William Shatner is no stranger to technological advancement and cryptocurrency, being an active Twitter user and venturing into the world of digital art. Now, he has taken the plunge and launched an NFT collection called "Infinite Connections". This collection contains two separate parts; the “Cosmic Explorer” range with 2500 NFTs featuring a 3D avatar of Shatner alongside artwork based on quantum physics and sonic vibrations; as well as a hand-signed physical action figure of Captain James T. Kirk, the role Shatner is best known for. The other section being the “Timeless Voyager” range, which contains 1000 NFTS of 2D artwork of future tech and the cosmos. He has acknowledged the evolution of NFTs and commented that the NFTs created and produced by his partner Orange Comet are among the most artistic he has seen.

Orange Comet is a Web3 entertainment company, that recently raised 7 million dollars in a funding round. The company has also worked with Scottie Pippen, Sir Anthony Hopkins, and the team behind The Walking Dead. CEO Dave Broome remarks on how Shatner's partnership transpired and how his intellectual curiosity was the motivation throughout the process. They hope to take someone as iconic and legendary as him, as well as all the fan's he has collected over the years, and bring them into the digital world of Web3.

The collection features visuals of Shatner fused into imagery that hold deep scientific and technology significance. One of the pieces feature lights and strings which contour his face, while another has his usual face merged with futuristic machinery akin to a Halo helmet. Shatner hopes to intertwine the images to create a deep connection between mathematics, romance, stars, and quantum physics is portrayed. His collection debuted on Thursday at 3PM Pacific Time, and can be purchased on WilliamShatnerNFTs.com with either crypto or credit card payments.

The big question to ask is if the collection will be successful. Few celebrities have released their own NFTs, like Donald Trump, who sold out within day of the launches. It is possible that if this particular collection is successful, more celebrities will then follow suit, venturing into the digital realm of Web3.



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