And this is a wrap for Day 1 at NFC Summit ! 🥁
Day 1 of NFC Summit 2026 is a wrap.
Today, Unicorn Factory Lisboa became something else entirely. Four floors of the Art Factory came alive - from the Grand Hall to the AI Cave in the basement. The central plaza opened with Dmitri Cherniak’s large-scale LED triptych. Container galleries, tunnel murals, and solo shows filled every corner of the venue.
Artists were present throughout. Conversations happened in front of the work, not just on stage.
A huge thank you to everyone who came through today - here’s a throwback 🎬 👇
📍 Important: Kawaii Stage Location Update for Tomorrow
For Day 2, the Kawaii Stage moves to the Unicorn Stage - same energy, better setup.
To get there, follow the floor map below and cross through the Food Tunnel.
Highlights from Day 1
OpenSea: Shipping Container Galleries & XCOPY Mural
Following the success of last year’s container galleries, OpenSea returned with two new artists.
Efdot brought new work from his GLiFS project, minting on OpenSea now.
Jiwa displayed early outputs from his upcoming project: “Art is Capital”.
Two containers. Two previews. Both worth your time.
In addition, the creative mind behind the Brooklyn NFT Wall and the Node Foundation Punk Wall, MASNAH painted a mural of XCOPY’s The Doomed near the Central Plaza.
One of the most photographed moments of the day ! 📸
mewe: Watch Feed Launch
Mewe - the world’s leading privacy-first social network - announced the launch of its Watch Feed: a dedicated short-form vertical video experience entirely free from tracking, data harvesting, and manipulative algorithms.
Unlike traditional platforms, mewe’s Watch Feed uses no engagement-bait algorithms. Content discovery is driven purely by community and user preferences — and creators keep full control over their content and privacy.
The Watch Feed began rolling out globally to all iOS and Android users today !
“We are delivering a state-of-the-art video experience that puts control back where it belongs — in the hands of the community and the creators.” — Carlos Betancourt, CEO of MeWe
ETERNO: Parallel Terrains
ETERNO presented Parallel Terrains, bringing together exhibitions by Vhils and BOLDTRON that explore territory through excavation, memory, projection, and simulation.
Also part of the NFC program, ETERNO Gallery in Marvila opens Unpermissioned Self / Proof of Being tomorrow at 6PM, a group exhibition on portraiture after the internet featuring Amber Vittoria, PIV, Rainer Hosch, ZafGod, Pindar Van Arman, Coldie, Justin Aversano, and Dark0 Ristevski, with the last three taking part in the opening event.
DANAE
DANAE presents Calculated Skies, a solo project by French artist Eko33 (Jean-Jacques Duclaux), curated by Marlène Corbun.
A pioneer of digital and generative art, Eko33 explores the intersections of code, perception, and contemporary technologies. Through an immersive installation and a series of unique artworks, Calculated Skies invites visitors into a constantly evolving visual landscape where reflection, light, and algorithms become tools for contemplation and self-discovery.
Tomorrow: Day 2
We’re opening with Stablecoin Day - come early ! 🔥
The morning also brings the Breathe & Reset workshop, national postal groups on crypto stamps, and plenty more activations across Unicorn Factory Lisboa.
Doors open at 9AM. See you there.
The NFC Summit Team
About NFC Summit
NFC Summit is the world’s first Web3 Pop-Culture Festival since 2022, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal.
Next edition: June 4-6, 2026 // Unicorn Factory Lisboa // Lisbon, Portugal.
More announcements coming soon, stay tuned.