NFT Project Eyes Nuclear Bunker Buy via DAO Crowdfund

Cold War Bunker for Sale? This Solana NFT Project Wants to Buy It

In the world of Web3, creativity and chaos often go hand in hand and one Solana-based NFT project is embracing both as it attempts to buy a Cold War-era nuclear bunker in England using a decentralized crowdfunding model.

The project, called Meatbags, is the latest initiative from Dead Bruv, a quirky NFT collective known for pushing the boundaries of blockchain culture. Their bold plan? Sell 100,000 NFTs to raise enough money to purchase a Cold War nuclear bunker in Rutland, UK, and turn it into a real-world community asset governed by a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization).

According to a statement from the team, this effort is all about “making NFTs fun again.”

A $14 NFT for a Piece of Doomsday Real Estate

The Meatbags team plans to launch their NFT sale on April 21, with each priced at $14. Of the total 100,000 NFTs, 10,000 will be airdropped to existing holders as a thank-you, while the remaining 90,000 will be sold to raise funds for the project.

Buyers won’t just own a digital token they’ll become part of the Billionaire Bunker Club, a DAO that will vote on how to use the bunker if the auction bid is successful. Potential uses for the site include:

• A members-only “survival resort” with doomsday-themed DJs
• An end-of-the-world festival location
• A quirky Airbnb with caviar tastings and canned bean room service

The current listed guide price for the Cold War nuclear bunker is £650,000 ($862,257), with the auction date set for April 24, according to SDL Property Auctions.

The Bunker’s History: From Cold War to Crypto Culture

The bunker isn’t just a gimmick, it's a piece of history. Built in 1960 to serve as a nuclear monitoring post, the site was designed to report any nuclear activity or fallout across the UK. It was decommissioned in 1968 but still stands on a 1.4-acre plot, near a reservoir in rural Rutland.

According to the auction listing, the property already comes with planning permission to be converted into a residential home adding another layer of intrigue for NFT holders who might vote to turn it into a permanent IRL retreat.

From Meme to Movement: “We Gotta Do It”

The idea for this wild experiment was, unsurprisingly, born out of a joke. The pseudonymous co-founder of Dead Bruv, known as Robert, said the concept came from a funny conversation that turned into a “lightbulb moment.”

• “There’s not much to compare this to,” Robert wrote in an April 18 post on X (formerly Twitter). “But these are the kinds of things that made me fall in love with NFTs in the first place taking risks, being creative, and doing something completely insane.”

He added,

• “When something comes from a place of ‘this is completely insane we gotta do it,’ that’s when I know we’re onto something.”

Robert’s comments reflect a growing desire among NFT creators to return to the early energy of crypto culture less about floor prices, more about fun, experimentation, and community-driven narratives.

The DAO Crowdfunding Trend: Not the First Rodeo

While Meatbags’ plan might sound outrageous, it’s not without precedent. The crypto world has seen other DAO-led crowdfunding experiments with real-world targets:

• In 2021, ConstitutionDAO raised $47 million in Ether (ETH) in a bid to purchase a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution at Sotheby’s. Though they lost the auction by a narrow margin, the campaign galvanized global crypto attention.
• In 2023, LinksDAO succeeded in purchasing Scotland's Spey Bay Golf Club, and followed it up by acquiring the Hillcrest Country Club in the U.S.. This cemented DAO crowdfunding as a serious (if unconventional) real estate force. 

Dead Bruv's Meatbags NFT project now hopes to be the next name on that list bringing a unique Solana-based DAO into the spotlight and perhaps becoming the first to crowdfund a nuclear fallout shelter.

What is the Meatbags NFT Collection?

Meatbags is more than just another digital collectible. It’s a story-driven NFT universe featuring characters navigating apocalyptic futures, absurd quests, and sci-fi chaos. Think Rick and Morty meets Web3. The community is known for wild narratives, a playful spirit, and a serious commitment to decentralization.

With the Billionaire Bunker Club DAO, the team is inviting NFT holders to take the next step owning real-world property and shaping its use democratically. If they succeed, it could become one of the most talked-about experiments in real-world asset tokenization.

Is This a Joke or the Future of NFTs?

While the project walks the line between satire and sincerity, it's tapping into a deeper trend turning NFTs into vehicles for real utility, not just collectibles. As NFT trading volumes remain volatile, communities are exploring new ways to add value, build loyalty, and stay relevant.

Whether the bunker becomes a retreat, a rave, or a retrofitted home for crypto enthusiasts, it’s a bold attempt to redefine what NFTs can represent.

Final Thoughts

A Cold War bunker. A meme-based DAO. A wild vision to turn NFTs into real-world power moves.

Whether Dead Bruv’s Meatbags project succeeds or not, it’s a bold reminder of why many people fell in love with crypto and NFTs in the first place: the potential to reimagine ownership, community, and reality itself.

If you're looking for the next bizarre but brilliant story in the NFT world, this might just be it.

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