’re a creator, builder, or supporter, your presence makes a difference.
Stay tuned for more updates next week, including more exciting event details and stories about the ZTalent community!
Let’s keep building together!
Best,
The ZTalent Team