HOFA.io is a curated NFT platform built on the Ethereum Blockchain representing established and emerging international artists in the Digital and Generative space.
Focused on working with the world's leading artists and curators across our galleries and in the Metaverse, presenting appreciative artworks for the next generation of collectors.
2018 – HOFA became the first gallery in the world to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment, available in 21 different cryptocurrencies in partnership with leading exchange Uphold (article by Forbes).
2018 - HOFA became the first gallery in the world to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment, available in 21 different cryptocurrencies in partnership with leading exchange Uphold (article by Forbes)
2020 - Announcing first-of-its-kind tokenised exhibition in partnership with ARTCELS, promoting accessibility and democratising the acquisition process of blue-chip art. (article by Condenast Traveller)
2020 - Launch of virtual reality program with in-house developed technology, featured as one of the first galleries to launch their virtuality program alongside Tate Modern, The British Museum and The National Gallery (article by Forbes)
2021 - HOFA launches its inaugural NFT release ‘Pink Flower’ by Zhuang Hong Yi (article by Financial Times)
2021 - Release of pioneering exhibition ‘Matter and Form’, combining the traditional artwork mediums alongside NFTs by 16 global artists and hosted in partnership with Makers Place, Rarible and Known Origin. It instantly sold out and Jan Kalab’s NFT artwork ‘Lost Ultramatine Shell’ sold for 11.8 ETH (44,000 USD) to high profile Hong Kong based collector - Galen Law Kun (article by Financial Times).
2021 - HOFA launches ‘Portrait of an Era’ billed as the world’s most valuable gallery NFT exhibition ever, with CryptoPunks and BAYC headlining (article by Christie's International).
2021 - ICO issuance by ARTEM AG of cross-chain token ARTEM Coin on Etherem, Solana and BNB for HOFA members
2021 - HOFA releases smart contracts to mint and auction its first set of artworks on its own NFT platform HOFA.io, built on the Ethereum Network and founded with sustainable ethics. The platform does not strictly require a crypto wallet to acquire digital art or DAO passes, accepting multiple forms of payments including cards and wires. This hybrid has a lower impact on the environment by reducing its carbon footprint. It also opens the NFT space to collectors of every age and background (article by Christie's International).
2022 - Artem Rewards claim system and platform multi-currency minting and sale of digital art
2022 - Launch of HOFA DAO Pass, a revolutionary NFT Membership Program