❓FAQs

Why an earth-sheltered village?

While structures at the Firefly Shire will take advantage of various building techniques, we love earth-sheltered buildings the most!

Earth-sheltered homes are built into the ground or up against a hill, and because of their design take advantage of natural insulation. They’re eco-friendly and offer additional protection against fires, storms, or other extreme weather events while using less energy than traditional structures.

We hope to someday expand to similar projects around the world!

What Are NFTs?

NFTs, short for Non-Fungible Tokens, are secure digital assets demonstrating ownership and authenticity. They utilize blockchain technology and have various applications, including digital art collectibles, music, games, goods, and services. NFTs can be bought and sold in several marketplaces like: jpg.store and plutus.art.

At the Shire, our fantasy creature NFT collections are memberships that unlock travel experiences at our campground in Costa Rica. 3 Series, each with rare creatures and coins on the Cardano blockchain. Learn more about our NFTs and mint one here!

Wen NFT?

• Series 1 & 2 Release: You missed it. Find them in the aftermarket!

• Series 3 Release: Minting Now on Lunarpunks.io

Make sure to join our Discord and follow us on Twitter to keep an eye out for giveaways and NFT drops!

Which wallet should you use?

ONLY use a Cardano wallet such as Lace, VESPR, Flint, Eternl, Nami etc.

DO NOT use an exchange wallet to purchase Lord of the Coins NFT collectibles. If you use an exchange wallet like Coinbase or Binance, you will NOT receive the NFT because those wallets are not supported.

When will camping be available?

Our seasonal campground opens July 2023. We will be open 6 months/year, while the weather is the best here in Costa Rica. July & August, January - April.

Why Cardano?

We launched our project on the Cardano blockchain due to several key factors. One is Cardano’s proof of stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and liquid staking model, which offers several benefits. Unlike traditional cryptocurrency mining, PoS requires minimal energy usage and hardware pollution, making it a more sustainable option. Additionally, users can earn rewards and their $ADA is never locked up, providing greater flexibility and liquidity.

Cardano’s decentralized and highly secure blockchain network provides an added layer of protection against cyber attacks and fraud. We also liked the Cardano Foundation’s commitment to sustainability and the environment. They are actively promoting and advancing nature-based solutions to combat climate change, such as the Cardano forest initiative. There are also now $ADA eco staking pools that are powered by renewable energy, contributing to a greener future.

While we are currently operating on Cardano, we remain open to exploring partnerships with other eco-friendly blockchains that align with our values and mission.