Project Name: Map3 Protocol
Core Mission:
We are redefining NFT utility by partnering with restaurants and cafes to offer NFT holders exclusive real-world benefits, such as discounts, free appetizers, and complimentary drinks. Our vision is to create a Web3-powered map that displays real-time user access to perks while fostering community engagement and expanding participation in activities globally.
With over a decade of experience running 5 different cafes and restaurants, we have successfully launched the Hide Me Please app, which allows users to unlock real-world benefits at our partnered venue. This NFT-friendly app already serves over 15,000 users from 100+ NFT communities, providing them with exclusive benefits at 80+ partnered restaurants, bars, and cafes. We’re a rapidly expanding company, adding 1 to 2 new affiliated cafes and restaurants every week while steadily growing our user base.
The current landscape of NFTs largely focuses on the digital realm, often limiting the utility of these assets to virtual interactions and markets. This leads to a disconnection between NFTs and the physical world, which hampers widespread adoption and utilization.
Map3 Protocol bridges this gap by offering real-world utility for NFTs. Our platform enables NFT holders to unlock real-world benefits such as discounts, access to exclusive events, and community perks at partnered establishments, both online and offline. By using a Web3-based map, users can visualize their real-world transactions, track their benefits, and participate in community-based activities.
This integration extends the utility of NFTs beyond the digital world, allowing holders to see tangible benefits on their digital investments. Moreover, by using Web3 technology, we create a transparent, decentralized map of user activity that allows real-time data recording for better community and business engagement.
Our platform consists of the following components:
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NFT Membership System:
Users register their NFTs in the Hide Me Please app, turning them into digital membership cards that can be used for discounts and benefits at offline stores. -
** (WIP) Map3 User Interface:**
The user interface allows users to locate and interact with retail establishments that participate in the Map3 protocol. Real-time transactions and benefits are visually represented on the map, fostering community engagement. -
User Flow:
- Download the Hide Me Please app.
- Connect your Web3 wallet and register your NFTs.
- Navigate to participating restaurants and cafes.
- Redeem discounts and exclusive rewards at the retail establishments.
- (WIP) Track real-time benefits and community interactions on the Map3 website.
With 10+ years managing restaurants, cafes, and bars, and a background in software engineering, Dane leads Map3 with a unique blend of hospitality and tech expertise.
Eric, a Harvard Data Science graduate (2020) with 5+ years in coding and data science, oversees Map3’s technical and data-driven strategies.
In addition to the founders, our team consists of skilled designers and engineers who build Map3's core products, including the NFT membership iOS/Android apps and the Map3 website.
| Achievement | Date | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Launched the Hide Me Please app (iOS/Android) | June 2024 | Supported Wallets: Metamask, Klip, Phantom |
| Secured 30+ partner restaurants and cafes | August 2024 | Primarily in Seoul, Korea |
| Reached 40+ DAU | September 2024 | |
| Collab with SK Networks Walkerhill Hotel | September 2024 | 2nd largest hotel chain in Korea |
| Reached 50+ DAU | October 2024 | |
| Secured 80+ partner restaurants and cafes | October 2024 | Expanding to Busan, Korea |
- Support Metis adoption by creating an NFT collection on the Metis Layer 2 blockchain. NFT holders will be able to access exclusive benefits such as discounts, free items, and special experiences at our partnered restaurants and cafes, helping drive real-world utility and awareness of the Metis ecosystem.
- Partner with 100+ locations in total and grow to hundreds of daily active users, driving greater engagement between NFT holders and real-world businesses.
- Launch the English version of the Hide Me Please app.
- Launch Map3 Website with existing NFT partnerships, enabling real-time visualization of user transactions.
- Utilize the Map3 Protocol to display real-time user activity on the Metis blockchain, highlighting user interactions with NFT and the access to benefits, accelerating Metis adoption through tangible, real-world use cases.
- Implement a wallet with seamless integration into the Metis blockchain, enabling Metis users to access discounts and benefits directly through our app.
- Reach 1,000 active users and onboard an additional 50 retail establishments globally.
- Expand Hide Me Please to include more Web3 integrations with a focus on Visit to Earn tokenomics, incentivizing users to interact with partnered stores.
- Partner with key tourism boards to implement NFT-based membership programs for travelers arriving in major cities like New York and Paris.
Map3 Protocol is the future of NFT utility in the real world. By merging the benefits of blockchain technology with retail businesses, we are pioneering a new standard in how NFTs are utilized and valued.
We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Metis organization to bring real-world utility to NFTs on a global scale.
Email: [email protected]