There is a lot to discuss when it comes to NFT communities. In this article, we discuss what exactly an NFT community is and how to partake in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is an NFT community?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An NFT community is simply a group of people that share common interests in an NFT project or a group of projects, that come together (usually on Twitter and Discord) to discuss various matters about the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my experience, I have learned that there are numerous types of NFT communities. There is the general term, \u201cNFT community\u201d, that covers everyone who\u2019s involved in the NFT space, and then there are niche communities within the umbrella term that come together to talk about particular NFT projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make things easier, we can break them down into two categories: Macro-community and micro-community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are part of a Niche Community, then you are considered to be part of the macro community as well. They go hand-in-hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NFT communities are important because they bring together like-minded individuals to share common interests, collaborate, and have a good time. As a result, the community and the NFT project benefit. The community members gain more knowledge, and the brand overseeing the community gains more trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wolves are strong because they live in pacts. It\u2019s no different when it comes to a micro-community. The more people you have behind a brand who support its vision and share its success, the better a community will thrive and grow in strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are numerous benefits to joining both macro and micro NFT communities. Below is a list of some of the most notable benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The NFT community lives everywhere online; on social media, blogs, and numerous websites. In order to join the micro-communities within the macro, you will have to spend time exploring these various platforms. Below are four steps to take to join an NFT community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have found that joining the macro-community makes it easier to find a micro-community. So the first step is to choose a platform where a majority of the NFT community mingles. Twitter and Discord are the two most utilized platforms of the NFT community.<\/strong> Of course, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Clubhouse are also good resources for discovering micro-communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have decided on your platform(s) of choice, create your profile. You can choose to create an anon profile or a personal profile, either one is fine. Many people choose to use multiple accounts to separate their personal profile from their NFT interests, however, I don\u2019t find this tactic necessary as they are one and the same to me. But, to each their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you have created your account(s), you can begin to find others with common interests and engage with their profile. How do you do this? It\u2019s simple. You leave a comment, ask a question, and show your interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, the search bar is always a great tool to find exactly what you\u2019re looking for. If you want to find people talking about \u201cNFTs and music\u201d, then type that into the search bar on whatever platform you\u2019re using. Then, scan through the various posts and find something that sparks your interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re done consuming the content, leave a thoughtful comment, ask a question, or show support. That is how you will discover micro-communities that are fit for you and your interests. If you like the content, give the profile a follow and check to see if they have additional profiles or communities on other platforms, such as Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: <\/strong>There is always a slight learning curve when it comes to using new platforms. Discord is one platform that I have seen many people struggle to use. Believe me, I struggled with it myself when I first got on Discord in January 2021. That\u2019s why I created a comprehensive guide to NFT Discords<\/a>; it\u2019s a perfect overview of what to expect, how to get started, and some pros and cons of the platform. I hope it helps you out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joining a community sounds like you are signing your life over to a cult. Although some NFT communities seem like a cult, you don\u2019t need to take the phrase that literally. Joining an NFT community is as simple as following a profile of someone who you believe provides value, and interacting with others who are following that profile as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also take it as far as joining a community\u2019s Discord server and buying an NFT. I mean, that is one of the main reasons people join these communities after all. That\u2019s the great part about an NFT community; it\u2019s up to you to decide how dedicated you are to the community and how far you want to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are just there to learn, that\u2019s fine. If you are there because you are curious to know more about an NFT before you buy it, that\u2019s fine too. It\u2019s up to you. However, when you are exploring these different NFT communities, please be aware of the top NFT scams and how to avoid them<\/a>. Many scammers will use these popular platforms to scam others, especially those who are new to the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you get off on the right foot, I am going to suggest some of my favorite NFT communities that I believe provide true value to its members, regardless of if you\u2019re a holder of its NFT or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the best NFT communities to join today:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gary Vaynerchuk<\/a> is a serial entrepreneur, business operator, investor, author, speaker, and internet personality who\u2019s known for growing his dad\u2019s wine business from $3 million to $60 million in yearly revenue. Gary also serves as the Chairman of VaynerX and the CEO of VaynerMedia and is the creator of VeeFriends<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was right about the potential of the internet, he was spot-on about social media playing a large role in building brands and businesses, and now he is at the forefront of the NFT and Web3 space. The best thing about Gary is that he gives all his knowledge away for free through the content he and his team distribute on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Seriously. He doesn\u2019t have a class you have to sign up for or any blatantly obvious sales funnels. He\u2019s simply a man that has done his homework, likes to get his hands dirty, and shares what he learns with the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n His communication style is insane and is a huge part of his success. He can take a complicated subject like NFTs and explain it to a five-year-old in a way that makes sense. Gary<\/a> is the first person I recommend following, and joining his NFT community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VeeFriends<\/a> is Gary\u2019s NFT project built around meaningful intellectual property and an extraordinary community. The VeeFriends’ Discord hosts over 370k people, and many of them are extremely helpful, especially when it comes to NFTs. Furthermore, VeeFriends hosts free virtual classes that help onboard people into the NFT space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From setting up your own Metamask wallet<\/a> to buying ETH, and even purchasing your own NFT, VeeFriends is there for you. Although VeeFriends is an NFT project and a great one at that<\/a>, you don\u2019t need to own a VeeFriends NFT to be part of the community. You can easily follow VeeFriends on Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Discord<\/a> today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ONE37pm<\/a> is a digital media brand for the curious. ONE37pm focuses on NFTs, Gaming, Sports, Music, Style & Popular Culture, and more. This brand is also owned by Gary Vee, but the team behind the brand is made up of a group of unique and talented individuals who are dedicated to their passion, and one of those passions just happens to be NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since NFTs are the focal point of ONE37pm, they have a Discord community<\/a> with specific channels dedicated to NFTs, in addition to their own Podcast called Web37<\/a>; a live talk show taking place on Twitter spaces where their trusted host’s highlight artists, builders, projects, and up-and-comers in the Web3 space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ONE37pm aims to be one of the leading brands covering all things NFTs and Web3, both for beginners and experts in the space. If you want to be part of a highly-dedicated community, I can\u2019t recommend ONE37PM enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know what an NFT community is and all the benefits of joining one, you might be curious to know how to build a community of your own. There is a lot to take into consideration when building your own NFT community, but everything mentioned in this article can actually be used to help you build your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can build your own NFT community by providing value to others and building a brand<\/a> around your product or service. That means you are active in your niche, dedicated to your community, and maintain cultural relevance in everything you do, including the content you create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-is-the-NFT-community.jpg\")
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2. Create your profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Join a community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are some good NFT communities to join?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How do you build your own NFT community?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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