The NFT bubble has burst. We all saw it coming, didn't we? And now headlines are shouting about the massive decrease in trading volumes. With each passing day, marketplaces shutter their digital doors for good and “I told you so” vibes fill the crypto-sphere. So it would be very easy...
We’ve all seen it. The frenzy. The lines. The resale prices. Labubu, that already adorable, already creepy little elf-like freak, has made himself a huge and pretty well-deserved success. Are we seeing a true moment in culture, or a strategic bait and switch doomsday device ready to self-destruct? Labubu’s trajectory...
You all remember that wide-mouthed, somewhat creepy, but oh so famous elf statuette. It took Asia by storm, stoked by blind boxes, influencer-backed marketing, and the global economy’s most dangerous motivator: the fear of missing out. In the meantime, fortunes were made as Pop Mart’s stock soared. For a little...
Having experienced the art world’s harsh gatekeeping first hand, including on artists from Southeast Asia I’ve gone to bat for, I can attest to this. The rule is that galleries in New York and London establish the trends. In doing so, they frequently overlook the distinct and dynamic sounds coming...
The art world—as it exists today—for far too long, has been a gilded cage. Curators, galleries and rich patrons—gatekeepers every one. Southeast Asia as a whole is teeming with artistic talent that just isn’t exposed or recognized on the world stage. An incredible transformation is underway in this dynamic community....
The internet's latest darling, Moriusa, a purple rabbit born from the minds at STPR Inc., has hopped onto the NFT scene with a mint that sent ripples through the digital idol world. The 2,222 NFTs were initially listed for 0.05 ETH each. Today, they’re proudly listing a floor price more...
Is Trump’s possible crypto-friendly future a real win-win for all or is it just one more gilded cage, especially for those adventurous, entrepreneurial artists grinding in the digital fields? Because that’s the question we should really be asking.Crypto's Promise: A Level Playing Field?We've all heard the siren song of crypto:...
Hester Peirce's "Floor is Lava" analogy? This declaration is not merely a witty soundbite – it’s very true for developing musicians. Most of them are struggling to make their creative futures in the colorful, underappreciated crusts of South East Asia. The SEC’s regulatory fog isn’t just a theoretical legal discussion,...
Are you sick of hearing about NFTs as the latest get-rich-quick fad? Think again. Because under the hype, there is indeed something truly revolutionary brewing, particularly for artists in Southeast Asia. Forget the tired narrative of speculative JPEGs. This time we’re all about real empowerment. It’s high time we changed...
This BAYC vs. Pauly0x saga is not merely the latest episode in an NFT soap opera unfolding on Crypto Twitter. It’s an enormous potential existential threat to the creative lifeblood of the NFT space, especially for up and coming artists. What worries me most is the impact it will have...
