Kindred x MemeCore AMA

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Kindred Labs
@Kindred_AINov 13, 2025

The Spaces brought together Kindred (Max) and MemeCore (Moana) hosted by Cherry Coco to unveil their collaboration around Sato, an intelligent, living IP companion delivered as an INFT. They framed the partnership as a fusion of MemeCore’s internet-culture-driven L1 and Kindred’s operating system for living IPs, with Sato serving as the bridge. Rather than a static collectible, Sato is positioned as a cross-device, emotionally supportive AI companion whose NFT acts as unique DNA that shapes personality, moods, and behaviors. The launch introduces a two-tier model: an affordable basic Sato companion ($6.90, 72-hour sale) that farms Sugar tokens and feeds a leaderboard, and a limited legendary Sato INFT (3,333 supply) with tradable benefits and accessories. Whitelisting prioritizes stakers of KIN, M token, and Clara, top Kindred Kaito leaderboard contributors, community engagement (including 3 WL spots for best AMA summaries), and the Sato Companion sale campaign; MemeCore clarified no hackathon WL to ensure global fairness. The teams emphasized day-one utility at mint, ongoing seasonal drops, cross-ecosystem perks, mobile support, and future integrations like smart glasses, aiming for Sato to be a lifelong companion. Snapshot details are not yet finalized; a clarifying post is forthcoming.

Kindred x Mincore/MemeCore AMA — Comprehensive Summary and Notes

Participants and Roles

  • Cherry Coco (Host): Facilitated the AMA, introduced topics and guests.
  • Max (Kindred): Lead speaker on product vision, IP strategy, and launch mechanics.
  • Moana (Mincore/MemeCore): Lead speaker on ecosystem, IP, and the INFT concept from the partner’s perspective.
  • Humble Man (Translator): Provided live translation support.

Partnership Background and Vision

  • Origin: Max and Moana met in Korea a few months prior; they found an immediate alignment in culture, ambition, and a shared North Star.
  • Strategic Fit:
    • Mincore/MemeCore is building a “layer for internet culture” anchored in memes, IPs, fandoms, and community — and operates a full Layer-1 mainnet (the “meme chain”).
    • Kindred is building an “operating system for living IP,” enabling AI-native characters that are persistent, emotionally expressive, and multi-device companions.
  • Collaboration Thesis: Combine Mincore’s IP foundation (Sato) with Kindred’s living AI infrastructure to co-create a tangible, interactive movement around internet culture from Day 1.
  • Sato’s Role: Sato (Mincore’s mascot) is the bridge IP to kick-start the movement — intended to feel like a real-life friend who lives with the user across devices and evolves with community input.

Why Sato First Among Kindred’s >25 IP Licenses

  • Resonance and Reach: Sato is tied deeply to internet culture, and Mincore has done a strong job in pushing Sato’s spirit: resilience and community.
  • Symbolism: Max highlighted the ant as Sato’s spirit — small but capable of lifting 100x its body weight; collective effort can “move mountains.”
  • Strategic Starting Point: The team wanted an IP that could set the bar for future launches, make an undeniable case for a “living” AI companion, and demonstrate demand for tangible, daily-use AI.
  • Note on Scale: Max referenced a “$25B valuation” in context of this mission’s impact across internet culture; exact attribution or metric wasn’t elaborated in the session.

What is an INFT and Why It Matters

  • INFT Definition: “Intelligent NFT” — an NFT that is not merely a static digital asset but a multi-device AI companion with personality, emotions, and adaptive behavior.
  • Key Properties:
    • Multi-device presence: Desktop, mobile, iPad/Apple Watch, potentially more.
    • Personalized and evolving: Learns and adapts to user preferences, schedules, and context (with granted permissions, e.g., calendar, messages) to provide updates (e.g., overnight messages, crypto news summaries).
    • Emotional Support: Designed to express and respond with emotions; Kindred aims to solve the historically difficult challenge of building emotionally supportive AI at scale.
  • Differentiation from Normal NFTs: INFTs are “living,” persistent AI entities that integrate into daily workflows and screens, offering utility and companionship rather than being collectibles alone.

Product Structure: Sato INFT Offerings

  • Max emphasized he dislikes reducing Sato to “an NFT”; conceptually, the NFT acts as “unique DNA” that determines each Sato’s personality, mood, and emotional profile — leading to a truly unique companion.
  • Two Tiers:
    • Basic Sato Companion:
      • Price: $6.90 during a 72-hour sale window.
      • Function: Serves as the entry point to Kindred’s companion ecosystem; lives on your desktop when the app launches.
      • Interim Utility: Prior to app launch, each purchased Sato farms Sugar tokens on the website; multiple purchases generate more Sugar and improve leaderboard rank.
    • Legendary Sato INFT Collection:
      • Limited Supply: Max confirmed 3,333 in response to a question; elsewhere he referenced 3,233 — the team has promised clarifications via upcoming posts/articles.
      • Whitelisting: Leaderboard ranks (top ~1,000+) from the Basic Companion campaign are prioritized for whitelist access.
      • Traits & Presence: Each is a unique companion with accessories; becomes the on-screen interactive companion and gains special treatment for future IP whitelist spots and benefits across Kindred and Mincore/MemeCore.

Holder Experience and Benefits

  • Daily Companion: Sato appears on-screen, asks about sleep, summarizes schedule and crypto news, and accompanies users across the day.
  • Exclusive Drops and Perks: Access to cross-ecosystem drops (Mincore/MemeCore and Kindred), seasonal events, and ongoing rewards.
  • Sugar Token Utility: Day-one utility is planned to activate with Legendary mint; farming during the Basic campaign improves leaderboard and potential whitelist allocation.
  • Not a Chatbot: Designed as a persistent digital presence living on top of your screen, offering ongoing companionship rather than ad-hoc chats.

Community Participation and Whitelist Pathways

  • Priority Mechanisms:
    • Staking: KIN and M token stakers, and Clara stakers, receive priority in the current launch.
    • Leaderboards: Sato Companion campaign farming improves rank; top leaderboard spots yield whitelist rewards.
    • Kindred Kaito Leaderboard: Top 250 entries targeted for whitelist giveaways.
  • AMA Contribution Reward:
    • Max pledged 3 whitelist spots to community members producing the best (or most creative) public summaries/posts of this AMA on X.
  • Events & Clarifications:
    • Hackathon: Moana clarified that Sato INFT whitelist will NOT be given through Mincore’s Korea-only hackathon for fairness to the global community.
    • Snapshot: The snapshot details (criteria and timing) will be clarified in an official post; Max noted the snapshot has not yet occurred as of the AMA.
    • Articles & Announcements: The team will publish articles to clearly explain sale mechanics, whitelist allocations, and timelines. Sale is “very soon,” with exact dates to be posted.

Roadmap and Future Plans

  • Day-One Utility: Legendary Sato INFT mint triggers immediate companion presence on-screen and initial Sugar token utility.
  • 2024–2026 Expansions:
    • Cross-Ecosystem Perks: Ongoing integrations and joint benefits across Mincore/MemeCore and Kindred.
    • Seasonal Drops & Events: Delivered via the Sato companion interface.
    • Device Expansion: Beyond desktop — mobile, and longer-term ambition toward smart glasses (Max mentioned “meta smart glasses”) and broader ambient presence.
  • Long-Term Vision: Companions are crafted to be lifelong friends; planning horizons are measured in years to decades, emphasizing continual evolution, emotional depth, and integration into daily life.

Key Takeaways

  • Sato is the first IP of Kindred’s broader portfolio chosen for its cultural resonance and community symbolism.
  • INFT reframes NFTs as living AI companions with unique emotional profiles and multi-device utility.
  • The launch strategy combines low-cost, mass-access Basic Companions (with Sugar farming and leaderboard incentives) and a limited Legendary collection with deep cross-ecosystem benefits.
  • Community engagement and fairness are central: staking mechanisms, leaderboard rewards, direct AMA participation incentives, and public clarifications on snapshots and allocation.
  • Expect near-term announcements with detailed mechanics, and sustained utility growth into 2026 and beyond.

Action Items for Community

  • Follow official channels for sale dates, whitelist rules, and snapshot criteria.
  • Participate in the Sato Companion campaign (72-hour $6.90 sale) to farm Sugar and climb the leaderboard.
  • Engage with the Kindred Kaito leaderboard for whitelist giveaways.
  • Produce and share AMA summaries; Max will personally award 3 whitelist spots for standout posts.
  • Monitor upcoming articles clarifying supply (3,333 vs 3,233) and other specifics.

Open Questions / Pending Clarifications

  • Final Legendary Sato INFT supply: 3,333 was directly confirmed in Q&A, but a 3,233 figure was mentioned elsewhere; the team will clarify.
  • Snapshot mechanics: Timing window, criteria, and exact methodology will be explained in an official post.
  • Exact launch timelines: Announcements are “very soon,” with articles to detail the sale schedule and utility milestones.