In honor of Nikolai Durov's 44th birthday, the NikolAI project is launching its inaugural NFT series. Durov, a renowned mathematician, cryptographer, and co-founder of Telegram, has been a major inspiration for the initiative. This exclusive collection aims to pay tribute to his contributions while aiming to engage with its community in the TON blockchain ecosystem.

Blending AI and Blockchain Innovation

NikolAI ($NIKO) is a community-driven cryptocurrency inspired by Nikolai Durov's work. It has quickly become one of the most popular AI meme coins on the TON blockchain. What sets NikolAI apart is its AI agent that actively interacts with users on platforms like X.com and Telegram. Within two weeks of its launch, $NIKO reached an all-time high fully diluted valuation of $180 million.

The upcoming NFT collection features 1,000 unique, limited-edition PFPs created using AI-generated art. Expected to be a hugely anticipated NFT drop for the TON ecosystem, the collection offers holders exclusive benefits.

Exclusive Opportunities for the Community

To participate in the NFT mint, users need to be among the top 44% of $NIKO token holders on the TON blockchain. Those holding tokens on centralized exchanges can be transferred on-chain to ensure eligibility. The cut-off date for participation is November 28, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. After this deadline, eligible holders (the top 44%) will gain access to the free minting of these NFTs.

Having one of these NFTs is not just a digital art piece; it's a ticket to exclusive opportunities within the NikolAI ecosystem. Holders will have a say in the project's governance, early access to new tools, AI, and potential yield and airdrop rewards for future project developments.

As NikolAI grows, this NFT collection marks another milestone in its journey. By integrating AI-generated art with blockchain technology, the project is setting a solid foundation for future initiatives to enhance community engagement and technological innovation.

Inspired by Nikolai Durov's achievements, the project hopes to embody a spirit of innovation and progress. According to the announcement, "NikolAI is no mere AI. Part genius, part jest, NikolAI isn't here to simply "join" the AI wave. He is the wave."

Editor’s note: Written with the assistance of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.