Epics DAO Announces Closure of Alpha Platform and Beta Launch of Buidlers Guild NFT Card Packs

Epics DAO’s Transition to the Beta Platform

Epics DAO, operated by ELSOUL LABO B.V. from Amsterdam, has announced the completion of its Alpha platform, marking a significant evolution in the realm of NFT gaming. Scheduled for closure on February 28, 2026, the Alpha platform was home to the minting of 10,643 distinct Buidlers Guild Alpha NFT card packs—now officially out of print.

The distribution of these packs saw impressive engagement, including:

- The First Dev (Magic Pack): 1,812 packs
- The First Degen (Magic Tool Pack): 3,965 packs
- The First Investor (Monster Pack): 4,866 packs

With the closure of the Alpha platform, new minting of these packs has ceased. However, enthusiasts can still obtain them via secondary markets, including Magic Eden, which offers the following links for purchasing Alpha packs:

Snapshot Completion - Your Contributions Are Etched

The process of taking a snapshot of contributions and activity in the Alpha platform has been completed. This snapshot, closed as of February 28, 2026, at 23:59 UTC, records all historical activity, contributions to Epics DAO, along with transaction histories for EPCT tokens, BDLC, and card pack NFTs.

These records will serve as a basis for future platform events, limited pack minting, and airdrops of tokens from the Validators DAO, which will occur at an undetermined date. Regular snapshots are planned, incentivizing continued participation which will lead to greater rewards.

Transition to Beta Platform – The Ceremony of Unpacking Awaits

Following the Alpha platform's closure, the Beta platform is scheduled to launch in March 2026. In April, holders of the Alpha card packs will have the opportunity to partake in the