The Now Podcast

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have the OneOf founding team. OneOf is a new NFT platform built for the music community to connect fans and collectors at all levels with their favorite artists. To date they’ve raised over $60M and are quickly emerging as a leading platform for music NFTs. We are joined with Lin Dai- CEO, Joshua James-COO, and co-founder Adam Fell.Individual Bios:Lin Dai is the co-founder and CEO of OneOf. An entrepreneur and digital executive with two decades of experience, Lin previously co-founded TAP Network, a blockchain technology company powering white-labeled rewards for major enterprise clients such as Warner Music Group, Uber, and Brave. Lin is also a general partner at ChainLink Crypto Fund.Joshua James is the co-founder and COO of OneOf. Prior to OneOf, Joshua was the co-founder and CEO of ZIG Media, acquired in 2019 by Media Rights Capital (Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, Dick Clark Productions etc). Joshua has worked with music artists like Pearl Jam, Kendrick Lamar, Linkin Park and Mumford & Sons. Adam Fell is the co-founder and board member of OneOf, and the President of Quincy Jones Productions. Adam has led early investments with Quincy Jones in companies like Spotify, Clubhouse, Community, Uber, Wayfair, Snowflake and many others. In this episode we discuss: Intro (0:00)The Story Behind Oneof (3:30)The Ramifications Between NFTs and the Music Industry (7:18)Quincy Jones (8:09)The Current State of Music NFTs (10:15)The Vision for OneOf (11:53)The Economy Behind Music NFTs (17:34)Rightholders and Partnerships (24:17)NFTs and Revenue Stream for Artists (30:06)iHeartRadio Collaboration (31:16)Doja Cat’s NFT drop (36:51)Tezos (43:43)Secondary Markets (50:16)The Future of Music NFTs (53:46)Closing Thoughts (57:16)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 OneOf on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/OneOfNFTTo follow OneOf on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/oneofnft/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we welcome Ed Young onto the nft now podcast! Ed Young is the CEO and founder of https://nft.hiphop/ and one of the co-founders of influential hip hop magazine, “The Source”. He recently partnered with https://near.org/ and the Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) to feature 47 hip hop legend NFTs in honor of the 47th year anniversary of the hip-hop era. These 47 NFTs feature musical icons like Eazy-E to Lil Wayne.In this episode we discuss: Intro (0:00)Hip hop and NFTs (1:16)From magazines to NFTs (2:48)Why hip hop needs NFTs (6:06)Bringing the power back to the creators (7:20)The thriving middle class (8:30)How NFT.hiphop was born (9:02)Adding utility within hip hop NFTs (13:39)The vision behind NFT.hiphop (15:05)Any Shopify store can now sell NFTs (18:06)How has the Hip hop community responded to NFTs (19:36)Jay Z’s NFT vs 3LAU’s (24:20)NFTs, Blockchain and the future (27:24)Direct to consumer creativity (30:00)Milestone towards NFT mainstream adoption (32:41)Closing thoughts (36:49)To learn more about how Ed Young and NFT.hiphop are bridging the gap between music artists and NFTs, go to: https://nft.hiphop/ Connect with Ed Young on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edyoungprofileTo 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, John Crain joins the nft now podcast! John is the Co-founder and CEO of SuperRare, one of the earliest and most acclaimed crypto art NFT platforms that launched in 2018. SuperRare recently announced its 2.0 platform update, including the $RARE curation token, SuperRare Spaces, SuperRare DAO, and sovereign smart contracts initiatives. SuperRare has done over $90 million in volume since 2018 and is backed by the likes of notable entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban. The platform raised a $9M Series A investment back in March and this is only the beginning for what's to come in the metaverse. In this episode we discuss: SuperRare 2.0 (2:24)Why Decentralization is important (03:18)Launching $RARE token (4:17)New SuperRare talent vs maintaining the current community (10:13)Who should be chosen to have SR storefronts (12:49)DAOs (14:52)Custom Smart Contracts (18:44)How SuperRare handled the NFT gold rush (21:33)Blue Chip Crypto Artists / 1-of-1 drops (29:57)How SuperRare plans on embracing the Metaverse (31:52)SuperRare’s favorite rising artists (33:29)The long game for SuperRare & NFTs (36:30)To learn more about the recently launched $RARE curation token & SuperRare DAO: https://superrare.mirror.xyz/fkGKcN1xVNRvfZk5OiY52-T_WNSndC4ve1DPDmvZQ6EFollow John Crain on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/superrarejohn?lang=en And on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/superrarejohn/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have Devin Finzer, the Co-Founder & CEO of OpenSea — the largest secondary marketplace for blockchain-based digital collectibles. As of August 17th, OpenSea already had over $1 billion in NFT transactions in the first half of August alone and has become a go-to destination for NFT enthusiasts. OpenSea recently closed a $100M Series B fundraising round, which valued them at $1.5B. In this episode we dive into…- What is OpenSea? What is the mission of OpenSea?- Which verticals are most rife for explosive growth with NFTs after CryptoArt? - What have been some of the most exciting or surprising trends?- How will the NFT market empower a shift in the creator economy?- Similar to the crypto bull and bear markets, what’s his outlook on growth in the coming years? Does he feel it’ll have a similar cycle with NFTs?- What does he feel are some of the key milestones in fostering mainstream adoption of NFTs?- How does he feel the entertainment industry as a whole will adopt NFT’s in the coming years? - OpenSea announced cross-chain support along with the most recent round. How does he envision the future of NFTs being cross-chain (L1 chains, L2 solutions, etc)?- How is OpenSea approaching curation and discovery to help users find NFTs they love?  - What is most exciting about OpenSea’s roadmap?- 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 Devin on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dfinzerTo follow Devin on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/dfinzer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to welcome Noah Davis, the NFT guy at Christie’s, and more formally, the major auction house’s AVP Specialist, Head of Digital Sales, Contemporary Art. He’s a futurist and a true NFT lover at heart and has used his role and platform at Christie’s to uplift the industry as a whole. He has been at the helm of the 255-year-old institution’s most notable NFT auctions, including Beeple’s landmark $69M sale, Fewocious, CryptoPunks, Trespassing, and more.In this episode we cover…- How has the traditional art world reacted to NFTs disrupting the market?- What was it like leading this charge at a legacy auction house like Christie’s? What were some of the less obvious challenges he had to overcome?- Does he feel NFTs will drive a seismic shift in the fine art market in the coming years?- How can blockchain bring more transparency into the traditional world and art provenance? What are some other applications that would help artists and collectors?- What are some key milestones he foresees with regard to fostering mainstream adoption around NFTs?- How did the Beeple drop come together at Christies and what was the fine art world’s reaction?- 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.co To follow Noah on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/NonFungibleNoahTo follow Noah on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/noah.at.christies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

pplpleasr is an artist who first rose to prominence in the crypto space due to her viral animations for popular DeFi protocols like Aave and SushiSwap. Her breakthrough ‘x*y=k’ NFT featured an animation of a Uniswap unicorn adventuring through a symbolic DeFi landscape to the “Ethereum promised land.” The auction caused the spontaneous creation of pleasrDAO, a collective of 23 Ethereum addresses, who won the auction for 310 ETH ($525K). pplpleasr announced that she’d be donating all of the proceeds to ​​the Stand With Asians movement. Since then, pleasrDAO has become a major player in the NFT space with high-profile purchases like Edward Snowden’s first NFT ($5+ million), the original Doge photo ($4+ million), Tor Project (nearly $2 million) and more.In this episode we dive into…- What is a DAO? What are the pros and cons of running an organization as a DAO? How does she foresee they will impact the broader business landscape in the coming years? - The initial Uniswap auction that led to pleasrDAO’s creation.- What motivated her decision to donate all of the proceeds from her landmark sale to combat AAPI discrimination?- What is the mission of pleasrDAO?- How does pleasrDAO function structurally? What role does she play in its decisions?- The story behind the Snowden, Doge and Tor auctions.- What role does she foresee DAOs playing in the NFT space going forward? - What inspires her most about the NFT space’s future?- What projects does she have in the works?- 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.co To follow pplpleasr on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/pplpleasr1To follow pplpleasr on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/pplpleasr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re excited to welcome Jasti. At only 15 years old, he’s one of crypto art’s youngest rising stars. According to cryptoart.io he’s sold more than $220,000 worth of NFT artwork and is helping lead a new generation of digitally native artists and creators into the world of NFTs. He’s collaborated with the likes of Fewocious and has plenty of projects in the works.In this episode we cover…- How did he get into digital art and discover NFTs at such a young age?- How his generation views NFTs- What’s the toughest part about being this young in the NFT space? - What it was like selling his genesis piece, ‘To the Moon,’ to KeyboardMonkey for 25Ξ ($42,086)- His piece ‘Nature’s DJ’ came out during a market downtrend, and although he’s still received some solid offers, he hasn’t accepted any yet. How does he approach the market for NFTs and work to drive scarcity?- How have NFTs changed his future plans and what’s next for Jasti?- 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.co To follow Jasti on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/jastidesignsTo follow Jasti on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/jastidesigns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Based in Vancouver, FVCKRENDER has emerged as one of the most successful 3D artists in the NFT space. At the time of this recording, he’s ranked #14 on CryptoArt.io with $5.8M in sales and multiple six-figure 1/1 sales, including a recent $107K sale at Sotheby’s ‘Natively Digital’ auction. He’s also collaborated with Zedd on his Nifty Gateway drop and has enthralled fans and collectors with the expansive vision behind his FVCKRENDERVERSE concept.In this episode we talk about...- How did he get into NFTs? How has it impacted the 3D community?- What did his Sotheby’s auction mean for him and the NFT space?- What are some of the biggest lessons he’s learned since entering the space?- What it was like working with Zedd and his thoughts on the future of music NFTs?- The importance of building and rewarding community through Discord and loyalty drops- What it’s been like adjusting to the role of an influential collector in addition to being an artist- The story behind his Metamask getting hacked and how this is a learning moment for the NFT community as a whole- How he sees NFTs evolving in the future and impacting creators across other domains like music, fashion and art?- The inspiration and ambitious goals behind the FVCKRENDERVERSE- 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.coTo follow FVCKRENDER on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/fvckrenderTo follow FVCKRENDER on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/fvckrender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have a top tier NFT collector and true tastemaker and community builder within the world of NFTs, Tim Kang, more commonly known as Illestrater. Beyond being one of the leading collectors in the space, he’s also the founder of the Sevens Foundation charity which aims to empower up and coming artists. In this episode we cover… - What is the vision behind Sevens Genesis Grants and where does he want to take it- His collaboration with Paris Hilton and how she uplifted the community in her entrance to the NFT space- How feels the market will continue to mature and what he sees as some of the next major milestones on his radar for the space and technology as a whole- What NFTs are worth collecting and how he evaluates which projects to support - His thoughts on DAOs and collector DAOs and how they’re impacting the marketTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.coTo follow Illestrater on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/illestrater_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Aversano is the Founder of SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and promote a message of social change. Aversano was also the photographer behind the ‘Twin Flames’ project that has moved 256 ETH ($590K) in sales volume. He recently won the community choice entry for Sotheby’s ‘Natively Digital’ auction and donated all of the $35K sale’s proceeds to the Sevens Genesis Grant charity. Additionally, he teamed up with GMoney to produce the CryptoPunks billboards that have appeared in Miami, NYC and London to date.In this episode we cover:- How NFTs are bringing the power back to creators and away from large corporations- The story behind the CryptoPunk Billboards in NYC, Miami and more…- How critical it is to foster IRL community, activations and exhibitions beyond the metaverse- How the Sotheby’s Natively Digital collaboration came together - The story behind SaveArtSpace- And much, much more…To follow Justin on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/justinaversanoTo follow Justin on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/justinaversano/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.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olive Allen brought her art to the blockchain in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. Constantly evolving her approach and style, the New York-based artist began her career as a traditional painter but now uses digital brushes and an iPad canvas to create her distinctively sardonic output. In series like “The Sheeplezzz,” she lampoons elements of internet culture like Clubhouse and Trash Art with tongue-in-cheek flair. A firm believer that artists have a responsibility to comment on current affairs, Allen has become a key voice in the space by never shying away from sharing her opinion.In this episode we cover…- Olive Allen’s journey into Crypto art world dating back to 2018- How she ventured from more traditional art & painting into the world NFTs- What Olive enjoys most about creating art?- Issues that exist in the world of NFTs and what we can do to address them- Some of Olive’s favorite artists and collectors fostering inclusivity in the space- Some upcoming initiatives that Olive’s excited about- And much more…To follow Olive on Twitter go here: https://twitter.com/IamOliveAllenTo follow Olive on Instagram go here: https://www.instagram.com/olive_allen/To subscribe to our weekly nft now newsletter where we simplify the market into actionable insights, go here: https://www.nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have JN Silva. JN Silva is an accomplished photographer who has become a staple in the NFT space. As the first photographer to release on Nifty Gateway, he’s pioneering a new economic model for succeeding as a cameraman without having to rely on client work. In doing so, he’s collaborated with DJ Premier, ThankYouX and more, amongst his own solo drops. He’s also a co-founder of the Animus Collective. In this episode we cover...The story behind JN Silva’s collaboration with DJ PremierThe rise of Miami as a hub in the world of cryptoGoing from music photography to thriving in the NFT marketThe story and inspiration behind the Animus collectiveUpcoming drops and projects JN Silva is excited aboutAnd much more…To follow JN Silva be sure to visit him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnsilva/ And Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JNSilva_And if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the nft now newsletter where we simplify the NFT market into actionable insights every week: https://www.nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have a very special guest, FEWOCiOUS (aka Victor Langlois). At only 18 years old, FEWOCiOUS has emerged as one of the NFT space’s first medium-native superstars. His emotive paintings and animated works have helped him quickly ascend to the top of his craft as one of the most popular artists in the space.In this episode we discuss...- The unfiltered story behind FEWOCiOUS’ upcoming drop at Christie’s, one of the world’s most respected major auction houses - His painful and personal story of discovering his own identity and why it’s so important for him to progress the conversation around being trans- The inspirations behind his art and his unique creative process- How he’s coped with experiencing such a meteoric rise - His advice for rising artists- And much more!!!To learn more about FEWOCiOUS be sure to follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fewocious/To learn more about the upcoming Christie’s drop, go here: http://christies.com/fewociousTo subscribe to our weekly nft now newsletter where we simplify the market into actionable insights, go here: https://www.nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Roger Dickerman, the Founder of Artifex, a multi-city showcase of curated artists and sale of exclusive artworks with exhibitions in iconic locations like Times Square billboards. He’s also the host of Origin Stories podcast with our past guest Parrot. Beyond Artifex, he’s an avid collector, tastemaker and builder in the space.In this episode we discuss:- The next major milestones of adoption for the NFT market- The vision for the future of Artifex and creating the most well traveled artworks ever- Some of the speed bumps behind the Times Square NYC exhibition- How powerful it is to take the online world, offline to build meaningful relationships and community- What NFTs are worth collecting & investing in and the difference between - Who are some artists that will be around for a whileBe sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get access to exclusive insights and analysis on the NFT market here: nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re incredibly excited to host Karsen Woods aka Karsen Daily. Karsen is the Head of Community at Crucible and was previously the Director of Brand Development at SUPERPLASTIC. She’s also an incredible connector and voice on clubhouse within NFT communities. She stays focused on uplifting artists and fostering a more diverse and equitable community within the wonderful world of NFTs. In this episode we discuss:- How did you discover NFTs and bridge that gap between physical toys and collectibles and digital at Superplastic?- The Importance of Clubhouse as a platform in the NFT community. - How important is your persona / personality to your presence in the nft community - What’s she’s working on at Crucible and some more details about the Open Metaverse.As always, thank you for supporting, and if you haven’t already be sure to sign up for our newsletter at nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're thrilled to have Farokh Sarmad. Farokh is an expert at building social communities online. He's currently the CEO of Goodlife Media. Today, Goodlife Media & Communication owns and operates one of the largest luxury and real estate distribution networks on Instagram (13m+ followers). He's also become a staple in NFT clubhouse and a mega host who's channeled his knack for building community into helping foster world class conversations on one of the NFT communities leading platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to welcome the esteemed artist Parrott. Parrott has become an NFT OG and we’re honored to have him on this week’s episode. He’s had numerous high profile releases and collaborations and has done a lot to uplift the NFT community as a whole.In this episode we cover: - What made him take the leap into the NFT community? And how have you gone about building support in that community that’s helped catapult you to one of the top 50 artists according to Cryptoart.io- His creative process- How his podcast Origin Stories came together with Roger Dickerman- Some more details on his collaborative drops with Fewocious, Odious, Jonathan Wolfe- How he manages the pressure of creating art and being so successful at such a young age?- Advice he has for artists who want to go from creating for socials or clients to building up a sustainable community & meaningful income with NFTs?- What needs to happen for NFT’s to further penetrate mainstream culture beyond hype & PR?- His thoughts on the future of the spaceYou can follow Parrott belowTwitter: https://twitter.com/itsparrottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrott.ism/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're honored to welcome Cory Van Lew. Cory Van Lew is an accomplished artist who has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of NFTs. He's been able to work on some very high profile collabs including a recent drop with Jake Paul. He also is a driving force in fostering a more diverse community within the world of NFTs and in this episode we explore how to create a more inclusive community. Major props to Cory, and if you aren't already, be sure to follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/coryvanlewAs always, if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for updates and analysis surrounding nft artists, upcoming drops, new technology and more at nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Los Angeles multi-hyphenate Sarah Zucker is a comedian, screenwriter, filmmaker, Jeopardy! champion… oh, and also an OG crypto artist since 2019. She combines VHS and analog video effects to achieve her signature blend of throwback film composites, Internet-era imagery and feel-good feedback loops. Did we mention her GIF art has been viewed more than 6 billion times on Giphy?In this episode we’re thrilled to discuss…- What drew her to the space and made her believe in the technology’s potential- What its been like to experience this year’s boom in the market and mainstream attention as an OG crypto artist- How celebrities can enter the space tastefully, as well as what to avoid- What it’ll take to continue driving mainstream adoption of NFTs As always thanks for listening, and if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Grushack has been operating at the intersection of blockchain and music since 2015. In the beginning of 2015, Jesse joined ConsenSys and started working on Ujo Music which was an Ethereum based, ConsenSys backed music software services company for the modern economic landscape of music. Additionally, Jesse is a co-founder of Ethereal as he understands the importance of bridging the digital/physical boundaries and providing meaningful experiences. Most recently, Jesse is the Co-Founder 6, an NFT creative agency in partnership with RAC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ThankYouX began his artistic journey on the streets of Los Angeles in spray painting stencils in homage to Andy Warhol. While these signature stencils were his initial calling card, they were only scratching the surface of his multifaceted artistic identity. As his level of notoriety expanded, the nature of his expression evolved to modern abstract designs that stand in contrast to the more conventional graffiti-inspired street-art paradigm. His unique aesthetic has captured attention of the art world and earned international acclaim.In recent years he’s continued to develop as an artist and has entered the wonderful world of NFTs so in this episode we’re grateful to explore how he’s gone from the fine art world into the world of crypto art. In this episode we cover:- How’d you go from the fine art world to NFTs?- His Nifty Gateway collaborations with photographer JN Silva- Why he did Loyalty airdrops to his existing collectors & NFT holders- The role of Clubhouse in drops, community and expanding the space’s reach- Keeping from being bulldozed by big name and money entrantsTo learn more about ThankYouX, you can follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thankyoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victor Mosquera is a Toronto based artist who was born in Bogota, Colombia. His style fuses elements of graphic design, 60's and 70's Psychedelic and Science fiction Art, Surrealism and Art nouveau to create images that explore themes such as the human mind, life after death and spirituality. As of this recording, the value of his NFT art is over $500k USD. In this episode we discuss:- How Victor has gone from designing art for artists like ODESZA into the NFT world- His Everything Connected NFT series- His creative process for developing new concepts- How he’s been able to grow within the NFT community, and build a network of supportTo follow Victor go here: https://www.instagram.com/victormosquera/To sign up for weekly updates on NFT news and commentary, go to nftnow.co  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexy Préfontaine, aka aeforia, is a 3D artist from Montreal. He’s quickly become one of the top NFT artists. As of this recording, the total value of his art on cryptoart.io is $1.1M and in the top 100 artists. In this episode we cover how he went from being a motion designer to a top crypto artist, how musicians and other entrants can do so in an authentic way that’s embraced by the community and what the future has in store as NFT’s go from niche to mainstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.