On September 5th, we accomplished our first elephant rescue mission, unchaining Kanoon, a male elephant who had endured four years of captivity next to a garbage dump and had lost one eye in Chiang Mai. This rescue mission was groundbreaking because Kanoon became the world's first tokenized elephant, paving the way for more to follow. We launched the project with a dual fundraising approach, combining the utilization of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) with crowdfunding. This effort, which combined 40% of thefunds from digital membership (NFTs) and 60% from crowdfunding, amounted to an impressive $19,495 USD (662,852 baht). This achievement not only secured Kanoon's freedom but also validated the effectiveness of our business model.
Unfortunately, Kanoon passed away on the 12th of November 2023, as we were too late to rescue him. However, in his remaining days away from the horrendous garbage dump, he had the opportunity to enjoy simple joys such as playing in the mud, regaining his elephant instincts, and socializing with other elephants. Rest in peace, Kanoon - you will forever be our guiding light, pushing us forward.
22 фев 2024
