# #MyWalkenNFT Contest

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**#MyWalkenNFT Contest: We Will Mint Best CAThlete-Inspired Artworks!**

* **Dates**: *November 1, 2022 3:00 UTC — November 20, 2022 12:00 UTC*
* **Submission Deadline**: November 14, 12:00 (UTC)
* **12 Winners**: short-listed by the Walken Team, voted on by Community in the official [Walken](https://twitter.com/walken_io) Twitter account;

**Rewards:**

* 1st place (3 winners): 1000 WLKN + Premium CAThlete Lootbox
* 2nd place (3 winners): 1000 WLKN + Super CAThlete Lootbox
* 3nd place (6 winners): 1000 WLKN + Basic CAThlete Lootbox

**10 randomly selected entries** will receive 200 WLKN each!

A shout-out to our ***ever creative Community***, amateurs and professionals alike! Thrilled to invite you to *dust off your brushes* (or turn on your tablet) and take part in the **#MyWalkenNFT Contest**!

We know you **love CAThletes** — who can possibly resist their *charm and cuteness*? — and it makes our hearts melt to see your ***Walken-themed drawings and artworks*** you share in socials (Halloween-inspired ones are the best, honestly!) Many thanks for *tagging us* and letting us see your masterpieces 🎯

Your ***infinite creativity*** inspired us to launch a *contest* and offer a *one-of-a-kind opportunity* for your *Walken-inspired artwork* to be **turned into an exclusive full-fledged NFT — and to win you awesome prizes**! And the best part is that you may submit **as many artworks as you please** (but make sure to make each a ***separate entry***). If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to *sharpen your pencils*, you’re welcome 😉

Can’t wait to see what our talented Community comes up with! Good luck!

**How to Enter**

* **Create a&#x20;*****CAThlete-themed artwork*** using whatever tool or tools that feel best: you may draw, paint, sketch — it’s up to you! Your artwork may feature not just a CAThlete(s) but a CAThlete(s) in any setting or with any object(s) you wish. Unleash your creativity!
* **Follow** [**@walken\_io**](https://twitter.com/walken_io) **on Twitter**;
* **Share your original CAThlete-inspired artwork on Twitter** using the **hashtag** **#MyWalkenNFT** and **mentioning** [**@walken\_io**](https://twitter.com/walken_io). Multiple entries are allowed! And don’t forget to title your masterpiece!

**Contest Timeline & Voting**

**Entries** will be accepted until November 14, 12:00 (UTC).

On November 15, the Walken Team will **shortlist and announce 24 quarter-finalists**. The quarter-finalists will be determined **at the discretion of the Walken team**, with *creativity*, *quality,* and *thematic relevance* being the main criteria.

On November 16, **public** **voting** on Twitter begins. It will take place in the **official** **Walken Twitter account** [**@walken\_io**](https://twitter.com/walken_io) from *November 16, 12:00 (UTC) to November 19, 5:59 PM (UTC).* The 24 quarter-finalists will be divided into pairs, with voting to commence until we **have the final three first place winners**.

* During the **quarter-final stage (***November 16, 12:00 (UTC) — November 17, 11:59 (UTC))*, the 24 quarter-finalists will be randomly divided into ***12 pairs for voting*** (*2 entries in each*), with the **winner** of each vote becoming a ***semi-finalist***. Those ***12 participants** who do not advance* won’t be able to compete for prizes.
* During the **semi-final stage (***November 17, 3:00 PM (UTC) — November 18, 2:59 PM (UTC))*, the 12 semi-finalists will be paired into 6 “match-ups”, with the **winner** of each vote becoming the ***finalist***. Those who do not advance will become the **third place winners** eligible to ***1000 WLKN + Basic CAThlete Lootbox***.
* During the **final stage (***November 18, 6:00 PM (UTC) — November 19, 5:59 PM (UTC)), the 6 finalists* will be paired into 3 “match-ups”, the **winner** of each vote becoming the **first place winner** eligible for ***1000 WLKN + Premium CAThlete Lootbox.*** The other 3 participants will become the **second place winners** eligible for ***1000 WLKN + Super CAThlete Lootbox*****.**

On November 20, 12:00 (UTC) we will officially **announce the winners** and **distribute rewards**.

**Submission Rules & Requirements**

* The Participant must have **full copyright** of their submitted work (no plagiarism).
* Submissions containing screenshots of the Walken application, collages, video, or animation are **NOT accepted**.
* Submissions that do not contain a CAThlete(s) are **NOT accepted**.
* **Multiple submissions** are accepted, yet each artwork must be submitted as a *separate entry*. Submitting multiple artworks in one entry will be qualified as one entry.
* The Walken Team reserves the right to **disqualify entries** when authenticity and originality cannot be verified.
* By submitting an entry, the Participant is giving **permission** for Walken to share their work on all social media platforms and public-facing channels. In addition, the Participant is giving Walken permission to show, copy, or use your work (including the right to create, issue and sell multiple NFTs of your work) for giveaway and marketing purposes.
* The participants who submit non-winning entries will retain ownership over their artwork.
* Entries must be submitted on Twitter with the accompanying hashtag #MyWalkenNFT and @walken\_io mention. Being a follower of @walken\_io is required.
* Entries submitted outside of Twitter are **NOT accepted**. Entries submitted on Twitter but not meeting all the entrance requirements (having the accompanying hashtag #MyWalkenNFT and @walken\_io mention) are **NOT** accepted. Walken reserves the right to unilaterally exclude any entry from consideration for any reason.
* During the public voting stage, any form of voting manipulation is **strictly prohibited**. Walken reserves the right to unilaterally assign places to the winning entries should there be any suspicion of voting manipulation or other fraud taking place.
* Walken reserves the right to cancel or amend any contest or contest rules at our sole discretion.
* Only participants that meet all the entry requirements are eligible to be nominated and receive prizes. Entries will be validated prior to the winners being drawn. If an entry does not meet the requirements it will be removed from the list of quarter-finalists.

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