A Different Kind of NFT

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A Different Kind of NFT

Invest in masterpieces with ease.
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Buy the NFT. Own the Art. Reap the Rewards.

Investing in collectibles hasn’t changed in centuries.

True masterpieces are hard to find, costly to maintain, and challenging to sell. It’s difficult to showcase them and nearly impossible to generate value from them without selling.

We’re changing all of that.

With Golden Whale, holding an NFT gives you full ownership of the corresponding physical artwork.

Once collectors experience this, there’s no going back.

How it Works

Golden Whale has curated a collection of some of the most exclusive luxury collectibles in the world. An NFT will be minted for each physical asset, and the NFT will be auctioned off to the public. The winner of the auction owns the combined digital-physical asset.

The holder of the NFT can sell it on open marketplaces, fractionalize it via DeFi platforms, or temporarily exchange it for the physical asset via Golden Whale’s world-class concierge services. The owner can also burn the NFT to take permanent physical possession of the asset.

Golden Whale manages all aspects of owning the physical artwork, from storage and maintenance, to exhibiting it to help it effortlessly appreciate (in accordance with the owner’s wishes). The owner enjoys the luxury and status of ownership, with the benefits of holding a highly-desirable collectible—in the most convenient way possible.

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Banksy | Bullet Proof David

Description
Banksy
Bullet Proof David

Signed and dated 06 on the base.
Fiberglass, enamel, and wax.
158.8 by 45 by 36.8 cm. 62 ¼ by 17 ¾ by 14 ½ in. Dimensions exclude pedestal height.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Pest Control.

Provenance
Lazarides Gallery, London.
Private Collection, acquired from the above.
Sotheby’s London, 12 October 2007, Lot 13.
Private collection, acquired from the above.
Sotheby’s private sale to Golden Whale.

Exhibited
Los Angeles, 2476 Hunter St, Barely Legal, 2006.
London, Cans Festival, 2008.
London, 31 St. George St., Banksy: The Unauthorized Retrospective, 2014.
Berlin, The Art of Banksy, 2017.

Golden Whale’s genesis NFT—Banksy’s Bullet Proof David sculpture—was chosen with utmost intention. Banksy is one of the most iconic artists of the 21st century. His work is both culturally invaluable and inaccessible to many collectors, making it the perfect prototype for Golden Whale.

Bullet Proof David itself reflects the significance of the current historical moment in technology. It depicts a modernized version of Michelangelo’s David, armed with a slingshot and bulletproof vest, preparing to overthrow the giant Goliath. By reincarnating David in 2006, Banksy evokes humankind’s ability to adapt to new worlds, and to perpetually resist the opponents of progress. 

The resistance to NFTs and the modernization of asset ownership will be strong. We are stronger.

Bulletproof David will be the first of many cultural touchstones that Golden Whale will make available via auction.

RoadMap: Golden Whale Takes Art into the Future

1

Genesis Auction

Golden Whale will launch by auctioning an NFT of Banksy’s Bullet Proof David statue. The digital NFT represents ownership of the physical sculpture, which remains vaulted by Golden Whale. Creating the NFT:ART connection will expand the potential and utility of digital assets by enabling the tokenization of valuable physical items.

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Acquisition and Auction of Exclusive Fine Art

Golden Whale has access to the finest art, rarest supercars, and most exceptional timepieces in the world. We will selectively acquire rare and one-of-a-kind collectibles, forming a unique and unparalleled collection. We will regularly auction these masterpieces as Golden Whale NFTs.

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White-Glove Custodial and Concierge Services

While auction winners enjoy ownership through their NFT, Golden Whale’s premier custodial services provide storage, security, and insurance for the physical item. NFTs can be exchanged for the physical asset at any time, with concierge services handling logistics and execution. 

4

Establishment of the PreservationDAO

A collection without parallel in both the physical and digital world, combined with innovation in asset ownership, will attract the most zealous collectors of both high-value NFTs and IRL collectibles. This new community will form the PreservationDAO. DAO members will enjoy exclusive perks while contributing to the growth of Golden Whale and all Golden Whale NFTs.

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Widespread Promotion and Outreach

Golden Whale will strive to raise the profile of the art and collectibles in its custody. Due to its exclusivity and prestige, our art will be in high demand for engagements at museums and art institutions worldwide. We will showcase these assets with the goal of generating widespread interest in Golden Whale and appreciating the value of all Golden Whale NFTs.

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Tokenizing the World

Golden Whale will change how fine art and other luxury assets are conceived of and owned, including by:

    • Expanding the types of physical assets that are tokenized via NFTs.
    • Enabling people to submit their luxury collectibles to be minted as an NFT.
    • Bringing the utility of NFTs as a vital record-keeping tool to the mainstream.
    • Creating a public market for NFT trading, with royalties being distributed to the original artist.

A Different Kind of NFT: How it Works

We are bringing the physical into the metaverse. Golden Whale is offering one of the greatest works in its collection, Banksy’s Bullet Proof David, to be sold as a tangible artwork with the guarantee, insurance and security of a non-fungible token (NFT). The NFT ensures the authenticity and safety of the artwork. It is also accompanied with an insurance certificate for the purchase price or appraised value, whichever is greater.

The winning bidder has the following options:

NFT – An NFT is issued and will be held by the owner of the artwork. The NFT guarantees physical ownership, a certificate of authenticity, secured storage, and an insurance policy at the purchase price or appraised value (whichever is greater). Golden Whale acts as the custodian, or co-custodian (if the owner includes a power of attorney to co-manage the asset). The first year of custodial fees are included in the sale price. The annual custodial fee thereafter will be 1% of the appraised value.

EXCHANGE – The owner can exchange the NFT for the original artwork. This concierge service allows for the owner to enjoy the artwork in person.

BURN – Redeem the NFT in exchange for the physical asset. The original artwork will be delivered to the buyer’s address. Consequently, the NFT will be burned. The owner of the NFT will always have the option to redeem the NFT for possession of the physical asset at any time.

Our Mission: Take NFTs Public

Our roadmap is the beginning of Golden Whale setting a new standard for the acquisition, ownership, and exhibition of fine art. Like an NFT, Golden Whale will be imitated—but it can never be replicated. As we mint new NFTs and bring them to auction, Golden Whale will develop new services and opportunities that merge the digital and physical.

Web3 is changing the world as we know it. And as the gold standard in NFTs, Golden Whale is leading the charge.

Ron Rivlin

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