Released on Stargaze in two collections, each 5000 NFTs strong (aliens and robots)

The X Factor

Strong positive vibes throughout their socials. Focus on IBC - a lot of their NFTs have nods towards other chains (Secret, AssetMantle, Bitcanna). Initially they were even considering calling themselves "IBC Gang" (some aliens still have a tattoo with that name)

Time and $ commitment

They cost peanuts on Stargaze rn. 20 bucks? Something like that. Aliens are more expensive than robots - floors are ~400 and 300 STARS, respectively.

Team & Capabilities

Founder, Patlid, is doxxed. Mods are nice & cool.

Lore & Storytelling

I don't know, I don't care about the lore usually

Aliens came to earth to be friends with all of us accross the itnernet of blockchain?

Quality of Communication

They host AMAs and release roadmap updates all the time. Roadmaps are super cool looking, check one out:

https://drive.proton.me/urls/V4762K6T68#UNbdY1A4KkoW

Engagement Initiatives

They host community games and competitions. One recurring competision is #drawafren - they release a pdf with outlines of a few frens, and the community is submitting their takes on them.

They also created gated channels for owners of NFTs with a specific trait. I.e. there's a 420-gang

Timeline & Delivery

They have an ambitious roadmap connected to their sister project ibcnfts.com (website with info about upcoming/current NFT collections throughout Cosmos and an incubator for upcoming collections).

Utility

They run multiple validators throughout Cosmos. NFT owners get a discount in a form of payouts. Discount is automatic if your account holds Frens in the wallet. They call this initiative

frens with benefits