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As CEO & Co-Founder of Deadfellaz, Betty has established herself as a pillar of the NFT community whilst remaining an important figure within the ecosystem of her influential PFP project. While the road to NFT success has been elusive and ambiguous for some, she has remained a staunch supporter of independent artists at a time when creative opportunities have become conditional and creator royalties have come under attack. A proponent for diversity and inclusion in the NFT space, Betty has continued to be instrumental in driving conversation around equity in Web3. At nft now x Mana Common's The Gateway during Art Basel Miami, Betty took the stage alongside nft now CEO and Co-Founder Matt Medved to speak on how the NFT space can better approach issues with the best interests of creators in mind.In this episode we discuss…- How Deadfellaz rose to prominence- The importance of creator royalties in the NFT space- Creating value for Web3 communities- The need for marketplaces to place trust in creators- Camaraderie in the NFT space- The disparity between creator and consumer priorities- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Betty on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/betty_nftTo follow Betty on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/betty.dfz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's a wrap for Season 1 of the nft now podcast! And while of course we'll be back, we're taking a pause to reflect on the dozens of influential artists, builders, and stars who have graced the mic to discuss the ups and downs of the NFT ecosystem and blockchain creative industry. In our endeavors to empower the creators of culture, we've traveled the world to spotlight the hearts and minds on the cutting edge of Web3 innovation. It's been a truly incredible ride thus far, and we can't wait to kick off Season 2 this fall. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much has changed since the nft now founding team last held a fireside chat back in December 2021 on the state of NFTs. Eight months into 2022, we've seen seismic changes in the NFT ecosystem as initial growth, promise, and schisms in the space contend with the reality of the bear market. However, despite this new reality, there's plenty to be hopeful about. The founders review some of their favorite artists rising in the space, review common and stubborn vulnerabilities for budding projects, and imagine a brighter future as Web3 continues to unfold, stretching to unprecedented horizons.In this episode we cover:The hidden blessings brought on by the bear marketKeeping your mental health in check during the bear marketThe team's favorite NFT artists and projects currently active in the spaceSectors in the NFT space where progress is most likelyTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter To follow nft now on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nftnowTo follow nft now on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nftnow Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Silver is a crypto artist who gives expression to her creative vision using the power of AI. Instead of creating new art by hand, Silver's crypto art is the output of generative adversarial networks (GANs), which explore themes of “vulnerability, trauma, disability, social hierarchy, innocence, and divinity”. In doing so, her work questions “the role they will play in our transhumanist future.” Silver's work also reflects a shifting paradigm into the broader art world: taste is the new skill. With AI tools that — in theory — can execute any artistic idea, all that's left is the idea, which can only come from the artist themselves.In this episode we cover:Whether artists should feel threatened by the emergence of AIThe biggest misconceptions surrounding the role of AI in artSilver's creative process and the various AI tools she usesHow an artist's taste is the deciding factor for the quality of their work To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletterTo follow Claire on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/clairesilveraiartTo follow Claire on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At the State of NFTs IRL event, held in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we sat down with three of the most prominent U.S. figures in the greater NFT landscape to discuss the unstable present, with an eye toward the promising future of NFTs.Joining us is Nifty Gateway Co-Founder Duncan Cock Foster, “Mec;” a Web3 educator, MECXDAO founder and Aokiverse's head of community, and the crypto and tattoo artist Gossamer Rozen, who's also the founder of Tigerbob NFT. Together, the three brought vital questions to the current bear market, and what it holds for the future of NFTs — giving attendees a sneak peek into their future plans in Web3 and beyond.In this episode we cover:Foster's vision for refocusing the NFT space on artistsRozen's future plans for Tigerbob NFTWhy the NFT space should transition away from speculative marketsThe increasing regulation found in the NFT industryHow the bear market is stripping the NFT space back to its bare essentialsTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Duncan on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dccockfosterTo follow Duncan on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/duncan_cockfosterTo follow Mec on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/mecdotTo follow Mec on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/mecyverTo follow Gossamer on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/grelysianTo follow Gossamer on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/grelysian See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For longtime NBA fans, Baron Davis — affectionately known as B-Diddy during his playing career — needs no introduction. Despite retirement, Davis remained in the spotlight by launching ventures in the media and entertainment industries.Recently, Davis used his sizable platform to encourage professional athletes to invest in the NFT and Web3 ecosystems. Headlining this initiative is his “History of the Game” project aimed toward creating an enriched storytelling experience on the history of the sport he and millions of others hold so dear. He's also slated to put his advocacy into action later this year with the upcoming Black Santa NFT drop, which will give the auction's winners crucial roles (including a voiceover) in developing an upcoming animated series centered around the character.In this episode we cover:Davis' extensive involvement in the NFT landscapeHis upcoming NFT projects and crucial industry partnershipsDavis' mindset as a creator and businessmanHow NFTs are creating new ways for athletes and sports fans to connect and engageTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Baron on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/BaronDavisTo follow Baron on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/iambarondavis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frederic Duquette, known throughout the NFT art world as FVCKRENDER is a digital artist who has continually blurred the lines between the physical and virtual worlds through his ambitious experiential art experiences. Initially making a foray into the metaverse with 2021's FVCKRENDERVERSE, the Canadian artist has recently doubled down on building worlds with FVCK PARK — a virtual NFT skatepark — and LVCIDIA, a full-on metaversal experience. And what do these virtual worlds hold? The purest representations of FVCKRENDER's art.In this episode we cover:FVCKRENDER's plans for the future of LVCIDIAHis gradual shift from digital-only experiences to physical artThe value of presenting NFT art in formats beyond the screenWhy NFT artists need to start building worldsThe intrinsic value and utility of NFT art projectTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow FVCKRENDER on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/fvckrenderTo follow FVCKRENDER on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/fvckrender See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Itzel Yard, known throughout the NFT space as IX Shells, is a generative artist and creative coder based in Panama working at the intersection between computer science and art. Dreaming at Dusk — her generative art piece derived from the cryptographic key of the very first Tor onion website — sold for $2 million to PleasrDAO in May 2021, making her the highest-selling female NFT artist ever. Since the record-breaking sale, she has continued to make waves in the NFT art sphere, with her most recent project Thalamic Pulse raising over $100 thousand for MAPS' research on assisted therapy for trauma recovery.In this episode we cover:Shells' journey into the generative art worldThe story behind Dreaming at Dusk's record-breaking saleHow the NFT space can be more equitable towards NFT artists of all sexes and backgroundsThe future of generative artTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow IX Shells on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ix_shellsTo follow IX Shells on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/ix.shells See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Justin Blau — better known by his artist moniker, 3LAU — is a pioneer at the intersection of music and blockchain technology and perhaps one of the biggest proponents of music NFTs. With his Ultraviolet collection of 33 different NFTs netting him a reported $11.7 million in early 2021, 3LAU offered up a shining example of how NFTs have the power to disrupt the music industry, and has continued to help define the music NFT ecosystem through a multitude of endeavors, most notably his curated platform Royal. Through Royal, 3LAU has generated successful use cases of community ownership by giving artists the power to offer their holders a percentage of royalties from streaming services — which has incentivised musicians to create independent wealth on the blockchain while further democratizing the music industry. With influential collaboration with top talent like Nas, Diplo, and The Chainsmokers and backing from the likes of a16z and Paradigm, both 3LAU and Royal are establishing themselves as major players within the music NFT landscape.In this episode we cover:- What Royal is and how it functions- The broken economics of traditional streaming platforms- Web3 changing the fan experience- The intersection of major labels and Royal NFTs- How market forces changed to allow for companies to enter the NFT space- And moreTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow 3LAU on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/3LAUTo follow 3LAU on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/3lau/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Micah Dowbak, known professionally as Mad Dog Jones, is a Canadian digital artist who broke into the crypto art scene with the sale of his REPLICATOR NFT. That sale netted him a cool $4.1 million, making him the highest-grossing living Canadian artist in a single auction. The artist is also a massive F1 fan, working with motorsports legend Lewis Hamilton on a helmet, and collaborating with Formula One Racing on a collection timed with the Miami Grand Prix. Recently, Joles was able to raise over $1 million for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies via his most recent project, Cartography of the Mind, which sold at Christie's in a charity auction.In this episode we cover:Jones' massive F1 fandom and collaboration with motorsports legend Lewis HamiltonThe creative process on his REPLICATOR projectHis upcoming charity auction at Christie'sHow graffiti, comic books, and Akira shaped his creative journeyTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Mad Dog Jones on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/Mad_Dog_JonesTo follow Mad Dog Jones on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/mad.dog.jones See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Without a doubt, Cooper Turley has been one of Web3's biggest champions, and is a firm believer in how NFTs can revolutionize the music industry. He got his start in Web3 as blockchain-powered music streaming site Audius' official crypto advisor. Since then, he's assumed an advisory role at Web3 culture think tank Friends With Benefits, and has continued to invest heavily in this burgeoning creative ecosystem.In this episode we cover:How NFTs can bring about the future of music fandomTurley's advice for young aspiring artistsUtility moving forward in the NFT spaceWhat it's like championing a movement the general public doesn't understandTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Cooper on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/CooopahtroopaTo follow Cooper on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/coopahtroopa See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Avenged Sevenfold is a multiplatinum, chart topping heavy metal band fronted by Matt Sanders — AKA M. Shadows. Sanders and his band mates were early advocates for NFTs, and like most other people in the space, started out by collecting CryptoPunks and Bored Apes. In fall 2021 they launched their own NFT project, the Deathbats Club, which aims to bring more utility to their community. Holders get metaverse access, Web3 sneak peaks, first dibs on concert tickets, and much more.In this episode we cover:Why rock and metal musicians have been slower to catch on to NFTsHow technological shifts have driven massive changes in the music industryHow NFTs can augment how artists engage with their communitiesThe merchandising potential of NFTs for artists and musiciansTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletterTo follow Avenged Sevenfold on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialA7XTo follow Avenged Sevenfold on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/avengedsevenfold/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia artist and designer Josie Bellini is one of the NFT community's earliest champions. She's made a lasting mark in the space with her viral pieces, starting with Genesis in 2017. Most recently, in 2021, the crypto art pioneer launched her flagship project CyberBrokers. The collectible ecosystem of metaverse experiences is set to be the first of its kind as a fully on-chain collection. With a background in both painting and finance, Bellini uses her unique perspective to explore Web3 through her mixed media art. In this episode we cover:The background and development of her CyberBrokers projectThe potential of the metaverseHer take on dealing with bull and bear marketsHer biggest issues with bad actors in the NFT spaceTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Josie on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/josiebelliniTo follow Josie on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/josie.io See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eighteen-year old multimedia artist Diana Sinclair is by far one of the fastest-rising stars in the NFT art scene. To date, her work exploring self-identity, social justice, and our society's relationship with the internet has been featured in publications including Teen Vogue and The Guardian. She's even partnered up with OneOf to help raise funds for the Whitney Houston foundation, with one of her pieces selling for more than $1 million at auction. As one of the youngest curators active in the NFT space, Sinclair is bringing back her “Digital Diaspora” exhibition on Juneteenth to celebrate the work of Black artists across the globe.In this episode we cover:Her journey into the NFT spaceThe Whitney Houston auction and how it affected her careerHer vision for the “Digital Diaspora” exhibitionHow the NFT community can become a more inclusive and diverse spaceTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Diana Sinclair on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dianaesinclairTo follow Diana Sinclair on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/dianasinclair See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following stints working for Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group as a teenager and working for various tech firms in the Bay Area, David Greenstein went on to help found NFT music marketplace Sound.xyz in early 2021. Since then, David and the rest of the team have generated a combined $3 million in revenue for the over 100 artists on the platform, such as Snoop Dogg, RAC, Giraffage, MELVV, and TOKiMONSTA.In this episode we cover:the origins and fast rise of Sound.xyzthe broken models prevalent in the current music industrythe future of the music industryhow NFTs are empowering smaller artists to finally make a living from their work.To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow David on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dgreenstein1To follow David on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/davidgreenstein See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alpha Centauri Kid — also known as ACK — is a visual artist and musician who has emerged as one of the leaders of a new generation of crypto artists. He's been embraced by OG blue chips including XCOPY and coveted by top collectors like GMoney and Punk #4156. His SuperRare debut “ctrl + alt + generate” captivated the NFT space and set a new genesis record for the platform at 165.29 ETH, or more than $600,000. He continues to push the envelope and innovate in the space, despite the fact he only got into NFTs in March 2021.In this episode we cover:- His artistic approach and stylistic revolution- How he builds relationships in the NFT community- The “secret code” involved in his upcoming project- How his “muse” plays a part in his creative processTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Alpha Centauri Kid on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/lphaCentauriKidTo follow Alpha Centauri Kid on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/alphacentaurikid/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evan Keast (AKA Tulip) and Jordan Castro (AKA Poopie) are two of the co-founders of Doodles, one of the leading profile picture projects (PFP) in the NFT space. The collection of 10,000 generative NFTs has amassed more than 102,700 ETH in sales volume ($305,016,749) since its launch in October 2021. Doodles features original art created by third co-founder, Scott Martin (AKA Burnt Toast), who produced hundreds of unique visual traits for the collection. While many avatar projects market themselves as community-centered, Doodles has been about empowering their community from the very start. The team is all about working to bridge the gap between URL and IRL with multi-city takeovers, activations, installations, and more. In this episode we cover:The importance of building community through IRL eventsThe team's SXSW activation with ShopifyHow founders can avoid bots when launching a projectHow the Doodles DAO ecosystem functions The founders' longterm visions for DoodlesTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Evan Keast on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/​​evankeastTo follow Jordan Castro on Twitter, go here:https://twitter.com/poopieTo follow Evan Keast on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/evankeast To follow Jordan Castro on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/jordan.f.castro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Refik Anadol is a pioneering artist who creates immersive installations, sculptures, paintings, and live audio/visual performances using AI, machine learning, and data science. He's partnered with teams at Microsoft, Google, IBM, NASA, and more to apply the latest cutting-edge science, research, and tech to his mesmerizing creations. All of this considered, it should come as no surprise that Anadol has also fully embraced the NFT space. His ‘Machine Allucinations' NFT series sold for more than $13 million in late 2021, and May 10 will mark his first-ever Christie's auction featuring his piece ‘Casa Batlló: Living Architecture.' As a passionate advocate for technology's game-changing potential, Anadol is working to bridge the gap between URL and IRL in increasingly innovative ways. This includes ‘Dataland,' a multisensory, realtime metaverse where the physical and virtual connect. In this episode we cover:What Anadol believes are the biggest misconceptions about AIThe origins of his ‘Living Architecture' collectionWhy bridging URL and IRL is key to bringing NFTs to the massesHis “humble” take on the metaverseTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Refik Anadol on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/refikanadolTo follow Refik Anadol on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/refikanadol See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Keith Grossman, president of TIME magazine, has a long track record of revising and modernizing digital media brands. With leadership roles at Bloomberg and WIRED under his belt, Grossman has been responsible for leading the nearly century-old brand into web3 over the past year. During this time, they've experimented with tokenizing covers, collaborated with with Beeple, and partnered with the Cool Cats Community. But that's not all. Now, Grossman has launched TIMEPieces, the brand's web3 community initiative. Featuring collaborations with leading NFT artists as well as artists who had previously contributed to TIME, the Genesis drop and Slices of Time drop have done more than $35 million in total sales volume. Grossman is truly at the forefront of the web3 movement, and is working to ensure his legacy media brand stays relevant in the space with impactful, tangible results.In this episode we cover:The vision behind TIMEPieces and the future of the initiativeHow web3 and NFTs will disrupt digital mediaThe value of tokenizing the written word What's next for TIME in the web3 ecosystemTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Keith Grossman on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/KeithGrossmanTo follow Keith Grossman on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/keithgrossman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel Arsham is a contemporary visual artist whose creativity knows no limits. A master of mediums, he's helped design installations at Kith stores around the world, created iconic sculptures, acts as creative director of the Cleaveland Cavaliers, and even helped design chat-topping rapper Gunna's most recent album cover. Arsham has always operated at the intersection of culture and art. So it's no surprise that he's also immersed himself in the world of NFTs, and embraced the medium with intention. In this episode we cover:His Eroding and Reforming Sculptures NFT SeriesHow NFTs are changing the relationship between artists and collectorsHow the Gunna album cover and collaboration came togetherWhat being colorblind meant for his art careerThe importance of taking time to “sit with your work” as an artistTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Daniel Arsham on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/danielarshamTo follow Daniel Arsham on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/danielarsham See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Rose is an experienced investor and builder with a proven track record of being early to internet trends. He co-founded the social news site Digg in 2004, and currently works as a partner at True Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech startups. Passionate about the community surrounding NFTs, Rose co-founded the PROOF Collective, a members only collective of 1,000 dedicated NFT collectors and artists. On April 16, the PROOF Collective team is launching a new large-scale PFP NFT endeavor called Moonbirds. Moonbirds will act as an expansion to the PROOF ecosystem, onboarding each new owner into the collective and incentivizing them to keep their NFTs with unique staking mechanics and ownership rewards. In this episode we cover: His inspiration behind the PROOF CollectiveThe importance of utility and community in MoonbirdsAs an investor, what he looks for in NFT projectsWhy he feels the metaverse is being set up for failureTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Kevin Rose on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/kevinroseTo follow Kevin Rose on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/kevinrose See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As one of the highest-grossing DJ/producers in the world, Steve Aoki has never shied away from pursuing all of his various interests concurrently. In addition to collaborating across genre lines, Aoki co-owns an eSports company, he's been featured in video games as a playable character, he's voiced cartoon characters, and he even runs a foundation that raises money for neurological research and other humanitarian relief organizations. In an effort to tie all of his passions together with his burgeoning interest in crypto and NFTs, he launched his AOK1VERSE project – which he describes as “Web3, meets Web 2.0 meets IRL.” Citizens of the A0K1VERSE gain unrivaled access to both on-chain and physical experiences including tour tickets, digital collectables, virtual metaverse performances, and much more. In this episode we cover:The vision and roadmap for A0K1VERSEHow Web3 and NFTs will revolutionize the music industryWhy DJs are also futurists What's in his personal NFT collectionAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Steve Aoki on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/steveaoikiTo follow Steve Aoki on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/steveaoki/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III are the imaginative co-founders of FriendsWithYou – a fine art collaborative with the sole purpose of spreading the positive message of “Magic, Luck, and Friendship.” Through a variety of mediums and large-scale immersive installations, these artists hope to create special moments of spiritual awareness and meaningful social interaction. In their 20-year career they've collaborated with Pharrell, J Balvin, Diplo, Hello Kitty, Lacoste, Guess, and other industry greats. In 2017, Borkson and Sandoval III took on a new medium with their Netflix show “True & the Rainbow Kingdom” with the goal of impacting as many people as possible with their art. Now, they're adapting once again with fRiENDSiES, a collection of 10,000 customizable NFTs. The fRiENDSiES universe will bridge the real world and the metaverse through immersive art installations connecting holders and their AR/AI companions. In this episode we cover:The mission-driven origins of FriendsWithYouThe deep emotional connections that can be created through AI The duo's transition from traditional art to the Web3 spaceThe debate around the price point for the Dutch auction for FriendsiesAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow FriendsWithYou on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/FriendswithyouTo follow FriendsWithYou on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/friendswithyou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isaac “Drift” Wright (AKA Drifter Shoots) is an urban photographer whose project “Where My Vans Go” is currently the second-best selling NFT photography collection ever. The U.S. Army special operations veteran first got into photography as a way to cope with his PTSD and depression. He would scale skyscrapers and climb bridges to photograph the world from a unique perspective – challenging legal lines along the way. This hobby unfortunately led to his arrest in 2020, and subsequent four-month incarceration without bond. Both Wright's race as a black man and his training and service for his country were used against him. This week, we spoke with Wright about how NFTs and his artistry helped pull him out of the nightmare scenario.We also discuss: The United States criminal justice systemMental healthHow Punks gave him a safety netWhat's next for him as a creatorTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Isaac “Drift” Wright on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/DrifterShootsTo follow Isaac “Drift” Wright on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/driftershoots/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jen Stark is a mixed media and NFT artist who broke records in March 2021 for being the first female artist to enter Foundation's top 10 selling creators. For the past fifteen years, she's worked with a variety of mediums to bring her mesmerizing paintings, sculptures, and animations to life. She's collaborated with brands like Apple, Google, Vans, MTV, and Smashbox, and even launched a 6,000 sq. ft. immersive installation, “Cascade” in 2021. Her first generative NFT collection, “Vortex,” made its debut in December 2021, immortalizing her signature paper sculpture style on the blockchain. Though she came from the traditional art world, Stark believes that NFTs have changed her life and will be the new avenue of art history.In this episode we cover:How NFTs allow artists to better connect with collectorsHow the traditional art world views NFTsHer advice for other artistsEquitable representation in the NFT spaceArt in the metaverseAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Jen Stark on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/jen_starkTo follow Jen Start on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/jenstark/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gary Vaynerchuk (aka Gary Vee) is the chairman of VaynerX, CEO and founder of VaynerMedia and VaynerSports, and most recently, the creator of VeeFriends, a collection of 10,255 NFTs hand-drawn by Gary himself. After months of collecting CryptoPunks on the sidelines, Gary Vee launched VeeFriends to build a community around his creative and business passions using NFT technology and smart contract capabilities. VeeFriends' version 2 is coming this April, with the inaugural VeeCon convention the following month. An expert in predicting trends, Gary Vaynerchuk believes NFTs will be here for the rest of his life, and that VeeFriends is going to be the project to go down in history. In this episode we cover:- Gary's NFT predictions for summer 2022- His personal multi-million dollar NFT collection- How he practices accountability to his token holders- Web3- Literary NFTs- The NFT bubble- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Gary Vaynerchuk on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/garyveeTo follow Gary Vaynerchuk on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/garyvee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we've enlisted NFT superstar artist Chad Knight and Wilder World co-founder Phoenix Wilder to speak on the metaverse. Through 3D art and building in virtual reality, Knight and Wilder have made huge strides towards defining what the metaverse might look like in the very near future. Said to be the fabled next iteration of the internet, the metaverse seems to mean many different things depending on who you ask. From Facebook's interest in becoming a metaverse company to the potential for people to have a complete existences living and working in a new dimension of reality — jump into the conversation to learn what all the hype is really about.In this episode, we cover:The definition of “metaverse”Building virtual worlds like Wilder WorldChad Knight stepping down as Nike's head of 3D Design to help build Wilder WorldSocial media, mental health and the metaverseHow long it might take for the metaverse to go mainstreamAnd much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Chad Knight on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ChadKnightTo follow Chad Knight on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/chadknightTo follow Phoenix Wilder on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ph0enixwilderTo follow Phoenix Wilder on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix.wilder See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the past few years, Nelk has become an absolute YouTube sensation. Having risen to prominence with their prank videos, vlogs, and multi-faceted Full Send brand, the individuals behind Nelk have now become involved in NFTs in a big way. As top-tier content creators and professional community builders, the Nelk boys are carving out new ways to bring NFTs to the masses and are actively working to introduce their own community to web3.In this episode we're joined by Kyle Forgeard, one of the Nelk founders, and John Shahidi, the President and Manager of Full Send / Nelk as we discuss:How Nelk got into NFTsThe launch of their successful Metacard projectNFTs as a model for community ownership and crowdfundingHow NFTs might change the economic model for creators who built a following in web2And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Nelk on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nelkboysTo follow Nelk on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nelkboys See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For years, Reese Witherspoon has lived on the silver screen as one of Hollywood's leading talents. Having played a major role in the creation of numerous influential characters, shows, and movies, the Oscar-award-winning actress has continued to foster creativity and support female creatives in every aspect of her career; and her latest endeavor into crypto and NFTs is no exception. For nearly a year now, Witherspoon has embarked on a journey as an ambassador of the blockchain — spearheading efforts to empower women at every turn.In this episode, we cover:How Reese became involved in the NFT ecosystemHer thoughts on digital identity and the metaverseThe potential of NFTs and web3 to impact the film industryBringing her company Hello Sunshine into the NFT spaceHow to ensure equitable gender representation in NFTs and web3And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Reese on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ReeseWTo follow Reese on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/reesewitherspoon/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Latashá is an entrepreneur and seasoned musician who has become one of the most prominent artists in the music NFT landscape. As an independent creative and head of community programming at Zora.co, Latashá is not only helping define what it means to be a music artist in web3, but also pioneering new ways that emerging artists can retain ownership of their intellectual property. Recently, Latashá sold the music video for her track “GOGO WYNE” as NFT for over 13 ETH ($50,000), and is now continuing to focus on community building within HERSTORYDAO and the influential web3 community Friends With Benefits.In this episode, we cover:Latashá's backstory as an artistHer role leading community programming at Zora.coHow she settled upon music video NFTs as a strategy for her releasesHow NFTs can enable artist independence & prosperityNFTs becoming a standard revenue stream for musiciansAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Latasha on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/CallMeLatashaTo follow Latasha on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/callmelatasha/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nifty Gateway founders Duncan & Griffin Cock-Foster have become two of the most important figures in the world of NFTs. As the creators of one of the largest NFT marketplaces in existence, the brothers have not only played an integral part in establishing the NFT ecosystem as we know it, but in onboarding hundreds of thousands of creators and collectors into the NFT space. It hasn't always been smooth sailing doing so, and the Cock-Fosters reflect on lessons learned and growing pains as the platform has navigated the rising water of the NFT boom.In this episode we cover:- Nifty Gateway's origin story- Lessons learned from the NFT boom and collector backlash- Running a billion dollar company as twin brothers- The importance of onboarding newcomers into the NFT space- The role of Nifty Gateway in the 2021 NFT bullrun- The future of the NFT marketplace giant- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: nftnow.com To follow Duncan Cock-Foster on Twitter, go here: twitter.com/DCCockFosterTo follow Griffin Cock-Foster on Twitter, go here: twitter.com/gcockfosterTo follow Duncan Cock-Foster on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/duncan_cockfoster/To follow Griffin Cock-Foster on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/griffincockfoster/To follow Nifty Gateway Twitter, go here: twitter.com/niftygatewayTo follow Nifty Gateway on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/niftygateway/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the past year, Deeze has become one of the most influential commentators and tastemakers in the NFT space. Having remained faceless and pseudonymous while amassing hundreds of thousands of followers — the self-proclaimed Director of Vibes at Fractional is known for being a champion of rising artists and builders within the NFT ecosystem. Even after becoming one of the top collectors in all of NFTs, Deeze isn't shy about educating others on his tactical approach to building wealth on the blockchain.In this episode we cover:- Deeze's journey into NFTs.- How his Twitter Spaces became the defacto public forum for the NFT community.- Being a champion of NFT photography.- His investment theses and how he approaches trading.- What excites him the most about the future of NFTs.- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Deeze on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/DeezeFi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the past year, Blake Kathryn has become one of the most prominent artists in the NFT space. Yet, even before achieving crypto-art stardom, Kathryn had been creating visuals for top-tier brands like Instagram, Columbia Records, The New York Times and many more. Now, after achieving a million dollar sale via her collaboration with none other than Paris Hilton, Kathryn find herself expanding upon her dreamy, vibrant catalog of works that have continued to be absorbed and assimilated throughout pop culture.In this episode, we cover:- Where she finds inspiration- Pivoting from client work to NFTs- Collaborating with Paris Hilton- Navigating the NFT market- Creating more equitable gender representation in the NFT space- Fostering prosperity for emerging artists- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Blake Kathryn on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/blakekathrynTo follow Blake Kathryn on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/blakekathryn/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prior to fulfilling the position of Coinbase's VP of Products, Sanchan Saxena had already established a proven track record of spearheading products at fortune 500 companies like GM, AirBnB, Instagram, and more. In helping Coinbase join the world of NFTs, Saxena has become an expert on NFT and Web3 consumer culture, and is poised to help lead the charge towards mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.Timestamps:0:00 | Intro4:09 | His journey at Coinbase5:15 | What inspires him about NFTs7:37 | Plans for Coinbase NFT9:56 | How will Coinbase NFTs differentiate from other marketplaces?22:16 | Will the average consumer engage in a shop for NFTs in the future?29:01 | The future of NFTs and mainstream consumer culture36:33 | Effective UX & product management principles46:40 | Predictions for 202250:30 | OutroTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Sanchan Saxena on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/sanchansTo follow Sanchan Saxena on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/sanchan_saxena/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the past year, Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of the Russian punk rock activist collective Pussy Riot, has become an integral part of the NFT ecosystem. A long time critic of Vladimir Putin and major proponent of women's and LGBTQ rights, she was jailed in 2012 which in turn bolstered her prominence as an artist. In this latest iteration of her career, Tolokonnikova has shifted gears, collecting and supporting crypto-artists while simultaneously minting her own NFTs as a new form of social activism.In this episode we cover:- Tolokonnikova's entrance into the NFT space- Her influential ACAB NFT drop - How her experiences protesting against Putin shaped her views on decentralization- What she thinks web3 will mean for activism- How NFTs can help oster meaningful social change- The lack of women in the NFT space- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Nadya Tolokonnikova on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/toloknoTo follow Nadya Tolokonnikova on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nadyariot See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, the nft now founding team taps in to highlight key moments in an unprecedented year for NFTs in 2021, and what's in store for 2022 and beyond. Join our co-founder & CEO, Matt Medved, our co-founder & president, Alejandro Navia, and co-founder & COO, Sam Hysell as they discuss…- Why was 2021 such an important year for NFTs?- What are some of the top moments that stood out? Who were some of our favorite artists/builders?- What is the mission of nft now? How did we do in tracking towards that mission in 2021? What's in store for 2022?- What were some of the biggest foundations that were built in 2021 that will set NFTs up for mainstream adoption in years to come?- What are the biggest areas of opportunity for people (both artists & builders) to get into the space and what advice do we have for those people?- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter To follow nft now on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nftnowTo follow nft now on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nftnow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we welcome Showtime Co-Founder and CEO Alex Masmej to the podcast. An early adopter of social token technology, Masmej has pursued an unconventional path to becoming a leader in web3. Even prior to launching his startup Showtime — which is a social network for crypto media and an endeavor to onboard the masses into web3 — the now 23-year-old creator had found success making his way into the NFT community. Now, having recently funded his entire life move from Paris to San Francisco completely off the profits from his own social token, Masmej says he is working towards changing the world.In this episode we cover:- How he planned and executed the launch of his own $ALEX social token- Showtime: what it is now and plans for its future- What excites him about the future of NFTs- Trends he sees at the intersection of social media and NFTs- What he feels are the key milestones in fostering mainstream adoption of NFTs- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Alex Masmej on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/AlexMasmejTo follow Alex Masmej on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/alexmasmej/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we welcome Visualize Value Founder Jack Butcher to the podcast. Butcher is a seasoned creative director who has worked with some of the most successful brands in existence. After a decade of working in Fortune 100 advertising, Butcher completely rebuilt his personal brand and business model through productizing himself, and now focuses on educating those that are building in NFTs and web3.In this episode we cover:- His pivot from advertising into NFTs- Keeping up with trends while filtering out the excess noise- The importance of using his voice/platform to give back to important causes- Visual storytelling and the most effective platforms and approaches to drive mainstream adoption and understanding- What he looks for when collecting NFTs- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Jack Butcher on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/jackbutcherTo follow Jack Butcher on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/jckbtchr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're excited to welcome Dillon Francis. Dillon Francis is a chart topping electronic musician, record producer and DJ. Throughout 2021 Dillon has been experimenting with clever ways to engage his community and drive growth through NFTs, and in this episode we work through how other musicians can do the same. In this episode we cover:- Why he feels NFTs are similar to the early days of EDM- Some of his recent projects like DeFi Summer with Chad Knight on Nifty Gateway, the Charity NFTs with Nicole Ruggerio and Hard Fork & Harder Fork with Pizza Slime- As an active supporter of DeFi, what are his thoughts on the intersection of DeFi and NFTs- His thoughts on the future of Metaverse music performances- What excites him the most about the future of NFTs- And much more...To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Dillon Francis on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/DillonFrancisTo follow Dillon Francis on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/dillonfrancis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're excited to welcome Andy Krainak, the president of VeeFriends, Gary Vaynerchuk's NFT project. The collection launched in May 2021, with the goal of providing a blueprint on how to add real value, utility and community to NFTs. In this episode, we cover:- What VeeFriends is and how it works- The project's core utility elements- How Krainak plans to keep iterating upon community utility- How Krainak fosters and manages such an engaged community- How to balance creating value for NFT holders with the barrier to entry as prices rise- Krainak's advice for NFT creators and artists on how they can create value- Lessons Krainak has learned building and launching VeeFriends- Projects that are innovating upon community and utility- What's next for VeeFriends- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Andy on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/krainakTo follow VeeFriends on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/veefriends/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're excited to welcome Richerd Chan, the co-founder of Manifold.xyz, a leading studio that creates blockchain products and custom smart contracts for artists. In October, Richerd made headlines when he displayed his diamond hands and turned down a nearly $10 million offer for his CryptoPunk #6046. “My punk is not for sale,” he tweeted at the time. “Don't care what anyone offers me.”In this episode, we cover:- Why he rejected the offer of 2,500 ETH for his CryptoPunk- What a smart contract is and why they're important in the NFT space- Why artists and projects need custom smart contracts, and the innovation and utility they can unlock.- The origin story and mission of Manifold- How Richerd decides who to partner with on projects, and his favorite projects- How his open-source Royalty Registry can help solve the cross-platform secondary sales issue- The most exciting potential use cases for custom smart contracts- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Richerd on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/richerdTo follow Manifold on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/manifoldxyz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're excited to welcome Bobby Hundreds, an artist and co-founder of popular streetwear brand The Hundreds, which has collaborated with influential NFT projects such as Bored Ape Yacht Club, and Larva Labs, the company behind CryptoPunks. The Hundreds launched its own NFT project, Adam Bomb Squad, in August.In this episode, we cover:- How The Hundreds got into NFTs- What Bobby Hundreds saw at the intersection of NFTs and culture at NFT.NYC and ComplexCon- How to bring a streetwear and lifestyle brand into the NFT space- The Adam Bomb Squad, and the future of the project- How fashion brands can leverage NFTs- The cultural milestones needed for NFTs to reach mainstream adoption- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Bobby Hundreds on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/bobbyhundredsTo follow The Hundreds on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/thehundreds/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're excited to welcome the pseudonymous GMoney, an influential NFT collector who was an early champion of CryptoPunks and has emerged as a respected voice in the space. Recognizable by his signature ape CryptoPunk, GMoney recently launched his own podcast, The Cutting Edge, which focuses on the intersection of culture and crypto.In this episode, we cover:- GMoney's journey into NFTs- His thesis about the CryptoPunks project- His strategy as a collector and where he gets his alpha- The motivation behind his podcast- How he balances IRL appearances with not doxing himself- Trends he's seeing in the NFT space- Advice he has for new collectors discovering NFTs- The Metaverso summit he's holding in Puerto Rico- His favorite NFTs, and his plans for the GMoney brand- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow GMoney on Twitter, go here: @gmoneyNFTTo follow him on Instagram, go here: @gmoneynft See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're excited to welcome Donnie Dinch, CEO of Bitski. The NFT platform — which connects communities, creators and brands — made news in May when it announced it had raised $19 million in its Series A funding round, with hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and tennis icon Serena Williams among its investors. In this episode, we cover:- Bitski's mission and its play in the metaverse- How Jay-Z and Serena Williams became investors- Dinch's thoughts on the future regulation of NFTs and how that could impact platforms- The milestones Dinch feels are critical for mainstream adoption- The less heralded use cases for NFTs and trends Dinch is watching- And much more!To follow Donnie Dinch on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/donnie To follow Bitski on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/bitski See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're excited to welcome noted NFT collector 0xb1 and Creative Artists Agency talent agent Tom Capone. The two made news recently when CAA signed the collector with the goal of monetizing 0xb1's impressive NFT collection — which includes Bored Ape Yacht Club, Cool Cats and more — through brand partnerships and licensing opportunities.In this episode, we discuss:- How 0xb1 got into crypto and transitioned from DeFi into the NFT space- What motivated the collector to buy Mutant Ape #4849 for 350 ETH and build a brand around it- How CAA's NFT department came together- The backstory of 0xb1's signing to the influential talent agency and how the partnership came to be- The future of entertainment, brands, and media as it pertains to NFTs- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow 0xb1 on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/0x_b1To follow CAA on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/creativeartistsagency/#CAA #NFTs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we're excited to welcome Tommy Wilson, who pitches in the minor leagues for the New York Mets. Wilson, who currently plays for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, is not only an avid crypto artist on the SuperRare marketplace, but is also one of the first professional athletes to be active in the NFT space. He has also helped introduce fellow baseball players to NFTs, including Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso.In this episode, we cover:- Wilson's journey into making digital art, the reaction he received from teammates about his foray into NFTs, and how he convinced them to take it seriously- How he enlisted Mets' infielder Pete Alonso to do an NFT to benefit minor leaguers, and the MLB's reaction to it- How NFTs can help empower minor league players- Where Wilson sees the intersection of NFTs and baseball going- Why he chose to release his art on SuperRare- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Tommy Wilson on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/tommy_wilsonTo follow him on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/wilson_tommy/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we're excited to welcome Avery Akkineni, President of VaynerNFT. VaynerNFT, a subsidiary of Gary Vaynerchuk's VaynerX, is helping big brands and talent tastefully leverage NFTs to drive community and business growth. Prior to leading VaynerNFT, Avery oversaw Asia-Pacific for VaynerX and has a long-standing track record of helping brands thrive in the digital landscape. In this episode we cover:- The founding story of VaynerNFT- What is the goal of VaynerNFT? What are the core offerings and types of partners they're working with?- How do NFTs create a new opportunity to tap into underpriced attention?- What have you seen brands do wrong in entering the space?- What are her favorite brand NFT activations to date? - What advice does she have for brands and marketers that are beginning to evaluate a potential NFT strategy for their business?- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow VaynerNFT on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/vaynernftTo follow Avery Akkineni on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/avery_akkineni See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Long before Ethereum became ground zero for the current NFT craze, Joe Looney was helping lead a 2016 crypto art revolution on the Bitcoin blockchain. As the founder of Rare Pepe Wallet and co-founder of Rare Pepe Foundation, he developed the first on-chain art exchange that helped Counterparty Protocol's Rare Pepes trading card series scale into a full-blown crypto cultural phenomenon. In January 2018, Looney presided over the Rare Art Labs Digital Art Festival where a rare “Homer Pepe” card sold for $38,500 in a live auction. (It recently resold for more than $320,000). Artist Matt Kane called it “the most important NFT in art history” as its sale “influenced so many of the original crypto artists to believe we could put our art to work building both a market and belief around this new technology.”In this episode we cover…- His journey to Bitcoin and founding Rare Pepe Wallet- Why he feels Rare Pepes have not gotten the recognition they are due- Collectors are beginning to wise up to Rare Pepes, as evidenced by their rise in price and sales volume. What does he attribute this to?- How can someone purchase a Rare Pepe in 2021?- For a newcomer to the project, which Rare Pepes stand out as having the most historical significance? Which ones does he feel are undervalued?- On-chain bitcoin NFT trading has its highest month on record in September. What does he attribute this to?- His thoughts on the future of NFTs on Bitcoin- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Joe on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/wasthatawolf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Krista Kim is a contemporary artist and founder of the Techism movement since 2014, promoting the confluence of art and technology, and technological innovation as a medium to further the development of digital humanism. She believes that artists must participate at the forefront of technological innovation in order to contribute to the creation of future culture during this pivotal period of innovation and disruption. She has an accomplished history within the fine art and fashion worlds and quickly rose to NFT prominence after selling her Mars House for $512,000 on SuperRare, one of the first major virtual real estate NFT sales. She also collaborated on NFT projects with Louis Vuitton and the Utah Jazz, and is currently featured in Sotheby's “Contemporary Curated” auction.In this episode we explore:- What inspired the Mars House and what excited her about the project?- A deeper dive into her collaborations with the Utah Jazz Metaverse and Louis Vuitton- Now that she's becoming a globally recognized artist, how is she using her platform to create impact?- Her passion for mental health through the intersection of meditation x art and how she's pushing this forward through the Continuum Foundation and other some of her other initiatives - How does spirituality and philosophy play a role in her life as a creator - NFTs never sleep and there is a constant buzz/energy with FOMO being very real. What are some personal practices she has for nurturing mental health, and what is some advice for artists entering the space- Her thoughts on the future of the metaverse and what worlds and projects excite herTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Krista on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/krista.kimTo follow Krista on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/Krista_Kim See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we're honored to have Ronnie K. Pirovino. Ronnie is a widely recognized art collector, curator and appraiser; his pursuits encompass entrepreneurial projects including NFTs. Notably, after his collection grew to prominence, he departed a successful career in digital advertising to focus on his passion for art. Pirovino has partnered with Christie's on an ongoing series of auction sales, called “Trespassing.” As chief curator at LGND.art, he is consistently aiming for innovation at the intersection of art and technology. On Instagram, @pirovino shares his various endeavors to a wide range of audiences. Pirovino holds a B.S. in Communication with a minor in Art History from Northwestern. In this episode we discuss:- How Ronnie was an early supporter/collector of Kaws who saw him rise from a bit of an outsider in the art world to a star and what lessons can be learned that apply to the NFT community- The story behind Ronnie's “Trespassing” exhibit at Christie's and what made him decide to include NFTs- How does he feel NFTs will redefine the fine art community- Does he feel purists in the fine art community are hesitant to support NFTs?- In the fine art world, who are the gatekeepers and what role do they play? How do NFTs tear down that paradigm and democratize fine art?- As an experienced collector, how does he determine which artists you want to support and collect? - Ronnie's upcoming gallery at ComplexCon in partnership with LGND.artTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Ronnie on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/pirovino To follow Ronnie on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/pirovino See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Bilyeu is co-founder and CEO of Impact Theory Studios, a revolutionary digital-first studio that produces wildly entertaining, original content focusing on themes of empowerment.The company has grown 400% in the last two years with over half a billion views on YouTube alone and over one billion social media impressions. Prior to Impact Theory, Tom co-founded billion dollar brand Quest Nutrition, which grew by 57,000% in three years, reaching #2 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies. Tom has repeatedly proven he has a deep understanding of how to build, nurture and market to online and offline communities. Tom's mission with Impact Theory is to empower people through entertaining content on multiple platforms in the unscripted, scripted, publishing and NFT space. In this episode we discuss: - What got Tom into NFTs and what inspires him most about the technology- What industries does he feel will be impacted the most by NFTs and how - What are leading use cases in media & entertainment that he sees building traction - How does he feel other media entities (film, comics, podcasts, creators, etc.) will leverage NFTs going forward- How do NFTs further accelerate the democratization of media- How do you build a meaningful an engaged community- As a collector, how does he evaluate which projects he wants to support, and what artists or projects is he particularly excited about- And much, much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Tom Bilyeu on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeuTo follow Tom Bilyeu on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/TomBilyeu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.