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JOO JAEBUM Arena ChallengeCo-create JOO JAEBUM’s Next Artwork
Overview
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Turn one of the images into your own Pixel Art!

JOO JAEBUM reinterprets everyday subjects through pixel art.
Pick one image and submit pixel art in 54 × 96 pixel grid.
  * Horizontal or vertical is OK.

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Schedule
schedule pc-1schedule pc-2
• Schedule may change depending on the progress situation.
• All events follow UTC time.
Participation Eligibility
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• Teams of 2 or more must assign one official Representative contact point.
• The Representative (designated by this email) manages communication, prize payment, and RevShare + sales success incentive distribution.
• If the Representative contact point needs to be changed, resubmit a new entry with the same work.
• If the team disbands or the Representative contact point becomes unreachable, the submission may be voided.
• Submissions and the artwork must be created directly by the applicants (AI assistance allowed).
• Works produced by paid external contractors or outsourced studios may be disqualified.
Submission Eligibility
All Artistic Formats Accepted
• 54 × 96 grid is recommended (size free)
• Digital illustration
• Pixel Painting
• AI-generated visuals
Platform
IP & AI & Licensing Compliance
• JOO JAEBUM IP is licensed solely for Arena participation
• AI-generated assets are permitted
Unreleased Works only
• The following are NOT allowed:
• Commercially sold artworks
• Previously awarded works
• Works scheduled for sale during the Arena period
• Works primarily based on non-JOO JAEBUM Arena
Submitted through Submission Page
• If revisions are required, participants must re-upload
• Multiple submissions are allowed, however, each participant may receive an award for only one submission
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Evaluation Criteria
evaluation
40%
Fit as JOO JAEBUM’s Next Masterpiece• Evaluates whether the work has the potential to become his next masterpiece within the JOO JAEBUM universe.
20%
Understanding of the Theme• Assesses how clearly and effectively the work expresses the Arena theme, “See the World in Pixel.”
20%
Creativity & Originality• Measures the originality of the idea and the creator’s unique pixel-based interpretation and visual approach.
10%
Commercial Potential• Evaluates the work’s potential for production, sale, and distribution as an official artwork through ARTUE.
10%
Submission Completeness• Assesses the clarity, polish, and overall completeness of the submitted materials.
• 60% Evaluation by Artist JOO JAEBUM.
• 40% Evaluation by a panel of 10 industry professionals.
• If judged scores are tied, priority will be given to the earlier submission.
Awards & Prizes
Champion of
the JOO JAEBUM
Arena1 Team
Award Pool
$1,000 + more value in tokensTotal 48,309 CONX ($XPLA) + incentive
Prize Structure
$1,000Selection Guarantee
This prize can be awarded to the Final Champion with an opportunity for the Champion’s draft to be developed into an official artwork created by JOO JAEBUM (Will be listed as "co-creator") - Eligibility for artwork sales proceeds and sales success incentives.
$7,000Sales Success Incentive Pool
Following the completion of the artwork based on the Champion’s draft, and upon the successful sale of the artwork, the following will be distributed as below(Artwork Sales Proceeds & Sales Success Incentives).
Artwork Sales
Proceeds &
Sales Success
Incentives
Sales proceeds, and additional sales success incentives, in accordance with the agreed revenue-sharing structure.
20%Arena Champion
20%Art Platform
50%Original Artist
10%Platform Operator
Once a single settlement is completed, the contract may be considered concluded.
Further details will be discussed during the contract process.
• The Champion must submit a valid wallet address during the Contract Period to receive rewards.
• If the Champion is unreachable, the opportunity may be transferred to an Honoree or withheld.
Honorable
Selection2 Teams
Award Pool
$2,000 value in tokensTotal 96,618 CONX ($XPLA)
Prize Structure
Distributed equally among the selected Honorees
• Popular Choice Award : 1 team
• Idea Award : 1 team
• Rewards may be withheld upon fraud, misconduct, or rule violations.
• If no submission meets the minimum standards, the arena may close without selecting a winner.
• For the Popular Choice Award, website “likes” will be considered for reference purposes only and will not directly influence the final award decision.
• All reward allocations (including Champion and Honoree) are calculated using token quantities derived from the total reward value, based on the 7-day average closing price on CoinMarketCap as of Jan 13 (“Reference Date”). The number of tokens allocated to each Award category is fixed according to this Reference Date. Distributed rewards will reflect the pre-allocated token quantities.
FAQ

Q. What is the core concept of JOO JAEBUM Arena?

Q. Can one person submit multiple entries?

Q. Can I join with only a concept or idea?

Q. Is there an entry fee?

Q. What should the submission format look like?

Q. Will the event be online or offline?

Q. What happens to the rights of submitted works?

Q. Is it possible that there will be no winners?

Q. What if technical issues occur during submission?

Q. Can I use the JOO JAEBUM universe or officially provided images outside the Arena period?

Q. Are AI-generated images allowed to submit?

Q. What does “IP” mean?

Q. Can the Representative be changed later?

Q. Is there any penalty for submitting multiple times?

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Important Notices
• Participants must be at least 16 years of age. By entering the event, participants confirm that they have reviewed and agreed to the age eligibility requirements. Any individual confirmed to be under 16 may be disqualified and their information deleted.
• Participation in any event hosted on CONX Arena signifies your agreement to the Event Rules and the platform’s terms and all related policies. Please review all event details and policies thoroughly before joining.
• Consent for the collection and use of personal data (via Google Form) is mandatory. Participants who do not provide consent cannot join the JOO JAEBUM Arena event.
• IP and related assets provided through JOO JAEBUM Arena may only be used for submissions to the JOO JAEBUM Arena event. Any unauthorized or improper use of the provided IP may result in legal action by the IP owner.
• Participation is only valid through the official event link and the official submission form. Submissions that do not follow the required format may be excluded from evaluation. Please carefully review the Event Rules and Submission Form before submitting your entry.
• Event details (including dates and times) are subject to change depending on operational circumstances.
• All updates and official announcements will be made through CONX’s official community channel on X (@Official_CONX). Event-related inquiries must also be directed to this official channel.
• Reward allocations (Champion, Honoree, and any other categories) are calculated using fixed token quantities determined by the total reward value, based on the 7-day average closing price on CoinMarketCap as of Jan 13 (“Reference Date”). The number of tokens allocated to each award category is fixed according to this Reference Date, and distributed rewards will reflect these pre-allocated token amounts.
• Submitted works and associated information may remain displayed on the CONX Arena website even after the event concludes. Submissions may also be used for CONX Arena’s marketing or promotional purposes. If direct attribution or additional confirmation is required, the operating team will contact participants individually.
• Participants may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data through the Personal Data Protection Department. Please note that withdrawing consent may result in cancellation of the submission.

Personal data requests (access/correction/deletion): contact@metamagnet.org