# Utility

We believe in future proof utility and the use cases of NFTs in our day to day lives which is why we provide both real life  and Web3 utility.\
\
:ramen:**-Ramen Benefits:** Real World Ramen Discounts and/or free Ramen/toppings at different ramen shops in various countries internationally. We are currently covering **34 ramen shops** span across Japan, Singapore and Philippines and we are actively working on expanding our reach to become more accessible. We are currently targeting the USA and Europe. \
\
:ramen:**-The Ramen Shop Sessions:** These include educational sessions, access to resources, techniques and materials aimed towards small teams creating in the space as well as sessions with special guests.\
\
:ramen:**-**Genesis Holders will automatically be Whitelisted on our second collection "The Ramen Shop Friends" that will provide completely new utility and enhanced benefits.\
\
:ramen:**-Whitelist Spots:** Holders can expect to receive whitelist spots in upcoming NFT projects.\
\
:ramen:**-Ramen Alpha:** We have partnered with Plutus to offer our holders access to their exclusive service!\
 *PLUTUS is a Crypto/NFT-based service that consists of 4 analysts residing in different regions across the globe to ensure your members receive the most important anytime during the day!*

*Plutus Investments currently provides information that consists of Crypto price updates, Crypto News, NFT release guides, NFT investments, and NFT information regarding investment holdings and future outlook on the markets.*\
\
:ramen:**-NFT Tools:** We are in the process of partnering very soon with some of the best Web3 projects in the space. Stay tuned!\
\
:ramen:**-Staking:** With The Ramen Shop, **diamond hands and long term holders are always greatly appreciated and generously rewarded**.

Some of the benefits staking will provide to our Ramen Lovers are:

* Ramen shop discount benefits and freebies will only apply to staked NFTs regardless of staking period (excluding the legendaries)
* Receive **whitelist spots** from other NFT projects based on staking period (longer stake = earlier access to the WL giveaway)
* Percentage chance or guaranteed chance for **free NFT airdrops** based on staking period
* Receive **discounts and/or free NFT tools** from Web3 Companies based on staking period
* 1 or more **free NFTs from our second collection** based on staking period and amount of NFTs staked

:ramen:**-Holding & staking more than 1 ramen shop genesis NFT might grant you access to some even more exclusive benefits.** More details coming soon!