The UK’s push to crack down on crypto, hand-in-hand with the US, may feel far removed from Southeast Asian creators. Don't be fooled. It’s underpinned by the notion that this isn’t just about London boardrooms; it shouldn’t just empower creatives in our backyards, but those in emerging markets.Think of it...
Southeast Asia is hot on Web3 opportunities, right? For the amazing artists in this region, the path isn't exactly paved with gold-plated NFTs. We're talking about creators facing real hurdles: limited access to secure data storage, struggling to get fairly paid for their work, and constantly worrying about privacy. It’s...
Anya, a talented Balinese multimedia artist, devotes herself to crafting exquisite NFTs with heart and soul. Yet she sees them suffer on obscure marketplaces weighed down by high gas fees. Her struggle isn't unique. Countless Southeast Asian creatives face similar hurdles: high costs, limited infrastructure, and a feeling of shouting...
Crypto revolution isn’t just a Wall Street and Silicon Valley thing. It’s the story of all the real people, communities, and opportunities that are flowering in the underappreciated corners of our globe. I’m sure that Southeast Asia is going to be among the biggest beneficiaries, particularly for its dynamic creative...
Meet Anya, one of Indonesia’s emerging batik artists from Yogyakarta. Her elaborate traditional fabrics, inherited through generations, should be appreciated on an international platform. Anya's trapped. Traditional galleries charge large commissions, and the international online marketplaces can seem far away and intimidating. To scale, she needs more capital for higher...
The global financial winds are shifting, and while the giants grapple for control, a quiet revolution is brewing in the vibrant heart of Southeast Asia. Delete the stories about dollar hegemony and Bitcoin accumulation. The actual story is about artist empowerment and reclaiming cultural narratives through Web3. We're not just...
The traditional art world? It's a gilded cage. Gatekeepers, galleries, and opaque pricing structures have artificially created scarcity and decided who was seen and who was never heard. What if that system could be disrupted, not by another app or platform, but by something fundamentally different: a self-writing internet?DFINITY’s Internet...
Southeast Asian artists are in the middle of an unprecedented renaissance. An invisible insurrection, powered by algorithms and imagination. It requires one big catalyst, and that catalyst may just be – wait for it – crypto legislation. I know, this one sounds as riveting as watching grass grow, huh? I...
Is the future of Southeast Asian art being written in Seattle? It sounds absurd, right? AGII's recent AI integration into its Web3 platform might be the most significant development you haven't heard about. Put aside the buzz of celebrity NFTs; this is truly about democratizing opportunity for artists that have...
The My Neighbor Alice grants program, “The Alice Collective,” is not another Web3 cashgrab. This is potentially a huge game changer. It directs strategic support into the dynamic but under-recognised cultural milieu of Southeast Asia. This is the region that’s bursting with artistic talent and cultural richness. Its potential too...
