Legacy NFTs & Collectibles

Not everything on-chain needs to do something. Sometimes a digital asset is valuable simply because it exists: a piece of art, a profile picture, a collectible moment, a limited-edition drop from a brand or creator. These are legacy NFTs, the original use case that brought NFTs into mainstream awareness.

bonuz is built around Dynamic NFTs (DNFTs) that have state, rules, and utility: loyalty cards, vouchers, memberships, tickets, certificates. But the bonuz Lifestyle Wallet also fully supports traditional, static NFTs that users already own or that brands issue as collectibles. Art, PFPs, photography, generative collections, commemorative drops, and any standard ERC-721 or ERC-1155 token.

Legacy NFTs and DNFTs coexist in the same wallet, the same ecosystem, and the same user profile. They serve different purposes, and bonuz supports both.

What Are Legacy NFTs?

Legacy NFTs are standard, static non-fungible tokens. They don't change state. They don't have redemption logic or expiry dates. They don't track progress or gate access (unless configured to do so externally). They are owned digital objects: art, collectibles, memorabilia, and creative works.

Common types include digital art (1/1 pieces, editions, generative collections), profile pictures (PFP collections like the ones that defined the 2021-2022 NFT era), photography and video (limited-edition visual works), brand collectibles (commemorative drops, collaboration pieces, limited merch), music and audio (tokenized tracks, album art, stems), sports memorabilia (moments, highlights, trading cards), and virtual goods (in-game items, virtual fashion, metaverse assets).

These assets follow standard NFT contracts. They are transferable, tradeable, and exist on whichever blockchain they were minted on.

How They Live in bonuz

The bonuz Lifestyle Wallet displays legacy NFTs alongside DNFTs in the user's collection. The wallet reads standard ERC-721 and ERC-1155 tokens from all supported chains (Base, Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Solana, and others as they're added) and renders them in the user's gallery.

Existing collections. Users who already hold NFTs from other platforms (OpenSea purchases, mint site drops, airdropped collectibles) see them automatically in the bonuz Lifestyle Wallet when connected to the relevant chain. No migration needed. No re-minting. The wallet reads what's already in the user's address.

New collectible drops. Brands and creators using bonuz can issue legacy NFT collectibles alongside their DNFT campaigns. A restaurant might issue loyalty punchcards (DNFTs) and a limited-edition artwork celebrating their anniversary (legacy NFT). A music festival might issue tickets (DNFTs) and commemorative poster art for attendees (legacy NFT). Both live in the same wallet, managed through the same dashboard.

Profile display. Users can set any NFT (legacy or DNFT) as their profile picture or featured item in their bonuz ID. A PFP from a legacy collection, an achievement badge earned through bonuz, or a piece of digital art — the user chooses how they present themselves.

Legacy NFTs vs. DNFTs

The distinction matters because it shapes how users and brands think about their on-chain assets:

Legacy NFTs are static. Once minted, the metadata doesn't change. A piece of art stays the same forever. A collectible is what it is. The value comes from ownership, scarcity, provenance, and aesthetic or cultural significance.

DNFTs are dynamic. They change state over time. A loyalty card fills up. A voucher gets redeemed. A membership tier upgrades. A ticket gets scanned. The value comes from utility, engagement, and the actions they enable.

Legacy NFTs are typically transferable. They can be bought, sold, traded, and gifted. Secondary markets are a core part of their ecosystem. Ownership changes hands.

DNFTs are often soul-bound. Certificates, loyalty cards, PoP attestations, and memberships are tied to the person who earned them. Their value is inseparable from the holder.

Legacy NFTs are collectibles. You hold them because you want to. Because they're beautiful, rare, culturally relevant, or personally meaningful.

DNFTs are tools. You hold them because they do something. They grant access, track progress, verify credentials, and unlock rewards.

Both are valuable. Both are real on-chain assets. Both live in the bonuz Lifestyle Wallet. The difference is purpose.

Where They Overlap

In practice, the line between legacy NFTs and DNFTs can blur, and that's by design:

Commemorative collectibles with engagement history. A brand issues a limited-edition collectible NFT to users who attended a specific event. The NFT itself is static (art doesn't change), but it was earned through engagement (PoP attestation triggered the drop). It's a collectible that carries provenance linked to the bonuz graph.

Archived DNFTs as collectibles. A used concert ticket, an expired festival pass, a completed punchcard — these are archived DNFTs that no longer have active utility but carry sentimental and historical value. They function as collectible memories in the user's wallet. A verified record of experiences.

Collectible drops as engagement tools. A brand releases a limited-edition NFT collection, but holding one unlocks perks: early access to product launches, entry to member-only events, or discounts. The NFT itself is a legacy collectible, but its presence in a wallet can be read by the bonuz Engagement Protocol to trigger benefits. Static asset, dynamic utility.

Creator art with community access. A digital artist sells a collection. Holders get token-gated access to the artist's community, future drops, and behind-the-scenes content. The art is a legacy NFT. The access is powered by bonuz's gating infrastructure.

For Brands & Creators

Legacy NFT collectibles are a powerful branding and community tool, especially when combined with the bonuz ecosystem:

Limited-edition drops. Celebrate milestones, collaborations, or cultural moments with collectible art that fans can own. Scarcity is enforced on-chain. Provenance is permanent.

Reward collectibles. Issue exclusive NFTs as rewards for engagement milestones. Complete a loyalty program → receive a limited-edition collectible. Attend all 3 days of a festival → receive commemorative art. These become trophies in the user's wallet.

Brand identity. NFT collections become part of a brand's digital identity. A streetwear brand, a restaurant group, a music label — all can build a collectible layer that fans care about and display.

Revenue. Collectible drops can be sold. Primary sales generate revenue directly. If configured with royalties, secondary sales generate ongoing revenue every time the piece changes hands.

Community building. Shared ownership of a collection creates community. Holders of the same collection have a visible connection point in the bonuz graph. Brands can build holder-only experiences, content, and access.

What bonuz Does Not Do

bonuz is not an NFT marketplace. The bonuz Lifestyle Wallet displays, stores, and interacts with legacy NFTs, but bonuz does not operate a trading platform, auction house, or secondary marketplace for collectibles.

Users who want to buy, sell, or trade legacy NFTs on secondary markets can do so through existing platforms (OpenSea, Blur, Magic Eden, etc.) using their self-custodial wallet. The bonuz Lifestyle Wallet supports WalletConnect, allowing users to connect to external dApps and marketplaces.

bonuz's focus is engagement infrastructure: DNFTs, identity, and the tools that brands use to build real-world utility. Legacy NFTs are supported because users own them and they deserve a home in the wallet, but bonuz is not competing with NFT marketplaces. The protocol's value is in what digital assets do, not in facilitating speculation on what they're worth.

Why Include Legacy NFTs?

Because a wallet that ignores what users already own isn't a real wallet. Many bonuz users will come to the ecosystem already holding NFTs from other platforms, other chains, and other eras of Web3. Those assets should be visible, accessible, and displayable alongside the DNFTs they earn through bonuz.

And because the line between "collectible" and "utility" is increasingly blurred. A collectible today can become a gated access key tomorrow. A commemorative drop can carry engagement data. A PFP can signal community membership. By supporting both legacy NFTs and DNFTs in the same wallet and the same identity layer, bonuz lets users and brands build on both without choosing between them.