====== Community Dots NFT program ======
{{infobox>
name = Nothing Community Dots
image = dot_black_short.gif | A shortened sequence of the Black Dot NFT
Source = [[https://opensea.io/item/polygon/0xe1c43d4cf2c7823f9f4adabf1df1513b7df4a189/1|OpenSea]] / Nothing
Program dates = July 2022 - August 2024
NFT tiers = Black Dots - 10x Black Dots makes 1x Red Dot
Blockchain = Polygon
}}
Nothing Community Dots was an NFT-based community membership initiative by Nothing. Launched on the Polygon blockchain, it aimed to deepen engagement with early supporters, such as crowdfunding investors and pre-order customers and provide a rewards mechanism for community members; through unique digital collectables that unlocked exclusive perks and access.

The program featured two tiers:
  * **Black Dots**: Initially airdropped to equity [[crowdfunding|crowdfunding investors]] and pre-order customers of the [[hardware:phone_1|Phone (1)]].
  * **Red Dots**: A higher-tier NFT. Merge 10 Black Dots to create one Red Dot.

Dot holders were invited to exclusive events, such as the [[hardware:phone_1|Phone (1)]] launch event in London and events in-store.((https://nothing.community/d/1023))

====== Launch & Ambition ======
Announced on 5 July 2022, the first Black Dot NFTs were distributed starting 7 July.((https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/nothing-phone-1-black-dot-nft-airdrop-polygon-3132717))

Aimed to establish a Web3-enabled rewards system, these NFTs offered perks such as early access, invitations to launch events and token-gated community channels. Nothing positioned the program toward a more meaningful blockchain engagement, arriving at a time when NFTs were trendy and divisive.

====== Community Reception ======
The response among fans and investors was mixed, with many harsh responses, some claiming the program was an "embarrassment to the company” and that Nothing has “clearly lost the plot”.((https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/vs1npi/introducing_black_dot_nft)) Some users commented that NFTs are tough to understand and not very user-friendly. Still, the program remained strong until mid-2024.((https://nothing.community/d/13215))

Although there is a lack of evidence online, in August 2022, community members observed an “attack” on the Black Dot program, where Black Dots were being sold for as little as $10 despite their market value being around $60. Nothing overcame this by creating a new version of the Black Dot and redistributing them to affected users.((https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/wy5q2s/i_cant_find_my_nft/))

 ====== Closure & Rewards ======
{{ :community:ear_voucher.gif|The Ear Voucher NFT. Source: [[https://opensea.io/item/polygon/0xe1c43d4cf2c7823f9f4adabf1df1513b7df4a189/3|OpenSea]]}}On 16 August 2024, Nothing officially announced the closure of the Community Dots program.

Final rewards offered:
  * Black Dot holders were eligible for a discount voucher valid on nothing.tech for global users, valued at $80/€60/£50, or Flipkart for holders in India valued at INR 4000.
  * Red Dot holders were entitled to claim one [[hardware:phone_2a_series|Phone (2a) Plus]] in grey or black, and one audio product - [[hardware:ear_series#ear|Ear]] or [[hardware:ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]] - in a colour of their choice.((https://nothing.community/d/13215))

Red Dot holders were distributed a further NFT which could be exchanged for the [[hardware:ear_series#ear|Ear]] product of choice on nothing.tech for a limited time. As of 2026, four people still hold this NFT .((https://opensea.io/item/polygon/0xe1c43d4cf2c7823f9f4adabf1df1513b7df4a189/3))

No further perks or benefits would be supported or available in the future. The dots-only [[community_platforms#discord|Discord server]] channel closed, the webpage for Community Dots and the dedicated support email were also permanently closed.