Project Review
Problem/Solution
It Remains aims to make the audience part of the creative process behind a multimedia franchise. The project addresses the disconnect between mainstream storytelling and Web3 by letting the community co-create the franchise and even influence in-world outcomes through token-based mechanics. A gamified, AR-enhanced novel experience lets readers interact with characters, solve mysteries, and earn rewards. The dystopian narrative also spotlights real issues like plastic pollution and homelessness, adding a purpose-driven edge to the project.
Tokenomics
The Resister (RSTR) token has a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens. Its distribution favors community growth: only ~15% went to private investors (pre-seed, seed, strategic, private rounds) while 18.65% is allocated to in-game rewards, 15% to a community DAO treasury, and 4.35% for airdrops. The team holds 20% (locked for 12 months, then vested over 24). RSTR is used to unlock content, empower players’ NFT characters (holding tokens boosts them) and for governance voting in the franchise. There’s no built-in burn or deflation mechanism, supply is fixed, so long-term value will depend on growing utility and demand.
Perspectives
It Remains has an ambitious roadmap. In the near term, the team is working on a pilot animated series for Netflix and plans to develop a feature film combining animation with live action. The long-term vision is to establish a new model of interactive, decentralized entertainment, essentially becoming a Web3 era transmedia franchise. This approach could carve out a unique niche if successful, but it faces significant execution risks. Building a multi-platform story universe is costly and complex but entertainment products also have a very high ceiling if they get viral.
Founders and Team
Vasil Tuchkov
Author & CEO
Christo Peev
CTO
Co-founder Vasil Tuchkov is a published novelist and founder of a creative agency, and he’s been a blockchain aficionado since 2013. He is joined by Anthony Christov, a Hollywood art director who spent 18 years at Pixar, bringing franchise and visual storytelling know-how. CTO Christo Peev leads the technology development of It Remains. The wider team includes veteran game artists, filmmakers, and marketers, supported by advisors like NFT protocol pioneer Bruno Škvorc and producer David Uslan.
Funding
It Remains has been financed through a series of small token sales and NFT drops rather than one large venture round. The founding philosophy appears to center on building proof-of-concept first, implying a preference for lean capital deployment rather than raising large upfront sums. In addition, the project has monetized through NFT drops – a limited “Legendary” 1-of-1 NFT collection (which sold out in 2023) helped bootstrap the project. The team asserts that over 20 global investors have backed It Remains, however these investors have not been identified, which raises questions regarding the credibility of the project.
Community
It Remains drives engagement through immersive mechanics – AR hunts, narrative puzzles, and plans for real-world “immersive experiences” across multiple countries. Early NFT backers receive incentives such as airdropped tokens and narrative influence rights, anchoring a loyal “core” group of stakeholders. The team consistently publishes story content, runs contests, and solicits fan ideas to amplify growth. If the project sustains content delivery, roadmap credibility, and trust, this approach could cultivate a durable, value-aligned community – but only if momentum, transparency, and real utility continue to support the narrative.
Competitors
It Remains is one of the first movers combining multi-platform storytelling with blockchain tech. However, some analogous Web3 projects are emerging. For example, the NFT-driven Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult is building a community-created fantasy franchise that has expanded into comics and is developing an animated TV series. Such efforts show there is a growing niche for community-owned IP. More broadly, It Remains competes with traditional entertainment IPs and established crypto games for users’ time and attention. While the concept of a blockchain-based franchise is still novel (meaning the field isn’t saturated yet), this also means the model is unproven.
The project’s uniqueness in blending Hollywood-style content with crypto is a strength, but it will need to deliver quality content to stand out against mainstream franchises with far bigger budgets. In essence, It Remains is pioneering a new arena, but any new entrants (or legacy media adapting similar strategies) will up the competitive pressure.
Strengths
- Pioneering Concept: It Remains is among the first to attempt a decentralized, community-led media franchise, blending Hollywood-style storytelling with Web3 co-creation
- High-Caliber Team: The core team mixes film industry veterans (e.g. a Pixar art director) and blockchain experts, providing credibility and execution skill
- Engaged Community: It Remains has attracted a 70k+ strong community with active participation (real-world immersive events, sold-out NFT drops) and generally positive sentiment
Risks
- Adoption Uncertainty: The beyond-dystopian, crypto-integrated storyline may appeal to Web3 insiders, but attracting a mainstream audience beyond crypto/NFT circles could be challenging.
- Unproven Model: A community-driven narrative franchise is experimental; there’s a risk that decentralized story creation fails to produce a compelling IP that can compete with traditional franchises long-term.
- Ambitious Scope: Delivering quality across books, games, AR, and film is a huge undertaking; any part failing could hurt the whole project’s reputation and momentum.
Conclusion
It Remains represents a high-risk, high-reward opportunity. The project is genuinely innovative with a credible team and an engaged community. Its token is already trading at a modest market cap, so any significant success of the franchise could yield substantial upside. However, this is a long-game: delivering on the vision will likely take years, and there’s no guarantee of mass adoption. Farming an airdrop or earning RSTR now could pay off handsomely if It Remains eventually becomes a popular franchise, but don’t expect quick wins.
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