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In-Depth Interview with an AO Ecosystem Project: Dumdumz NFT Founder CryptoCherie Reveals the Secrets Behind the Explosively Sucessfully

Recently, Dumdumz NFT has sparked a frenzy of atomic assets within the AO ecosystem. PermaDAO has invited the founder of the Dumdumz NFT project, CryptoCherie, to join us in uncovering the secrets behind the explosive success of Dumdumz NFT!

Author: Marshal Orange

Translator: AyamGoreng

Reviewer: Marshal Orange

Source: Content Guild - Translation


As Dumdumz NFT rapidly rises to become the leading NFT in the AO ecosystem, its playful design inspired by elephants, deep community engagement, and application of the atomic assets paradigm have captivated many. This includes support from Arweave founder Sam and other ecosystem OGs, who have changed their avatars to Dumdumz NFT, leading a wave of Meme culture that is sweeping through the AO community.

Official Website: https://dumdumz.xyz

Atomic assets, as an innovative form in the NFT space, feature the unique characteristic of having all data fully on-chain, and ensuring true ownership of permanent digital content. This approach effectively solves issues such as metadata loss that are common in traditional NFTs. Additionally, the Universal Data License (UDL) protocol offers greater flexibility in handling NFT copyright licensing and royalty matters. Despite the NFT market experiencing a bear phase over the past year and a half, the scale of crypto art creation and the blockchain gaming market continues to grow. The rising popularity of atomic assets like Dumdumz NFT within the AO ecosystem highlights the innovative solutions offered by UDL and UCM paradigms, revealing their potential market value and the expanding boundaries that the UDL and UCM protocols are pushing for NFTs.

Most Active Collection on BazAR: Dumdumz NFT

Beyond being an atomic asset, another key factor in the success of Dumdumz NFT is the emphasis on community importance within the project. The NFT design originates from the "dumdum" elephant element, which rapidly spread across the ecosystem. Through social media and Discord channels, the project quickly gained exposure. Founder CryptoCherie maintained close communication with fans on Twitter and within the community. Crucial information about each batch's release time and quantity during the launch cycles was exclusively shared in the Discord community, underscoring the significance of community in the project. This co-creation model greatly enhanced the sense of belonging and engagement within the community.

Now, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to invite Dumdumz NFT founder CryptoCherie to unveil the story behind the explosive success of Dumdumz NFT!

About Arweave & AO Ecosystem and Dumdumz NFT

Q1: Recently, Dumdumz NFT has become the most prominent NFT within the AO ecosystem. Could you share with us the inspiration behind the creation of Dumdumz?

When I first saw DumDum, I thought, "What a fun mascot for AO," but I felt the artwork needed an overhaul. We needed to create a friendlier image for the green elephant. That was the motivation behind creating Dumdumz. I wanted to make an NFT collection that is fun, silly, cute and that showcases the more fun and casual side of crypto.

Q2: Why did Dumdumz NFT choose to be issued as an atomic asset on the AO platform? And in your view, what is the biggest challenge currently facing the entire NFT space?

The biggest factor was due to permanence of atomic assets. Once DumDumz was created, it is here forever, and people will always retain ownership of their DumDumz.

I think the biggest challenges for NFTs in the crypto space that I have seen are a few things:

  • Building communities that are more friendly, fun, and have a family-style atmosphere;
  • Creating high-quality, thoughtfully crafted NFT products (as opposed to quick AI-generated art);
  • A dedicated team that is there for the long haul and adds value to their NFT project, not just simply selling out as soon as possible and then abandoning their project.

Q3: What do you believe is the biggest challenge currently facing Arweave and the AO ecosystem?

I think AO and Arweave are fantastic! But I would say it is hard for mass adoption due to the barriers of entry. AO/Arweave are very focused on the technicals, which might make it challenging for the average crypto user to understand how to join and become part of the ecosystem. One of the reasons I chose DumDumz and the theme we created is to help onboard more users to AO and give them a welcoming vibe with the silly green elephant.

I also plan to create more user-friendly video tutorials to explain how to onboard onto AO. My YouTube channel has been running for a while now, and my goal has always been: “How can I simplify things in crypto enough that I can explain it to my child or my 57-year-old mother?” I will continue with that thought process in anything I create in the future to ensure that no users who wish to join and understand are barred from entry.

Q4: What are your thoughts on the future roadmap of Dumdumz and how NFTs can be further empowered?

We’re currently building a roadmap that has yet to be released. Along with that, we have many solid partnerships coming up that will be announced shortly. We plan to be here for a long time and are very excited to show people what we have in store for the future..

Q5: Dumdumz is undoubtedly a success within the AO ecosystem. What do you think is the secret behind Dumdumz's success?

I believe there are many factors involved, but I think having a great community plays a major role in all of this. I can’t even begin to say how many NFT projects I have walked into and have had a negative experience with. In fact, I started a Twitter series called “Diary of a Founder” for many reasons, one of which was to highlight how poorly some of these communities treat newcomers or how unpleasant their overall atmosphere can be. I believe this needs to change in the space, and I hope DumDumz can be a flagship in driving that change.

About CryptoCherie

Q1: How did you become familiar with and get to know the Arweave ecosystem?

I became aware of Arweave through my husband, actually. He showed me how unique this ecosystem is and the possibilities it holds. Ironically, I was the one who originally introduced my husband to cryptocurrency many years ago, but now he is the one who got me into this amazing ecosystem, and I am very thankful for that.

Q2: What made you choose to contribute to the Arweave and AO ecosystems?

Our team has always been driven by a passion for exploring the unknown and a strong desire for technological innovation, rather than opting for the “easy” path. Among the many fields of blockchain and decentralized technologies, Arweave deeply attracted us with its unique permanent storage solution and ever-evolving ecosystem. Despite encountering some challenges with AO on testnet, we were eager to overcome these difficulties. We firmly believe that AO has an incredibly promising future, and we hope to continue building and making the AO ecosystem more prosperous and diverse, creating more value and opportunities for all ecosystem users.

Q3: The Web3 market has its ups and downs. As a seasoned Web3 professional, what advice would you give to those looking to enter the Web3 field?

As the Web3 industry continues to evolve, it will inevitably attract new users to the field. However, these newcomers might feel overwhelmed by the diverse range of projects and individuals within the field. Therefore, I strongly recommend that new users conduct thorough research before diving in. They should understand the project's background, the strength of the team, the technical architecture, the application scenarios, and the future development plans. The essence of Web3 lies in decentralization and community governance, so a transparent and welcoming community is an invaluable resource for newcomers. So I would tell them to stay vigilant, but keep a curious and exploratory mindset, and enjoy everything Web3 has to offer!

About Dumdumz and PermaDAO

Q1: PermaDAO is the largest Arweave community within the Chinese ecosystem. Have you heard of PermaDAO before? Do you have any suggestions for PermaDAO?

Yes, I had heard about PermaDAO even before creating DumDumz. I am based in the USA, so there’s a language barrier with the PermaDAO community, but I’ve come across some excellent content produced by PermaDAO! I believe the Chinese community is incredibly important, and DumDumz cannot thrive without the support of this community. We warmly welcome members of PermaDAO to join our community and family.

Q2: Do you think there is potential for future collaboration between PermaDAO or everVision and Dumdumz? If so, how do you think they should collaborate?

We’re always open to healthy collaborations! Although we’re an NFT project, we’re expanding beyond just NFTs, exploring and implementing more diverse application scenarios.We hope to have many future discussions with larger projects in this field, including PermaDAO, and look forward to what the future brings.

Conclusion

The explosive success of the Dumdumz NFT project is no coincidence, and it is the result of a combination of innovative paradigms, a strong community, scarce value, and ongoing collaborations. As a representative of atomic assets, Dumdumz NFT leverages its fully on-chain data features to ensure the permanence and true ownership of digital content. Additionally, the application of the Universal Data License (UDL) protocol offers a more flexible and efficient solution for NFT copyright licensing and royalty issues. This dual innovation not only enhances the value of NFTs but also lays a solid foundation for their widespread application in areas such as crypto art creation and the blockchain gaming market.

The Dumdumz NFT team continues to work towards collaboration with well-known communities and projects both within and outside the ecosystem, recently partnering with Permaverse and Africana DAO. The Dumdumz NFT phenomenon has injected new energy into the AO ecosystem, while also demonstrating the Web3 market’s strong recognition of atomic assets and the innovative NFT solutions provided by the UDL and UCM protocols.

As the largest Chinese community within the Arweave ecosystem, PermaDAO consistently infuses new vitality into the ecosystem's ongoing development with its open and collaborative community approach. We look forward to deepening exchanges and collaborations with more projects like Dumdumz NFT, further spurring the birth and growth of high-quality projects within the Arweave and AO ecosystems, and jointly driving the Web3 era towards a more brilliant future!

References:

1. AO Atomic Assets Notes: https://qwasvxjd74ot6uhmekbni4i6gy2k33bwsr7prljvedtir37ruv6q.arweave.net/hYEq3SP_HT9Q7CKC1HEeNjSt7DaUfvitNSDmiO_xpX0/

2. UDL Protocol: https://udlicense.arweave.net/

3. UDL Protocol Usage Guide: https://wiki.arweave.net/#/en/Universal-Data-License-How-to-use-it

4. Introduction to UCM Protocol: https://ucm-wiki.arweave.net/#/en/Introducing-the-Universal-Content-Marketplace-protocol-UCM


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