Polkadot Joins BitBasel's 'Art for Impact' Program to Send Artwork to the Moon

Associated Press

29-04-2025

Global call for artists: Submit work inspired by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to be preserved on the lunar surface
Miami, FL – April 29, 2025 – Polkadot has joined BitBasel's Art for Impact Space Program, a visionary initiative inviting artists to create work inspired by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusion in a permanent art archive headed to the surface of the Moon.
This one-of-a-kind program is part of the GLPH (Galactic Library Preserve Humanity) archival payload, set to launch on the upcoming Astrobotic Griffin-1 lunar mission under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Using Nanofiche, a space-grade technology designed to endure the extreme conditions of space, selected artworks will be preserved for billions of years on the Moon as a testament to human creativity, purpose, and legacy.
Polkadot, one of Web3's most powerful and sustainable blockchain ecosystems, joins BitBasel in rallying creators around the world to contribute visual works that reflect on one or more of the 17 SDGs, including climate action, quality education, gender equality, clean energy, and sustainable innovation.
Submissions must be representable as still imagery and may include digital art, photography, illustration, painting, or mixed media. Artists are encouraged to create pieces that not only showcase their talent but also spark global awareness and inspire future generations.
A curation committee composed of representatives from BitBasel, Polkadot, GLPH, and the University of Florida Blockchain Lab will evaluate submissions and select the final group of artworks to be included in the Moon-bound archive. Selected artists will be formally recognized as part of this historic cultural and space mission.
'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for artists to etch their values into history—literally,' said Scott Spiegel, Co-founder & CEO of BitBasel. 'With Polkadot's support, we're expanding the reach of this mission across the Web3 ecosystem and beyond. The Moon is the canvas, and together we're sending a message that art can drive awareness, action, and legacy.'
The submission deadline is May 9, 2025, and the selected works will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket later this year.
To learn more and submit your artwork, visit form.typeform.com/to/EiS1sHtG
For media inquiries, please contact Jonathan Duran at Jonathan(at)Distractive(dot)xyz
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About BitBasel
BitBasel is a pioneering platform at the intersection of art, blockchain, and emerging technology. Founded in Miami in 2020, BitBasel empowers artists, collectors, and technologists through immersive experiences, curated exhibitions, and digital marketplaces. With a mission to 'Pioneer the Future of the Arts,' BitBasel has launched historic initiatives—from lunar art missions to global Web3 education programs.
About Polkadot
Polkadot is the powerful, secure core of Web3, providing a shared foundation that unites some of the world's most transformative apps and blockchains. Polkadot offers advanced modular architecture that allows devs to easily design and build their own specialized blockchain projects, pooled security that ensures the same high standard for secure block production across all connected chains and apps connected to it, and robust governance that ensures a transparent system where everyone has say in shaping the blockchain ecosystem for growth and sustainability. With Polkadot, users are not just participants, they're co-creators with the power to shape its future.
About GLPH
The Galactic Library Preserve Humanity (GLPH) is a groundbreaking archival initiative using Nanofiche technology to preserve humanity's cultural legacy on the Moon for billions of years.
About University of Florida Blockchain Lab
The University of Florida Blockchain Lab is an academic research center advancing the development and application of blockchain technology through education, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.