White Paper
Version 1.0 | January 2026
Executive Summary
ETHEskies is an NFT collection of 1,461 unique digital collectibles deployed on Ethereum. Unlike traditional collectibles that sit idle, every ETHEskies NFT provides its owner with exactly one guaranteed selection per 4-year cycle, creating a perpetual reward system where holding or selling is the strategy.
Each day for 1,461 consecutive days (approximately 4 years), one NFT is randomly selected as the "D.O.G." (Daily Opportunity Generator). The owner of the selected NFT receives a share of the accumulated treasury, creating a daily moment of excitement for the entire community.
Key Innovation: Through Chainlink VRF (Verifiable Random Function), every selection is provably random and verifiable on-chain. No human intervention. No manipulation. Just pure, transparent chance.
Cycle 1 Exclusive: Get ~70%+ Back When Selected
Because 50% of every initial sale funds the Treasury and 20% goes to the Current Cycle wallet, an NFT holder selected during Cycle 1 receives approximately 70% of their original purchase price back, 50% from the Treasury plus 20% from the Current Cycle wallet! The Current Cycle wallet also grows over time from resale fees, unclaimed redistributions, and monthly merchandise profits, so later selections may receive even more. This only applies to Cycle 1; from Cycle 2 onwards the Treasury is no longer active, and the D.O.G. protocol runs on a single wallet funded by resale fees, redistributions, and monthly merchandise sales profits. Original holders who remain in Cycle 1 receive the most direct return on their investment without selling.
The Problem
Traditional NFT collections suffer from fundamental flaws:
| Problem | Traditional | ETHEskies |
|---|---|---|
| Static value | NFTs sit idle after purchase | Participates in daily selections forever |
| Opaque mechanics | Trust the operator | Provably fair on-chain randomness |
| One-time utility | Single use, then done | Guaranteed selection once per 4-year cycle |
| Centralized control | Operators can change rules | Fully autonomous smart contracts |
How It Works
- Total Supply: 1,461 unique NFTs (#0001 - #1461)
- Blockchain: Ethereum
- Standard: ERC-721
- Artwork: Animated neon-lit plaques featuring the ETHEskies husky mascot with individually numbered editions
- Metadata: Permanently stored on IPFS
Every 24 hours (starting from when the last NFT sells), the protocol selects one NFT:
Every Dog Has Its Day
Each day, one ETHEskies out of the 1,461 collection is randomly selected by The D.O.G. (Daily Opportunity Generator) to be eligible for its portion of the project's current accumulated funds, stimulating daily interest and engagement.
The D.O.G. cannot select the same ETHEskies again until the next cycle starts, giving each NFT in the collection its chance to claim its share of the generated ETH rewards. The Treasury wallet rewards will only apply to holders in the first four year cycle of daily D.O.G. selections.
The 30-Day Claim Period
When selected, each holder has 30 days to claim their rewards via the DApp. After this window, any unclaimed rewards are redistributed back into the community's wallets. This is necessary because in the crypto space, NFTs and tokens can be lost or lay dormant for long periods. It is for this reason that each holder is responsible for checking in on the project and their ETHEskies at least once a month to see if any ETH claims are available.
The Guarantee
Every NFT is selected exactly once per 4-year cycle.
At the start of each cycle, a VRF-generated seed creates a randomized order for all 1,461 NFTs. If you hold an ETHEskies NFT for 4 years, you are guaranteed to be selected at least once.
Tokenomics
Every initial sale is split across 7 wallets (Cycle 1 only):
What this means for Cycle 1 holders
The Treasury (50%) is divided equally across all 1,461 D.O.G. selections. This means that when your NFT is selected in Cycle 1, you receive back approximately 70% of the original purchase price, 50% from the Treasury wallet plus 20% from the Current Cycle wallet. The Current Cycle wallet also grows from resale fees and merchandise profits, so later selections may receive even more. Original purchasers benefit most; this is a Cycle 1 exclusive. Future cycles run without the Treasury wallet, sustained by resale fees, redistributions, and monthly merchandise sales profits.
An inverted fee structure rewards holders who sell at a profit:
| Sale Price | Fee | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Below initial (0.5 ETH) | 20% | Discourages dumping |
| At or above initial, < 2x (0.5-1 ETH) | 10% | Standard trading |
| 2x initial or higher (≥1 ETH) | 6% | Rewards appreciation |
All resale fees go directly back into the ecosystem. Here is how each fee tier is split across the 6 wallets:
20% Fee
Sold Under Original Purchase Price (< 0.5 ETH)10% Fee
Sold Over Original Purchase Price (0.5 - 1 ETH)6% Fee
Sold 2x+ Original Purchase Price (> 1 ETH)Resale 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 rewards for all holders.
If a selected NFT holder doesn't claim their ETH within 30 days, the unclaimed amount is redistributed back into the ecosystem:
Nothing is lost; unclaimed ETH strengthens future cycles and end-of-cycle rewards.
Alongside the daily D.O.G. distributions, three special reward pools accumulate throughout the entire 1461-day cycle. These rewards unlock only when the full cycle completes on Day 1461, creating powerful incentives for trading and long-term participation.
Most Expensive NFT 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.
Most Traded NFT 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.
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:
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.
How Claiming Works
- All three reward pools unlock at the end of Day 1461. Selected holders have a 30-day window to claim.
- Ties are split fairly. If multiple NFTs share the top record (e.g. two NFTs sold for the same highest price), the reward is divided equally.
- 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.
Technical Architecture
| Contract | Purpose | Upgradeable |
|---|---|---|
| ETHEskies | ERC-721 NFT with 5-per-wallet limit | Immutable |
| D.O.G Protocol | VRF integration, daily selection, claims | Immutable |
| Treasury | 7-wallet management, distribution | UUPS Proxy |
| Marketplace | EIP-712 listings, fee calculation | UUPS Proxy |
Chainlink VRF v2.5
- Subscription model for gas efficiency
- Hardcoded coordinator address
- On-chain verifiable via cryptographic proof
- Automatic retry if request fails
Gas-Free Listings (EIP-712)
- Seller signs typed data off-chain
- Signature stored in backend
- Buyer pays gas to execute trade
- Contract verifies signature on-chain
The ETHEskies marketplace is purpose-built for the D.O.G Protocol ecosystem with two deliberate design choices that set it apart from traditional NFT marketplaces:
No Bidding - By Design
There is no bid or offer system on the ETHEskies marketplace. This is intentional. Sellers set their price and buyers choose to accept it. This eliminates lowball offers, bid manipulation, and the pressure tactics common on other platforms. It keeps the marketplace clean, transparent, and focused on genuine trading activity, which is exactly what drives the Hot Dogs dividend tiers and end-of-cycle rewards.
Protect Rewards - Innovative Listing Protection
When listing an NFT for sale, holders can choose to “Protect my rewards”. This innovative feature automatically pauses the sale if your NFT is selected by the D.O.G. Protocol, giving you time to claim your ETH reward before the sale completes. You never have to choose between listing for sale and staying eligible for daily distributions, ETHEskies lets you do both safely.
Cycle Mechanics
Cycle 1
Day 1 - 1,461
Daily D.O.G. selections, one NFT chosen every 24 hours
Day 1,461, Resolution Phase begins
After the final selection, the protocol enters Resolution. No new selections happen. Claims and redistributions continue until every selection is resolved.
30-day claim windows expire
Each holder has 30 days from their selection to claim. Unclaimed rewards are redistributed back into the ecosystem. This includes the Most Expensive, Most Traded and Hot Dogs end of cycle rewards.
All 1,461 resolved → Cycle 2 can begin
Only once every selection is resolved (claimed or redistributed) can anyone trigger the next cycle. Cycle 2 does not start automatically.
Cycle 2+
New VRF seed
Chainlink generates a fresh random shuffle
Same 1,461 NFTs, new random order
Every NFT gets selected exactly once per cycle
Process repeats indefinitely
State-Based Transitions
Cycle 2 does not start automatically after 1,461 days. The protocol moves through distinct phases:
- Active, daily selections running (Day 1 to Day 1,461)
- Resolution, final selection made, no new selections. All 1,461 claims must be resolved (claimed within 30 days or redistributed after expiry). This phase can last up to 30 days after the final selection.
- Cycle 2 Initialisation, once all 1,461 are resolved, anyone can trigger the next cycle. A new VRF seed is requested and a fresh random order is generated for all NFTs.
Security & Transparency
Immutability
- No admin keys can change selection logic
- No privileged functions to manipulate results
- Treasury distribution percentages locked at deployment
Auditability
- All contracts verified on Etherscan
- Full source code published on GitHub
- Independent security audits (reports published)
Transparency Dashboard
Live, on-chain verifiable data:
Anti-Wrapper Protection - No Bad Dogs
ETHEskies has built-in protection against NFT wrapping. If someone transfers their NFT into a wrapper contract or any unsupported smart contract wallet, that NFT becomes ineligible to claim D.O.G. rewards. The NFT will still be selected by the D.O.G., but the wrapper contract will be blocked from claiming.
What happens to wrapped NFTs:
- The NFT is still selected by the D.O.G.; the protocol treats all NFTs equally
- The wrapper contract cannot claim the ETH reward; the smart contract blocks all non-allowlisted contract callers
- After the 30-day claim window expires, the unclaimed reward is redistributed back into the ecosystem for everyone else
- Wrapped NFTs also cannot list on the ETHEskies marketplace; they earn no Hot Dogs trade count
How to fix it: Simply transfer (unwrap) the NFT back to a regular wallet before your claim window expires. Safe multisig wallets can be allowlisted by contacting support@etheskies.com.
The ETHEskies Experience
Daily Experience
Every day at the selection time (displayed in your local timezone), the community gathers:
Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation
Complete- Smart contract development
- Security audits
- Artwork generation
- IPFS metadata deployment
Phase 2: Launch
Current- Contract deployment to Base
- Initial sale period
- Marketplace activation
Phase 3: Protocol Activation
Upcoming- Sellout triggers D.O.G. protocol
- Daily selections begin
- Community ceremonies established
Phase 4: Merchandise Shop
Upcoming- ETHEskies branded merch (shirts, caps, mugs, dog tags)
- Profit redistribution: 20% Team, 16% This Cycle, 16% Next Cycle, 15% Most Traded, 15% Most Expensive, 18% Hot Dogs
- Profits distributed monthly after a 14-day settlement window to account for returns, keeping the ecosystem wallets funded transparently
Phase 5: Cycle Completion
Upcoming- Day 1,461 bonus reward claims
- Cycle 2 initialization
- Long-term sustainability proven
The Bigger Picture
ETHEskies is just the beginning. As the flagship collection on the Ethereum network, it represents the first chapter of a multi-chain NFT ecosystem built by K9NFTs.
K9NFTs.app is the marketplace hub for the entire project, bringing together NFT collections across multiple blockchains, each with their own D.O.G Protocol and community rewards, all paid out in each chain's native currency.
New collections on other popular chains will be launching soon. ETHEskies holders are the founding community of what's being built into something much bigger.
Risks & Disclaimers
Investment Risks
- NFTs are speculative assets with no guaranteed returns
- ETH Claim amounts depend on protocol revenue and participation
- Smart contracts may contain undiscovered vulnerabilities
- Market conditions affect secondary sale prices
Compliance
- Users are responsible for compliance with local laws
- Some jurisdictions may restrict participation
- Cryptocurrency rewards may be taxable income
- Consult qualified professionals for legal and tax advice
The Ethical and Fair Approach
ETHEskies is built on the principles of fairness and transparency. The random selection process for daily rewards ensures every participant has an equal opportunity, and the project is explicitly structured to avoid being perceived as a speculative draw. Each and every holder will have their ETHEskies rewards unlocked once over the 4 yearly project cycles, with a 30-day reward claim period.
The trading and holding strategies for the NFTs are designed to be transparent, allowing all participants to make informed decisions. All treasury balances, distribution percentages, and selection history are publicly verifiable on-chain at all times.
Long-Term Sustainability
The project is designed with a sustainable economic model in mind. The innovative redistribution mechanism, including the handling of unclaimed rewards, ensures the continuous circulation and distribution of value within the ETHEskies ecosystem.
This approach not only benefits current holders but also adds appeal for potential future participants in the protocol's Store Of Value NFTs. Resale fees, merchandise profits, and unclaimed redistributions continuously fund the ecosystem wallets, ensuring each successive cycle is self-sustaining without any additional external funding required.
Conclusion
ETHEskies represents a unique fusion of NFT art, technology, and community engagement. It is a protocol that extends beyond mere ownership, offering a rich, interactive experience that rewards participation, fosters a vibrant community, and promises long-term store of value in ETH.
Transparent, Perpetual, Tradeable, Guaranteed, and Autonomous.
It's not just an NFT. It's a collectible that keeps rewarding you.
Welcome to ETHEskies. May the D.O.G. be with you.
This white paper is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Always do your own research.