Validators: Pioneering Cross-Chain NFT Collection on Eclipse

In an exciting development for the NFT space, Validators has emerged as the first NFT collection to exist across Solana, Ethereum, and Celestia. This groundbreaking project leverages Eclipse, an Ethereum L2 that utilizes the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) for transactions and Celestia for data availability, creating a truly unique cross-chain experience.

What is Validators?

Validators is a collection of 3,333 celestial beings on Eclipse, an Ethereum L2 that uses the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) for transactions and Celestia for data availability. It's the first NFT project to exist across all three chains: born on Solana, living on Celestia, and settling on Ethereum.

The collection features four factions battling for the universe:

Stars
Planets
Orbiters
Galaxies

With this diverse range of celestial beings, every collector is sure to find a being that represents them.

Partnerships and Team

Validators has formed strategic partnerships to ensure a robust NFT infrastructure:

Backpack
Libreplex
Rarible

These partners have joined forces with Eclipse to provide the initial NFT infrastructure for the project.

The team behind Validators are Solana natives, bringing a wealth of experience to the project:

Art concepted by donlucas
Brought to life by FujiiSol & VericSol (known for Enigma and Mutant Labs)
Closely advised by hammer
OGs behind the scenes include 0xDon & statik

Launch Strategy

Staying true to the spirit of early NFT projects, Validators has opted for a "good old fashioned stealth launch with provenance." This approach includes an open mint, reminiscent of the early days of NFTs that many OG collectors fondly remember.

How to Mint

To participate in the Validators mint, follow these steps:

Download Backpack Wallet and create a new Solana wallet if needed: https://backpack.app/
In Backpack settings, switch RPC to Custom (https://mainnetbeta-rpc.eclipse.xyz)
Bridge from Eth to Eclipse: https://bridge.validators.wtf/
Wait 2–3 minutes, then check when received on their explorer: https://explorer.eclipse.xyz/
Mint your Validator: https://mint.validators.wtf/

Important Disclaimers

Potential minters should be aware of the following:

There is currently no bridge out of Eclipse or secondary market.
The Validators team will provide Escrow in their Discord until Rarible is deployed.
Backpack will display ETH as SOL, but the explorer will reflect the correct ETH amount in your wallet.
Backpack cannot simulate transactions for now, but this will be fixed once they fully integrate Eclipse into the wallet.

The Future of Cross-Chain NFTs

Validators represents a significant step forward in the world of NFTs, demonstrating the potential for projects to span multiple blockchain ecosystems. This innovative approach could pave the way for more interoperable and diverse NFT collections in the future.

As the project evolves, we can expect to see:

Enhanced cross-chain functionality
Expanded marketplace options
Unique gameplay or utility leveraging the multi-chain nature of the collection

Conclusion

Validators is more than just an NFT collection; it's a pioneering project that showcases the potential of cross-chain technology in the NFT space. By leveraging Eclipse's innovative L2 solution and spanning Solana, Ethereum, and Celestia, Validators offers collectors a truly unique opportunity to be part of blockchain history.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project and follow Validators on X (Twitter) for the latest news and developments. Join the celestial battle and mint your Validator today!