We believe that web3 should be a safe place for anyone, anywhere to find their voice and purpose. Whether that is being a creator, collector, or builder in this space. There is something for everyone and everyone is welcome.

A few words from Zeneca:

I cannot stress this enough - there is no roadmap. I know almost every project has a roadmap, but to be honest, I kinda hate them. I’m very purposefully not having a roadmap for this project. Instead of a roadmap, I'll tell you why I don’t like roadmaps.

With a roadmap you have to plan months in advance, sometimes years. The NFT space moves at hyperspeed and we have no idea what the landscape is going to look like three months from now, let alone three years from now. I don’t want to promise things in a roadmap and then feel obligated to fulfill them. I’d rather make it up as I go along. Change with the wind, etc. This allows me to move with the market and with what is best for the holders of my NFT and not get caught in the trap of working on something for three months only for it to be outdated by the time it’s launched.

Also - I am just generally not promising a lot. I have some thoughts and ideas for interesting things I can do in the future, and hopefully I can find ways to create and bring future value to holders of these NFTs - but maybe I can’t. Oh here’s a fun thought too - so much of the value of this NFT is tied to me personally - if I get hit by a bus tomorrow, chances are the value is gonna plummet, and all that will be mapped is me on the road LOL (too morbid?!) sorry mum.

No but seriously - if you buy either of these NFTs, you are paying for better access to me and my thoughts. That’s sorta the only thing of value I have to offer. My time, my connections, my knowledge. I’m not a developer, I’m not an artist, I’m not a game designer. I just like to think about NFTs a lot, and occasionally write and say what are hopefully smart things.

So if you buy one of my NFTs, here’s what I can promise: I will try and do good things and be a good person and hopefully provide enough value to justify the sale price. I’m hyper cognizant of the price for the higher tier, and the amount of money I will be raising if it sells out. It’s genuinely anxiety inducing to think about getting that much money in one go, and figuring out how to responsibly spend it. Yeah I know, the world’s tiniest violin is playing for me. I really am giving it a lot of thought, though.

One last thing I can probably promise - I will continue to be transparent and open about my motives and thoughts, and this will probably mean many long messages and posts like this one in the future :) Apologies in advance for all the walls of text you’re going to get from me going forward.

Make Haste Slowly

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will ZenAcademy. We are looking to build something sustainable and bring value to our entire community without rushing to “launch” or “release”. We have a big vision for what the future will be, but we don’t want to over-promise and deliver something we aren’t 100% proud of. In a space where hyping, over-promising, and grand gestures clog up our timelines, we want to surprise and delight.

Give Back

We want ZenAcademy to be a place where people can come to escape the general hubbub and toxicity of the crypto/NFT space, and feel safe and happy. Along with that, we want to give to our community, to be a source of support for people at any level.

Perspective is Everything

It’s always good to reflect, take a step back, and look at what really matters. We shouldn’t worry about things that are out of our control. If the crypto/NFT market is tanking, that’s not in our control. If we are feeling regret because of something in the past, that’s not in our control. All we can do is learn from the past and focus on the present to make the best possible decisions with the information available to us.

Holistic Education

We get it, most of us came here because of money. It’s okay to admit. But our sole focus isn’t on profits, mooning, alpha, or getting rich. We want everyone to find financial independence and reach their goals, but in a way that won’t lead them to lose themselves in the process. NFTs aren’t just about making money, they're about finding art you love or connect with, finding like-minded individuals to spend time with, and fostering a community that adds value to your life.

Infinite Regret = Infinite Opportunities

Nobody can know for sure what projects will succeed. Nobody can know whether a project that has 10x’d will then go on to 100x, or whether it might crash to 0. The best we can do is make educated guesses, over and over and over again. And learn from it. The key is patience. There is never going to be a shortage of opportunities in this space, or in life.

Teach People to Fish

We are here to be a guide. We don’t have a blueprint to success, but we can share knowledge, inspire others and support people in their personal goals, financial and otherwise. We are not an alpha group where we will shill projects we don’t believe in, but we do provide a space for people to share knowledge on upcoming collaborations, exciting news, etc. We don’t deny that “alpha” has its place in the web3 ecosystem, but that is not the primary purpose of what we’re building now, or ever.

A word from Zeneca

When I created ZenAcademy I had no roadmap. No giant plans for how to conquer the world; no plans at all really. Instead I had feelings and desires. I felt like our space could use a community focused on sensible education. One where logic and reason reigned supreme amidst a sea of hype, FOMO, and wild speculation.

More than anything, I wanted to create a cozy little home in the metaverse where anyone, but especially those newer to the space, could enjoy a warm and welcoming environment and feel comfortable asking any questions they might have about the space.

The learning curve for web3 and NFTs is steep and it is never-ending. ZenAcademy exists to soften that learning curve and ensure anyone, anywhere, at any level, has a place to learn.

Disclaimer

ZenAcademy is not a registered broker, analyst or financial advisor. None of the information shared within the ZenAcademy Discord server or official ZenAcademy website should be taken as financial or investment advice. Please note that within the NFT space there are always risks. Anything shared within the ZenAcademy server including links to external websites may have associated risks you should always take into consideration. By purchasing a ZenAcademy NFT token you are not buying a security or investment. The ZenAcademy team shall not be held liable for any losses, mistakes, or taxes you may incur as a result of such purchase. The NFT space is evolving quickly and can be filled with bad actors. Please ensure you are always doing your own due diligence within this space and working with your financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

We have taken considerable time to think about and write down our beliefs, values, and mission here at ZenAcademy. We're thoughtful in how we conduct ourselves and with what we hope to achieve with our platform. Please read through the next few sections to get a greater understanding of who we are and what we stand for.

In a nutshell though: we are not an alpha group, we are not here to help you get rich quick, we don't deal in hype tactics or fanciful speculation. We are here to help educate and inform and spread information based on logic and facts. More than anything, we are here for you.

To create a safe and welcoming space for anyone, anywhere, at any level to learn about NFTs and web3. Above all else, we want students to learn, have fun, and grow together.

A few words from Zeneca:

The idea for The 333 Club came about due to the fact that I was (and still am) receiving an overwhelming number of inbound requests from people / projects asking for my advisory and/or consulting services. Realistically, I wouldn't have the capacity to be a team member and official advisor for more than 2-3 projects at any given time, so I decided to experiment with a hybrid model.

I make some office-hours each week in my calendar available to anyone holding a 333 Club Token to book meetings with me to discuss, well, anything really -- but most people that book calls are those launching projects and looking to get some input from me on their plans and strategy.

Importantly, I hoped that by creating a small community of passionate and dedicated builders in the space, there would be a network effect whereby community members could learn from one another. Indeed, this is the type of community that we now have.

The 333 Club is a living organism and life long experiment. What worked for the first six months might not work for the next six, and I (and we) are always looking for ways to improve our lives and add value to the club.

The nature of the smaller community size means that conversations are more intimate and the nature of the high mint price (and secondary market price) tends to mean that the community self-selects for those with a more serious desire to grow and build in the web3 / NFT space.

Just like with ZenAcademy, there is no roadmap for The 333 Club. I have some ideas and plans for how we might continue to flourish as time goes on, but I am of the belief that direction is more important than speed, and that as we strengthen the ties that bind us together, we as a community will be able to accomplish tremendous things.

Various NFTs within the ZenAcademy Ecosystem provide varying degrees of access and utility.

The ZenAcademy Genesis Letter and the 333 Club token are the initial NFTs. These tokens can be upgraded from ERC1155 to ERC721, which provides some technical advantages.

The ZenAcademy Genesis Letter can be upgraded to a ZenChest, and the 333 Token can be upgraded to The 333 Club Token, which allows members to claim three ZenChests.

These ZenChests contain PFPs from our Denizen PFP collection and can be burned for a PFP.

All NFTs provide access to our Discord server as well as the additional benefits detailed in the "Token-holder Utility" section.

Since we stand for creating a safe place for anyone at any stage on their Web3 journey, and to be as inclusive as possible, we created the Student IDs.

These NFTs are Soulbound NFTs, which means it can't be sold or transferred from the wallet that mints it.

These IDs, represent our inclusive tier for everyone, and also give you access to our Discord.

Student IDs have an unlimited supply, have an open ended claim window and are free (only gas fees).Explore the table below to learn more about the NFTs in our ecosystem.

ZenAcademy NFTs

The goal and initiative here are to support up-and-coming artists by commissioning work from those who are struggling to get noticed and/or sell much of their art as NFTs, or are simply new to the space.

This is to support art, and support artists, and give our community some awesome art (trust me, the pieces are out of this world).

The commissioned art will be airdropped to everyone holding a ZenAcademy Genesis or 333 NFT.

Accompanying the airdrops, we'll include an artist profile with some details about their work, their story, and links which you can use to follow them. The goal is to use our platform to elevate great art and artists, especially those that are struggling. Creating art and marketing art are two very different skill sets, and we want to help those good at the former but not so good at the latter.

Imagine a universe

Soothing and Serene

Where we empower others

Undiscovered and Unseen

Imagine a universe

Artistic and Aspiring

Where creator are built

Unbiased and Untiring

Imagine a universe

Educative and Enlightening

Where we co-learn together

Understanding and Unfrightening

Imagine this universe

It's here in the metaverse

Where Zeneca leads his vision

Si vis amari, ama

What is the ZenAcademy Scholarship Fund?

This fund is designed to support up-and-coming artists and creators in the NFT space, and other crucial initiatives worldwide. It will be funded through a variety of funnels.

We will be looking for future avenues to deploy this capital to help people in the NFT space and ways to bring revenue back to bolster the fund.

Ukraine Donation

On 24th February, the news broke that Russia has invaded Ukraine in what is a full-scale invasion, a war of aggression. The least we can do is donate to support Ukraine.

Millions of innocent humans have been thrust into the throws of war against their will. This is certainly not the first time this has happened, and sadly, it will not be the last.

Let’s spare a thought or a hundred for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Let’s also be easy on ourselves, and show compassion for one another.

Let those of us fortunate enough not to have to worry about a bomb obliterating our homes tonight take a moment to zoom out and appreciate what we have.

12 Days Of Zenmas

The goal and initiative here are to support up-and-coming artists by commissioning work from those who are struggling to get noticed and/or sell much of their art as NFTs, or are simply new to the space.

The commissioned art will be airdropped to everyone holding a ZenAcademy Genesis or 333 NFT.

Why have an ethical trading policy?

We believe that transparency in NFTs is critical to building trust. This trust is critical for the space to continue to grow and mature, and we believe that projects and founding teams have a responsibility to lead the way. We want to set a benchmark because it’s the right thing to do.

This policy is an acknowledgement that members of the ZenAcademy team from time to time will possess information that could impact the price of ZenAcademy NFTs. This policy governs those times and we are publishing this policy publicly for transparency.

Importantly, it is just as important for us to avoid the appearance of impropriety as well as actual unethical behavior.

Who and what does this policy cover?

Every member of the ZenAcademy team, including our part-time moderators, may have visibility into ZenAcademy decisions and access to price sensitive information.

This policy applies to all ZenAcademy team members, their families, and any other entities which may be subject to their influence (e.g. DAOs). It also automatically covers individuals or entities to whom information is shared (i.e. don’t tip people off, duh).

Finally, this policy governs the trading of all ZenAcademy NFTs. Specifically, it governs the ZenAcademy Genesis token, the ZenAcademy 333 token, as well as any upcoming tokens that are released by ZenAcademy within our ecosystem including free airdrops, POAPs, etc.

For the purposes of this policy, all transfers (e.g. including the gifting of NFTs) are considered trades.

How does this policy work?

Trading on information which is market sensitive (e.g. knowledge of an upcoming announcement, knowledge of unrevealed NFT metadata) is always prohibited. If in doubt, you should consider your information to be market sensitive and discuss it with Zeneca.

Note: ZenAcademy abides by a “need to know” policy and will restrict market sensitive information wherever possible only to those team members who are working on the project.

There will be a trading blackout ahead of all material public announcements and events. The trading blackout begins once you are notified by Zeneca that a material announcement (e.g. a snapshot announcement) or event (e.g. a mint) is coming, and it finishes 24 hours after the announcement/event has taken place. Trading of ZenAcademy NFTs during blackout periods is always prohibited.

Team members who do not possess market sensitive information and are not in a trading blackout may trade ZenAcademy NFTs, but must first seek approval from Zeneca.

Once approved by Zeneca, approved purchases must be completed within 72 hours of receiving clearance. Approved sales must be listed within 72 hours of receiving clearance.

In exceptional circumstances, you may apply to Zeneca for permission to trade your tokens even when it would not ordinarily be allowed. This may be granted at Zeneca’s sole discretion, but as a matter of course, you should not expect to rely on your ZenAcademy holdings for emergency liquidity. Any special approvals will be publicly announced by Zeneca.

A few examples:

• You buy a ZenAcademy Genesis token, knowing that ZenAcademy is considering doing a Profile Picture (PFP) project in the future.

  • This is okay, as long as you discuss it with Zeneca. ZenAcademy has publicly acknowledged the possibility of a PFP and you did not have additional market sensitive information.

  • Exception: If you are involved in the the PFP project discussions, you are likely in possession of market sensitive information.

  • What if: You knew that we had had further undisclosed discussions? Knowledge of the existence of conversations is probably fine, as long as you weren’t part of those discussions, but you would still need to request approval from Zeneca.

• You buy a ZenAcademy Genesis token knowing that we’re about to announce a snapshot.

  • This is not okay. You have market sensitive information that the community doesn’t have.

• ZenAcademy issues an airdrop in the future, and you, a member of the team, immediately sell your airdrop the same day that it is issued.

  • This is not okay. Trading can only occur 24 hours after a material event so that the market has time to catch up.

Breach of Policy

Any team member found to be in breach of this policy is subject to immediate termination.

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