Billionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson is reinforcing the intersection of cryptocurrency and longevity by actively sponsoring an NFT airdrop through his Blueprint project. This initiative involves a collaboration with DRiP and digital artist Degen Poet, leveraging the Solana blockchain. The Blueprint collection, comprising three pieces, was released as a free airdrop specifically for DRiP holders. Johnson expressed his belief in the profound friendship between crypto and longevity, emphasizing their collaborative potential.
Taking to Twitter, Johnson remarked, “We are long best friends and have so much to do together.” The collaboration with Degen Poet resulted in a unique collection of typewriter art, offering a distinctive touch to the Blueprint collection. DRiP Haus, the co-creator of the project, explained that collectors could claim a random collectible of various rarities, ranging from common to legendary.
In an interview with Decrypt, Vibhu Norby, co-founder and CEO of DRiP Haus, shared insights into the collaboration. He mentioned that Johnson discovered DRiP and Degen Poet’s work, prompting the idea to introduce the artist to the crypto space in a creative manner. DRiP account holders were able to participate in the airdrop, with the process being facilitated in real-time and DRiP covering the associated gas fees.
Norby highlighted the unique aspect of these airdrops, as they not only reward users for engagement but also display the collectible within the context of their vault alongside other items. The collectibles receive a special sponsored tag, providing transparency about their origin and the mechanism behind their distribution.
Airdrops, where free tokens or coins are distributed to active members of a blockchain community, are eagerly anticipated events in the cryptocurrency space. Johnson’s involvement in an NFT project aligns with his broader engagement in the Solana community, where he has collaborated on the design of the Blueprint Protocol and product line.
Recognized for his “don’t die” mantra, Johnson has invested over $4 million in his pursuit of immortality, with a major focus on scientific research and measurement protocols aimed at enhancing health and combating aging. The airdrop collaboration reflects the convergence of art, crypto, and longevity within the Solana community.
