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Alpha Centauri Kid (ACK) is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his signature minimalistic glitch art that has taken the crypto community by storm. He entered the space in 2021 and has one of the most esteemed collector bases, including Punk 6529, VVD, Anonymoux, and many more. A humble servant of The Muse, ACK obeys her will at all costs. His main purpose is to make you feel something (often pain) while experiencing his art. He achieves this through the clever use of tools available to web3 creators and does it with a swagger unique only to him. From faking his death on the blockchain to the most elaborate color study that captivated the entire art market for a month. You never quite know what he'll do next. ACK has cemented his spot in blockchain history and, in my opinion, will be named one of the greatest artists of our time, and today, you get to hear his story.We cover everything from his first minted (NFT) Elon Musk meme to his experience debuting The Muse silkscreen prints at Christie's. We also chat through scene creation, the challenges of incorporating music into his art, and his legendary performance piece, "The Great Color Study." And so much more.Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comAlpha Centauri Kid Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/lphaCentauriKidAll links: https://linktr.ee/alphacentaurikidArtworks discussed:"Elon, God of memes."Link: https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x60f80121c31a0d46b5279700f9df786054aa5ee5/314403"i promise i can change"Link: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/i-promise-i-can-change-36334 "The Great Color Study"Link: https://opensea.io/collection/ackcolorstudy"The Muse" Christie's Contemporary Day Sale AuctionLink: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6398293"She doesn't NEED you"Link: https://foundation.app/@lphaCentauriKid/foundation/47600NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphoto"Artists Garden" by Samantha Cavet- https://twitter.com/samanthacavetThis podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and nothing we discuss should be relied upon for investment or financial advice.Boona & guests may own NFTs discussed in this podcast.Support the show
gm,This week, I present to you, Funghibull, the co-owner of the native web3 marketing agency, Shillr, and a legendary art collector. I've not only had the privilege of working with Funghi over the past year, but can call him a friend, and today you get to hear his story!We chat through the following:Intro to web3Why digital art collectingThe creation of Shillr & transparent marketingBull & Bear market learningsDigital identityDive into his vault to discuss "Between Realms" by Alizé JirehAs always, this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial advice, Boona & guests may own NFTs discussed in this podcast.Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comFunghibull Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/funghibullShillr: https://www.shillr.xyz/NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoArtwork discussed- "Between Realms" by Alizé JirehLink to piece: https://foundation.app/@alizejireh/escape-c8e8/8"Metamorphosis" by Samantha Cavet- https://twitter.com/samanthacavet"Empathogen" by Connor Grasso- https://twitter.com/_cnnnrSupport the show
Brendan is an artist based out of Los Angeles, with nearly seven years of experience and nearly 1m followers across social media, Brendan creates beautiful scenes combined with strong social commentary, and has one of the strongest collector bases in the web3 space.We discuss his history prior to web3, and how he found the space, dive deep into his most iconic collections, the future of displaying art, a hot topic of good marketing vs. good art, and so much more.A detailed list of discussion:Intro'sPainted PoetryCreator Owned Smart ContractsBirthday editionFinding web3Deep dive into "Virtual Summer" collectionThe future of displaying artCreating Commentary: A sign of the TimesGood marketing vs. Good artThe downside to capitalismEffort & ImpactWhat's next?As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied upon for fincancial advice. Brendan and I may own NFTs discussed during the show.Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comBrendan Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brendannorthWebsite: https://www.brendan-north.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImBrendanNorthNFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro background: "Gold Dust" by TJ ThornePurchase: Nifty Gateway Joey Miller: https://twitter.com/tjthorne_photoSupport the show
gm,A proud father, art collectooooooor, Nifty Gateway Publisher, and an ex-lawyer, you're in for a real treat this week! I found Ex Lawyer through his banter with a few of my favorite artists I've had on this podcast (Mae & Ayla), and his vibes were immaculate, so I had to have him on the pod.He is someone who deeply understands the crypto principles that this entire NFT space is built on top of, and we go into so many topics where he flexes it.We cover the following topics:-Art Basel cope-Intro to the web3 space-The advantages of both digital and physical art-Practical applications of NFTs (with examples)-The dissection of how the government is handling crypto-How he collects art-Art as a business-Upcoming Nifty Gateway DropBoonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comEx Lawyer Links:Yat (crypto version of a linktree): https://y.at/%F0%9F%9A%AB%E2%9A%96%F0%9F%96%BCNFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro background: "Hawk Editions" by Joey MillerPurchase: https://opensea.io/collection/hawk-ffjlck6ie6Joey Miller: https://twitter.com/iJmillzSupport the show
gm,Alizé is one of those people whom I listened to one space of hers and knew I had to hear her story. Alizé is a lens-based artist with a primary focus on surrealism and self-portraiture, and she arguably has the softest and most soothing voice in web 3!We discuss a variety of topics, including:Intro into web3Finding photography through videoCompetition vs. InspirationCreating through painSeparating Art from the ArtistWe need more disagreementsAlize's trip across the AtlanticBoonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comAlizé Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlizeJirehInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alizejireh/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AlizejirehNFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro background: "High Tide" a collaboration between Erin McGean & Nate Hill Purchase: https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0xe4aeedc14559afb5c430a98848f7fc7bac2e52fd/2Erin McGean: https://twitter.com/lifewithart_Nate Hill: https://twitter.com/natehillphotoSupport the show
gmThis week, I had the pleasure of sitting with Declan, a street photographer based in Sydney, Australia. Declan's work is such a vibe, his ability to tell stories with images and capture humans in their most vulnerable, unadulterated moments is genuinely spectacular. After vibing with him on Twitter for nearly a year, I had to have him on.Some of the main topics we discuss:-FTX & Bear Market vibes-How to demonstrate diversity & inclusion-Journey to being a full-time artist-Ability to capture authentic Eye contact-Web3 & trad art market-Transient Labs Collaboration-TOOLBoonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comDeclan Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/declanrmcLinktree: https://www.liinks.co/declanrmcDeclan x Transient Labs: https://superrare.com/series/0x3ccf0ffd4aec466c1c7dc9f098722d841bae24c4NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro & Outro background: "Metamorphosis" by Samantha Cavet (https://twitter.com/samanthacavet)Support the show
gm,I am thrilled to be back; I hope you got to catch up with all previous episodes! This week is my conversation with Alex Zinder, Head of Enterprise at Ledger.Ledger is the most popular crypto hardware wallet, with nearly 20% of the cryptocurrency tokens being stored on Ledger devices. Given the current events with the FTX meltdown, there has never been a better bull case for the meme "not your keys, not your crypto." I learned so much from Alex; we discussed the following topics:-Intro & background on Alex-Education & Onboarding-Building tools for retail vs. enterprise-Comparison of crypto markets to the og capital markets-Ledger security in your phone [insert eye emoji]-What it will take to get crypto to mass adoptionBoonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comLedger:Site: https://www.ledger.com/Enterprise: https://enterprise.ledger.com/Alex Zinder:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-zinder/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexZINDER3NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro & Outro background: "Metamorphosis" by Samantha Cavet (https://twitter.com/samanthacavet)Support the show
gmThis one is a special one for me. Farokh was one of the first people I found in Clubhouse in early 2021 and have consistently looked up to him since. Farokh is a serial entrepreneur who has been building for over 10 years before he found the web3 space. He is the co-founder of Rug Radio, which is a decentralized media company that harnesses web3 tools to empower both creators and listeners. He also is a participant in his own eco-system and is a co-host of the gm show every morning where he, OSF, and Mando cover the latest in NFTs, and macro-economic conditions, and host people & teams that are building the future of this space. You're in for a real treat, this conversation is a good one.Main points:Background + intro into web3The start of the gm showA detailed breakdown of Rug Radio & problems they're solvingHow he handles being an iconic figure in web3What Farokh likes to collectWhat he's looking for in the next iteration of web3Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comFarokh & Rug Radio links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/farokhRug Radio LInks: https://linktr.ee/rugradioThe gm show: https://linktr.ee/gmnftsIntro Music:Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro Artwork:"We BleU a little" by https://twitter.com/sleepy_stefSupport the show
gm everybody,Y'all are in for a TREAT this week. I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the wildly talented Zaid. His work is vibrant, colorful, and psychedelic, and it truly stands alone. Zaid has been creating art long before web3 came about, and it was exciting to unpack the motives, attitudes, and beliefs that drive him to create the work he does.Some of the main points we discuss:Collecting physical vs. digital artEntry & transition into the web3 spaceThe difference between scene & style piecesSome Friends AlphaSuper Rare, both the good and badBeing inspired by others' work vs. tearing it downBoonafide Links:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHZaid Links:Website: https://www.ruffhousearts.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JruffhouseSuper Rare: https://superrare.com/zaidkirdseyIntro Music:Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro background:Samantha Cavet: https://twitter.com/samanthacavetSupport the show
gm,I am stoked to introduce this week's guest, Mae. She is a 3D artist hailing from Australia who creates the comfiest landscapes of worlds that don't exist, but everyone wishes they did. Mae has been creating all of her life as a creative outlet and meditation tool. Her 3D journey began by creating and selling in-game assets for the sims; you can already see how the world of web3 and NFTs made complete sense. After a few years, she combined her love for art with the tools of 3D to make the comfiest fictional landscapes on the internet today. Some of the main topics we chat through:-Experience surrounding financial markets-An artists supply-Strategy and focus during the bear-What collectible NFT we'd both want to own, and why-We round it off with Mae's physical art collectionI'm so excited for you to hear this one!Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHMae Socials:Website: https://www.eniosta.com/linksTwitter: https://twitter.com/enixstaSupport the show
Austin is a lens-based artist out of the east coast who is multi-disciplinary by nature and has a keen interest in the new topographic photography style, which focuses on the more common landscapes you see in everyday life. This episode was jam-packed with energy and some spicy takes from Austin.Key points in AV podcast-Identification as an artist-Multi-layered narratives in web3-Pushing through the bear market-Focus on making better art-Super Rare Genesis (Cabins On Cape Cod)-Sleeping SuburbiaLastly, a Massive shoutout to Hologram for making this incredible interactive model of my NFT. I'll share some more info about them below.Excited for you to hear this one!Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHAustin Visual Work & Socials:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/austinvisualIntro music by Sean Mundyhttps://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoHologram XYZ:Website: https://hologram.xyz/Support the show
gm,This week, I have the pleasure of introducing Connor Grasso, or as the web3 community may know him, _cnnnr. He is an Alaskan-based multi-disciplinary artist who has been creating for six years and is has been in the NFT space since 2020. His works have been featured internationally in galleries in New York City, Prague, and Shanghai. Connor has also worked as a director and photographer at Top Dawg Entertainment as well as 300 Entertainment.A few key topics we discussed:How living off the land as a child gave him unique respect for nature and how to capture it-The importance of pseudonymity in the next generation of society-His mixed-media piece "Anonymous"-The macro-importance of web3-Nifty Gateway collection "Memory Palace."Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHCnnnr Work & Socials:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cnnnrIntro music by Sean Mundy https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoSupport the show
gm everybody,This week's guest is Chris Hytha, one of the first photographers I have followed since I entered the NFT space. Chris is a designer and visual artist based in Philadelphia, obsessed with architecture and the stories they tell.He is most known in the web3 space for his Row Homes collection, a collection of 101 stunning composite photographs of old school homes in Philadelphia that are no more than 20ft wide and three stories tall. There were a few great topics Chris, and I discussed:-For the love of Architecture-Urban Expressionism and Visual Comedy-What if everyone went against the grain?-Defining his style & managing success-Art as a businessI know you're going to enjoy this one!Chris's workWebsite: https://www.hythacg.com/linksRowhomes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRWpiFVIHiUSupport the show
gm everyone,There's a first for everything, and this first is a second conversation I had with Kris! For those that haven't listened to the first episode, Kris is a photographer based out of the Pacific Northwest who primarily shoots on film. Kris has sold out of his first collection, "By Way of Water", as well as his Super Rare collection "Come Together". Not only is Kris an amazing photographer, but a thought leader in the space who has paved a path for countless others.A couple of the main points we discuss:-Imposter syndrome-Sell Shaming-The mindset of selling out a collection vs. sparking secondary sales-Super Rare piece "Find the Light" -Collector Relationships-Kris's "why."Sit down, pour yourself a cup of coffee/tea, and enjoy, as we dive into Kris's journey, nearly one year after our initial chat.Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHKris's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kristophershinnIntro music by: Sean Mundy https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoSupport the show
Brayden has been a full time photographer for years, and was one of the early adopters of Instagram, along with Dave Krugman, Eric Reubens, and many more.We dove right in with his history in the corporate world, and the journey to learning what his calling in life was. Brayden is clearly not cut out for the corporate world, but a lot of the skills he learned there have proven incredibly valuable to him as a full time photographer.He is goes into the importance of understanding professional skills such as creating decks and writing good emails to navigate brand deals. Next, we chat about his entry into the NFT space, and he gets a LITTLE fired up about his and Chelsea's genesis piece on Foundation that, according to Deeze, is “aging like fine wine.”After we get fired up, a tangent brought us to the topic of artists having more of a say in defining the artists of our generation, the frustration with collectors spending exorbitant amounts of eth on underdeveloped art while good artists are going unnoticed.This tied in perfectly with the toxic positivity in the space and the WAGMI vibes and how those who consistently show up and contribute will be the ones who make it.We finish off the conversation with my predictions for the next bull run, culture clashes between the collectible and art community, and the rise of art sales, even in a bear.This is a very non-linear conversation but jam-packed with value for every type of participant in the web3 ecosystem.Enjoy
gm,This podcast might as well be titled "Life Alpha" because Joe and I riff on many fantastic topics that have helped us grow as humans and creatives.Joe is a photographer and actor with a wide variety of styles, everything from powerplants to clowns, monuments, and so much more.We start our chat by going through the subtle art of not giving a fuck, and the importance of having personal anchor points in our lives. Something that really stuck out to me was Joe's advice on how to ask our brain better questions; it really got me thinking about what and how I ask myself questions moving forward.We spent the rest of the time talking about two important topics: painful art vs. joyful art, and the second piece we dived deep into was his Foundation genesis piece, "ADHD and Me."We wrap up this epic conversation where we started, with anchor points.Enjoy
gmAyla's work captivated me from day one, starting with her piece “Allegorical Figure of Day and Night,” a piece in which the light changes with the sun's cycle.We start right off the bat by talking about short-term vs. long-term time horizons. Next, we chat about the tough balance of telling your own story while uplifting others and what it means to be selfish.Next, I explore the elusive wave in all of her photos, how this came to be, and her fascination with nudity, and we expand a lot on the topic of her being her own muse.Lastly, we talk about the relationships she's built with her collectors and how she wants to be remembered in the fine art world.Sit back, throw some headphones in, and get lost in the wave
gmI really can't believe it took me this long to discover Chad. He's been taking photos for 8 years and is most known for his Green World collection and co-founding a group called Comp Stomp Studios, which organizes physical NFT galleries.We discuss Chad's upbringing, his inspiration to pick up a camera, and the importance of marketable skills from the workforce.We talk about how the rise of NFT technology has been the single largest catalyst to changing the public perception of photography being accepted as fine art with real value.We discuss his business strategy, inspiration for his collections, and how he turned his grail, "Long Road," into one of his most accessible pieces to his community utilizing Fractional.art (now Tessera).Lastly, we bring it home with a direct conversation about switching the focus from hanging out in spaces to getting better at art.Enjoy
I am SO pumped to finally release this episode. Emma is a world-class director, writer, world builder, and amazing human. Her screenplay "The Water Man" caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey and is now airing on Netflix.She is currently the Head of Story at the well-known company Tally Labs, which are the founders of the legendary projects that birthed the Writer's Room (Jenkins the Valet), the story Bored and Dangerous written by Neil Strauss, and the new web3 world of Azurbala. We discuss so many fun topics, which include her motivation to want to get into storytelling, and the differences between telling stories the traditional way vs. in collaboration with a web3 community. We have a great monologue on what makes art memorable and discuss the DEPTH of the legendary world of Azurbala. I am so excited for you to listen to this one; I didn't want it to end!Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comEmma Socials & Site:Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaNeedellWebsite: https://www.evilmonsterdog.com/Support the show
gm,This week, I bring to you, sh3k1n4h, who is currently the full-time Lawyer for the Dead Fellaz project. I first came across Shekinah a while back (less than a year) when she was the lawyer for the massive web3 brand, RTFKT. I was instantly thinking "what does it mean to be a web3 attorney?" "How does one even go about getting involved?". Well, not only do we discuss that, but I uncover that Shekinah is a creative writer with visions of her own, and is actively writing out a storyline for her Clone to create a comic series! We discuss her early days of how she found the web3 space in the first place, how she got hired onto RTFKT, and we dive into the realm of commercial rights, what she expects from hers, and current use cases of how it's being used today. Lastly, we top off the conversation of discussing a movie that contains all of the histories in web3 during this period.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comsh3k1n4h socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/sh3k1n4h辰 Tatsu: https://twitter.com/TatsuAdjayeSupport the show
Victor is a man who needs no introduction, as his work and consistency speak for themselves.Originally hailing from Columbia, Victor is a concept artist & digital illustrator. He has been creating for over twelve years, and has worked for major gaming studios like Ubisoft, and has had his work featured at Christie's, Sotheby's, and many art galleries around the world.We discuss Victor's tough upbringing in Columbia, the movie-like story of how he was motivated to create art in the first place, and the risks he had to take to get there. We have incredibly long banters about spirituality and vulnerable and challenging stories that lead to both of our achievements and the role psychedelics play in the NFT community.We conclude the episode with the importance of relationships, specifically his relationship with FVKRENDER and Keith Grossman of Time Magazine.Victor is a gem in this space, and I feel honored to share our moment with you.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comVictor Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/victormosquerarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victormosquera/Victors work:All links: https://linktr.ee/victormosqueraSuper Rare: https://superrare.com/victormosqueraNifty Gateway: https://www.niftygateway.com/profile/victormosqueraFvkrender x Victor collab: https://opensea.io/collection/fvckrender-x-victor-mosqueraSupport the show
Sean is a multi-disciplinary artist with a heavy focus on conceptual photography & music. I first came across Sean's work called "Barriers" (https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/barriers-vi-28998) and have been following him ever since. We start by discussing his recent "Sigil" sale, which sold for a whopping 7eth! Sean had minted this back in September of 2021, a true testament to how much he believes in his work.We discuss Sean's curiosity and love for music, dive deep into his mental models for how he views his art, his fascination with the color red, and how he creates in such a fast-paced environment.To wind things down, we discuss the ins and outs of minting on different chains and how artists can use different chains to explore different forms of expression.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comSean's work & socials:Twitter- https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoLinktree- https://linktr.ee/seanmundyWebsite- https://www.seanmundyphotography.com/Super Rare- https://superrare.com/seanmundySupport the show
gm,With great pleasure, I get to share with you the conversation I got to have with Summer. She's a fine art photographer hailing from the midwest and tells stories through a surreal dreamscape lens. Summer has been in the web3 space a little north of a year, and recently, she sold out of her 54-piece collection on Foundation called The Parody of a Tangled Thread in less than a week; it's been quite something to watch. Our previous guest, Chikai, felt so compelled by this collection that he built a custom website that provides tools to view the collection as Summer intended.We go through her journey from corporate to web3, the uncomfortable but necessary lessons needed that made her into who she is today. We both talk about scams, what it means to be early, and how she just fell right into the web3 space. Summer goes deep into the story of her recently sold-out collection, The Parody of a Tangled Thread. I highly recommend browsing Chikai's website as we discuss this collection (I'll put the link below).Lastly, Summer tells us where she's going, and I think you're all going to get excited :)Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comSummer Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugindreamlandFoundation: https://foundation.app/collection/pott?sortOrder=DEFAULTSuper Rare: https://superrare.com/summergwagnerChikai's custom website: https://untangled.monolith.gallery/Support the show
Ladies and gentlemen, y'all are in for a treat today!As the previous co-creator of Google Earth, Chikai brought his wealth of technical knowledge into this space to re-imagine the concept of an art gallery in the digital age. He has collected from some of the most established artists in the space, including Neil Burnell, Cath Simard, Kristopher Shinn, Samantha Cavet, Eric Reubens, Summer Wagner, and so many more . Not only is he an avid collector, but his major contribution to this space is via his custom built Monolith Gallery. This is not just building a website to feature art, he's literally untangling the current meta by changing how galleries get curated. Instead of a billionaire who makes a sizeable investment to the gallery, Chikai appointed the best curators on the planet, the artists. We discuss his idea for Monolith, entry into web3, mental models for approaching collections, and an in-depth discussion about the importance of onboarding and how he's doing it.I highly suggest pulling up Monolith Gallery as you watch this to get a taste of what he's all about.Enjoy
From Capitol Hill to the sunny shores of LA, Natasha has one of the most fascinating stories I've ever had on the show. Growing up in a household with an incredibly analytical father and a talented artist for a mother, she got the best of both worlds. During her time in politics, she found a natural path to making collage art on a random phone app that doesn't exist anymore. Her friend approached her to do an album cover for a music festival, and that was her first experience with making money off her creation. One thing we share in common is that when we feel something, we double down, and that's exactly what she did. For the rest of the interview, we go over many different areas in depth. From Instagram web2 to decentralized protocols in web3, she goes through the entire process from the "aha" moment we all have to going all in and fostering her community.We chatted about IP law, copyright, trademarks, what that currently means, and how it currently applies to web3. Towards the end, we chat through the challenges of onboarding, why gen-z has severe distrust within the government, and how we need to practice and share the principles of web3, especially driving home the narrative of self-custody and what that really means.There are so many other fun rabbit holes that we plunge into the deep end on, and I can't wait for you to get lost in it all!Copyright article referenced: https://www.theverge.com/23139793/nft-crypto-copyright-ownership-primer-cornell-ic3Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comPostwook links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/postwookSuperRare: https://superrare.com/postwookWebsite: https://hello69676.wixsite.com/postwook/portfolio-landingSupport the show
This week, I bring you Anocam :). London native now residing in Japan is one of the best storytellers I've met to date.We start from his childhood in London, move through his career in finance, and what drove him to make the jump over to Japan (one of my favorite tales to date).Before we discuss his collections, we dive into his transition from web2 to web3, including branding himself, the creation of his own brand, and the heat he took for wanting to make the transition. We spend most of the time, however in his collection "A Silent Movie" on OpenSea. We spend the remainder going through the stories of some of his work on Foundation, and some of his trippy works on Super Rare.I'm so excited for you to hear this one!Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comAnocam links: Website- https://www.anocam.comTwitter- https://twitter.com/anocam_SR - http://superrare.com/anocam FND - http://foundation.app/anocam OS - 'A Silent Movie' - https://opensea.io/collection/asilentmovieFragments of Tokyo - https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0xb3c326722107155ce1c6ed508ee256d357e19b1f/1Support the show
Alex ... My word, what an amazing human. Alex is a Ph.D. in physiology and a landscape photographer. We meet on a pop-up twitter space, and she nerded out on her passion for both medicine and photography, I knew I had to have her on.We wind the clocks all the way back to the beginning where she started out her photography journey in the concert scene and built up a name for herself there. If you notice her work, she combines her favorite lyrics of a song that inspired the photo, something unique that I hadn't seen before.Traditionally, the Ph.D. path is a professor, however, Alex is in one of the unique positions to explore a different path with her studies, one that allows her to combine her love of photography with her love of physiology.We really go all over the place, in what Alex likes to call her ADHD tangents. I am so excited for you to hear this one :)Alex's work:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AlexmackenzieTwitter: https://twitter.com/alexmack__Support the show
gm,I first found Chelsea on Twitter when she dropped her "Dirty Girl" collection on Foundation; as time passed, I found myself in a Twitter Space with her, right after she started teasing her newest drop, "Bad News."We dive into her personal story of starting out as a traditional artist, her transition to photography, working on wall street and so much more! We chat through the importance of onboarding, and current censorship issues with nude art on Twitter. One of my favorite parts is when we go deep down the rabbit hole of how math plays a huge role in photography.Lastly, we do a lil alpha and dive straight into her newest unreleased collection, "Bad News," which will allow holders to create their own story with alternate endings. I throw my two cents in there on some inspiration from how campaigns in video games are consumed as well! This is something insanely ambitious, which you know is my cup of tea.Enjoy
A person in web3 that needs no introduction, but he'll get one anyway because I love him, I give you, John Knopf.Artist, Community builder, and just an overall GOOD GUY. John was one of the first people I looked up to in web3, as he had (and still does) this ridiculously contagious energy that radiated (and still does) far and wide. We start from the beginning of his childhood in what he describes as his comfort of chaos. Before being a photographer full-time, he worked at a car dealership, which is where he truly found his love for photography, his exit to becoming a full-time artist is one for the books!We then dive into his thought process, motivation, and determination to succeed, at any cost, and a detailed description of what that actually looked like for him. We then journey into him discovering the web3 space, and the role he played in creating a movement of photography being valued in the NFT space.Some special moments are the ones he shared around the difficult discussions he and Cath Simard had when it came to breaking out, and their wild journey ever since. Our discussion on how he prices his work is something unique that I never heard before and is one that many will replay over and over for years to come.This episode is a must not miss. John is a big-brain visionary, builder, and relentless hustler; we are truly blessed to have him in this space.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comJohn's site & works:Linktree: https://www.jknopf.com/linktreeTwitter: https://twitter.com/JohnKnopfPhotosSupport the show
We like the art, we like the collage art even more after this recording! I first ran into Erin last year in a Twitter space and was immediately inspired by her courage to hop on a stage and share her art in front of a large audience that hadn't yet seen collage art before.From there, I've been watching her continue to hone in on her craft, become a live podcast host on Twitter Spaces, and get accepted to the Super Rare platform. Most recently, she won Super Rare's "Space Race", which will allow her to curate her own Super Rare Collage art gallery! What is unique about this accomplishment, is that it is 100% community voted by using Super Rare's $Rare token. A small example of how decentralized governance can lead to unique opportunities for everyone.This episode starts off with my human moment by calling her Ana, but I promise it gets better. We chat through her experience creating art both before and during web3, how she vibes with her collectors, her journey as a teacher, and how her mindset has been during the current market conditions. We even wrap it up with an example of a public disagreement with art she viewed as offensive, and how it was resolved.The pieces we discussed live are down below, and in order starting at 42m Definitely recommend you follow along :)All of my love: https://superrare.com/0xb97b5628a41f380706731499a76a042c74a3e20f/all-of-my-love-2Centerpiece: https://superrare.com/0xb97b5628a41f380706731499a76a042c74a3e20f/centrepiece-3Honey Hibiscus: https://superrare.com/0xb97b5628a41f380706731499a76a042c74a3e20f/honey-hibiscus-1Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comErin Socials & work: Linktree: https://www.erinmcgean.com/linktreeSuperRare: https://superrare.com/lifewithartOpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/hot-lipsSupport the show
Happy early Memorial Day to those that celebrate!Dave is the founder of ALLSHIPS.CO, which is a creative hub that's dedicated to rising all tides through podcasts, interviews, articles, resources, and much more. He is on multiple platforms including Super Rare, Nifty Gateway, and Open Sea.We dive deep into his "Drive" collection on OpenSea, which is 111 photos of cars from across the world, which include some fun gamification and rewards that harness the power of the blockchain. Furthermore, we do a lil thesis conversing about the current market, find the similarities of the early day Instagram, and dive into mental models on how to think about this technology 10, 20, and 40 years down the road.I am so excited for you to hear this one, enjoy
Today, I bring you this podcast's first poet, I welcome Ana Maria Caballero. I first came across her work last year, when she was reading one of her poems in a Clubhouse room, and I've been following along ever since!Hailing from Bogota Colombia, Ana has won thirteen awards, including Colombia's Jose Manuel Argano National Poetry Prize in 2014! She has also collaborated with major brands such as Playboy and has been featured in numerous NFT galleries.Ana's mission is simple, Poetry = Art.Ana is taking action towards this mission by collaborating with digital artists to add unique imagery to her poets to deepen the story and create new experiences. She is also the co-founder of a website called The verse verse, which is a curated platform to onboard traditional poets into the web3 space.We discuss everything from her journey as a poet in web3, why poetry means so much to her, and what her biggest goals are with her poetry.Enjoy
Born in Venezuela, Samantha moved to Spain seven years ago; when she first arrived, She worked a marketing job that didn't let her do much marketing (strange), so she found something she could pour her heart and soul into, photography.We discuss two of her collections, the first of which is her "Stories" Super Rare collection, which is more of a melancholy collection that spawned out of the pandemic. We go into the pieces, "The Fragility of existence" and "The color of time" in more detail.The second collection is her "Echoes and Whispers" collection on OpenSea, which was inspired by traditional Japanese art, and sold out in less than two weeks! In discussing this collection, she really took her time to make sure she honored the culture, just as it was intended.Lastly, we discuss what she envisions web3 to be, and what her idea of the future looks like :)Enjoy!Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comSamantha Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samanthacavetSuper Rare https://superrare.com/series/0x3d978e0b4fc54b419c4281320d7384a2ff93421f Echoes and Whispers: https://opensea.io/collection/echoes-and-whispersTwitter: https://twitter.com/samanthacavetSupport the show
Jeremy Cowart has spent the past 15 years as a photographer, specializing in celebrity portraiture and humanitarian photography projects around the world. Before becoming a photographer, he spent time as both an abstract painter and a graphic designer. All of these mediums recently came together when Jeremy released his first NFT series called "Block Queens", which is where I discovered him. This is an art that can only be digital, as it harnesses augmented reality that enables you to immerse yourself inside of the image and see all of the layers within the work just by dragging your mouse. This is where the true partnership of art and code came together to create a masterpiece.We discuss everything from his background as a web2 artist, his inspiration behind his Queens, his vision for being an artist within web3, and his Super Rare Genesis Drop, Lightograph 1: In Bloom, which allows you to control the lights in an image with your mouse.Follow along with me at minute 45 with the Super Rare link belowGrateful to have you here, listening to me doing what I love.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comJeremy Cowart:Website: https://cowart.io/hello Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremycowart Block Queens: https://opensea.io/collection/block-queens-by-jeremy-cowart Lightograph 1: In Bloom https://superrare.com/0x48a513e9ece989b7b16c00a1af0c37fd8280df4f/lightograph-i:-in-bloom-1 Non-Refungible Network:Website: https://nonrefungible.tech/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Non_RefungibleSupport the show
gmIn this episode, I sat down with the 25x author Ben Mezrich! He's most famous for his book "Bringing Down the House" and has gone on to write others such as "The Accidental Billionaire," "Bitcoin Billionaires," "The Anti-Social Network," and many more.I had a great time chatting with Ben about his journey into his journey as a writer, some pivotal moments in history where technology changed the world, and of course, his web3 project. The Ben Mezrich Project is a series of three NFT drops, granting you access to a screenplay token at the end. While this is happening, Ben is hard at work writing a screenplay for an upcoming film. Holders of the screenplay token will give holders prorated rights to 50% of any revenue from the monetization of the screenplay.The longer-term vision for the Bens project is to create a launchpad for authors who need extra support to get their works published, whether that be financial, mentorship, or both; this is Ben's 20-40 year plan.Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comBen links:Website: benmezrich.com NFT Website: https://www.benmezrichnft.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/benmezrich Non-Refungible Network:Website: https://nonrefungible.tech/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Non_RefungibleSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
gm,This week, I interviewed Ramon Govea, founder of the media brand Myth Division. Before getting into this project, note that I hold one of his Alpha Access tokens. Been a believer since day one back in August, and it's just getting more exciting.When researching teams, I look for their history and what they worked on before their web3 venture. If you peek at the Myth Division website, you'll quickly see where my conviction started. Ramon has been building IP and telling stories via comics, movies, animations, etc.Ramon is one of those folks that understand Holywood well enough to know how to disrupt and change it for the better. Myth Divison has multiple legs, from the comic book BASYC (Bored Ape Seeks Yacht Club), PFP project, Waifu Warriors, and Myth Division Access Tokens. These NFTs connect to the larger vision of his city, Orangurock, which will be the hub for unique web3 experiences of the future, adding opportunities for creators to thrive.Sit down, buckle up, and grab some coffee, because this one will blow your mind.Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHMyth Division:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mythdivisionTwitter: https://twitter.com/RamonGoveaNon-Refungible Network:All content: https://nonrefungible.tech/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
This week's episode has been a MUCH anticipated release for me. Anjali is the co-founder of the widely used tool in the crypto/NFT space called collab.land. I met her at SXSW after she spoke on a legendary panel and knew I had to have her on. Her passion is just as strong as mine, and this interview is just an explosion of emotion, storytelling, and good vibes.A few key areas we touch on:-Anjali's Intro to crypto-How collab.land started, and what their mission is-In-depth detail on why web3 is so important-Data privacy-How they turned down millions in VC funding-The future of collab.land-So much more!Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHDiscord.: https://discord.gg/m3jeysmAnjali & Collab.landAnjali Twitter: https://twitter.com/damaderocaCollab.land Twitter: https://twitter.com/Collab_Land_Collab.land site: https://collab.land/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
Killian is an outstanding photographer, a human, and a pillar in web3. He's consistently sharing work, buying work, giving advice, and doing what he can to onboard people the right way. He moves with grace and kindness, and I had to have him on.We discuss his journey, how he ended up in New York, the art of finding the perfect shot, preparation, editing, the whole bit. We also chat about building his brand in web2, the transition to web3, and get into some tough learned experiences about pricing his work and what he does differently than most. Photographer, Community Builder, and Family man. He's the holy trinity for this space, and I'm excited you get to hear this beautiful conversation.Enjoy
Thanks for your patience while I was out dead for a week w/the Rona. This week, we have the VP of Business Development & Partnerships at a web3 project called Storyverse.I feel jaded on most pfp projects and am looking for the thing to bring the identity layer of web3 to life. Storyverse is one of those projects.Patrick has served overseas and worked for many different startups in his day, including building out the esports partnerships division at Facebook. We dive into his work history, how it's helped shape him for this position in web3, some casual banter is had about the current state of the space, and I get semi-technical about how the storyverse truly brings these web3 identities to life!Lastly! If you're not following me on Twitter (why the hell not?!) You will have noticed that I joined a collective of incredible content creators called the Non-Refungible Network. They cover weekly NFT news, De-Fi newsletters, and so much more!Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHNon-Refungible Network:All content: https://nonrefungible.tech/ Storyverse:Twitter: https://twitter.com/storyverse_xyzSite: http://storyverse.xyz/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
This week's episode was with Bored Elon. Many of you may know him, as his account has grown to ~1.8m followers, and doesn't appear to be slowing down. I meet Elon through some previous Twitter Space events and loved his perspective on web3 and the many thoughtful ways it can be applied to gaming.We dive into the early beginnings of his pseudonymous adventure of being a parody account, why he enjoys the idea of crypto, his philanthropy, and development in gaming,, and lastly, we cover his brand new game, Meta Mars. Bored links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoredElonMuskMeta Mars: https://metamars.org/All links: https://bored.substack.com/Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
I went directly to the source of the team that brought you the Beeple Everyday's $69m piece.You're getting a first-hand, sneak peek into the business side of one of the largest traditional auction houses, worldwide. Not only are they at the forefront of art, but now innovation. They now live in both the physical world, as well as the metaverse, and are ushering in a new era of how art is being displayed, purchased, and interacted with.This was by far one of the most insightful podcast episodes I've recorded to date.Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHNicole Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicoleasales Christies Auction HouseWebsite: https://www.christies.com/Beeple Sale: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/beeple-first-5000-days/beeple-b-1981-1/112924Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
Jenkins is the leader of the NFT project, The Writer's Room, which is a project that grants holders the ability to license characters (Apes) in his upcoming tell-all written by New York Times 10x bestseller, Neil Strauss! Licensing your character (Bored Ape) in this book will give each licensor ongoing royalties of the published work. Even Writer's Room holders that don't own an Ape have the ability to partner with an Ape and split the royalties. We discuss everything from Jenkin's origin story before the yacht club, and how he built this community by simply writing backstories for Ape owners for free on Twitter. We also take a dive into the future of the metaverse, why PFP projects are incredibly important, and what content creation will look like in web3.Enjoy
All I'll say about this episode is that the vibes here matched the episode with Deeze. From the moment we chatted offline before the show, I knew it was going to be amazing.Come now, take a dive into Kris's journey with me! We chat about his first moments with a camera, how it made him feel all the way to his journey into NFTs and web3, and the drastic shift that happened since.We also spend a great deal talking about how the space has changed since we both joined early in early 2021, and the challenges that present to onboarding new folks into the world of NFTs.In the second half of the interview, we discuss four collections of Kris's. We spend the most time on his first collection, By Way of Water, which transformed my view, yet again of how powerful storytelling is that accompanies the image. Furthermore, we dive into his other three collections listed below.1. By Way of Water 2. Tokyo: A Love Story 3. Baili in Black & White 4. Snow Days (Super Rare) Enjoy
Here we go!!!Welcome back to another episode of the Boonafide Experience Podcast. I had the treat of sitting down with the entire Super Rare founding team to discuss their origin story, current state, and what they're all three looking forward to.For those who don't know what Super Rare is, it's a highly curated digital art platform where the average sale is $21k or between 4eth-7eth depending on the market. The irony of this platform is that this was not the intention. Their entire mission was to create an authentic, curated platform to share art. Today, it is the most sought-after platform with over 30k applicants.There were some edits that did have to be made due to some technical difficulties, but I think I made it pretty seamless ;)Enjoy the show!Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHSuper Rare:Website: https://www.superrare.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/SuperRareJohn C.: https://twitter.com/SuperRareJohnJohn P.: https://twitter.com/SuperRarePerks Charles C: https://twitter.com/shredcitynationSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
This week, we dive deep into the ocean with Nadine Bauer. She is a biologist by trade, but her true passion lies with a camera in her hands. She is one of the few underwater photographers I've seen in the NFT space, so naturally, I had to have her on.Her life is anything but ordinary, originally from Germany, Nadine has traveled the world, including some hot spots in Southern America. Her story is full of so many "random" occurrences that pushed her to the position she's in today, including her introduction into NFTs.We chat about her journey into NFTs, as well as her underwater work, including my personal favorite "Angelita", which is her most expensive piece on Foundation. This is where her excitement really came to life in this episode :).She's not just passionate about underwater photography. She shoots amazing landscape photos as well and is currently traveling in a van across the country in the United States. The photos from this collection will be listed on Foundation in her collection titled "Tales of the Road".FURTHERMORE, she just added to her "Between Landscapes" collection to include her best work while adventuring Mexico, available on OpenSea.Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHNadine Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinnadineBetween Landscapes: https://opensea.io/collection/between-landscapesFoundation: https://foundation.app/@cinnadineSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
Jack is the founder and designer of Visualize Value, a $1m/yr brand that educated people on how to build and sell things on the internet.Jack was one of the first people I gravitated toward in web3 with his unique, simple artwork around web3 concepts. I came into contact with him through his art that sent direct aid to Afghanistan when they were in the middle of their crisis. I was then onboarded into the head-spinning meme verse that only he can create.It's really hard to actually conceptualize and put into words how this dude's art impacts me. Everything from the position of his words, to the type of font he uses, the shapes, the underlying message, the meme, just hit in a way that quite frankly nobody else does.This rabbit hole goes DEEP, so get ready. We chat everything from Balancing his current brand, with his art, the definition of web3, why he's so in love with Creative Commons License, as well as re-thinking the meme.This episode could have gone for 3 hours, easily, but we decided to keep it at 1.5 hours so your head wouldn't explode.References:Frozen assets: https://twitter.com/jackbutcher/status/1439910425219538951Punk6529 thread: https://twitter.com/punk6529/status/1448399827054833668The Sovereign Individual- https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Individual-Mastering-Transition:Information/dp/0684832720/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1642828001&sr=1-1Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHJack Socials:Link Tree: https://links.visualizevalue.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackbutcherVisualize Value: https://visualizevalue.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
Tim is a graphic/motion artist who has been making waves in the NFT community! In addition to his highly curated works on the Super Rare platform, he has built a thriving community on the Tezos blockchain as well!We dive into the history of Tim's style, all the way from his everyday pieces, his motivations to get his art on beer labels and album covers, to his journey into the depths of web3 and creating NFTs. What's wild, is that this is not Tim's full-time job, as he also teaches digital graphics to college students in Canada, and touches on the challenges of bringing NFTs up in his classes.I think what really stuck out to me the most, is when Tim was describing art as just a bunch of angles, triangles, geometry, etc... It's so wild how just simple shapes and colors can invoke so much feeling.Don't forget! I have a community on the Patreon platform, there's loads of additional value from early episode access, exclusive discord roles, and opportunities to ask my guests questions. The vibe is to create a community that shares ideas, wins, and losses in their journey into web3, and to support each other along the way. We're here to re-write the history of IP and entertainment forever, and !vibe along the way. I look forward to seeing you there :).Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHTim's work: SuperRare: http://superrare.co/timriopelle KnownOrigin: http://knownorigin.io/timriopelle Hicetnunc: http://hicetnunc.art/timriopelleTim's socials:https://twitter.com/timriopelleSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
I hope everyone had an amazing week, and are ready for another EXCITING episode :)This week, I had a chat with Kai Brown, Founder/CEO of Artists, Makers, and Repairs. This episode is unique by nature, yet, so is web3, so get ready. Kai has been making NFTs long before the technology existed. His business (Kai) creates custom, chain-stitched jackets for his clients. The jackets are all made to order, and there is not a duplicate of any of his creations, and he's been doing so for 6 years.Today, he has designed jackets for Jay-Z, Art Basel, BMW Culture Group, and is now he's taken the plunge into web3 and is bridging the gap between digital and reality. His primary web3 services are for the Doodles community, bridging the digital ownership of web3 to the physical realityWe chat about his upbringing, his journey into being an entrepreneur, all the way to the present, and his web3 experience.What are you waiting for... Jump right on in :)Kai website & socials:Website: https://www.weareamr.com/chainstitchnftsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareamr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareamrNFTBoonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/boonaethSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
WELCOME TO SEASON 3!Joey is a renowned photographer, who has taken the NFT community over by storm. His work portrays the mental struggle(s) of drug addiction through unique color pallets and added writing to the objects in his photos. Joey has been featured in a Sotheby's auction; his current collection "If that's what you call love" has a 1.75eth or ~$6,000usd.We go into the depths of hell in Joey's drug addiction, his obsession with art theory, and his unstoppable drive to create some of the most vulnerable art in the world.This is arguably the most special episode that I have recorded, as I am a recovered heroin addict with over 8 years clean. You will also get to hear some of the brutal and not so pretty memories of my life as well.Joey's art & socials:If that's what you call love: https://opensea.io/collection/ifthatswhatyoucallloveFoundation: https://foundation.app/@JoeythephotographerSotheby's Sale: https://metaverse.sothebys.com/authors/joey-the-photographerTwitter: https://twitter.com/iJmillzSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
Y'all... We freakin did it, what a season this was!! When I take a moment to reflect back on the year that we all had, I am honestly in shock and awe. This video contains my favorite and valuable moments of 2021.I had the pleasure of interviewing some of the dopest people creating the coolest shit, and I cannot thank you enough for your support, I hope you've gained value from at least one episode.Words do not describe the connection I have with this community, and with each individual person, I interviewed. Never did I think I could find a community as vibrant as web3, but here we are. I'm sure I can think of more words later, but right now, posting this is incredibly emotional.Thank you all again for an amazing Season, and just you wait.... The plans I have for season 3 will have your jaw on the floor.gm, and WAGMISupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
This will be a different flavor of the podcast, as traditionally we have chatted to artists, fund managers, this week, I interview the co-founder of a working web3 game built on top of Solana called Mini Royale: Nations.This isn't Alex's first crack at making games, in fact, he's been doing it his whole life, check out his LinkedIn. Alex's philosophy is simple, build a FUN game, and add an open economy on top of it. The current issue with web3 games is that they focus so much energy on economics, tokens, and financial incentives. If you don't have a fun game, none of the web3 innovations really matter.We chat about the previous games that he and his partner have developed, the current state of web3, and the atrocious launch video that Ubisoft announced. The last half of the episode, we chat all about his new title that is currently available to play right now. Links:Game: miniroyale.ioTwitter: https://twitter.com/apaley13 Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/boonaethSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Boonafidexp)
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