Weekly Roundup: Burn Island Treasure Chest Announced, Gift Goats Get a Tonal, VeeCon 2024 Updates… and MORE!

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6 min readMar 22, 2024

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Welcome to the Weekly Roundup, your go-to source for the latest and most exciting updates from the vibrant world of VeeFriends! Join us as we delve into the bustling activity of Burn Island’s Treasure Chest, uncover unexpected gifts in Gift Goat 14.5, and review the latest update for all VeeCon 2024 attendees.. Let’s dive into this week’s exhilarating highlights at VeeFriends!

Burn Island’s Treasure Chest Discovered!

Since its discovery a year ago, Burn Island has become a hub of activity! The Burn Island Treasure Chest has now been revealed, offering a variety of exclusive treasures, both digital and physical, accessible for a limited time through the burning of NFTs. This innovative feature combines the strengths of the BOOK GAMES Exchange with Burn Island’s technical framework. Opening on March 25th, the Treasure Chest presents 16 diverse rewards at attractive prices, each with specific burn requirements. Prizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, making this a thrilling event for those seeking adventure and new treasures.

Read more about the brand new Burn Island Treasure Chest in our featured blog HERE!

Gift Goat 14.5 Surprise! Tonal All-In-One Home Gym

Gift Goat 14.5 introduces another exciting gifting opportunity for Gift Goat holders to prepare for the upcoming Gift 15 announcement! Eligible token holders can claim a 100% off promotional code for a Tonal all-in-one home gym and Smart Accessory Bundle, totaling a value of over $4,000. Tonal offers revolutionary features, including digital weight systems and adjustable arms, providing a comprehensive workout experience in the comfort of one’s home. US-based Gift Goats will receive free shipping and installation services, while international holders have options to either ship to a US address or transfer/sell the code.

For more details about this gifting experience read THIS.

VeeCon 2024 Updates — NEW Clear Bag Policy and Travel Tips

This week, two VeeCon announcements dropped to help you better plan and prepare for VeeCon 2024 in Los Angeles, CA this August.

Clear Bag Policy

To provide a safer environment for our Community and significantly expedite guest entry to all our venues, VeeCon has implemented a bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into VeeCon venues.

Clear bag smaller than 12" x 6" x 12"

Small non-clear bag that doesn’t exceed 4.5" x 6.5"

Information for International Travelers

We’re looking forward to welcoming international travelers to VeeCon! Please note that some foreign countries require a visa to enter the United States. We recommend planning your travels at least three to four months in advance to ensure you can complete any necessary applications, interviews, and/or visas.

Check out https://veecon.co/International-travel for additional resources regarding travel and visas.

Visa Paperwork:

Registering your ticket to VeeCon will serve as your confirmation of attendance needed for select visa applications. Ticket registration will open in the Spring! If you need to request an additional letter for a visa, please email support@veecon.co

PSA: New VeeFriends Scams Online

With the surge in web3 activity, there has been a noticeable uptick in scam activity that every community member should be educated on. This blog covers a variety of scams including the latest AI-based methods, emphasizes our approved communication channels, and dispels rumors about a VeeFriends Series 3 mint. Ensuring the safety of our community remains our paramount concern, and we encourage everyone to review these updates and stay informed about cybersecurity measures.

Please read the updated blog and review our other cybersecurity materials:

Addressing Fake VeeFriends Accounts and Scams

How to Protect Yourself From Signing Away Your NFTs Without Knowing

F$%k Fake Websites

Series 1 Hologram Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat Has a New Home!

On Wednesday night, dedicated Lucky Black Cat collector, @MikeJY1984 made a significant move by acquiring the Series 1 Very, Very, Very, Very Lucky Black Cat Hologram Spectacular token for 55.55 ETH. This marks the most recent Series 1 Black Cat sale since June 2023, emphasizing the exceptionally rare sighting of the character. Congrats to @MikeJY on this epic purchase!

VeeFriends Comics Corner

Below are all of our VeeFriends daily comics from this week. Looking for more? All VeeFriends daily comics can now be found all in one place! Check them out at https://veefriends.com/comic-corner.

Saturday March 16

Sunday March 17

Monday March 18

Tuesday March 19

Wednesday March 20

Thursday March 21

Friday March 22

See our upcoming comics livestreams below in Organized Ostrich’s Sneak Beak at the Week Ahead!

Quick Quail Hits

  • Fearless Fairy was our featured character of the week. Check out @veefriends on Instagram to get to know her!
  • On Wednesday, the VeeFriends Cards team took to Fanatics Live to giveaway nearly 100 graded cards to new viewers. If you aren’t tuning into VeeFriends on Fanatics Live, consider this your sign!
  • A special care package arrived on set of the Pat McAfee show this week, which resulted in a fun segment of Pat and the gang breaking down GaryVee’s Series 1 drawing of Stoic Slime.
  • VeeFriends Vending is now in 46 of 50 US States!

Organized Ostrich’s Sneak Beak at the Week Ahead

  • Sunday March 24th @11:00 AM ET: VeeFriends Cards: Slam Dunk Sunday
  • Monday March 25th @8:30 AM ET: VeeFriends Comics & Coffee
  • Monday March 25th @12 PM ET: 🌋 Burn Island Treasure Chest Opens
  • Tuesday March 26th @5:55 PM ET: The VeeFriends Card Show
  • Wednesday March 27th @8:30 AM ET: VeeFriends Comics & Coffee
  • Wednesday March 27th @5:55 PM ET: 5, 5 at 5:55 Twitter Spaces
  • Thursday March 28th @4:44 PM ET: VeeFriends Gameplay & Giveaways!
  • Friday March 29th @8:30 AM ET: VeeFriends Comics & Coffee
  • Friday March 29th @3:30 PM ET: The VeeFriends Card Show

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