From San Francisco to Rome: A Personal Journey with Map Asset NFTs in Upland

August 14th, 2025 marked more than just the launch of a new city in Upland—it became the start of my Roman chapter. With the opening of Rome, “the Eternal City” finally entered the metaverse, and I seized the chance to plant my flag at one of its most historic streets: Via dei Gracchi.
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