- Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) is airdropping 20,000 free NFTs, which will be given away in three rounds.
- The NFTs will feature nostalgic Chinese cartoon characters, including the popular “Talking Tom Cat.”
- Baidu is set to launch its NFT marketplace after the giveaway.
Baidu, one of the largest tech companies in China, is set to airdrop over 20,000 free NFTs ahead of its marketplace launch this late March.
The Chinese tech giant will distribute these NFTs in three rounds, with nostalgic Chinese cartoon characters as the face of these assets.
On March 10 and March 12, 8,888 “Talking Tom Cat” NFTs will be sent to netizens, respectively. Talking Tom Cat is the namesake of the popular talking virtual pet game for kids.
That last round is slated for March 16, coinciding with Ali the Fox’s 16th birthday. In celebration of the famed Chinese cartoon character’s date of birth, 3,160 exclusive Ali NFTs will be given for free.
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