CORE Ventures to Participate in ASX’ Second RWA NFT Mint

Via its official X/Twitter account, ASX has just now revealed that none other than Core Ventures will be participating in its next yield-bearing NFT mint, scheduled for August 21st.

According to its website, Core Ventures is a “Bitcoin-driven venture fund” supported by the Core Foundation. It invests in projects designed to further the utility and impact of BTC, and thereby align with the vision of the wider Core ecosystem.

Its decision to invest in ASX’ upcoming NFT mint is a testament to its confidence in the ASX project and mission, as well as ASX’ rising importance within the CORE ecosystem, having fully minted-out its first yield-bearing NFT collection back in June 2025.

“Our RWA NFTs were built to serve both institutional and retail investors alike… We are excited to announce that [Core Ventures] will be participating in our RWA NFT mint this week, bringing real estate yield and appreciation directly to their on-chain fund.”, reads ASX’ official announcement*.*

ASX’ announcement is brief and to the point. As a result, however, the ASX community of Lords is left guessing as to how much Core Ventures is committing to the mint. However, given the mint’s target raise of $50,000, we might guess at an investment between $5-20,000.

ASX’ Next RWA NFT Collection: The Details

ASX’ first yield-bearing NFT collection sold-out less than one hour into the mint’s public round, and excitement around this new mint on August 21st is therefore running high…

Details for ASX’ August 21st mint:

• RWA/Real Estate Investment: Franklin Jefferson Candlelight Apartments, Warrensburg, MO, United States.
• Total NFTs Available: 50,000
• Expected Yield: 8.5% APY
• Total Raise: $50,000

Aside from the mint price itself ($10 per NFT), all of the above figures reflect an increase from ASX’ first NFT collection, which raised $30,000 across 3,000 NFTs. This is, in turn, a reflection of the project’s growing traction, community, and notoriety within both the Core ecosystem, and the wider crypto landscape.

Example artwork for ASX’ Franklin Jefferson Candlelight Apartment NFTs (source: X/Twitter*)*### Additional Details

Aside from the above, there are a few other details we already know when it comes to the upcoming mint…

Firstly, Blockz has been confirmed as ASX’ official mint partner for the collection. Blockz is Core’s very first dedicated NFT marketplace and is a natural partner for the mint. At time of writing, Blockz’ official website still reads “coming soon” with the expectation now being that the platform will go live in ‘soft launch’ alongside ASX’ mint itself.

“We just can't wait for you to be our first”, reads a Blockz comment on one of ASX’ recent X/Twitter posts.

We also know that holders of NFTs from ASX’ first collection (for the Mountain View Apartment Complex in Arkansas, US) will be auto-whitelisted for the second collection. What’s more, these existing holders (‘Lords’ as they have come to be known) will have an “unlimited whitelist round”, with no cap on how many of these new NFTs they are able to mint. This decision from ASX’ founders demonstrated a loyalty to its community rarely exhibited in the cryptocurrency industry.

ASX rewards its existing holders by offering them an ‘unlimited’ mint round for its second NFT collection (source: X/Twitter*)*It may also make ASX’ next mint all the more competitive to access, bearing in mind that Core Ventures itself is likely to have committed to a not-insignificant portion of the collection

Over and above this, we also know that the artwork for ASX’ NFTs has been designed by 9FStudioArt and, given the positive response to their aesthetic so far, is likely to continue to produce designs for future collections

Final Thoughts

With just two days left until the mint itself, excitement is running high within ASX’ community and the broader Core ecosystem.

At a glance, it appears that ASX has done everything right when it comes to this upcoming collection…

After minting out its first collection, the project was quick to capitalize on momentum, announcing an even bigger, more exciting launch shortly thereafter. Its decision to effectively reward holders from its first collection is also laudable and is a community strategy that may serve the project well as it continues to build in 2025 and beyond.

While nothing is ever certain, ASX’ existing track record of selling out collections, combined with an investment commitment from Core Ventures, and a high degree of expected interest from the existing Lords community, this upcoming mint may well sell-out in rapid fashion.