Mercedes-Benz NXT, the Web3 division of the German automotive giant, is set to release a new NFT collection called "The Era of Technology" in collaboration with Mojito, an NFT marketplace suite. This collection is part of the company’s seven-part 'Icon' series and marks the second era in this sequence.

Key Details:

1. Launch and Availability:
- Release Date: May 21, 18:00 CET.
- Duration: The minting period lasts for seven days, ending on May 28.
- Supply: 780 exclusive collectibles.
- Price:0.08 ETH.
- Eligibility: Collectors from the EU, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, the U.K., the US, and Taiwan can participate due to regulatory and taxation requirements.

2. Discounts and Mint Passes:
- Discounts:
- 30% discount for collectors of previous core collections (Maschine, Mercedes-Benz NXT Icons, and Mercedes-Benz NXT Eternities).
- 15% discount for Superdackel holders.
- Mint Passes: Given to Maschine and Mercedes-Benz NXT Eternities collectors, allowing one free or reduced-price mint (excluding gas fees). Mint passes are burned upon use.

3. The Collection:
- Theme: Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's design heritage, created by the Mercedes-Benz design team led by Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener.
- Focus: "The Era of Technology" features six iconic cars from 2000 to 2017, including the Maybach Landaulet and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé.
- Traits: The items have 62 distinct traits across five categories, enabling fans to own digital versions of their favorite Mercedes models.

4. Technical and Infrastructure Support:
- Mojito Integration: Provides the Web3 infrastructure, blending blockchain and NFTs with user-friendly interfaces. It facilitates token creation, smart contract deployment, token distribution, discounts using tokengating, and customer management.
- Wallet Integration: Includes support for WalletConnect and Metamask.

Previous and Related Collections:
- Maschine: Mercedes-Benz NXT’s inaugural core collection, created in partnership with artist Harm van den Dorpel and Fingerprints DAO.
- Eternities:A collection for selected Mercedes-Benz customers.
- Superdackel: An homage to the iconic nodding dog dashboard toy ‘Wackeldackel.’

The new collection builds on Mercedes-Benz NXT's commitment to merging their storied design legacy with the innovative potential of Web3 technology.