Vertikal is a digital marketplace that utilizes blockchain technology to provide secure ownership and provenance for digital art, enabling artists and collectors to engage in verifiable transactions. The platform enhances transparency in the art market by offering direct access to a global audience and tools for showcasing and managing NFT collections.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Digital artists and NFT collectors lack immersive environments to showcase, curate, and fully experience their digital art collections beyond traditional wallets and marketplaces. Existing platforms often fail to provide engaging social spaces and tools tailored for the unique needs of the digital art community.
Solution
Vertikal is a metaverse platform designed as a virtual skyscraper dedicated to digital art, offering artists and collectors customizable 3D gallery spaces (V-Pads) to display and curate their NFTs. The platform enables users to organize, annotate, and highlight their digital art in visually compelling ways, fostering a sense of ownership and community. Vertikal provides tools for artists to create, mint, and sell their art, while collectors can showcase their collections, connect with other enthusiasts, and participate in a thriving Web3 art community. The metaverse also offers opportunities for users to earn and stake tokens, participate in governance through the Vertikal DAO, and benefit from resale royalties on V-Pad units.
Target Audience
Vertikal targets digital artists seeking avenues to showcase and sell their work, NFT collectors desiring immersive gallery experiences, and Web3 communities looking for dedicated metaverse spaces to connect and collaborate.
Features
- Customizable 3D gallery spaces (V-Pads) for displaying and curating NFT collections
- Integrated tools for organizing, framing, and annotating digital art
- Marketplace (Grand Bazaar) for artists to mint and sell their art with no fees or commissions (excluding gas)
- Public display areas and curated exhibitions to increase artist exposure
- Community spaces for collectors to connect with other enthusiasts and Web3 communities
- DAO governance participation for V-Pad owners to influence the platform's direction
- Token airdrops and Engage-to-Earn (E2E) programs for V-Pad owners and renters
- Support for credit card and Ethereum payments for V-Pad purchases