FROM DRAGONS TO
PROOF OF EXPERIENCE

THE LEGEND OF LONG WEI

Long Wei Dragons began as a digital NFT collection of 3,333 dragons, born in the Year of the Dragon. Each dragon symbolised strength, transformation, and hidden fortune. From the start, Long Wei represented a long-term path rooted in discipline, resilience, and inner evolution. Long Wei was never just about ownership. It was about becoming. As the ecosystem matured, it became clear that transformation requires more than symbolism. Experience, contribution, and growth need to be anchored in something real. Long Wei Legends is now completing its transformation. This evolution is expressed through Project Elephant, the code name for Xeeft, and through a new NFT phase known as Ascendance. Long Wei remains the foundation. The transformation is structured. The shift is intentional.

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Long Wei Dragons

About

Long Wei Dragons is a limited digital collection of 3,333 dragons, inspired by the Year of the Dragon and grounded in themes of strength, resilience, and transformation. The project blends cultural symbolism with modern technology, reflecting a long-term mindset centered on consistency, evolution, and intention. Each dragon represents an identity within a broader ecosystem rather than a standalone asset. Long Wei Dragons exist as part of a hybrid human experience within Xeeft, alongside Baby Dragons and future transformations. Together, they form a layered system designed to support participation, continuity, and creative evolution through real human activity.

Transformation & Beyond

Long Wei follows a simple structure. There are three steps.

1. Long Wei OG Dragons

1. Long Wei OG Dragons

The original collection. The foundation.

2. Transformation: Ascendance

2. Transformation: Ascendance

A claimable NFT collection that represents the transformation of the original Long Wei Dragons.

3. Xeeft

3. Xeeft

The platform layer where Long Wei exists as part of a hybrid human experience. No additional phases. Ongoing by design.

Long Wei Evolution - 3 Phases
Phase 1

Long Wei Dragons

OG Collection

OG Dragons

3333 Dragons

The Foundation

Phase 2

Transformation

Ascendance

Ascendance

TBD

Drop

Phase 3

Project Elephant

Xeeft Platform

Xeeft Platform

Proof Of Experience

Ongoing

As part of the original roadmap, the transformation is never an expansion, it is a completion. Ascendance and Xeeft represent the final evolution of Long Wei from symbolic origin into a living framework for verified experience.

Once this phase is complete, Long Wei Legends stands whole.

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Dragons transition to the new era
Scalability
Long-term sustainability
Alignment with future growth of Xeeft as a Web 2 and 3 platform.
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Project Elephant

What it really means

Project Elephant is the code name for Xeeft.
Many talk about the problems in Web3, but few address the root. The elephant in the room has always been incomplete verification not more wallets, not more surface-level solutions.

Project Elephant goes to the source.
Verification without context is incomplete. Identity without experience is fragile. Project Elephant addresses the root by anchoring verification to lived actions and real participation.

Xeeft reads as shift.
Project Elephant is the shift.

TEAM

The Long Wei team is a powerhouse of innovators, creators, and visionaries united by a shared passion for transformation and resilience. With roots in the NFT space dating back to the early pandemic, the team has contributed to multiple successful projects and blockchain initiatives, gaining invaluable experience in navigating and shaping the evolving Web3 landscape. Combining expertise in blockchain technology, design, marketing, and community building, they bring to life the ethos of Long Wei Dragons and Project Elephant. Guided by a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to long-term impact, the team blends creativity, strategy, and technical excellence to redefine what’s possible in Web3.

Valerie Geerken

Valerie Geerken

Co Founder LongWeiLegends & CEO, Xeeft

Valerie drives Long Wei’s vision, combining over two decades of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 experience with strategic leadership to propel the team toward lasting impact. With a forward-thinking and visionary approach, she aligns every decision with the transformative ethos of Long Wei Dragons and the bold ambitions of Project Elephant (Xeeft).

Shinji Akhirah

Shinji Akhirah

Co-Founder

A visionary with a long-term perspective, Shinij is the UI/UX Lead for Project Elephant, seamlessly blending function and aesthetics to create intuitive user experiences. As a multidisciplinary artist, Shinij brings diverse creative expertise to the team, ensuring innovation at every turn.

Rutger van der Tas

Rutger van der Tas

Co-Founder

Rutger, a dynamic and forward-thinking artist and an early pioneer in crypto art, leads the creative charge for Long Wei. His visionary artistry consistently pushes boundaries, crafting a unique and compelling visual identity that captivates and inspires.

Santi (Santhosh Kumar)

Santi (Santhosh Kumar)

Chief Technology Officer

With unparalleled expertise in blockchain technology and smart contract development, Santi brings the technical backbone that powers the Project Elephant platform. Santi ensures seamless integration and cutting-edge solutions to elevate user experiences.

Paul de Havilland

Paul de Havilland

Chief Marketing Officer

Paul combines creativity and marketing expertise to amplify Long Wei’s presence across Web3 and beyond. With over 30 years in marketing and business, he powers Project Elephant with vision and resilience.

Rodrigo Cid

Rodrigo Cid

Professor, PhD, UFOP, Brazil

Rodrigo is a Professor and PhD at UFOP, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil. Visual artist and educator focused on the future of digital literacy. Rodrigo is passionate about Xeeft because of its mission to educate the next generation of crypto users, explore NFT use cases, and move beyond surface-level adoption.

ejthek

ejthek

Legacy Co-Founder (early phase, inactive)

ejthek contributed as a legacy co-founder and tech artist during the early phase of Long Wei. Now inactive, his technical and artistic foundation helped shape the project’s initial direction.

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