On June 20th, Škoda India, a subsidiary of Czech automotive giant Škoda Auto, announced the launch of its Web3 platform. The new platform, developed in partnership with Near Protocol, aims to facilitate the release of NFT collections.
The platform, dubbed "Škoda Verse India," is now open for registrations from Škoda fans and NFT enthusiasts in anticipation of its first collection. Initial reports indicate that the platform will offer the lowest fees for token minting and will introduce a multichain NFT format, allowing tokens to move freely among marketplaces on different blockchain platforms.
Homepage of the platform's website. Source: skodaverseindia.co.in
Škoda India aims to provide users with an opportunity to accumulate and possess distinctive digital art creations, enabling a collective exploration of the emerging Web3 universe.
The date for the debut collection release remains undisclosed, hinting that the company might keep the suspense around the theme and worth of the inaugural NFTs for some time. As soon as the platform is up and running, users will be able to mint their NFTs.
Škoda is geared towards making the transition to Web3 both safe and exciting. With a comparison to their line of vehicles, Škoda strives to provide a platform where awe-inspiring and visually stunning NFTs can be crafted, supported by robust technologies and tools.
The NFTs will be minted on blockchains with carbon-neutral impact, reflecting the company's commitment towards contemporary progression, in the tangible world and the digital realm of Web3.
Source: skodaverseindia.co.in
As envisioned by the developers, the unique attributes and strengths of their platform and the NFTs include:
- Low gas fees
- Broad compatibility, universal application, and suitability for use across multiple platforms
- Superior throughput with scalability
- An optimal token format conducive for trading across diverse markets
- Environmentally considerate minting process.
NFT holders stand to gain several advantages such as:
- Possession of digital assets representing works of art or collectibles bearing the Škoda brand name
- Considerable potential for value appreciation of unique NFTs, making them a compelling asset for prospective resale
- Access to exclusive rewards, bonuses, and unique experiences tied to NFT ownership.
The creators of the platform suggest that trading will be possible using both digital assets and traditional fiat currencies, a practice not commonly seen in NFT marketplaces.
The NFT platform represents Škoda's initial foray into the Web3 domain. Shortly, Škoda Verse India is set to introduce special utilities, initiate the countdown for the launch of the premier collection, and offer the chance to sign up for the first wave of airdrop distributions.
About Škoda
Škoda, an automotive company, was established in 1925 in the erstwhile Czechoslovakia. It was one of the most prominent private industrial manufacturers in Europe before being nationalized in 1948. After the collapse of the communist regime in 1990, Škoda was acquired as a subsidiary by the German automotive titan, Volkswagen.
