Battle for Crypto

The Gatekeeper

Battle for Crypto: Issue #1 - The Gatekeeper

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Battle for Crypto is a symbolic NFT collection inspired by a very real moment in time, a turning point where the future of crypto, finance, and control is being decided.

At its core, this story reflects a growing divide within the industry:

On one side, platforms built on centralized infrastructure, driven by shareholder incentives, where access, yield, and participation are controlled within closed ecosystems.

On the other, builders working toward open, compliant, and decentralized frameworks, systems designed to integrate with financial institutions while expanding access, transparency, and innovation.

This narrative draws inspiration from the ongoing conversations surrounding leaders and companies shaping the space, including figures like Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and Marshall Hayner of Metallicus, each representing different visions for how the future of finance should evolve.

Framed through the lens of a classic hero vs mastermind arc,
Battle for Metropolis captures the tension between:

Control vs Freedom
Gatekeeping vs Open Access
Centralized Yield vs Decentralized Participation

Each NFT represents a moment in this unfolding story, a visual chapter in a larger movement that questions:

Who will control the next financial system?

This is more than a collection.
It’s a mirror of reality… told through art.

And like every great story.

The outcome is still being written.

Know What You Hold!