In an effort to address concerns that the artwork of the Elementals bore too much resemblance to the original Azuki collection, Azuki has revealed its plan to organize a community vote aimed at introducing more diversity in the backgrounds of the NFTs. This announcement was made during a live session on Azuki’s Discord platform on June 29 at 6 p.m. ET, attracting a significant audience of over 1,500 listeners.
The proposed background changes encompass a range of possibilities, including alterations in texture, environments, elimination of neutral backgrounds, line-based designs, and graphics featuring gradient effects.
Concepts for Backgrounds:
During the event, Steamboy, the art director and co-creator of Azuki, showcased several concepts for potential backgrounds, which are depicted below:
Mixed Reactions:
The community response to this announcement has been varied, with some members expressing optimism that it will bring about substantial changes, while others maintain a skeptical stance.
The exact date for the community vote and the specifics concerning whether all Azuki, Elementals, and Beanz holders will be involved have not yet been disclosed. In the interim, holders eagerly await further updates, recognizing that each new announcement or decision has the potential to significantly impact the floor price.
