Meebits Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Vector Plotter Files for All 20,000 NFTs
Meebits Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Vector Plotter Files for All 20,000 NFTs
馃帹 Meebits goes analog
Five years after launching 20,000 generative 3D sculptures in May 2021, Meebits is expanding how collectors can visualize their NFTs.
New Feature:
- Vector plotter files now available for every Meebit
- Files contain drawing instructions suitable for both print and screen
- Signed physical prints will be offered through the official Meebits account
Background: Meebits launched as fully rigged 3D files that owners could render, animate, and build upon. The project has always emphasized versatility in how the digital sculptures can be displayed and used across different media formats.
This addition gives collectors another creative tool for their Meebits, continuing the project's focus on utility and artistic flexibility.
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