KFC Launches BuckETH NFTs!

With the launch of KFC BuckETH NFTs, the fast food chain's NFTs, KFC India has announced its participation in the cryptocurrency market. The NFT will run a digital art contest with entries from across the country. The company announced that the winner of the contest will receive free KFC for a year.

Comedian, writer and actor Danish Sait and influencer Sharan Hegde recently announced the NFT on Instagram Live. KFC and Blink Digital worked together to develop the KFC BuckETH NFT and platform on the Ehtereum Blockchain hosted by OpenSea. The work pays 'homage to India's unique melting pot culture'. It is designed to celebrate the fast food chain's 600 workplaces in India. The company released a statement about the initiative. The statement said, 'Bucket has become iconic for KFC as a signature flavor of our chicken. The bucket is a testament to the brand's heritage. It is also an integral part of many celebratory moments for our customers. It is our first NFT selected from live designs by new artists. With KFC BuckETH, we are excited to use the Bucket in a new way in the new age digital world. KFC BuckETH will also give KFC fans the opportunity to connect with the brand in the most unique way ever. To participate in the NFT contest, one needs to visit the stories of KFC India's official Instagram account. You will also need a screenshot of the 'Ultimate Chicken Lover Checklist'. Then, the checklist needs to be customized with GIFs, photos or text. You also need to share an Instagram story by tagging KFC. The winner will receive a year's supply of KFC from the restaurant chain and ownership of KFC BuckETH NFT. The restaurant has announced that only one lucky person will win. The food industry is also taking its place among the rapidly increasing NFT and Metaverse initiatives. Although the catering industry initially stayed away from these issues, it has started to investigate their usage areas with increasing interest all over the world. In addition, the recent entry of some restaurants into the Metaverse world has attracted the attention of large companies. It was reported that a SHO NFT restaurant was opened in San Francisco, offering a $300,000 club membership. This restaurant is the first NFT-based restaurant. It also opened in San Francisco. The award-winning reality show Hells Kitchen recently announced its entry into the Metaverse. Sandbox has partnered with ITV Studios to open its first digital restaurant. The restaurant will also offer a chef-themed gaming experience. A Canadian restaurant has launched membership transactions using NFTs. An initiative like this was again described as a first in the industry. Finally, like many global brands, McDoland's announced its entry into the Metaverse. They see this as the next big step in both marketing and customer experience. It has also filed patent applications in recent weeks, indicating that it is in the process of developing virtual restaurants.   Source: nfxhaber.com