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Ritter Sport NFT Collection

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Ritter Sport partnered with us to explore new forms of brand interaction using Web3. The result was Art of the Square, a limited NFT collection that connected Ritter Sport’s iconic square identity with the digital collectible space. The project aimed to create authentic customer engagement while providing real-world rewards.

256 NFTs sold out within 36 hours

The Challenge

Ritter Sport is strongly associated with its square-shaped chocolate, a brand identity recognized worldwide. The task was to transfer this identity into Web3 technology.

In order to break new ground in terms of brand positioning and customer interaction, the goal was to design a collectible experience that supported community building and offered real-world utility. This included rewards such as personalized chocolate bars, exclusive brand experiences, and early access to product launches.

Our Solution

We worked with Ritter Sport to design and launch the Art of the Square NFT collection. The project was developed in a lean, cross-functional setup with close stakeholder involvement at every stage.

1

Workshops
& sprints

Initial ideas were developed in a Web3 workshop and consolodated during a one-week design sprint.

2

Collection
concept

We delivered the full conception of the NFT collection Art of the Square. This included artwork, utility design, technical foundations, and go-to-market planning.

3

Implementation
on Ethereum

The 256 unique pixel-art NFTs were implemented as ERC-721 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain, based on the manifold contract.

4

Digital
platforms

We developed individual frontends for minting and claiming, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for all participants.

Impact of Our Work – More information needed

The collection sold out within
36 hours
It achieved a unique ownership rate of
77%
The collection has
256 NFTs
The floor price per NFT has grown by
2x

Client Background

Ritter Sport is a German family-owned company known globally for its square chocolate bars. With strong roots in tradition and a recognizable brand identity, Ritter Sport has consistently looked for new ways to engage with customers.

The NFT project was part of this forward-looking approach. It gave Ritter Sport the opportunity to explore Web3 as a new channel for brand engagement, beyond traditional retail and marketing. By experimenting with blockchain-based collectibles, the company could expand its digital presence, create new touchpoints and strengthen loyalty among existing fans

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