# [Short #48] NFT NYC Precap pt. 3: Status 

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**Published on:** 2022-06-23
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Last day of NFT NYC! Still going strong, and the writing routine is ingrained in me to the point where I’m making sure I write something before I venture outside for the day. Today’s Precap theme is around…StatusAh yes, the ultimate vanity metric. Throughout human history there have been symbols of status signaling ‘I am rich/cool/important’. Gold, big houses, the Amex Black card, flashy cars, these have been status symbols for some time and are still relevant today. But in an increasingly digital world, we have seen the rise of some other symbols that yield similar results:Having a large following on Instagram/Twitter/Youtube/TiktokBeing verified ✅ on the above platformsAnd of course, NFTs!Having been to almost a dozen NFT NYC events (not the conference) at this point, I’ve noticed a trend at the holders only events:They like to show status based on how they dressThey tend to dress in more ‘streetwear’It’s more colorful and loudI’m stereotyping, but I imagine the conference attendees to look more like this:While the attendees of the holder events (especially the ones with concerts later at night) tend to look more like this:Note: These observations have several biases (this is based on the attendees that made it out to NFT NYC, my personal experience, I haven’t attended all the events, etc.)Note the louder brands, baggier fits, hype shoes, etc. Maybe it’s something I notice more because I’m a little bit into this scene as well. But why am I calling this out in the first place? Similar to the direction that fashion is headed with more infusion of ‘street’, we’re starting to see NFTs incorporated into this. Instead of going to your phone to show you own a valuable NFT, why not just do this?KΞNOBI ᵍᵐ @KenobiDesigns So great to link up with a few friends from the doodles fam. These @weareamrNFT custom chain stitch jackets hit hard!!!10:26 PM ∙ Jun 20, 202284Likes5RetweetsBrian Lopez @cityapez GM NYC Apefest day 4 Let’s gooo !! Diamond 💎 Grill Gang Last night @BoredApeYC @RegularRuben @SamwiseTrades #bayc #apefest12:43 PM ∙ Jun 23, 2022195Likes22Retweetsderktargin.eth @derktargin1 Day 3 Apefest! Merch LFG!! @BoredApeYC @LisaLisaBobisa #BAYC #MAYC1:16 AM ∙ Jun 23, 2022107Likes10Retweetsgeeg @GeegNft Ahhhh so happy to I got meet you and see Joan on your jacket in person!!! 💚💚💚💚Ami Ankin @amiankin Loved running into @GeegNft! She made me my very own Joan (of Arc) @coolcatsnft to put on my jacket. Incredibly talented & kind 🌈 https://t.co/7n8mXd8d69 2:35 AM ∙ Jun 23, 2022 And if you’re a REAL fan, why not “wear” your fandom every day?BigGreenRob Bored Mother Fucker @BigGreenRob Front and back what do you think @GordonGoner @CryptoGarga @BoredApeYC NJ mutant right before night 3 and BAYC a week before Apefest 1.4:52 AM ∙ Jun 23, 2022141Likes7RetweetsTPan is at NFT NYC! @TPan_nft Alright I think @truth might have the lead on most unique NFT NYC event. They have live tattooing… 1:04 AM ∙ Jun 22, 2022202Likes43Retweets I believe we’ll continue seeing more and more ways to show digital status in the physical world. More and more of this:TAG Heuer @TAGHeuer Hey #NFTcollectors, express yourself! Share your screen with us by using #TAGHeuerConnected and display your #NFT artwork. We will repost the best photos. Learn more at: tag.hr/NFTviewerTW3:00 PM ∙ Jun 17, 2022285Likes40Retweets With the new generations that are becoming the future leaders of culture, business, and what’s cool, we will start seeing a renaissance of what status looks like. Keep your eyes peeled 👀 See you tomorrow!

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