Candidate for Minnesota Governor Releases Campaign NFTs

Scott Jensen is minting several NFTs to raise money for his campaign.

AccessTimeIconSep 1, 2021 at 4:41 p.m. UTC
Updated May 11, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. UTC
10 Years of Decentralizing the Future
May 29-31, 2024 - Austin, TexasThe biggest and most established global hub for everything crypto, blockchain and Web3.Register Now

Dr. Scott Jensen is bringing the Minnesota State Fair to the blockchain.

The former state senator and current Republican candidate for Minnesota governor announced the release of two fair-themed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Wednesday, claiming his to be the first political campaign in history to do so.

  • Messari CEO Ryan Selkis on Future of Crypto's Role in Politics
    10:09
    Messari CEO Ryan Selkis on Future of Crypto's Role in Politics
  • What Are U.S. Presidential Hopefuls Saying About Crypto?
    04:22
    What Are U.S. Presidential Hopefuls Saying About Crypto?
  • Crypto Regulation Outlook Ahead of US Midterm Election
    02:24
    Crypto Regulation Outlook Ahead of US Midterm Election
  • Crypto's Role Ahead of US Midterms
    06:52
    Crypto's Role Ahead of US Midterms
  • As various industries scramble to capitalize on the growing interest in NFTs, politicians may well be the next group to enter the digital collectible space.

    The two NFTs make up half of Jensen’s “Scott at the Fair!” collection, with 25,000 of each edition available to purchase for $5.

    Purchasing one of the NFTs unlocks access to a rewards program of prizes throughout the campaign, such as the opportunity to meet Jensen and watch a Minnesota Vikings football game with former Viking Matt Birk.

    Because the purchase constitutes a donation to Jensen’s campaign, there are limitations on who can purchase the NFTs and in what quantity. Maximum donations are $4,000 per person or $8,000 per couple.

    Jensen will take on incumbent Gov. Tim Walz, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, in the state’s 2022 gubernatorial election.

    Disclosure

    Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated.

    CoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that covers the cryptocurrency industry. Its journalists abide by a strict set of editorial policies. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange. The Bullish group is majority-owned by Block.one; both companies have interests in a variety of blockchain and digital asset businesses and significant holdings of digital assets, including bitcoin. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence. CoinDesk employees, including journalists, may receive options in the Bullish group as part of their compensation.

    Eli Tan

    Eli was a news reporter for CoinDesk. He holds ETH, SOL and AVAX.


    Learn more about Consensus 2024, CoinDesk's longest-running and most influential event that brings together all sides of crypto, blockchain and Web3. Head to consensus.coindesk.com to register and buy your pass now.



    Read more about