Shiba Inu’s ecosystem team is teasing an “exciting transformation” regarding its long-term partner Welly Friends’ NFT project.
The team announced this in a recent post on X, highlighting the NFT update called Horizon Expands. This update, which revives the Welly Friends NFT collection, will feature hand-drawn art replacing the previous 3D renderings.
In the announcement, the Shiba Inu ecosystem team drew attention to revelations from the team behind Welly Friends in an X Spaces session. Details suggest an artistic reinterpretation of each Welly Friend NFT.
1/8 Get ready for an exciting transformation!
The updated @WellyFriends collection is now live.We bring you a fresh and vibrant update! pic.twitter.com/U6iVezGoQE
– Shib (@Shibtoken) May 16, 2024
Features of the new Welly Friends NFT update
Interestingly, the new development would see these NFT collectibles and profile photos depicted with intricate details that showcase their unique personalities and charm, the announcement confirmed. This move is a significant leap from the collection’s previous designs.
In addition to the visual overhaul, Welly has expanded the NFT collections with interesting stories and adventures. Accordingly, they invite users to explore a digital scene full of imagination and stories, further enriching their NFT experience.
According to Shiba Inu, the transformation of the Welly Friends collection further reflects the brand’s business success, particularly the growth of the fast food restaurant business. Welly aims to demonstrate the potential of NFTs to transcend the blockchain scene with this mix of digital art and tangibles.
Interestingly, the revamped collection is designed to appeal to a broad audience including collectors, artists and story lovers, emphasizing the power of community and shared experiences.
Shiba Inu and Welly maintain a centuries-long partnership
Shiba Inu ecosystem leads Shytoshi Kusama strengthens the partnership between Shiba Inu and Welly in February 2022. The collaboration aimed to integrate blockchain technology with a realistic business model, providing a dining experience that combines innovation, health and taste.
In April 2022, Welly revealed that Shiba Inu had acquired a 15% ownership in the fast food chain, and the partnership has since blossomed, with Welly accepting SHIB as a form of payment and planning to integrate Shiba Inu’s Layer 2 Blockchain, Shibarium.
The Welly Friends NFT collection was introduced in 2022 to support franchise growth and provide exclusive benefits to holders, such as access to franchise licenses and a share of the net profits from Welly locations.
This approach set a precedent for how NFTs can provide real value and community rewards. The recent update seems to expand these capabilities. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu continued to expand its reach in the NFT scene with Shiboshi and the recent introduction of SHEboshisa DN-404 standard token.