“Tiger King” star and convicted animal abuser Joe Exotic will launch NFT in prison

The non-fungible token industry is not over yet, because Tiger King Star Joe Exotic will launch his NFT from prison with some external assistance.

Cryptocurrency club founded in New YorkMore Announce On Tuesday, it held an auction on behalf of the former zoo operator and TV star Joseph Maldonado-Passage (known professionally as Joe Exotic) to enter the celebrity NFT field.

With the support of Rozenfeld Meyer & Susman entertainment attorney Brad Small, the convicted animal abuser plans to sell some of his property as well as digital objects and tokens from the Federal Penitentiary in Fort Worth, Texas.The actual items include Maldonado-Passage’s favorite pistol and holster, and the jacket that is often worn on the body Tiger King Series, and real recordings from prison.

Starting Friday, the public can participate in the “Official Tiger King NFT” auction, which will be held on Mintable, the main non-fungible token market. The winner of the auction will receive a physical object with certification documents and a 3D digital model of each tangible collection.

“Tiger King” is is convicted A number of serious crimes, including hired murder and violation of laws protecting endangered species. Maldonado-Passage killed five tigers at a petting zoo in Oklahoma to make room for other cats. He was also convicted of recruiting two killers to kill his mortal enemy, Carol Baskin, owner of the animal sanctuary.

According to National Geographic, Maldonado Passage was awaiting trial at Grady County Prison and even tried to intermediate the illegal sale of lion cubs over the phone.

Maldonado-Passage sees the decline of NFT as an opportunity to give back to his loyal fan base. “It’s great to express opinions through blockchain technology. I’m honored to be the first person to launch MORE Celebrity NFT,” he said, adding, “Whether you love me or hate me, because you think I did What, there is no doubt that everyone wants a piece of Tiger King!”

More CEO and founder Peter Klamka stated that the plan will help the company promote the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology, noting that the NFT industry provides people with opportunities to obtain authentic and unique products, otherwise they will not be able to obtain these products. Klamka pointed out: “There is no better way to participate in the mainstream of blockchain technology than to associate familiar faces and names.”

More did not immediately respond to Cointelegraph’s request for comment.