Celebrating Bruce Lee's 50th Anniversary: Learn martial arts from the legend himself in the Metaverse
Byte City has announced a special event to pay tribute to Bruce Lee, who will be virtually reappearing in the Metaverse, allowing fans to engage with his avatar and learn martial arts.
Highlights
- Byte City's tribute to Bruce Lee in the Metaverse
- The platform allows users to create Bruce Lee avatars on the ETH and MATIC blockchains
- Bruce Lee's virtual martial arts experience is accessible on desktop, iOS, & Android devices
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of legendary martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee's passing, the Metaverse project by 'Byte City,' a well-known social entertainment platform, has announced plans to honour the famous Bruce Lee with a Metaverse event.
It has announced a special event to pay tribute to the iconic figure. Bruce Lee, who passed away in 1973, will be virtually reappearing in the Metaverse, allowing fans and enthusiasts to engage with his avatar and learn martial arts from the master himself.
The endeavour, in collaboration with Magic Eden, which is a decentralised exchange for the peer-to-peer trading of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), aims to restore Bruce Lee's legacy by utilising avatars.
Minting avatars
Participants or aficionados who are eager to join the interactive experience can create their own avatars of Bruce Lee by minting them on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains. The minting process already started for Polygon users on 27 July 2023 and for Ethereum users it will be available on 28 July 2023, at 9 am PST (Pacific Standard Time).
Minting an avatar will grant users access to playable characters within the Byte City Metaverse game. After successfully minting an avatar, players can utilise their martial arts masterpieces in the game within 24 hours.
Bruce Lee's venture into web3 & NFTs
This is not the first time Bruce Lee's legacy has ventured into the web3 world. Earlier, the Bruce Lee Foundation, under the guidance of Shannon Lee, the late actor's daughter, teamed up with the non-fungible token (NFT) video platform ‘Shibuya.’ Together, they created an exclusive NFT collection called ‘The House of Lee.’ The release of the NFT collection received significant attention, raking in approximately $730,000.
Gameplay on all platforms
Byte City's Metaverse game featuring Bruce Lee's avatar will be accessible to players on various platforms. Enthusiasts can experience the virtual martial arts extravaganza through their desktop browsers as well as iOS and Android mobile devices. This inclusive approach ensures that fans from all walks of life can enjoy the interactive event and embrace Bruce Lee's teachings.
The upcoming Metaverse event featuring Bruce Lee promises to be a memorable experience for martial arts enthusiasts and fans alike. By offering the opportunity to engage with the legendary actor's avatar, Byte City aims to immortalise Bruce Lee's legacy and continue spreading his wisdom and teachings to a new generation.
As the Metaverse continues to evolve, instances like this serve as a monument to the continuing effects of extraordinary individuals, even beyond their physical lifespan.
