Jackson.io's "The Sharkz Night" Attracts Over 800 NFT Holders, with OKX Airdrop
Jackson.io, the decentralized gaming protocol built on the SUI blockchain, made waves during Philippine Blockchain Week on June 10-11 with its headline after-party event, 'The Sharkz Night.' Held on the evening of June 11, the Sharkz-themed gathering drew over 800 participants—far surpassing the original limit of 500 Sharkz NFT holders—marking it as one of the largest unofficial offline events in the SUI NFT ecosystem to date. 800 Sharkz NFT Holders in Attendance
Held at XYLO at the Palace, Manila's one of the most iconic nightclubs, the lively atmosphere brought together not only Sharkz community members but also local blockchain influencers and KOLs, elevating the event's energy and reach.
Launched just three months ago, the Jackson Sharkz NFT community has quickly gained traction in the Sui ecosystem. This successful gathering brought together holders from around the world and injected new vitality into the Sui NFT space.
The event featured an interactive experience presented by OKX Wallet, which attracted a large number of participants to engage and explore. As the event approached its conclusion, the organizer announced that OKX would distribute a special airdrop. Following this announcement, event staff handed out OKX Giveaway cards to each attendee, each printed with a scannable QR code. Sharkz NFT holders simply needed to scan the QR code using the OKX app to claim a $5 USDT airdrop, which was directly credited to their OKX wallet accounts. The announcement was met with an enthusiastic response, creating an electrifying atmosphere filled with cheers and excitement, marking the climax of the evening's event.
Adding to the significance of the occasion, the entire OKX Philippine Team, along with some SEA OKX Leaders, participated and celebrated with the Sharkz NFT holders, making the event even more special.
Jackson.io Announces Future Plans
During the event, Jackson.io shared major updates, including:
Round 3 of the Points Competition launches on June 16
A car giveaway event is scheduled in the Philippines in Q4
A goal to surpass $100 million in total trading volume by the end of the year
Over the two-day Philippine Blockchain Week, the Jackson.io booth drew thousands of visitors and hosted live Sharkz NFT raffles, generating buzz and widespread attention.
Committed to Growing the Sui Ecosystem
Since its inception, Jackson.io has been dedicated to advancing the SUI ecosystem. The team expresses sincere gratitude to every Sharkz community member for their ongoing support. Jackson.io will continue to organize offline events in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and more, building stronger bonds with Sharkz holders around the world.
Jackson.io is a decentralized gaming protocol built on the SUI blockchain, aiming to create a player-driven Web3 gaming ecosystem. Through a points system, NFT integration, and transparent on-chain gameplay, Jackson.io offers a highly engaging and innovative blockchain gaming experience.
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