Good evening (because it's always evening somewhere!). You're reading "To The Moon," it’s Monday, and we’re covering a lot of ground for the week ahead. From the latest Azuki drop, to web3 gaming, to the Cryptopunks book; Here’s a little recap of what went down (and up) this past weekend!

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• Elementals vs. Ether - Will Azuki Hold The Anime PFP Throne?

• FC Barcelona's 'Empowerment' NFT Spotlights Alexia Putellas' Epic Champions League Moment!

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Elementals vs. Ether - Will Azuki Hold The Anime PFP Throne?

Azuki had a rocking party to celebrate its 'Elementals' presale and treated its community members with a special airdrop. Everyone who holds Azuki tokens received soulbound tokens (SBT), which are NFTs that can't be traded and stay with the same owner forever.

The SBT tokens commemorate the time spent in the Garden as part of the Follow The Rabbit event, and BEANZ NFT collection holders also got the same airdrop.

On top of that, Azuki announced an upcoming presale for their new NFT drop called 'Elementals'. Those who hold Azuki and BEANZ NFTs are already whitelisted for the presale, giving them the best chance to grab the new NFTs.

The presale kicks off on June 27th at 9 am PT, with 20,000 pieces available on the Azuki platform. Don't forget to prepare your digital wallets!

Created by the founder Zagabond in September 2021, Azuki is a pioneer in the anime NFT niche. With their track record of market innovation, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on Azuki for their future launches.

In the exciting realm of anime-based PFP projects, Azuki is still considered to be in the lead. Other projects like Valhalla and Ether are close but still have some ground to cover.

In fact, Ether launches a video this week and is all set to be the talk of the town. All eyes are on the Ether vs. Elementals clash! Who you got?

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FC Barcelona's 'Empowerment' NFT Spotlights Alexia Putellas' Epic Champions League Moment!

FC Barcelona unveils 'Empowerment,' the second NFT from their Masterpiece collection, honoring Alexia Putellas' standout performance in the Women's Champions League semis against Wolfsburg.

The NFT represents transformation and progress, engaging younger fans and redefining the concept of NFTs. Renowned artist Rhiana Madeline created the digital artwork, combining traditional fine art skills with cutting-edge technology.

The OpenSea auction runs from June 26th to June 28th. 

The lucky owner of 'Empowerment' receives exclusive benefits, including a Barça experience focused on women's soccer, a Meet & Greet with Putellas, signed soccer boots, and a physical item—a seat from Spotify Camp Nou adorned with a portrait of Putellas.

FC Barcelona emphasizes gender equality and equal opportunities for women, leading the way in this movement. This marks the first time a top-tier football club with a global fan base auctions an NFT on OpenSea.

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🚀Making Degen Moves in 2023

This year, we have seen the rise of Bitcoin NFTs, xNFTs, AI NFTs and more. The landscape is changing, and it can be difficult to keep up with the growing NFT space. Fear not - we have got you covered! Check out our guide to top NFT picks for 2023, from PFPs, to Art NFTs, Gaming and beyond.

Head to the end of this email and refer a friend to receive your free guide to NFTs in 2023. Let’s build that generational wealth!

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• Hidden NFTs: NFL Rivals Surprises Players with Cryptocurrency Features and Collectible Rewards [NFTEvening]

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