🐟 Yamakoshi, a quaint Japanese village, has reeled in 1,700 "digital citizens" through the sale of Nishikigoi NFTs, raising over $423,000 for community initiatives. The NFTs, named after a vibrant breed of koi carp, serve as a passport for digital citizens and a ticket to the village's DAO voting process. Despite a few hurdles, like explaining blockchain to grandma and language barriers for overseas citizens, the project is swimming along. While global NFT sales have taken a dive, the Yuri Group sees potential for both practical NFTs and profile collectibles in Japan, the home of anime and manga.