Weekly Roundup: VeeFriends Children’s Book - Meet Me in the Middle, VeeCon 2024 Official Hotels…

2024 is well underway here at VeeFriends and it is shaping up to be our best year yet! This week was a flurry of fun with the announcement of our very first children's book Meet Me in the Middle written by Gary Vaynerchuk. In addition, VeeCon 2024 hotel booking opened with special rates available, VeeFriends socials spotlighted the incredible Focused Falcon character, VeeFriends daily comics are rolling out, and so much more.

Keep reading to discover all the latest highlights at VeeFriends!

VeeFriends Unveils First-Ever Children's Book "Meet Me in the Middle"

This week VeeFriends announced the release of our first-ever children's book titled Meet Me in the Middle, written by 5-time New York Times Best-Selling Author, Gary Vaynerchuk. The unique flip-the-book-around format, featuring the VeeFriends characters Patient Pig and Eager Eagle, presents distinct stories from each character's perspective, encouraging young minds to appreciate different viewpoints. Inspired by Gary Vaynerchuk's bestselling book "Twelve and a Half," this children's book aims to teach empathy, problem-solving, and compromise.

Pre-orders are open now at veefriends.com/book, and token holders of Series 1 and Series 2 Patient Pig and Eager Eagle tokens will receive additional benefits, including signed copies and a livestream reading with Gary.

For all the details read our featured blog HERE

Discounted VeeCon 2024 Hotels: Your Gateway to L.A Live and Beyond

Prepare for an unparalleled VeeCon 2024 experience as we take over the iconic L.A Live entertainment center in Downtown Los Angeles. To ensure your comfort and style during VeeCon 2024, we've partnered with premier hotels located within a 10-minute walk from the venue, offering exclusive discounted rates from August 8 to August 12. Secure your spot at the eclectic Hotel Indigo, boasting modern design and local art, or immerse yourself in contemporary elegance at AC Hotel with upscale amenities and multiple dining options. For a vibrant and playful stay, Moxy offers a unique blend of design and lively ambiance, complete with 12 dining options. Don't miss out on these superb accommodations - book your spot now at https://veecon.co/hotels.

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For more information on these specific hotels and some exciting tips to enrich your visit to Los Angeles including the top sights to see in LA and how to navigate this major city, check out our featured blog HERE

Fanatics Live Fun! Recapping This Week's Streams

Fanatics Live was buzzing on Tuesday, with a lively Meet Me in the Middle book discussion that fueled numerous live orders. The addition of VeeFriends Lofi music to the stream set the vibes for the experience in addition to Adam Ripps donning Meta Ray Bans on IG Live (which earned chat approval!). Unboxing highlights included a 1/1 Lava Mint Mink, Epic Empathy Elephant, Epic Motivated Monster, as well as a Rare and Very Rare Patient Panda.

Wednesday's stream was the inaugural gameplay stream on Fanatics Live. Numerous first-time viewers discovered the gameplay, witnessing Courtney's impressive 4–0 sweep against Conor, sparking robust engagement with the Fanatics Live audience. A highlight was a viewer kicking off the building of their deck by buying their first pack after experiencing a VeeFriends Trading card match for the first time.

The final stream of the week on Thursday saw the VeeFriends team crush through a sold out A-Z break, cracking open a whopping 46 packs and 6 starter decks. The action didn't stop there, numerous auctions for graded cards and slabs also brought the excitement to new heights. Notable pulls included a 1/1 Diamond Compassionate Catfish,Rare Black Cat and Perfect Persian Cat.

Character Spotlight: Meet Focused Falcon

Focused Falcon, a powerhouse in the VeeFriends trading card game with an impressive score of 69 out of 75, takes center stage in VeeFriends' latest spotlight. Focused Falcon was featured at the top of the year to remind us all to stay focused on our goals for 2024. Stay on the lookout for this dynamic character, symbolizing strength and concentration in the VeeFriends universe.

Read through our thread for a deep dive into this awesome character:

Security is Safety! Reminder to Be Cautious in Crypto

With a potential new bull market brewing, it is more important than ever to practice safety and security with your crypto wallets. This week a scam on the popular blockchain Arbitrum was brought to our attention, please stay vigilant!

VeeFriends Comics Corner

This week, VeeFriends comic artist D.J. Coffman kicked off his daily comic initiative, publishing 5 brand new VeeFriends comics! Browse through them below:

8 Things to Look Forward to from VeeFriends in 2024!

The alpha alligators have been asking what's upcoming in the VeeFriends world this year. Check out this thread below for 8 things to look forward to this year from VeeFriends!