Bankless PleasrDAO's NFT Auction House with Jamis Johnson
Jan 12, 2023
Jamis Johnson, Chief Pleasr Officer at PleasrDAO, discusses the launch of PleasrHouse, a fresh approach to NFT auction houses. He shares the whimsical origins of PleasrDAO and highlights notable acquisitions like the Doge meme NFT and the Wu-Tang Clan album. The conversation dives into their philanthropic mission, combining cultural NFTs with charitable initiatives. Jamis emphasizes the importance of community involvement while launching their auction house, capturing the excitement around their innovative Web3 projects.
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PleasrDAO Origin
- PleasrDAO started when a group of friends bought a Uniswap V3 NFT.
- This purchase, driven by shared interest in internet culture, marked the DAO's beginning.
Notable Acquisitions
- PleasrDAO is known for acquiring culturally significant items like the Doge image and the Wu-Tang Clan album.
- They've also purchased Edward Snowden's first NFT and the iMac used to code Wikipedia.
Edward Snowden's NFT
- PleasrDAO bought Edward Snowden's first NFT, "Stay Free," for $4.5 million.
- This doubled the annual budget for the Freedom of the Press Foundation, the recipient of the proceeds.