After criticism that the art of the Elementals was too similar to the original Azuki collection, Azuki has responded by announcing a plan to host a community vote to introduce variety to the backgrounds of the NFTs. This announcement was made on the project’s Discord stage on June 29 at 6PM ET and attracted a significant audience with over 1,500 listeners in attendance.
The types of background changes for now include changes to background texture, environments, excluding neutral backgrounds, line-based designs, and graphics with gradient effects.
Concepts for wallpapers
Steam boyart director and co-creator of Azuki, presented the community with several concepts for wallpapers as pictured below:
Mixed reactions
This announcement has provoked a mixed reaction from the community, with some members expressing optimism that it will lead to significant change, while others remain skeptical.
I hate changing the background @Azuki I don’t care if my OG looks like an elementary to its own not holding one.
To us elementals and OG are very different… It doesn’t take me a millisecond to tell the difference.
Let it be…#NFTs his token first we can see who… pic.twitter.com/DvcvZlyh5V
— Monstero
(@Monstrecrypto) June 30, 2023
I don’t support a new BG for the Elementals.
To me it feels like a very fragile mindset.
As an OG holder, the value isn’t just taken from the art. It stems from the sense of community, provenance on the blockchain, being a leader in sub-communities, a more…
— Pretzel
The exact date for the community vote and details of whether all Azuki, Elementals, and Beanz holders will be involved are yet to be announced. Meanwhile, holders are on the edge of their seats, well aware that any new announcement or decision could trigger a substantial shift in the floor price.
