The SXSW Activation held in March of 2022 was one of collaboration and community, where we released our core technology, Proof of Presence (PoP). We spent the time connecting with artists, curating deeper bonds with the Austin community, while also helping local muralists digitize their walls to be minted and placed on the Illust Discovery App.
One of our bigger takeaways was how community engagement with our app affected both the social and fiscal growth of the artists we collaborated with. This made us pause and reflect on the deeper transformation provoked by merging the digital and physical worlds. With over 3 minutes and 18 seconds of engagement time per AR experience, we’re witnessing a true emergence of mixed reality. Here’s more from our work with the Austin community:
Illust serves you, the explorer, the individual, and the company member who is active in the physical world. This is why our application of PoPs is so profound. By generating a PoP, you convert your activity and location data into an asset (NFT) owned by you! You are completely free to do with your data as you please and we’re working to provide partners that give you unique utility for these owned assets.
Some samples of this include:
- redeeming your PoPs for tickets
- redeeming your PoPs for mint-lists
- redeeming your PoPs for merch
- redeeming your PoPs for unlockable content
The list goes on. Our mission is to create an open, equitable, and decentralized AR metaverse with you owning your data, and PoPs are our first step in this future. If you also share in this vision, we’re in the process of raising a seed round with participation from some of the leading voices in art, technology, and web3. To request an investor deck reach out to Hello@Illust.Space
RiNo Recap for ETHDenver Installation
Infographic sharing more about the augmented reality map created for the city of Denver and the RiNo Arts District. Quality experiences, strong usage, and good times were all had throughout the installation at ETH Denver 2023.
ETH Denver Event Map + Supporting Sponsor Maps
The first interactive city map powered by blockchain and augmented reality. Come visit and explore different experiences that transcend the digital and physical world!
The First Web3 Powered City Map of Denver (Press Release)
A first of its kind system, Illust Passports are one of the first NFT “drops” that can be claimed and minted natively all through an augmented reality experience. Be sure to have your cell phone ready to activate.
Illust Passports Now Live (+Tutorial)
A first of its kind system, Illust Passports are one of the first NFT “drops” that can be claimed and minted natively all through an augmented reality experience. Be sure to have your cell phone ready to activate.
Studio Tools Tutorial (General Settings, World Tracking, and Effects)
Tutorial videos on how to set up an augmented reality scene using the Illust Studio Tools
Founders Video
An interview with Illust’s Co-Founders Rob McCarty and Tim Prochak on how (and why) they created Illust.