Remember ConstitutionDAO’s ambitious attempt to snag a copy of the U.S. Constitution, even though it didn’t quite pan out? Well, get this: now there’s a new project with a similar goal, but instead of historical documents, they’re setting their sights on a nuclear bunker.

Meatbags, the team behind a doomsday-themed Solana project, are hoping to purchase a Cold War-era nuclear bunker nestled in Rutland, England. Their plan? To drop 100,000 Billionaire Bunker Club NFTs for $14 each, aiming to raise $1.4 million. The idea is that these NFT holders will then become part of a decentralized autonomous organizationAccording to SDL Property Auctions, the site itself is a 1.4-acre plot featuring both the nuclear bunker and a former reservoir. It was constructed back in 1960 as one of the British Royal Observer Corps’ (ROC) 1,500 underground monitoring posts during the tense Cold War period when nuclear war felt like a real threat.

Interestingly, the current owners have already secured planning permission to transform the site into a luxurious residence, boasting double-height “cathedral-type ceilings,” a vast glass facade, and panoramic views of the Leicestershire countryside. Meatbags claims they have an estimate for these renovations and have factored those costs into their NFT fundraising goal.

This whole endeavor is reminiscent of the much-talked-about ConstitutionDAO saga back in late 2021, when they formed with the ambitious aim to purchase a copy of the U.S. Constitution at auction.

Even after raising around $47 million for their constitution bid, ConstitutionDAO ultimately lost the auction to billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin. In the end, they refunded their contributors. Meatbags is promising the same: if they can’t secure this particular bunker, or another suitable location, within six months of an unsuccessful bid, they’ll also refund everyone.

However, not all DAO attempts end in disappointment. Take LinksDAO, for instance. They successfully purchased the Spey Bay Golf Club in Scotland in 2023 and are currently in the process of revamping the entire site.

Robert, the pseudonymous co-founder and CEO of Dead Bruv, the team behind Meatbags, shared with Decrypt that they’ve already explored a few alternative bunker locations. Some are in the UK, but they’re open to finding a site anywhere.

“We’re feeling pretty good about securing a bunker,” he added, sounding optimistic.

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If their “Buy the Bunker” campaign is a success and Meatbags manages to purchase the property, the newly formed DAO will get to vote on its future.

“We think people should be able to visit and experience the property, maybe even stay there. It could become a tourist attraction, or even an amazing Airbnb,” Robert explained to Decrypt. “Ultimately, though, it’s up to the DAO to decide.”

Meatbags is a unique NFT project with a narrative centered around doomsday preppers in a world teetering on the edge, called Surviville. This mirrors actual global concerns– war, pandemics, and AI’s growing power. Given this “end-of-days” vibe, their community is already engaged with the prepper mindset, so there’s even a possibility the DAO might vote to maintain the property as a functional bunker – just in case.

Beyond DAO participation, Billionaire Bunker Club NFT holders will also receive a verifiable on-chain land deed proving their stake in the bunker, plus an invite to an exclusive opening party.

Robert mentioned they’ve already contacted the auctioneers via email and it seems like they’re open to the NFT project’s bid. However, SDL Property Auctions hasn’t yet responded to Decrypt’s request for confirmation.

The property is currently listed with a guide price starting at £650,000 (around $862,000), plus additional fees. Meatbags is aiming to raise $1.4 million to cover not only the purchase, but also refurbishment, negotiation flexibility, and operational and legal costs associated with the campaign. Any leftover funds will be allocated based on a DAO vote.

The Billionaire Bunker Club NFTs are set to drop on Monday at 8am ET, and you’ll be able to buy them using Solana Pay or a credit card through the Dead Bruv website.

Given ConstitutionDAO’s near miss and the sheer number of NFTs to sell – 100,000 in 2025 is no small feat – you might think this is a long shot. Yet, the Meatbags team is surprisingly confident they can pull it off.

“I’m probably as optimistic as anyone could be when you’re betting on both crypto and the apocalypse simultaneously,” said Psychrome, the pseudonymous co-founder and creative director, speaking with Decrypt.

Edited by Andrew Hayward