In this issue:

• This Week in Neo Tokyo: We Are The Cabal Now (by PhoenixxDown)

• Ordinals & Bitcoin World Beyond Imagination (by PhoenixxDown)

• Meet Your Neo Tokyo Council: Metro (by Block Editor)

This past week marked the induction of a stellar addition to our Gold Citizen Partner list: Altura. For those somehow unfamiliar, Altura stands as an all-in-one platform designed for building and scaling Web3 games, offering simplified development and monetization solutions.

Of course, you’re curious about the perks for us citizens? There’s no less than a whopping 100% discount on a White-Label Marketplace solution, coupled with a $BYTES marketplace integration to facilitate seamless DAO and collection transitions.

Read here for all the details and how you can claim. We love Altura, and Altura loves Neo Tokyo News. Receipts provided below:

In a night that could be dubbed the grandest assembly of the crypto gaming cabal to date, a staggering 164,000 listeners tuned in to our most recent Founders Roundtable. Our founders, Becker and Ellio, alongside Firestorm, hosted esteemed guests from Immutable, Merit Circle, and Pixelmon.

Be sure to listen back to the recording below, as this meeting of the minds will help get your head straight in what is possibly the most important time of your life, anon; the upcoming crypto gaming bull run. We are The Cabal now.

Our Neo Tokyo Stream Team welcomes the talented gaming creator and PlayEmber advisor, Elisa. Her debut featured an exclusive early streaming of Blade of God X this past Wednesday – if you missed it, catch the action here.

More content came in the way of Degen Digest, which is quickly becoming a staple of citizens weekly viewing habits. ButWouldYa and Shamsi hosted this week without “Gong Man” ZeHI, who had an emergency call-out to the moon. Get the latest from our duo in the markets, along with memecoin mania, AI microcaps, and much more.

The team were joined by Aether Games for this most recent edition of NFT Market Monday, where we discovered more about the transmedia development studio, and discussed such topics as “Who faded Portal?” and another look at Blast mainnet going live. Listen back here.

In the spotlight for Meet Your Citizens is our merchant of merch, the legendary Crasher of Shibuya Mall. Hosted by Block Editor, Crasher delves into various topics related to NT merch, a nine-figure exit, selling the Pokemon TCG top, and much more.

Ben and Nick were back with another episode of Interlinked, this week featuring…….Ben and Nick! On this special episode, our AMA leads interview each other, covering their personal histories, future plans, and personal investment theses.

Take this opportunity to get to know these two more personally below:

To finish off, Firestorm has introduced our latest addition to the server: the Resource Division. Whether you're seeking job opportunities or looking to hire, this is the go-to space. The Citadel stands unrivalled in Web3 for connecting the right candidates with the right roles. Now, we've streamlined the process by providing a central location to enhance efficiency.

For a reflective look at NT's achievements over the past month, don't miss Firestorm's Inside The Citadel Feb 2024 Recap thread:

Until next week, citizens.

Two weeks ago in Issue #35, we whispered of a clandestine project, an alpha drop courtesy of our insidoor. We seized the opportunity for an exclusive, first-time interview with the mastermind himself.

Of the little info we had, we revealed that the founder of the enigmatic Bitmap Emporium was none other than OG S1 Citizen, Limitless. Recently, under the cloak of night, Limitless, flanked by two imposing security details, graciously sat down with us to delve deeper into the kingdom he is constructing.

In the distant past, Limitless faced a pivotal moment. Born from the crucible of necessity, he cast aside the rigid corridors of law school. Instead, he embarked on a journey toward professional poker mastery. The faces of his struggling family, marked by hardship, fueled his determination. His primary goal: to provide his little sister with the life she so richly deserved. This decision to abandon the well-trodden path was not just a daring gamble; it ignited a profound sense of duty and was fueled by a noble cause.

Yet, fate steered him into the labyrinth of online business, building and eventually selling multiple e-commerce ventures as he traversed this unconventional path. The siren call of entrepreneurship led him to new heights, eventually becoming a dating coach for the largest U.S. company in that sector.

The vibrant lights of Las Vegas, the ancient mysteries of Europe, and the cultural tapestry of Asia set the stage for Limitless's voyage. During his travels he established powerful networks throughout the world which still serve him well. An unforeseen detour into Web3 followed, where he minted multiple Neo Tokyo Citizens. Riding the wave to the bull run's peak, he sold at the most opportune time.

A little while later, Limitless was recognized as a Whale by vVv, securing his place with proof of $250K liquidity. During this time, Limitless transcended the digital realm, forging real life connections with citizens in the tangible world—a convergence born from both hardship and triumph.

A Bitcoin World Beyond Imagination

At the core of this mysterious odyssey, the genesis of Bitmap Emporium unfolded—a project destined to elevate the standards of Bitmap, Ordinals, and non-arbitrary asset creation. These narratives marked the early stages of a powerful revolution. Limitless, having forsaken his old life, envisioned The Emporium's potential within the realms of Bitcoin.

As the market cycle beckoned, Bitmap swiftly ascended to become the largest web3 Bitcoin World, surpassing giants like Sandbox, Decentraland, and Yuga Labs' Otherside in a mere seven months. Its allure lies in immutable, fully on-chain data—a non-arbitrary open Bitcoin World, free from gatekeepers.

As the mastermind behind this venture, Limitless often drops hints about undisclosed plans, creating an air of anticipation within the community. This approach echoes the suspense-filled days of early Neo Tokyo pre-mint. The intentional delay in the launch of Bitmap Emporium serves a dual purpose. It acts as a filtering mechanism, separating the impatient from those destined to be part of this haven. This deliberate strategy stands as a testament to Limitless' well-earned and strategic journey toward success.

Unlocking the Gates to the Emporium

It took some time to get this info out of Limitless, being a man who keeps his cards close to his chest. Yet, in risking the ire of him and his heavies, we share the key to entering the Emporium:

“One must navigate a two-phase process.” Limitless began. “The first phase, "Introducing Emporium to the World," beckons participants to actively engage in the community through X interactions, Discord invites, and contributing positive energy.” After this phase is complete, Phase 2 will follow shortly after. Perhaps in a nod to his Neo Tokyo roots, this secondary phase “will be a lot more code heavy,” Limitless murmured with a wry smile.

The Emporium has five pillars of its society:

• Sanctity of Bitmap Emporium

• Ability to Live in the Future

• Strength is in the Community

• The Power of Positive Thought and Resilience

• Contribution is Key

These pillars originate from values that Limitless hold dear to his heart: patience, resilience, positive thought, contribution, and forward thinking. These are the guiding principles for those seeking refuge within the embrace of Emporium.

The Emporium is a sanctuary for those who dare to venture beyond the veil of the unknown, guided by the cryptic wisdom of Limitless. “Long live The Emporium,” Limitless tells us while departing, where shadows dance upon the edges of limitless possibilities, and a mysterious legacy begins to unfold in the heart of Bitcoin's metamorphosis

Join the Emporium’s Discord Waiting Room here!

• Discord ID: metrokatz

• Background: Real Estate, Digital Marketing

• Entered Crypto: 2021

• Joined NT: S1 Elite December 2021

• Expertise: Business Straight Forward Answers

• Dislikes Working on: Scammy Projects

• Most Known For: MintDefense

• Reason for Joining Council: Push Neo Tokyo into the Future

• One Word: Real

• Outside Interests: Japanese culture, anime, music

With a background in Real Estate, Metro started off in Argentina in the family’s business. He showed houses and closed deals, but ultimately realized that path wasn’t for him. After some traveling Metro settled in Thailand where he started working in digital marketing. “I worked for coaching companies that taught people how to make money online, be it with coaching or courses, and I specifically took care of marketing, operations, sales, and everything that has to do with the ins and outs of the business,” said Metro. This is where he carved out a niche for himself, working for various companies until he ended up in crypto.

In 2020, Metro was already concerned by the weakening dollar so he thought it made sense to get 10% of his holdings in crypto. It quickly ended up being 100%. When the riddles came around for Season 1, metro was there for it. He recalled the timing of Becker’s tweets, and how in Thailand, that meant staying awake till 3 or 4am to catch the clues, ultimately making it in with group 2. “It was a religious experience, let’s call it, and we were glad after we minted,” Metro recalled.

He spends most his time now focused on MintDefense, the number one security extension for protecting degens. They had zero losses in 2023. Working daily on the project alongside Danor, metro said “We are working on creating a very special token.” While he gave no other information, that sounds like something we will be hearing more about soon. Metro noted that MintDefense has moved beyond The Citadel and anyone can get a 30 day free trial of MintDefense now.

Metro’s speciality is in business, marketing, sales, and products. But mostly, he’s the one to approach when you need a straight to the point answer on a question. Metro won’t tap dance around telling you your project has a problem or you’re just flat out wrong. So if you wan’t straight advice, metro is your man.

But also, if there is a topic or project that just doesn’t interest him, you’re not likely to get his attention. If he feels a smidge of a scammy vibe he’s out. “I like to work on things that align with my values,” Metro said.

While we all know Metro for MintDefense, one of the first things he worked on in Neo Tokyo was what is known as the developers division along with the MintDefense Co-Founder, Danor. He joined as a moderator and later as a project manager. Mint Protect, was his first project in Neo Tokyo. It was nothing like what Mint Defense is now but it was the start of something. That is where Danor proposed that they start MintDefense together. His main focus is on MintDefense now. His focus is solely on helping people not lose money to scams.

As a member of Neo Tokyo since day 1, Metro has witnessed first hand the highs and lows of this community. “I know it in and out, and I don’t want to leave NeoTokyo,” Metro said. His goal for joining the council is to continue to push Neo Tokyo forward into the future. One of the most important parts of the Leads Council is more people committed to helping Neo Tokyo thrive.

So does Metro have time to exist outside of Neo Tokyo? Apparently the answer is yes, aside from family he enjoys everything Japanese, from anime to music.

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MintDefense has been available well over a year now. Metro recommends every citizen get in and protect themselves now. RevinTrevin Lovingly referred to MintDefense as a condom and the meme has stuck. “You wear the condom because you know something might happen. We are the same,” Metro said.

Follow Metro on X for more.

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