NYC restaurant claims it will open for NFT holders only
VCR Group, the hospitality firm based by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, introduced the dwell token sale of its newest members-only personal eating membership in New York Metropolis, referred to as Flyfish Membership. Potential seafood-restaurant-goers should buy their membership on the blockchain, bought as a nonfungible token (NFT).
Flyfish Membership (FFC) is the world’s first member’s solely personal eating membership the place membership is bought on the blockchain as a Non-Fungible-Token (NFT) and owned by the token-holder to achieve entry to our restaurant and varied culinary, cultural and social experiences.
— Flyfish Membership (@Flyfishclub) January 12, 2022
VCR Group answered the query “Why NFT?” on the Flyfish Membership web site, stating:
“By using NFT’s, FFC is ready to create a loyal, member-community that we will present particular experiences for. NFT’s create new modernistic monetary fashions, which can permit FFC to ship an distinctive and sustainable product for years to come back.”
There look like two sorts of memberships out there on the official web site. The common tier alleges to provide members entry to the principle eating room, out of doors house and cocktail lounge, and particular occasions for two.5 Ether (ETH), or $8,474 at time of writing. The second, pricier tier — Flyfish Omakase — will grant entry to all the above plus a 14-seat omakase room and is now out there for 4.25 ETH or $14,400.
In accordance with its web site, Flyfish Membership NFT holders can lease their token to non–tokenholders on a month-to-month foundation, or they’ll resell it. There are additionally no reoccurring annual charges. And regardless of cryptocurrency being required to amass membership, prospects pays for his or her meals and drinks in U.S. {dollars}.
Flyfish Membership is the second idea from VCR Group, following the opening of the omakase-style Japanese restaurant Ito, which can be in New York Metropolis however not members-only. Flyfish Membership plans to open in early 2023.
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Flyfish Membership claims to be the primary members-only NFT restaurant; nonetheless, it’s not the primary culinary idea to combine crypto into its enterprise mannequin. Extra not too long ago, Crypto Avenue Restaurant opened up in Clearwater, Florida, boasting crypto-themed wall artwork, menu objects and the acceptance of crypto funds.
