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# The Path | FIRST STEPS

✅ Stage 1: Making Preparations

‣ We have created an extensive LORE database, which we use to build our fantasy world and design all the products we release. \
‣ We have initiated events for the community, introduced Compass (OG Pass) free airdrop, staking for Compass holders, and organized gaming tournaments, thereby creating value for our community and constructing our ecosystem in the early stages.\
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✅ Stage 2. Neo Vikings Mining Foundation

‣ We invested in purchasing miners in November 2023 and launched all ASICs for mining, accumulating rewards for the first airdrop. These ASICs are still running today—11 Whatsminer M30, distributing rewards to the community.

✅ Stage 3. Main Collection Mint

‣ 1800 Neo Vikings are now living on the Cardano Blockchain after a successful sellout in February 2024 with a price 20 $ADA per NFT . Our collection sale was completed in two stages, and we decided to cap the supply at 1800 NFTs. 

‣A staking platform for Neo Vikings has been created. Each Neo Viking earns a share of mining rewards and provides access to weekly events and our ecosystem.

‣Additionally, we introduced daily rewards in MyUSD, which are fully sponsored by our team. This reward stream stabilizes our holders’ earnings, ensuring they continue receiving rewards regardless of halvings and market fluctuations.