Kevin, Derek, Eli, and Amanda are joined by artist John Gerrard in today's 100 PROOF Live. Eli chats with John about his journey into digital art, and his upcoming Art Blocks collection World Flags. The crew discusses traditional finance getting deeper into crypto, and the latest art news including Pharrell's Louis Vuitton runway show, Fortnite x Nike, IYK & 9dcc, and Stevie P's Dopamine Machines. There's also a brand new episode of the Mythics Chronicles where we learn more ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eli, Derek, and Amanda are joined by Art Blocks Advisor Pixel Pete to talk through the exciting Sotheby's auction, and the $6.2 million sale of The Goose (Ringer 879) NFT from Dmitri Cherniak. Plus, the full studio tour from renowned artist James Jean. Follow Pixel Pete on Twitter | https://twitter.com/pixelpete Follow James Jean on Twitter | https://twitter.com/JamesJeanArt _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws Follow Amanda on Twitter ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eli (Head of Art, PROOF) has an enlightening conversation with Sterling Crispin, an engineer, conceptual artist, and contributor to Apple's Vision Pro. Sterling's unique background in multimedia engineering and fine art has led him to explore the intersection of technology and nature in his work. The two also discussed Sterling's NFT artworks Neophyte and Flourish, and the inspirations behind each. Sterling shares insights into machine learning and what led to his work on the “deeply...
Jun 13, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Derek, Sam, & Amanda chat about Coinbase & Binance and the SEC, the future of 3D art, and the $1.1 million Fidenza sale. Plus, they welcome David Greenstein, Co-Founder of sound.xyz, to chat about music NFTs, sound.xyz design decisions, embracing L2s, and empowering artists. Follow David on Twitter | https://twitter.com/dgreenstein1 Sound.xyz | http://sound.xyz _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws Follow Amanda on Twitter | h...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Derek, and Amanda chat about digital x physical NFTs, AI art, and the upcoming Sotheby's Live Auction. Plus, Colin gives a sneak peek of Mooonbirds Mythics with a live drawing. We also get a new Artist Spotlight with Eli and photographer Joey L. Follow Joey L. on Twitter | https://twitter.com/joeyldotcom Joey L.’s Linktree | https://linktr.ee/joeyldotcom _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws Follow Amanda on Twitter | http://twitt...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eli (Head of Art, PROOF) chats with generative artist Cory Haber about his technological background, his discovery of creating art with plotters on canvas, and his beginnings creating NFTs on Tezos and Foundation. They discuss how flowers and nature became a theme of his works like SOL, before talking about his PROOF Evolving Pixels collection Singularity. Follow Cory on Twitter | https://twitter.com/Cory_Haber Cory’s Linktree | https://linktr.ee/coryhaber _________ Stay connected with PROOF: El...
May 30, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eli, Derek, and Sam join forces this week to chat about the NFT market, Art Blocks volume, and the Three Arrows Capital liquidation. They also welcome special guest Seth Goldstein (Founder, Bright Moments) to share his story about creating Bright Moments, scaling it across the world, and the magic of the Bright Moments Tokyo event. Follow Seth on Twitter | https://twitter.com/seth Follow Bright Moments on Twitter | https://twitter.com/brtmoments _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Eli on...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eli (Head of Art, PROOF) chats with the artist duo Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti about their collaborative art practice, Operator. They combine their unique artistic and technologist backgrounds to create immersive and experiential works. The artists talk about the beginnings of their respective creative paths, to their experiences working in both traditional art institutions and unconventional spaces. The two also discuss the importance of privacy in our increasingly surveilled world, ETH vs. Tez...
May 23, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with Alpha Centauri Kid (ACK) about his artistic journey and the significance of the piano as a recurring theme in his creations. The two explore ACK's dedication to his craft, and his creative process for selecting the perfect pieces for his recent auction. They also discuss his strategy for navigating the art world and NFTs, including engaging with collectors authentically. Follow ACK on Twitter | https://twitter.com/lphaCentauriKid ACK’s Website | h...
May 16, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Justin and Derek are joined by Zeneca, along with Amanda/akaStevey and a live audience from the PROOF community, to have a discussion about the elephant in the room: are NFTs dead? What will it take to bring buyers back? How is blockchain technology evolving and how are we all feeling about the future? A special thank you to all of the PROOF community members who joined the live panel. Follow Zeneca on Twitter | https://twitter.com/Zeneca Follow ZenAcademy on Twitter | https://twitter.com...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with Farokh (Founder, Rug Radio) to explore his incredible journey; from Tumblr beginnings to accumulating a following of over 10 million across multiple social platforms. The two also discuss his adventures and passion for the NFT space and how it led to Rug Radio, the decentralized blockchain media platform that empowers users through its creator-focused DAO business model. Follow Farokh on Twitter | https://twitter.com/farokh Rug Radio Wiki | https://wi...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Justin, and Sam chat about the latest news in the NFT market, Blur Blend, and the inspiration behind Justin's End Transmission collection. We also get a closer look at Arran Schlosberg’s (PROOF VP of Engineering/Divergence) Proof of Artwork collection. Finally, Kevin and photographer Derech have a heartfelt conversation about his NFT story, art, and humanity. Follow Derech on Twitter | https://twitter.com/IDerech Derech’s LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/iderech _________ Stay connected w...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with photographer Dave Krugman about the world of blockchain, photography, and NFTs. They discuss the changing relationship between artists and social media platforms (like Instagram), and the psychology of collecting. Dave talks about his projects Drive and Drip Drop and the importance of community in the space with ALLSHIPS. Plus, they touch on challenges and opportunities for aspiring artists and the future of AI-generated art. Follow Dave on Twitter | ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Derek and Sam are on 100 PROOF today to discuss the state of the NFT and crypto markets. They also chat about Nike Our Force Ones, the upcoming Glitch x Marfa Exhibition, and the QQL Parametric Expression auction results. We get some *hot takes* in this episode that you don’t want to miss. _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws Follow Sam on Twitter | https://twitter.com/punk9059 Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://you...
Apr 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this live audience episode, we come to you from NFT NYC 2023! We delve into the innovative world of Transient Labs, a company focused on utilizing blockchain as a creative tool rather than just a system of record. We discuss the Outliers program, a unique initiative aimed at empowering creators and accelerating their growth, and hear from artists Terrell Jones and Marlow Johnson about their experiences working with the program. We also explore the future of art and its integration into our da...
Apr 14, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin chats with Eli and Sam about exciting PROOF updates, OpenSea Pro and Blur farming, and royalty-enforcing contracts. They get into the mystery and mania of Nakamigos before talking about their 1 ETH art picks. _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Eli on Twitter | https://twitter.com/eli_schein Follow Sam on Twitter | https://twitter.com/punk9059 Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 Turn Notifications on for ...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with Killabears Founder & CEO Ben Cohen about PFPs, NFT communities, and royalties. They discuss the history and the 10-year vision for Killabears, and lessons learned along the way. Finally, the two talk about building a PFP NFT brand in the current NFT landscape. Follow Ben on Twitter | https://twitter.com/mr_benft Follow Killabears on Twitter | https://twitter.com/killabearsnft _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Sam (NFTstatistics) on Twitter | ht...
Apr 05, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Derek, Eli, and Sam join us (LIVE!) to talk about the week’s events in digital art and NFTs– they have so much to share that sometimes they even all speak simultaneously (hey, it's the first live broadcast). They discuss the recent exciting announcements from PROOF, and give their takes on Ticketmaster and Disney web3 news. The trio gets into DeGods’ migration to ETH, and also share their 1 ETH art picks for the week. Plus, a preview of the PROOF Artist Spotlight with Per Kristian Stoveland ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brenden Mulligan (Founder, PREMINT) joins Kevin and Derek for 100 PROOF. They chat about the state of the NFT market and their own collection strategies. Brenden shares the latest updates on the allowlist platform PREMINT and Vulcan. They talk about major art sales of the week, and give their picks for artists who have work priced around 1 ETH. Plus, hear from Kevin about how he was recently trolled with his own avatar in the metaverse. Follow Brenden on Twitter | https://twitter.com/mulligan Fo...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) reports from SXSW 2023 with three interviews in one. He chats with Austin Hurwitz (Head of Business Development, Doodles) about how he got started with Doodles, Doodles 2, and what’s next for the company. Sam asks Fonz (Founder & CEO, Tokenproof) about future use cases for NFTs, and about data insights from NFT events powered by Tokenproof. Finally, he talks with Ippsketch (Generative Artist) about his work on Art Blocks, the NFT royalties debate, and advice...
Mar 24, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with artist Roope Rainisto about AI art and the making of his iconic Braindrops collection, Life in West America. They also discuss how to curate a collection, AI art as a genre, and how he got started in digital art. Plus, we learn more about his upcoming project REWORLD. Roope Rainisto on Twitter | https://twitter.com/rainisto Roope Rainisto Links | https://linktr.ee/rainisto _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Sam (NFTstatistics) on Twitter | http://tw...
Mar 23, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Derek and Sam are here for 100 PROOF after a wild week. They talk about Meta sunsetting NFTs, the Beeple Studios grand opening, Doodles, and some big art sales. Sam discusses the current trends in the NFT landscape, and if airdrop farming is here to stay. Plus, some predictions on where we go from here. _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws Follow Sam on Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/punk9059 Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouT...
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a special Thursday 100 PROOF episode with Derek, Eli, and Sam. The trio chats about the latest in AI art news, if the genre is here to stay, and Yuga Labs’ $16.5 million TwelveFold auction. Then, Derek and Eli talk to collector and gallerist Adam Lindemann about his massive Christie’s sale, which includes a Beeple NFT amongst Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons pieces. Adam also discusses his conviction on digital art and NFTs from the lens of a traditional art collector. Adam’s Christie’s Sale | ht...
Mar 09, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) has a conversation with Per Kristian Stoveland, artist of The Harvest and Founder of Void design studio. They discuss the sci-fi narrative behind his work, his introduction to NFTs, his thoughts on being an introvert in the art community, and his NFT collecting strategy. Plus, the artist reveals his favorite palettes from The Harvest, and hints at what’s next. Follow Per Kristian Stoveland on Twitter | https://twitter.com/perkwerk_ Per Kristian Stoveland Links |...
Mar 08, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Sam, and Derek are back to chat about the MetaMask/Unity announcement, incentives in NFT communities, Bitcoin NFTs, platforms for 1-of-1 artists, and how to bring more traditional art collectors into the NFT space. Plus, Kevin shares a quick summary of PROOF’s Q1 update, and why you should tune into the PROOF Daily Countdown. Moonbirds Q1 Update: Unity | Purpose | Future | https://youtu.be/I01x3Ir8qQU _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Sam (NFTstatistics) on Twitter | https://twi...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with Michigan-based artist Terrell Jones about his artistic journey, characters and lore in his work, the importance of an artist community, and thoughts on burning and supply. Jones also reveals how he got involved in NFTs and shares personal stories about the inspiration behind his art. Follow Terrell Jones on Twitter | https://twitter.com/terrelldom Terrell Jones Website | http://terrelldom.com _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Sam (NFTstatistics) on...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin, Derek and Sam discuss airdrop farming and the sustainability of the Blur token. After breaking down the Art Blocks marketplace enhancements, they chat about what long-term royalty solutions could look like. Derek and Kevin explain why Coinbase released an L2, and we also get a PROOF Presents of the upcoming Terrell Jones Artist Spotlight. For the second part of the show, Kevin interviews digital art collector Pablo Fraile. They talk about Pablo’s collection, how he discovered NFTs, his le...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin chats with pplpleasr, a multidisciplinary artist based in NYC. They discuss her journey of discovering Web3, her decentralized storytelling platform Shibuya, and the future of community-led content creation. Follow pplpleasr on Twitter | https://twitter.com/pplpleasr1 Pplpleasr Website | https://pplplsr.com/ _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 Turn Notifications on for Proof P...
Feb 21, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam / NFTstatistics (Director of Research, PROOF) is in the host chair for 100 PROOF this week. He joins Zeneca (ZenAcademy) and Eli Scheinman (Head of Art, PROOF) to dive into breaking OpenSea royalty news, the Blur airdrop aftermath, NFT donations to museums, and the $6.5 million Digidaigaku Super Bowl ad. Follow Zeneca on Twitter | https://twitter.com/Zeneca Join ZenAcademy | https://zenacademy.com/ _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Follow Sam (NFTstatistics) on Twitter | https://twitter.c...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with French artist William Mapan about his legendary collection Anticyclone, generative art algorithms, composition styles, inspirations, and more. Plus, the Dragons artist answers questions about the France NFT scene, ETH vs. Tezos, and what he likes to collect. Follow William Mapan on Twitter | https://twitter.com/williamapan William Mapan links | https://linktr.ee/williamapan _________ Stay connected with PROOF: Sam (NFTstatistics) on Twitter | http://t...
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