Cryptokicks iRL: The First Native Web3 Sneaker

December 06, 2022 Story-Divya Sinha

Nike Subsidiary RTFKT announced to launch its first Web3 physical sneaker named "Cryptokicks iRL".

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Cryptokicks iRL offers improved lighting, haptic feedback, gesture control, AI/ML algorithms, and wireless charging via RTFKT Powerdeck.

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The sneakers are limited to 19,000 with a price range from $450 to $1333.

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It will be sold as digital collectables that redeem their physical counterparts, a process RTFKT called forging.

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This sneaker is available in four unique colour combinations: Blackout, Stone, Ice and Space Matter.

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Minter and the forgers will receive a pair of CryptoKicks iRL sneakers as a digital asset and a pair of physical sneakers powered by RTFKT's WM chip that links digital and physical items.

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Also, there will be a private mint for Lace Engine NFT holders beginning on 12 Dec, 10:30 AM EST.

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