# NFT-Funded Cafes Coffee Bros. is Crowdfunding Support for Its First NYC Cafe with NFTs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-04 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bros References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/this-nyc-coffee-company-looks-to-open-a-cafe-with-nfts-301416367.html)  Coffee Bros. is approaching crowdfunding for its first cafe in NYC in a different way thanks to a new NFT project. The [Crypto Barista](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unistellar) Season 1 is kicking off with 60 caffeine-loving characters on the blockchain, which will help to open the world's very first NFT-funded cafe. Beyond helping to support a new business venture, the [Crypto Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-geniuses) offer great benefits for owners, including "caffeinated perks for life at all future cafe spaces and websites." Crypto Barista owners also control the [Barista Bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-co-dark-nights), a 15% fund set aside from the project's revenue for future use in the coffee space. The hand-drawn NFTs created by illustrator Tony Bui each depict a unique character making coffee. With the launch of Season 1, up to 455 owners will get to claim an NFT of their own, some of which are rarer than others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nft-funded Cafes:** Cafes can use NFTs to crowdfund and offer exclusive perks to their supporters, while maintaining a 15% fund for future coffee space use. - **Blockchain Loyalty Programs:** Businesses can use blockchain to create unique loyalty programs that offer exclusive perks for customers, such as access to rare products or experiences. - **Digital Art Investments:** As more businesses explore NFTs, there may be opportunities for investors to fund or collect unique digital art pieces that hold or increase in value over time. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can leverage NFTs to fundraise for new locations while offering loyal customers exclusive perks and benefits. - **Blockchain Startups:** Blockchain startups can explore opportunities to create loyalty programs, funding platforms, and investment opportunities using NFTs. - **Digital Art Platforms:** Digital art platforms can facilitate the trading and investment of NFTs and support the creation of additional blockchain-based art ventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFT Coffee Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-breakfast-club.md) - [Cafe NFT Loyalty Rewards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-odyssey.md) - [Siren-Themed NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-odyssey-1.md) - [NFT-Tied Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-energy.md) - [Tea House NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fighting-boba-club-nft.md) - [NFT Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-restaurant.md) - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [NFT-Backed Restaurant Groups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-backed-restaurant.md) - [Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-cafe.md)