NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. NFTs are digital assets stored on a blockchain, showcasing proof of ownership. NFTs can be bought or sold on platforms such as OpenSea, Rarible and more.

The IRS has not yet provided official guidance on many areas concerning digital assets and tax deductibility, including the sale of NFTs by/for charitable causes. As such, 5 Gyres cannot definitively state whether or not your Gyrenaut purchase is tax-deductible. What we can confirm is that 75% of your purchase price is going directly to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. We encourage you to take that information to your own accountant so you can make an optimally informed decision in terms of your own tax liability.

Mint will take place on Thursday June 8th, 2023 to celebrate World Oceans Day! The specific time the mint will take place will be announced closer to launch.

The mint price is still TBD depending on market factors, but in total we are looking to raise ~$500,000 to support the ongoing work of our 17 incredible partners.

Engagement: Opportunities to join NGOs and activists around the world and to participate in campaign activities, from sailing aboard a science vessel to pushing back against rainforest destruction.

Rewards: Digital airdrops, special access, and recognition for participation in real-world activities meant to protect our planet.

Gear: Products and merchandise from our corporate partners to support a low-waste lifestyle, with special branding opportunities via the NGOs involved in the Gyrenauts project.

Education: Direct access to scientific findings, individualized webinars, and presentations for NFT holders’ workplaces and schools.

The 5 Gyres Institute is a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution.

As a scientific organization, 5 Gyres is committed to exploring the tremendous potential of proof-of-stake blockchain technology to magnify positive impact.

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The mission at Angel Giving is to democratize access to growth funds so any nonprofit organization can achieve a more secure financial future. They generate social impact by leveraging decentralized finance to align a global community around shared incentives; win and help win.

Using their nonprofit endowment accounts, NGOs can find donors faster and make their donations go further.

Learn more about Angel Giving

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

The overwhelming majority of the proceeds will be going to support our NGO partners. Our partner orgs will receive 75% of all primary sales.

The remaining 25% will be retained by Doxxed Labs to pay individuals who have been working tirelessly on creative direction, storytelling, social media, community building, project management, and more, and to fund rewards for our community for being active and engaged members.

Royalties are a percentage of all secondary sales that the project earns in order to continue development.

90% of all royalties will be reserved for the seller to encourage secondary sales.

3% will go to 5Gyres as the benefactor of this project to continue their amazing work on ocean plastics research

3% will be divided equally among our 17 NGO partners

2% will go to Doxxed Labs for ongoing maintenance of the project and management of the community

2% will go the Artist for all his incredible work!

All PFP characters are randomly generated from over 150 traits with categories like: facial features, clothing, backpacks, hats, hand accessories, and more.

The BACKGROUND of your NFT will be chosen by YOU! Each background signifies a different partner organization. You choose which one represents your passion, and your Gyrenaut is minted to reflect that.

Each background signifies a different partner organization. You choose which one represents your passion, and your Gyrenaut is minted to reflect that.

Funds raised through the minting of Gyrenauts support the cause of your choice and fight back against global plastic pollution.

If you are unsure which organization to support, you will have the option to have a background selected for you at random. Your funds will go to support the organization that is chosen.

If you are unsure which organization to support, you will also have the option to select an underdog! This means that you will be given a background that represents an organization that has received fewer selections than others at the time of your mint. This helps to ensure that all groups will receive a worthwhile donation.

Discord is a voice, video, and text chat app that is a social hub for our community. It is a place where members can come to get to know one another and engage in conversation. It also allows our project to effectively communicate with our community in a centralized location.