Hello friends,
Welcome to another edition of the hidden gems, where I share a curated list of onchain art, news, and content that caught my eye over the past week.
Before we dive into this week’s gems, something’s been on my mind that I really want to share. Have you ever wondered why, despite blockchain’s big promise of openness and transparency, it still feels like we’re in the dark about the actual goings-on in terms of transactions, volumes, and overall progress?
The noise from wash trading, overly complex smart contracts, bots, and fake transactions makes it tough. We end up relying on media, influencers, or just the loudest voice in the room to figure out what’s really happening.
That’s why I started Onchain Charts—a little project of mine where I dive into blockchain data and try to make sense of it all. I share insights and analyses that hopefully clear up some of the fog! You can catch my updates on X, Instagram, Farcaster, and LinkedIn. I think you’ll find them super helpful.
Alright, enough of my rambling—let’s get to this week’s hidden gems!
💎 Gem of the Day
Mare Nostrum by Mario Klingemann
Mario Klingemann, the mastermind behind Botto, released Mare Nostrum, a series of 21 AI pieces for Medseart event in Menorca, Spain.
"Figures draped in classical grace in a Mediterranean tableau vivant, lost not in contemplation or divine inspiration, but in the hypnotic glow of their own devices. A modern fresco of connected isolation, a serene dance of time where beauty and distraction coexist gracefully."
🎙Kaloh's Podcast
Is This The Right Time to Invest in AI Art? Ft. Jean-Michel Pailhon
Jean-Michel Pailhon is co-founder of Grail Capital, an investment fund focused on digital art. He joined the podcast to share why he believes AI art is the next $1 Trillion asset class.
Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, and YouTube.
Creating an Onchain Luxury Fashion Brand: 9dcc ft. gmoney
gmoney is the founder of 9dcc, a pioneering crypto-based luxury brand. We had a great discussion about Web 3, NFTs, and why he decided to create a luxury brand.
Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, and YouTube.
🧐 Deep Dive
What 'The King of Collectibles' on Netflix Taught Me
Last week, I shared what I learned about 'The King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch'. It's been such an eye-opener about the collectibles industry, and I've found so many interesting parallels and insights that apply to digital collectibles too.
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🖼 Exhibition of the Week
Art Market by Fake Whale
Fake Whale presents 'the Art Market', a digital exhibition featuring 40 digital artists, including lilyillo, Laurence Fuller, and RedruM.
"The ART MARKET is an ongoing, on-chain Fakewhale Gallery exhibition aimed at creating a select layer for both emerging and established artists to exhibit their work."
Until next time,
- Kaloh
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