Sentinel Launches Bluefrens NFTs on Stargaze to Promote Privacy

Decentralized VPN protocol Sentinel has launched its first NFT collection, Bluefrens, on Cosmos-native NFT chain Stargaze. The collection of 1,420 pixel-art characters went live on July 25. It aims to build a community around privacy, decentralization, and the growing dVPN movement.

The launch, carried out in partnership with Bitveil, marks a creative push by Sentinel to broaden its message of internet freedom. Stargaze, which enforces on-chain royalties and supports interchain NFT transfers, serves as the hosting platform for the mint.

A Cultural Layer for the Privacy Ecosystem

Sentinel, built as a decentralized bandwidth marketplace, allows users to buy and sell internet access through a distributed network of nodes. It supports multiple dVPN applications and positions itself as an open-source alternative to centralized VPN providers.

The Bluefrens NFTs act as community avatars, each equipped with over 60 unique traits. Sentinel drew inspiration from its core belief in internet sovereignty. Although playful in design, the collection aims to boost user engagement across the Sentinel ecosystem and the broader Cosmos network.

Why Sentinel Chose Stargaze

Sentinel chose Stargaze, a Cosmos-based app chain, specifically for its NFT-first architecture. The STARS token community governs the platform, while a 140-validator set secures it using CometBFT proof-of-stake consensus. Stargaze enforces royalty payments on-chain and supports ICS-721, enabling seamless cross-chain NFT transfers.

The network offers tools for minting, trading, and advanced NFT-Fi. That makes it a strategic choice for a utility-backed project like Bluefrens. Its blend of beginner-friendly features and interoperability makes it attractive to collectors and developers.

Launch Reception and What’s Next

Community response has been largely positive, with many viewing the launch as a fun but strategic step in building a privacy-first culture in Web3. While no specific utility has been announced, the team hinted that Bluefrens will play a role in future Sentinel ecosystem activities.

With rising attention on user-owned internet infrastructure, Sentinel’s move into NFTs reflects a broader trend of merging digital culture with decentralized technologies. Bluefrens becomes a community badge or a gateway to more serious privacy use cases. The drop signals a creative evolution in the Cosmos space.