# BILITA MPASH NFT: How To Join By [a1xsn](https://paragraph.com/@a1xsn) · 2023-04-12 --- _The time has come to unite The Tribe. The Island is live and ready to meet each new member._ **Welcome to** **Bilita Mpash** **– a digital experience designed by the creative team at ThinkPink studio and powered by our technical partners at** [**8XR**](https://8xr.io)**.**  ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/af116c5503dc00fb02d70a6c6383082e03cddb5cd7b0429bea1e11df521fc1d2.png) Four Basics Before We Start --------------------------- 1. It's **not** a game. 2. It's **not** a membership pass collection. 3. It’s an **art experience** – a digital installation with three separate stages. 4. It’s an **experiment** in rethinking our interactions with digital spaces. ![Every Totem of Bilita Mpash](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a02ee633f8cf69ca2a157fd4e80751600b45ee5fc67bb4ca582828afac7f0f74.png) Every Totem of Bilita Mpash How to Participate in 5 Sentences --------------------------------- 1. [Buy The Key to The Island.](https://mint.bilitampash.xyz/) 2. [Reveal](https://mint.bilitampash.xyz/) which Totem your Key opens. 3. Create an account on [app.8xr.io](http://app.8xr.io/) platform and connect the Metamask wallet that holds The Totem. 4. Enter The Island using the link on [our website](https://bilitampash.xyz) / on [a reveal page](https://mint.bilitampash.xyz/) / on [8XR “Showroom” page](https://app.8xr.io) / or [on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/bilita-mpash-nft). 5. Start exploring The Island and come back when new stages are unlocked. What is «The Key To The Island», and how do I get one? ------------------------------------------------------ ![The Key to The Island](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1b4ad1772368f870e689600d7d35e5951f6a9053b49eb60b0c9a989e3b434e10.png) The Key to The Island **The Key To The Island** is a wrapped Totem. Right after you obtain one – you can buy it or follow our Twitter account to catch a drop – you should reveal which Totem this Key unlocks for you. **The Totems use the ERC-1155 token standard.** Only 5 different versions are available. You can get one Totem per Key. The Totems are randomly distributed during the reveal. Note that **The Key To The Island can’t be used to enter The Island.** Only The Totem grants you access to The Island on 8XR platform. The Totems are created on the Polygon network. Please note that on some occasions it takes a few minutes to confirm the transactions. To get **The Key To The Island**, please visit [mint.bilitampash.xyz](http://mint.bilitampash.xyz/) How to create an account on 8XR website and connect my wallet? -------------------------------------------------------------- ![Registration Page](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/87450f389ef0f394ed00381ef172551301a0bdba384f96b3079009071e453884.png) Registration Page 1. Follow the link and register an account: [https://app.8xr.io/?auth=login](https://app.8xr.io/?auth=login) 2. After the registration, click on your avatar, and select “Profile”. In your profile settings select **“Linked wallets”** – then connect your wallet that holds The Totem. **Remember**: the authentification process to open The Island link may take some time. ![Please remember to select Polygon Blockchain.](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cd9e8ee60e3291917f4d36d71b56c3c84266269dab6764d8aee5597b3e4f329a.png) Please remember to select Polygon Blockchain. How does The Island work? ------------------------- **Congrats!** At this point, you have a Totem, an account on [app.8xr.io](http://app.8xr.io/), and a linked wallet that holds your Totem. **Now, let’s meet 8XR engine platform.** It's the place where we host The Island. The link to The Island is provided with every Totem – look for it after the reveal, in the metadata, or [on our dedicated page on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/bilita-mpash-nft). ![Our partners at 8XR](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c09782506381e63fc840f42e62210ef007b1fa6aa90e4e627de5748aa6eb472c.png) Our partners at 8XR **8XR is a browser-based game engine for creating high-quality virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D applications** easily without requiring programming or 3D graphics expertise. \*_8XR technology is available on laptops, mobiles (yes, you can use your iPhone to explore The Island), and VR headsets._\* Got it, I’m in. So, what’s next? -------------------------------- After the authentication is finished, **open the link – and start exploring The Island. No more guidance for you. Listen and explore. Take notice of any details. Try to focus on sound installations too, and how the sound communicates with the space.** ![Welcome](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3e7e4aad4bde7cf4ac0350b4cf6e75252209eeaf47d4f9e20f5ee79678f895f8.png) Welcome **As you start, only the entry section of The Island will be available.** We plan to open other areas according to the schedule that we will announce later this month. What should I do if something is not working properly? ------------------------------------------------------ If you've encountered technical difficulties during the minting process or the whole experience of entering/interacting with The Island, [please ask for help in the "Support" channel on our Discord](https://discord.gg/Z4BmvZs973). [Or DM us on Twitter.](https://twitter.com/bilitampash_xyz/) **We're there for you.** **We can't wait for you to experience the Bilita Mpash**, and we hope that it will be worth the wait. Prepare to immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Tribe. **Look forward to continuing this journey together with all the new members.** ![See you on The Island](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/99542e9980e6e3b9a0f0c427edbc9251b2a3449194549af3b92c80188a64e45b.png) See you on The Island --- *Originally published on [a1xsn](https://paragraph.com/@a1xsn/bilita-mpash-nft-how-to-join)*