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smart move by Art Blocks search engines gave way to social feeds social feeds are giving way to AI the next phase of the internet is agent-first if agents can't find you, you essentially won't exist

For 25 years, @bitforms has championed art made with code At @ArtBasel Hong Kong, the gallery presents new works by @quayola and @DanielCanogar from algorithmic seascapes to live installations Presented in partnership with @artontezos_ and @objktone Join us for a sneak peek ↓

Digital art has spent years arguing over labels. NFTs. Crypto art. AI art. Just art. A new op-ed by curator @madam_selkie argues the movement’s real defining trait is the network itself: a constantly evolving mix of mediums shaped by life online. Read below ↓

Last month we wrote about the unwinding of the NFT marketplace era Since then, Magic Eden has killed its Bitcoin and EVM marketplaces to pivot to a crypto casino The thesis is playing out in real time ↓

And then we had very significant pledges of in-kind support. Again, I know I have missed some so please help me out here if you know of them. - @nftnow and @mattmedved offering to share and amplify artist writeups x.com/mattmedved/sta… - @mintface providing window space and a 65" screen x.com/mintface/statu… - people like @Arthemort and @Spumma and @SteveMiller and many others offering to help in any way they can (I have TONS of DMs from people wanting to help) - @cryptorookie will be building a dedicated website. Something I stupidly never even pondered going into this - @clickcreateio again stepping up and offering video and production support x.com/clickcreateio/… - @SuperRare offering a curated exhibition 🤯 x.com/SuperRare/stat… - @RogerDickerman offering us + artists some podcast space to discuss the method to our madness in our choices - someone offered to build a 3D gallery. Please identify yourself I can't find it! - @CozomoMedici giving me a headache. Oops, how'd that get in there? 😂 It's just incredible how you all have stepped up. THANK YOU.

gm sometimes new tech stops you dead in your tracks you realize that nothing will ever be the same I felt it buying my first Bitcoin in 2013 I felt it collecting my first NFT in 2020 I felt it making my first Polymarket bet in 2024 now it's vibe coding when technical skills are no longer a barrier, everyone with vision becomes a builder big thank you to @seth for helping me get my feet wet beyond excited to explore this new frontier lmk if you're diving in too - love to learn together

who is @NTmoney? @shayne_coplan told me he's "a one-of-a-kind investor" who "helped Polymarket get to where it is today” but his story runs deeper he lost everything to hackers in 2012 as an early Coinbase employee could've quit crypto, but instead doubled down with his @1confirmation fund led OpenSea's seed round years before NFTs blew up backed Polymarket from day one, invested in every round, and joined the board now he's raised 5 funds and plays the long game with everything from CryptoPunks to tokenized sports cards “crypto is about human empowerment - not just a few VCs getting rich, but actually empowering people around the world" Nick's story is one of conviction and contrarian investing it was a pleasure to tell it ↓

He lost his net worth to hackers Then built a crypto fund on conviction Now @1confirmation's @NTmoney backed @Polymarket in every round and sits on their board 🌟 His thesis: "The stronger the narrative, the further from the truth" Read @mattmedved's Luminaries profile ↓

Over 1 million artworks, one for every school on Earth 🌍 @colesternberg & @Gigaglobal have unveiled one of the world’s largest generative artworks Shown at @ParisPhotoFair, it bridges art, data, and digital inclusion Full story below ↓

Heavy is the head 👑 @yatreda’s “Twenty-First Century Akodama” brought high-craft preservation to Art Basel Miami’s inaugural Zero 10 sector The installation resurrected the Akodama, a traditional Ethiopian crown of nobility, as a dual-layered artifact @AspreyStudio handcrafted the physical 1-of-1 sterling silver sculpture, while Yatreda rendered its digital “soul” as an onchain first-person film Stay tuned for more digital art conversations with @nowmedia and @artechouse

Love these reactions to @beeple’s work Digital art is meant to disrupt

When I joined @ArtBasel’s Digital Art Council last year, one priority became clear: real representation for digital art Not in a side room or offsite, but on equal footing with the fair’s traditional work After bringing Gateway Miami from downtown to the Faena over 3 years, we’d seen how much placement shaped perception Elevating digital art at Art Basel means a lot to our niche, but it’s even more important for expanding the ecosystem Zero 10 wasn’t born overnight. It grew from deliberate steps: convening the Council, launching Digital Dialogues, and, above all, listening to our community Seeing digital art finally take such a significant stage is a testament to the people who pushed for this moment Zero 10 is the start of something special. Countless contributors helped make it possible - here are just a few: @NoahHorowitz and the AB team for doubling down on digital art when many stepped back @eli_schein @redbeardnft for the hard work that brought Zero 10 to life @Andrea_Chiampo @beeple @CaballeroAnaMa @dmitricherniak @emilyxxie @ix_shells @jackbutcher @joepease @kimasendorf @larvalabs @manfredemohr @mayaonthenet @mpkoz @quasimondo @REAS @tylerxhobbs @XCOPYART @yatreda for showcasing the depth and range of the medium @AOTMgallery @artblocks_io @artxcode_io @AspreyStudio @bitforms @fellowshiptrust @heft_gallery @iconic__culture @nguyenwahed @onkaos__ @opensea @PaceGallery @shape @solos_gallery @visualizevalue and more for providing the platforms to exhibit and empower @sarafitzmaurice @ArtOnBlockchain @beautyandpunk @BandmanJeff @hollyherndon @LadyCactoid @pablorfraile @sashastiles @scrptdfntsy @sebastianss527 @shainasilva @ToledoMuseum and my fellow Council members for helping lay the groundwork + everyone whose belief and support have carried digital art through the years Proud that @nowmedia has played its part in championing this movement and amplifying the artists and builders behind it A rising tide lifts all ships Onwards 🫡

Art Basel’s Zero 10 launch marked a milestone for the digital art community A moment to celebrate the artists, curators, and collectors who helped push digital art onto such a significant stage A reminder of how far this movement has come and how much possibility still lies ahead @nowmedia and @artechouse are grateful to have supported many of these artists along the way

“It’s weirding people out… which I love to do” - @beeple We caught up with Beeple to talk about his “Regular Animals” currently on view at @ArtBasel as part of Zero 10, the fair’s new platform for art of the digital age Follow along for more digital art conversations from @artechouse and @nowmedia

gm from Art Basel with @beeple ✌️ digital art is taking over

cool to hear @beeple recap all the events at his studio this year many would’ve taken a step back in a tough market instead he doubled down on the digital art community much respect 🫡

gm! kicking off Miami Art Week with 2 pioneers @manfredemohr x @HUObrist at @LACMA digital art conversations who’s in town?

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