❓Q&A

Incheon Universe, Incheon Heroes FAQ Page

• What is Incheon Universe?

  • Incheon Universe is a singular world view of Incheon city, where the past, present, and future of Incheon are shared and experienced in various virtual worlds. It integrates NFTs using blockchain technology to gradually expand into diverse metaverses and virtual worlds.

• What is Incheon Heroes?

  • Incheon Heroes is a Membership NFT at the core of Incheon Universe. It invites people who love Incheon and resonate with its urban values by featuring Jombagi, the representative character of Incheon city, in artwork. It tells the story of endangered Jombagi otters turning into superheroes to protect the environment of Earth and the sea, and to combat climate change alongside citizens.

• What are the benefits of becoming a member of Incheon Universe?

  • Incheon Heroes NFT is a limited edition high-quality artwork produced by SMATh World, a global 3D art studio. By becoming the first citizens of the virtual city of Incheon Universe, you can expect various adventures that will unfold in the future of Incheon Universe.

• What blockchain does it support?

  • Incheon Heroes Membership NFT is based on the Klaytn blockchain. Klaytn was chosen considering its fee delegation feature and convenience for general citizens' participation. As Incheon Universe aims to seamlessly connect these blockchains within its website, preparations including multi-chains and bridges are being made.

• Will there be more partnerships in the future?

  • For the 1st minting, collaborations were carried out with LG U+, Lotte Home Shopping, Daehong Planning, Klaytn Foundation, etc. They are all companies leading Web3 in South Korea and share values ​​with Incheon Heroes in terms of sustainability and blockchain popularization. Future collaborations with partners who share similar values ​​are actively being discussed, including inter-governmental cooperation, cooperation between cities of different countries, and collaborations with global brands.

• How are partnerships with other projects executed?

  • Collaboration between public and private sectors should strengthen what each party does well and complement each other in areas where it is difficult or possible for each other. Incheon Heroes aims to enhance and utilize the assets and values ​​of the city that have not been fully utilized yet by enabling citizens, the original owners of the city, to utilize them better. Various joint marketing campaigns, online-offline holder events, etc., are being discussed.

• Are there campaigns for environment and climate change?

  • The project, as the world's first city-led NFT project, places importance on joint responses to climate change. Various environmental and climate-related campaigns will be conducted both online and offline by leveraging the distinct characteristics and roles of each character.

• Will there be secondary sales or trading?

  • Incheon Heroes NFT is being developed to have 'utility' as an NFT, unlike many other NFT projects that have been heavily used for investment purposes. Therefore, for the time being, secondary sales functionalities will not be supported. However, functions such as 'transfer' for purposes such as gifting and wallet organization will be available. Future launch of a marketplace within the Incheon Universe website is planned, accompanied by sales-related policies and guidelines. The marketplace will not only facilitate NFT trading but also incorporate various functions enhancing the owned NFTs, such as upgrading their abilities or introducing additional utilities.

• What is the future roadmap?

  • The project aims to create a community based on cities utilizing blockchain technology and to create an environment where members of the community can participate and contribute to the community meaningfully. Various blockchain technologies such as NFTs, SBTs, and DAOs will be used, and opportunities will be provided for community members to experience and vote on the values ​​of Incheon's urban values. Collaborations and side projects with partner projects, brands, and artists are also being planned.

• Will there be mobile accessibility improvements?

  • Yes, continuous development and usability improvements, including mobile accessibility, are planned.

• Are there benefits for Incheon Heroes holders?

  • By becoming the first citizen of the virtual city of Incheon Universe, you can experience various adventures that will unfold in the future of Incheon Universe. The project aims to create a sustainable cycle of participation and benefits for holders, rather than one-sided or one-time benefits.

• Are there benefits for people from other cities?

  • Rather than physical expansion of the city, the project aims to expand and grow the city in different dimensions using blockchain and Web3. Therefore, those who visit Incheon, global citizens, and holders from other regions can enjoy various experiences, benefits, and experiences provided by Incheon's various experiences, benefits, and experiences. The holders who become the first to participate in the Incheon Universe community are considered digital citizens of Incheon and are encouraged to join the community together.