Meet the Phoenixes of Tomorrow, Gen.T’s first NFT collection supporting meaningful causes across Asia
If we were a bird, we’d want to be a phoenix.
They regenerate by rising from their ashes—and that makes them fire.
Earlier this year, the Gen.T team decided that we wanted to create an NFT collection with a social mission. We wanted a collection that represents the young leaders on the Tatler Gen.T List—the annual recognition of Leaders of Tomorrow shaping Asia’s future—and the one thing that drives all of them: purpose.
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So what would be the most fitting main character for our first-ever NFT? A phoenix.
The mythical bird embodies the fire, spirit and purpose of those with the potential to ignite new possibilities.
The Phoenixes of Tomorrow is a collection of 180 profile picture (PFP) NFTs that belongs exclusively to the honourees on the Tatler Gen.T List 2023. Singaporean artist Dawn Ang, who also goes by Aeropalmics and is a 2022 Gen.T honouree, designed the NFTs with her signature style of vibrant colours and playful details.
If you look closely, the phoenixes don accessories and headgear that are inspired by Asian heritage—from noodles as hair to a neckpiece made from satay.
At the same time, to enable Gen.T honourees to pay it forward and give back to society, they are also gifted a Friend of Phoenixes NFT, which can be bought by anyone in their network or beyond on the NFT marketplace, OpenSea.
Proceeds from the Friends of Phoenixes collection will go towards local charities and non-profit organisations across five markets, including The Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association; The Codette Project, a non-profit helping to upskill women from minority communities in Singapore; Kids’ Bookhouse, which helps children in Taiwan get a lifelong education; Angat Buhay, a non-profit implementing community centred and sustainable development initiatives focused on areas such as education and health in the Philippines; and Yayasan Chow Kit, a 24-hour crisis centre for at-risk and displaced children in Malaysia.
Visit the Friends of Phoenixes collection on OpenSea to view or purchase the NFTs. Read more about the 2023 honourees on the Tatler Gen.T List.