Digital Scarcity built on Ravencoin
With only 50 coins in existence, Jackdaw ($JDAW) was created to have the highest face value of any Ravencoin token in history.
About Jackdaw
Is Jackdaw an NFT?
Jackdaw ($JDAW) by definition is not an NFT. Each Jackdaw "coin" or "token" is worth the same as any other. Jackdaw was created as a stand-alone cryptocurrency on the Ravencoin blockchain.
What gives Jackdaw value?
Jackdaw is an experiment in digital scarcity (source: Internet Policy Review), a well researched subject currently being explored by many in the cryptocurrency space.
Jackdaw is limited to 50 tokens that were distributed to over 20,000 Ravencoin addresses, making it extremely limited and yet, widely distributed. It's likely that most holders will only ever own a fraction of a Jackdaw.
With Jackdaw, we elected for technology that allowed for a Layer 1 token backed by a Proof of Work UTXO model blockchain. This model makes Jackdaw completely auditable and immutable. We believe this technology adds security and value to the Jackdaw scarcity model. Real world energy is spent to issue, secure, and transact Jackdaw, within a completely auditable framework, on the Ravencoin blockchain.
With all of these factors combined, we believe Jackdaw has the potential to become a store of value by its own merit. Learn more about some of the benefits that lead us to choose Ravencoin in this article.
How can I get some Jackdaw?
There are several venues where you can currently trade Jackdaw ($JDAW) for Ravencoin ($RVN) and vice versa. Check out the "Exchange" section of the Jackdaw Tools page.
With that said, Jackdaws official distribution phase ended 12/31/2023, all Jackdaw have been distributed from the original address. You may still be able to get free Jackdaw via contests and giveaways from communities in the Ravencoin ecosystem, or you can visit the Jackdaw Faucet and claim some while supplies last.
Where can I trade Jackdaw?
Currently there are a few great ways to trade your Jackdaw ($JDAW). Some volunteers have started an effort for a traditional exchange (CEX) listing, with that being said, Jackdaw already has both decentralized & traditional web-based trading options.
Atomic Swaps with Electrum:
An easy-to-use decentralized trading solution right from your Electrum wallet. Check out the link on the Jackdaw Tools page or Jackdaw Swap page to download Electrum Ravencoin and get started.
Jackdaw Atomic Swap Demo Video
NFT-style listings with RocketRaven:
Users who are more accustomed to NFT-style listings will feel right at home with the listing & purchasing experience on RocketRaven.net. Users can buy, sell, or auction Jackdaw using the RocketRaven platform.
RocketRaven Jackdaw Listing Demo Video
Please Note: Users should always verify Jackdaw compatibility with other Ravencoin NFT platforms before trading fractions of Jackdaw. Not all Ravencoin NFT marketplaces support trading in token fractions.
Tokenomics
Token Issuance
Genesis TX: a51edb38d7d43dba97b2230989869baf1574fb96cc3c3bc788896673c9a69127
Jackdaw ($JDAW) was created on the Ravencoin ($RVN) blockchain October 16, 2023. All Jackdaw were distributed completely free from the original address via mixed distribution methods. There was no ICO, Founders reward, or fund set aside. All Jackdaw were completely distributed with no promises of future value. Jackdaw was created as a non-reissuable token, the supply can never be changed or altered. Learn more about why we chose Ravencoin over Ethereum for the Jackdaw Project in this article.
Token Info
IPFS: QmPKwBPTNdD78vvm3kBBEh633CWCaaaa9qMrarBDMgQMv6
Jackdaw ($JDAW) is a Ravencoin Main Asset Token secured by the Ravencoin Proof-of-Work blockchain with no central authority. The Jackdaw token is 100% community owned and governed. Jackdaw was widely distributed to over 20,000 Ravencoin ($RVN) addresses yet maintains a max supply of only 50 coins. While these coins are divisible, no greater than 50 can ever exist. Jackdaw carries with it all of the features and benefits of a Ravencoin Main Asset token. Learn more about Ravencoin Asset technicals here.
Governance
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Jackdaw ($JDAW) is completely community governed with no leaders. The admin asset for Jackdaw was burned on 12/31/2023 ensuring a completely leaderless & decentralized token. There is no lead developer, no marketing team, and no centralized authority to govern or control the Jackdaw token. The Jackdaw Project is made up entirely of volunteers and was initially fostered by the Birdhouse Ravencoin community. Jackdaw was designed and incubated in a way in which these factors will never change.
Distribution
Jackdaw ($JDAW) was distributed, completely free, to the Ravencoin ($RVN) community with no promise of future value in late 2023. Jackdaw only has a max supply of 50 tokens, yet it was dispersed to over 20,000 Ravencoin addresses during its distribution phase. This makes Jackdaw one of the most limited, but widely distributed tokens on the blockchain. Click below for a deeper look at the Jackdaw distribution phase.
Project Goals
The goal of the Jackdaw ($JDAW) project is to grow to become the token with the highest face value on the Ravencoin ($RVN) blockchain. Due to how scarce, permissionless, and widley distributed Jackdaw is, we believe this to be possible.