Legacy NFT Collection Faces Final Sale Before Permanent Retirement

**Quirkies has selected over two dozen winners** from its first community GIF contest, with thousands of dollars in prizes distributed via The Quirk Wheel. The web3 brand, which has accumulated 64M GIF views, launched the contest across 20+ categories to engage its community in content creation. **Key developments:** - Winners announced in Discord under #gif-contest-winners - Some categories had multiple winners, others none - to establish quality standards - Monthly contests will continue with new categories - GIPHY account cleaned up, removing low-quality and inappropriate content **Brand direction:** Quirkies is positioning itself as a family-friendly brand focused on "laughter, fun, and abundance" while avoiding political, substance-related, or violent content. The initiative aims to make community-driven GIF creation a core part of Quirkies culture. The contest featured Kirk the Quirk, the brand's main character, with quality standards maintained throughout the selection process. Future monthly challenges will offer ongoing opportunities for community participation and rewards.

The Quirkies NFT community is recognizing community member **@HeartMetax** for their battle against cancer. This acknowledgment follows the project's October 2025 commitment to **Breast Cancer Awareness Month**, where they pledged support for cancer warriors and their families. - The community previously announced plans for impactful initiatives to support cancer awareness - Members are encouraged to stand with those fighting cancer battles - The project aims to provide participation benefits for community involvement The Ethereum-based NFT collection continues to foster a supportive community environment beyond digital collectibles.

**Quirkies NFT** has integrated with **Rarible** to streamline the purchasing process for their digital collectibles. **Key Features:** - Direct purchases using debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay - No need for complex crypto wallet setup or currency conversion - NFTs can be sent to existing ETH wallets or default to a Crossmint wallet - Step-by-step guide available at [Quirkies.io](http://www.Quirkies.io) **Why This Matters:** The partnership addresses a common barrier in NFT adoption - technical complexity. By removing the need to acquire cryptocurrency first, Quirkies aims to reach audiences beyond crypto-native users. **Brand Expansion:** This move supports Quirkies' broader strategy to build a multi-platform brand including animations, streetwear, physical collectibles, comics, and children's books. Visit [Rarible.com](http://Rarible.com) and search "Quirkies" to purchase using traditional payment methods.

**Quirks announces exclusive drop at B.E.A.T. Basel event** The Quirkies NFT collection is hosting a special event at Basel with an **exclusive drop available only to attendees**. - Event details available on Eventbrite - Limited to physical attendance at Basel - Community members expressing interest in attending This represents a shift toward **physical event exclusivity** in the NFT space, requiring collectors to be present in person to access new releases.