Description

HUG is a paid community with over 3,900 members for creators and collectors who are building or experimenting with web3.

HUG is a curation platform that helps you discover and share NFT creators, businesses, and communities. To stay up-to-date on the community's latest news, you can subscribe for free or join their Discord server.

Free members can join the Discord server, but they will only have read-only access to the channels. The exception is a single channel, the #free-hugs-chat. However, by holding a MetaAngels NFT or a HUGPass, you will get unrestricted access to be able to participate in the server and interact with other members.

This online group is filled with thousands of like-minded web3 professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world. You can join to meet other creators and collectors, expand your professional network, and get support from an inclusive community.

On the other hand, if you are a web3 founder or entrepreneur don't forget to check out the programs offered by HUG. They have an advisory program for web3 businesses as well as a cohort-based program for pre-mint NFT projects.

Details
  • Membership: Paid Community
  • Year Founded: 2022
  • Founders:

    Randi Zuckerberg and Debbie Soon

  • Amount of members: 3,900
  • Online Group: Yes
  • Job board: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Method: Virtual
Platform
Benefits

Discover NFT creators and communities:
HUG curates trending NFT creators, communities, and businesses in the crypto and web3 space. You can subscribe for free or join the Discord server to stay up-to-date on the community's latest news.

Connect with like-minded people:
By joining HUG's Discord server, you will be able to connect and interact with like-minded creators and collectors from all over the world, ranging from professionals to web3 enthusiasts.

Get web3 education:
If you are a web3 founder or entrepreneur, HUG offers an advisory program as well as a cohort-based program. Members of the programs will also receive useful content and resources to complement their learning.

Included in Free Version

Free members have read-only access to the server.

Requirements

Ownership of an NFT from a neighboring community allows for limited access to the server, while those who hold a HUG Pass and/or Meta Angels NFT have full access to HUG's Discord server.

Place
Learning Events

HUG offers a program called groupHUG. It's a hands-on strategic advisory program for Web3 businesses, where founders get guidance on how to raise funding for their startup and refine their business model for long-term growth.

groupHUG projects have access to three months of mentorship, weekly group office hours, one-on-one office hours with advisors, AMA sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, among other benefits.

On the other hand, the #events channel on the community's Discord server has invitations to other activities and events like webinars or interviews with experts.

Networking Events

Members of the HUG community connect and interact within a Discord server. Free members have read-only access to the server and can only chat in #free-hugs-chat. However, NFT holders will be able to get limited or full access to the server and participate in channels like #creator-corner, #curator-corner, and sections for accountability and support.

Content Library

Members of hedgeHUG (a HUG program) gain access to a toolkit, library, and resources for creators, including no-fee marketplaces, no-code tools, and pre-mint launch platforms.

Courses/Cohorts

hedgeHUG is a cohort-based program for pre-mint projects. It lasts three months and begins with a four-week intensive curriculum, followed by workshops and other events and activities.

This program supports Web3 projects and businesses at the earliest stages and includes a cohort-based curriculum, one-on-one mentorship, and the possibility to leverage HUG's marketing channels, among other benefits.

Impact/ESG

HUG is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by following practices you can explore on its DEI Initiatives page.

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