Why Your GRFF’s Coat Pattern Matters: The Story Behind Its Design
Our GRFF Ordinals collection isn’t just digital art—it’s where blockchain tech meets real-world giraffe conservation. Each unique giraffe coat pattern symbolises both the rarity of these animals and the urgency to protect them.
Owning a GRFF Ordinal means you’re joining a community that actually gives a crap about conservation but does it in an awesome, forward-thinking way. It’s a way of taking a stand and showing the world that this community cares about wildlife and the state of the planet!
A New Era of Conservation: How WandrLust and Our GRFF Collection Are Shaping the Future of Wildlife Awareness
Our GRFF Ordinals collection isn’t just digital art; it raises awareness about giraffes, one of the most threatened species.
Our GRFF Ordinals represent the four distinct species of giraffes, along with key subspecies, each characterised by a unique coat pattern. Every GRFF features one of eight distinctive patterns, representing the major giraffe types recognised by current research. Their distribution within the collection mirrors real-world giraffe populations. For example, with only 600 West African giraffes left, there are just 8 GRFFs for this species. This isn’t just about collecting—it’s about representing their real-world scarcity.
Why Owning a GRFF Ordinal Actually Matters
The giraffe population has dropped by nearly 40% over the past few decades, and many subspecies are critically endangered. Our GRFF Ordinals directly reflect this crisis, with the number of NFTs matching the population sizes of these animals. When you own a GRFF Ordinal, you’re not just adding to your digital collection—you’re spreading awareness about the importance of conservation. It’s subtle, impactful, and pretty damn awesome!
If you’re interested, here’s a breakdown of the giraffe species and subspecies represented in our collection:
- Nubian Giraffe
- Species: Northern Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
- Subspecies: Nubian Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis camelopardalis)
- GRFF total: 38 (3% of collection)
- Wild population: 3,000
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered
- Kordofan Giraffe
- Species: Northern Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
- Subspecies: Kordofan Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum)
- GRFF total: 29 (2% of collection)
- Wild population: 2,300
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered
- West African Giraffe
- Species: Northern Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
- Subspecies: West African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta)
- GRFF total: 8 (1% of collection)
- Wild population: 600
- Conservation status: Vulnerable
- Reticulated Giraffe
- Species: Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata)
- GRFF total: 204 (14% of collection)
- Wild population: 15,950
- Conservation status: Endangered
- Masai Giraffe
- Species: Masai Giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi)
- GRFF total: 573 (38% of collection)
- Wild population: 44,750
- Conservation status: Endangered
- Luangwa Giraffe
- Species: Masai Giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi)
- Subspecies: Luangwa Giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi thornicrofti)
- GRFF total: 8 (1% of collection)
- Wild population: 650
- Conservation status: Vulnerable
- Angolan Giraffe
- Species: Southern Giraffe (Giraffa giraffa)
- Subspecies: Angolan Giraffe (Giraffa giraffa angolensis)
- GRFF total: 259 (17% of collection)
- Wild population: 20,200
- Conservation status: Least Concern
- South African Giraffe
- Species: Southern Giraffe (Giraffa giraffa)
- Subspecies: South African Giraffe (Giraffa giraffa giraffa)
- GRFF total: 380 (25% of collection)
- Wild population: 29,650
- Conservation status: Least Concern
Understanding the Giraffe Population Crisis
In total, 117,100 giraffes are estimated to be left in the wild today, including both mature and younger individuals, down from over 155,000 in the 1980s. Habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict have drastically reduced their numbers. The GRFF Ordinals collection reflects this crisis, with the number of GRFFs directly linked to the population size of each giraffe subspecies. With some subspecies, like the West African giraffe (G. c. peralta), numbering as few as 600 individuals, the urgency to protect them is greater than ever.
Recent DNA studies have revealed that there are four distinct giraffe species, each requiring tailored protection strategies. The data shows just how urgent it is to protect these animals and maintain biodiversity.
Blockchain and Conservation: A Fresh Approach
Each GRFF Ordinal is permanently inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring it can’t be altered or erased—just like the urgent need to preserve giraffe populations. By combining blockchain with conservation, we’re making sure that these animals, and the message behind them, live on in the digital space. And, let’s be real, it’s a pretty fresh way to show you care.
Be Part of a Community That Cares
Owning a GRFF Ordinal is about more than just art or digital assets—it’s about taking a stance. You’re telling the world that you’re part of a community that cares about these incredible animals and their future. And you’re doing it in a way that’s smart, forward-thinking, and impactful—no need to preach or get heavy-handed. Just by being part of this, you’re making a difference.
Let’s all help protect giraffes!
Nic Scarce
WandrLust Co-Founder
Sources:
Giraffe Conservation Foundation, NCBI, Earth Island Journal, Destination Wildlife, Natural History Museum (UK), Geographical Magazine, Your African Safari
