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BiiND began with a simple idea of mashing up age-old ways to learn with the emerging technology of VR. Covid forced us to meet in a new way. We found a pretty basic virtual conference room to be our office and ripped the roof off (because we could). It was our first glimpse of how expansive and unlimited the metaverse could be. And so our journey began.
BiiND began with a simple idea of mashing up age-old ways to learn with the emerging technology of VR. Covid forced us to meet in a new way. We found a pretty basic virtual conference room to be our office and ripped the roof off (because we could). It was our first glimpse of how expansive and unlimited the metaverse could be. And so our journey began.
We identified four foundational beliefs about what people want and need. People want easy, so our tech could not be complicated. People desire knowledge and learning, so we use co-present and spatial learning. People need people, so we give people a way to BiiND with others. People like authentication, so we created ways for people to be acknowledged on our platform. These beliefs guide our work today.
We identified four foundational beliefs about what people want and need. People want easy, so our tech could not be complicated. People desire knowledge and learning, so we use co-present and spatial learning. People need people, so we give people a way to BiiND with others. People like authentication, so we created ways for people to be acknowledged on our platform. These beliefs guide our work today.
We knew the science behind the power of spatial and co-present learning, and wanted a way to both experience and share it first hand. We built an example of how people can learn together by memorizing a scripture after just a few minutes. Immersed in an environment full of funky and outlandish animated models the scripture became unforgettable. This would begin a story that we did not fully envision and one that is still being written to this day.
We knew the science behind the power of spatial and co-present learning, and wanted a way to both experience and share it first hand. We built an example of how people can learn together by memorizing a scripture after just a few minutes. Immersed in an environment full of funky and outlandish animated models the scripture became unforgettable. This would begin a story that we did not fully envision and one that is still being written to this day.
Our first metaverse office was cool but we wanted more. We experienced the power of what it means to be 'co-present' with others and what it was like to create together. We could now work in any environment we wanted, so we ditched the conference room and built BiiND iiSLAND. It became our new daily work space.
Our first metaverse office was cool but we wanted more. We experienced the power of what it means to be 'co-present' with others and what it was like to create together. We could now work in any environment we wanted, so we ditched the conference room and built BiiND iiSLAND. It became our new daily work space.
On BiiND iiSLAND we ate our own dog food and built BiiND from within BiiND. We used different devices (phones, tablets, PC’s, VR goggles). We experimented with various web browsers. We shared our screens and cameras to access and view together all of the content of the existing web, sharing pics, and dropping in 3D models.
On BiiND iiSLAND we ate our own dog food and built BiiND from within BiiND. We used different devices (phones, tablets, PC’s, VR goggles). We experimented with various web browsers. We shared our screens and cameras to access and view together all of the content of the existing web, sharing pics, and dropping in 3D models.
It wasn't all work. Working like this was not without its share of fun (and funny) things that happened as a result of creative people being able to do things that have never been done before. Calling in sick or leaving for a lunch break was as easy as leaving a note on your 'office chair'. Although we each worked from home without physically being present with one another, in many ways, we felt more connected than if we had been in-person.
It wasn't all work. Working like this was not without its share of fun (and funny) things that happened as a result of creative people being able to do things that have never been done before. Calling in sick or leaving for a lunch break was as easy as leaving a note on your 'office chair'. Although we each worked from home without physically being present with one another, in many ways, we felt more connected than if we had been in-person.
One of the team's first creations on BiiND iiSLAND was a second scripture which exceeded the first in every way. This Unforgettable Scripture was one-of-a-kind, built in community, and opened the door to NFT’s and web3. It is a great example of the possibilities of the platform and took us down an exciting path for users that believe in decentralization, the usefulness of NFT’s, and a new way to experience art.
One of the team's first creations on BiiND iiSLAND was a second scripture which exceeded the first in every way. This Unforgettable Scripture was one-of-a-kind, built in community, and opened the door to NFT’s and web3. It is a great example of the possibilities of the platform and took us down an exciting path for users that believe in decentralization, the usefulness of NFT’s, and a new way to experience art.
A dream led us to show BiiND to a church. Like everyone COVID was impacting the church and the 'new normal' was being defined. The word 'metaverse' was barely heard, but the church was interested in exploring how this new thing could be used in their mission. We knew from our work building Unforgettable Scriptures that people needed a place to access the metaverse. Unfortunately, there was no place to do it. So, we had to build from the ground up a Metaverse Presence for people and organizations.
A dream led us to show BiiND to a church. Like everyone COVID was impacting the church and the 'new normal' was being defined. The word 'metaverse' was barely heard, but the church was interested in exploring how this new thing could be used in their mission. We knew from our work building Unforgettable Scriptures that people needed a place to access the metaverse. Unfortunately, there was no place to do it. So, we had to build from the ground up a Metaverse Presence for people and organizations.
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and that's exactly what happened with BiiND. We wanted to offer a metaverse presence that was infinitely scalable. We received our inspiration from bees. Bees use a series of hexagonal cells to build their hives. The BiiND HiiVE was born giving people that place that could easily expand and grow.
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and that's exactly what happened with BiiND. We wanted to offer a metaverse presence that was infinitely scalable. We received our inspiration from bees. Bees use a series of hexagonal cells to build their hives. The BiiND HiiVE was born giving people that place that could easily expand and grow.
The HiiVE had to be practical. We built many iterations of the HiiVE by hand to experiment with how people might use them. We are now putting the finishing touches on the ability to automate the creation of the HiiVE. Our team's focus was to make it EASY for people, because people want easy.
The HiiVE had to be practical. We built many iterations of the HiiVE by hand to experiment with how people might use them. We are now putting the finishing touches on the ability to automate the creation of the HiiVE. Our team's focus was to make it EASY for people, because people want easy.
After building our second Unforgettable Scripture we realized we had created a unique NFT. This realization took us down a path to build the web3 and defi areas of the HiiVE, including the ability to sign in with a wallet and a place to build and display Unforgettable NFT’s. We also developed a series of NFT drops, and a road map for further web3 and defi uses including a BiiND token and marketplace. This capability of the HiiVE is more a question of when, not if.
After building our second Unforgettable Scripture we realized we had created a unique NFT. This realization took us down a path to build the web3 and defi areas of the HiiVE, including the ability to sign in with a wallet and a place to build and display Unforgettable NFT’s. We also developed a series of NFT drops, and a road map for further web3 and defi uses including a BiiND token and marketplace. This capability of the HiiVE is more a question of when, not if.
The HiiVES cluster was built to give users the ability to connect their HiiVES to others on BiiND. Merely traversing through a portal allows users to access another HiiVE. Why? Because people need people.
The HiiVES cluster was built to give users the ability to connect their HiiVES to others on BiiND. Merely traversing through a portal allows users to access another HiiVE. Why? Because people need people.
Whatever the metaverse becomes, we believe that it must be built on the ubiquity of the existing web. Today, people have so much data with no easy way to remember where it is. The power of spatial memory allows users to visually find, archive, and share information that matters to them. In the ARCHiiVE cluster users can do all of that. Eventually users will be able to own, operate, access, and store their HiiVE separate from any centralized cloud provider.
Whatever the metaverse becomes, we believe that it must be built on the ubiquity of the existing web. Today, people have so much data with no easy way to remember where it is. The power of spatial memory allows users to visually find, archive, and share information that matters to them. In the ARCHiiVE cluster users can do all of that. Eventually users will be able to own, operate, access, and store their HiiVE separate from any centralized cloud provider.
The metaverse can be anything you can imagine. Want to watch a movie on the moon, have a meeting on the top of a snow covered mountain, hang out with friends in front of a campfire, or memorize the Lord’s Prayer on the Mount of Beatitudes? All those are possible within the SPACES cluster. We are excited for new builders to join BiiND and create more spaces for the community.
The metaverse can be anything you can imagine. Want to watch a movie on the moon, have a meeting on the top of a snow covered mountain, hang out with friends in front of a campfire, or memorize the Lord’s Prayer on the Mount of Beatitudes? All those are possible within the SPACES cluster. We are excited for new builders to join BiiND and create more spaces for the community.
With the promises of the metaverse inevitably replacing all of the activities we currently do on the web, the HiiVE needed to facilitate a new way for people to shop. The team developed the STORE cluster, which will act as a virtual storefront, allowing users to browse and purchase products with others in a unique and social environment.
With the promises of the metaverse inevitably replacing all of the activities we currently do on the web, the HiiVE needed to facilitate a new way for people to shop. The team developed the STORE cluster, which will act as a virtual storefront, allowing users to browse and purchase products with others in a unique and social environment.
The team has worked hard pioneering many things over the past two years. Most importantly, we have created a platform that truly makes the metaverse practical and useful for people. Individuals and organizations will soon be able to sign up for BiiND, build their own HiiVE, and have a presence in the metaverse! Thank you for taking the time to read our story, join us in creating the next chapter. Sincerely ~ The Team
The team has worked hard pioneering many things over the past two years. Most importantly, we have created a platform that truly makes the metaverse practical and useful for people. Individuals and organizations will soon be able to sign up for BiiND, build their own HiiVE, and have a presence in the metaverse! Thank you for taking the time to read our story, join us in creating the next chapter.

Sincerely ~ The Team
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Team

Today BiiND is a small team with a shared vision. We believe that once our platform is tested with users and our value proposition becomes clear that people will swarm to their HiiVES and the vision of a vibrant community creating and learning together will become a reality. We have collaborated with numerous artists and technologists to help build BiiND. Here is our current team.

Chuck Whitlock
"OldNSlow"

Chuck is a leader and operator with a passion for building companies.

OldNSlow is a natural born killer of words typed by others. He thinks, dresses, and acts like he is twenty. He is not! His favorite T-Shirt says blah blah blah.

Robert Kenny
"Ro6"

Rob is an entrepreneur with a deep background in technology.

Ro6 sees both sides of everything! Because of nuance he struggles with true / false and multiple choice questions.

Chris Conlon
"Chrisify"

Chris is an innovator with a lifelong history in computing including network infrastructure, print/digital medias and broadcasting.

Chrisify aka ‘Bueller… Bueller’ still runs a 1983 ‘War Games’ style dial-in bulletin board system from his bedroom.

Henry Graves
"Hoony"

Henry is a software designer and developer with a background in digital media and live events.

Hoony invests in rare fish and outsources all of his work to kids who play Roblox.

Bowen Johnson
"Bojangles"

Bowen is an entrepreneur focused in the digital asset space who sees the world through the lens of the customer.

Bojangles is a crypto bro’s crypto bro. There is not an NFT about which he does not have an opinion.

Charlie Recchia
"NetSetChuck"

Charlie is a crypto native entrepreneur with a passion and background in entertainment and hospitality.

NetSetChuck is an NFT fueled degen and self-proclaimed guru of all things Web3. He has the body of a 60 year old because of boardsports.

Beliefs

Core to building BiiND was a shared belief that people were motivated by easy, gaining knowledge, being together, and receiving feedback. Those ideas morphed into the following:

We believe people:

Want EASY

We're motivated by intuitive designs

Desire KNOWLEDGE

We seek deeper understanding

Need PEOPLE

We revolve around community

Like RECOGNITION

We appreciate acknowledgement

Want
EASY

We're motivated by intuitive designs

Desire
KNOWLEDGE

We seek deeper understanding

Need
PEOPLE

We revolve around community

Like
RECOGNITION

We appreciate acknowledgement

Our beliefs about the metaverse:

It will be REVOLUTIONARY

Everything will change

It will be DECENTRALIZED

Use the power of blockchain

It will be CONNECTED

Everything will change

It must be ACCESSIBLE

Device agnostic and interoperable

It must be PRACTICAL

Useful in everyday life

It must be INFINITE

Should not be space-limited

It must be COLLABORATIVE

Everyone needs to have a part

It must be built in COMMUNITY

Utilize the wisdom of crowds

It will be REVOLUTIONARY

Everything will change

It will be DECENTRALIZED

Use the power of blockchain

It will be CONNECTED

Everything will change

It must be ACCESSIBLE

Device agnostic and interoperable

It must be PRACTICAL

Useful in everyday life

It must be INFINITE

Should not be space-limited

It must be COLLABORATIVE

Everyone needs to have a part

It must be built in COMMUNITY

Utilize the wisdom of crowds

Users

Myspace existed to allow people to participate in the web. It provided a personal presence and made the web practical for users. Today the metaverse is in a similar state. People need their own place to experience and use the next version of the web. BiiND enables our users to create that place, complete with their own metaverse address. We believe that everyone will find a use for BiiND. We identified the following groups to focus on some of the unique user experiences on BiiND:

Web2 Users

Co-presence in unique and unlimited spaces, shopping and experiencing new products in a new way, a place to share social media and important web content, a metaverse address, and seamless access to web3.

Web3 Natives

An active role in building BiiND, a place to form and shape decentralized communities, an opportunity to create and display unforgettable NFTs, a way to earn money, and play games.

Organizations

A usable, scalable, and custom metaverse presence, a place for their stakeholders to engage, a place for employees to work and share, an opportunity for customers to experience their products.

Web2 Users

Co-presence in unique and unlimited spaces, shopping and experiencing new products in a new way, a place to share social media and important web content, a metaverse address, and seamless access to web3.

Web3 Natives

An active role in building BiiND, a place to form and shape decentralized communities, an opportunity to create and display unforgettable NFTs, a way to earn money, and play games.

Organizations

A usable, scalable, and custom metaverse presence, a place for their stakeholders to engage, a place for employees to work and share, an opportunity for customers to experience their products.

Tech

Whatever the metaverse turns out to be will be built on and include the existing web. BiiND rides on the ubiquity of the web, so it’s open-source and web-based. The platform utilizes an existing eco-system of flexible, scalable, secure, and battle-tested technology from our partners.

Supports

the standards of the Open Metaverse Interoperability Group

Accessible

via web browser, no external software downloads

Compatible

with multiple device types: desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, VR

Real-time

avatar-based communication

Open Source

software focused

Integrated

with Blockchain

Supports

the standards of the Open Metaverse Interoperability Group

Accessible

via web browser, no external software downloads

Compatible

with multiple device types: desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, VR

Real-time

avatar-based communication

Open Source

software focused

Integrated

with Blockchain

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