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  • The Dawn of a New Era
  • The Technical Odyssey
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  • The Unexpected Twist
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The Twins

Embracing Uniqueness: The Tale of SpaceBudz's Twin NFTs

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The Dawn of a New Era

In March 2021, Cardano's leap into the Mary era heralded a new phase for blockchain enthusiasts. With the ability to create native tokens, the community was buzzing with excitement. SpaceBudz stood at the frontier of this innovation, ready to navigate uncharted territories without the aid of smart contracts.

The Technical Odyssey

As pioneers in this space, SpaceBudz was tasked with leveraging Cardano's new capability to mint native tokens. Yet, without smart contracts, this was no small feat. The strategy was ingenious: mint tokens on-the-fly and utilize the ADA amount sent as a means to encode information — a nifty simulation of smart contracts' functionality.

The Engine Room

A humble Raspberry Pi became the mission control center, running the Cardano node and wallet. It continuously scanned the UTxO set for matching transactions. Upon a match, minting was triggered. If a mismatch was detected, a refund was launched. This system, though centralized, was our makeshift smart contract.

The Distribution Challenge

We devised a randomized distribution system to keep the sale fair. Different ADA amounts corresponded to different SpaceBudz IDs. Concurrent requests were managed through a reservation list, ensuring each buyer's experience was swift and unique, thanks to Cardano's UTxO model.

The Unexpected Twist

Despite the sale's success, we encountered a hiccup. In the rush of innovation, five SpaceBudz were minted with the same ID, creating an accidental rarity — twins. While we managed to procure and burn three of these duplicates, two remained elusive: the purple frog with ID 6413 and the monkey with ID 1903.

The Twins' Legacy

These twins were unintended but have now become a celebrated part of SpaceBudz's history. They remind us of our journey's uniqueness and the community's resilience. As we continue to evolve, these anomalies stand as a testament to our pioneering spirit and the collective embrace of the unexpected twists along the way.

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The twins 6413 & 1903
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