How It Works

Understanding the ETHEskies ecosystem and the D.O.G Protocol

Overview

ETHEskies is a collection of 1461 unique NFTs on the Ethereum network. What makes ETHEskies special is the D.O.G. (Daily Opportunity Generator) Protocol, an innovative mechanism that rewards NFT holders through daily treasury distributions once all NFTs are sold.

The Journey

Step 1

Purchase an NFT

Purchase one or more of 1461 unique ETHEskies NFTs during the Initial Sale for 0.5 ETH each. Each NFT represents participation in the ETHEskies Store Of Value ecosystem. (Maximum of 5 ETHEskies per wallet)

Step 2

Treasury Accumulates

All sale proceeds are distributed across the protocol's seven wallets. The Treasury and Current Cycle wallets fund the daily D.O.G. selections.

Step 3

D.O.G Protocol Begins

Once all 1461 NFTs are sold out, then the 24hr Daily Opportunity Generator (D.O.G.) Protocol activates. This is when the real fun begins.

Step 4

Daily Distributions

The D.O.G Protocol distributes Treasury and Current Cycle wallet funds to one randomly selected NFT holder each day. Every NFT is guaranteed to be selected exactly once per cycle, it's not IF, it's WHEN!

The D.O.G Protocol

D.O.G. stands for Daily Opportunity Generator. It's the core mechanism that makes ETHEskies unique:

  • Activates automatically 24hrs after all 1461 NFTs are sold out
  • Treasury and Current Cycle wallet funds are then distributed daily to all NFT holders
  • NFTs are selected through verifiable on-chain randomness using Chainlink VRF
  • Hold your NFT to remain eligible for daily distributions or… sell for greater ETH gains! The choice is yours.
Treasury Distribution (7-Wallet System)

Every first initial sale is split across these 7 wallets to kick start the funding of the D.O.G Protocol:

Treasury (Cycle 1)
D.O.G. ETH Claims pool
50%
Current Cycle
Active ETH Claims
20%
Team
Operations
16%
Next Cycle
Future ETH Claims
10%
Hot Dogs
End of Cycle Trades Dividend
2%
Most Expensive Bonus
End of cycle reward
1%
Most Traded Bonus
End of cycle reward
1%

View live wallet balances on the Status page

Marketplace Re-sale Fees

Re-sale fees are tiered based on sale price relative to the original purchase price (0.5 ETH). Higher prices mean lower fees, rewarding appreciation! All fees go directly back into the ecosystem.

20% Fee

— Sold Under Original Purchase Price (< 0.5 ETH)
Current Cycle
5%
Next Cycle
5%
Hot Dogs
4%
Most Expensive
2%
Most Traded
2%
Team
2%

10% Fee

— Sold Over Original Purchase Price (0.5 – 1 ETH)
Current Cycle
2.5%
Next Cycle
2.5%
Hot Dogs
2%
Most Expensive
1%
Most Traded
1%
Team
1%

6% Fee

— Sold 2x+ Original Purchase Price (> 1 ETH)
Current Cycle
1%
Next Cycle
1%
Hot Dogs
1%
Most Expensive
1%
Most Traded
1%
Team
1%

Re-sale fees never go to the Treasury wallet; they feed directly back into the active ecosystem, growing D.O.G. ETH Claims and end-of-cycle bonuses for all holders.

Unclaimed D.O.G. Selection Redistribution

If a selected NFT holder doesn't claim their ETH within 30 days, the unclaimed amount is redistributed back into the ecosystem:

Next Cycle
Future ETH Claims
40%
Hot Dogs
End of Cycle Trades Dividend
20%
Most Expensive Bonus
End of cycle reward
15%
Most Traded Bonus
End of cycle reward
15%
Team
Operations
10%

Nothing is lost; unclaimed ETH strengthens future cycles and end-of-cycle bonuses.

End-of-Cycle Champion Rewards: Most Expensive & Most Traded

Alongside the daily D.O.G. distributions, three special reward pools accumulate throughout the entire 1461-day 1st Cycle, one for the holder of the Most Traded and one for the holder of the Most Expensive NFT traded on the marketplace. The Hot Dog holders have a special accumulating rewards pool too. These are the crown jewels of the ETHEskies ecosystem, unlocking only when a full cycle completes on Day 1461.

Most Expensive Reward

Tracks the single highest sale price ever recorded on the ETHEskies marketplace. Whichever NFT holds that record on Day 1461 unlocks this reward. Sell your NFT for a record-breaking price and the new holder inherits the title, the incentive to drive prices higher benefits the whole ecosystem.

Funded by: 1% of all initial sales + a share of every resale fee + 15% of unclaimed D.O.G. redistributions

Most Traded Reward

Tracks the NFT with the most marketplace trades over the entire cycle. The more hands it changes, the hotter it gets. Whoever holds the most-traded NFT on Day 1461 claims this reward; every trade adds to its legacy and keeps growing the reward pool.

Funded by: 1% of all initial sales + a share of every resale fee + 15% of unclaimed D.O.G. redistributions

Hot Dogs End of Cycle Trades Dividend Rewards

This is a tiered trading reward that belongs to the NFT itself, not the wallet. Every marketplace trade increments each NFT's trade count. At cycle end, holders of qualifying NFTs claim a share of the Hot Dogs pool based on their current tier:

🥉 Bronze
3+ trades · 1×
🥈 Silver
6+ trades · 2×
🥇 Gold
12+ trades · 4×
💎 Diamond
24+ trades · 8×

When you sell, the buyer inherits that NFT's tier. When you buy, you inherit that NFT's history. The Most Expensive NFT and Most Traded NFT top-ranked holders are excluded from this pool as they will have their own rewards pool.

Funded by: 2% of all initial sales + a share of every resale fee + 20% of unclaimed D.O.G. redistributions

How Claiming Works

  • Both rewards unlock at the end of Day 1461. You have a 30-day window to claim; visit the D.O.G Protocol page and connect your wallet to check eligibility.
  • Ties are split fairly. If multiple NFTs share the top record at Day 1461 (e.g. two NFTs sold for the same highest price), the reward is divided equally between all tied leaders.
  • The Super Claim 🏆, if a single NFT holds both the Most Expensive and Most Traded titles at Day 1461, its holder can claim both rewards in one transaction. The rarest outcome in the entire ecosystem.
  • Unclaimed rewards after the 30-day window roll over into Cycle 2, seeding the next round for future holders.

Limited Supply

Only 1461 ETHEskies NFTs will ever exist. Scarcity ensures value and exclusivity for all holders and… sellers!

On-Chain Transparency

All transactions, distributions, and protocol operations are fully transparent and verifiable on the Ethereum blockchain.

Important Notes

  • This is currently running on Ethereum. Transactions use real ETH and have real value.
  • The Treasury wallet is a Cycle 1 exclusive. It is funded entirely from the initial sales, meaning your D.O.G. claim in Cycle 1 returns approximately 70% of your original purchase price, 50% from the Treasury plus 20% from the Current Cycle wallet. From Cycle 2 onwards, the Treasury wallet is no longer active. Future cycles run on a single D.O.G. wallet, funded by resale fees, unclaimed redistributions, and merchandise profits.
  • The D.O.G Protocol will only activate after all 1461 NFTs have found new homes.
  • You must hold your NFT to be eligible for daily distributions; no staking needed.
  • Secondary NFT trading is available immediately after your initial purchase completes from the Dog Park Marketplace.
  • Holders can list an NFT for sale and still claim ETH rewards if selected by the D.O.G., just choose “Protect my rewards” when creating a listing and your sale will pause during the claim window.