The recent NFT market surge, with Immutable (IMX) overtaking Ethereum in sales volume, isn't just a statistic. It’s a potential lifeline for a segment of the art world often left drowning in gas fees and inaccessible platforms: Southeast Asian artists.Forgotten Voices, New Opportunities?Indeed, the NFT narrative has been unjustly centered...
That $144 million price tag definitely grabs your attention, right? A 37% increase in NFT sales volume … It’s starting to sound like we’re back in 2021, aren’t we? Wrong. Now, before you begin imagining Lambos and Bored Apes, allow us to temper those prospects with a healthy splash of...
Let's talk about something seemingly distant, yet profoundly impactful: the GENIUS Act, a US bill aiming to regulate stablecoins. Why should you, or your favorite starving artist in Bali, or that up-and-coming musician in Manila be paying attention. This often overlooked and dry piece of legislation may be the gamechanger...
To be frank, we know the art world seems like a rigged game. Galleries in New York and London dictate trends, and Southeast Asian artists, bursting with talent and unique perspectives, often get left behind. What if the answers to begin leveling the playing field were already in our hands?...
Is Vietnam on the verge of becoming the Florence of Southeast Asia, powered by crypto rather than the Medici? I know that sounds nuts, but trust me. This new Digital Technology Industry Law lays out a comprehensive definition of crypto assets. It wants to provide real value, not just enrich...
It’s the Great Tech Revolution of Our Time… Or Just Another Bubble? For Southeast Asian creators, the answer to that question might just be transformative. Together, Magic Eden and Sequence’s partnership might be the one to finally change that equation.Democratizing Creation - Finally Possible?We’ve all heard these promises of Web3,...
Picture this — a world in which your art is appreciated for more than what is visible. A world where access to funding isn’t an everyday battle and exposure isn’t restricted by industry gatekeepers. This is still far away a dream for most Southeast Asian artists. What if I told...
Jack Butcher’s position on NFT royalties – that they’re just a fancy way of “getting paid on churn” – is one that lit the NFT community on fire. Yet is he simply a contrarian, or is he really signaling a deep-rooted problem with the so-called Web3 utopia? I’m hoping it’s...
Jack Butcher. The man, the myth, the Visualize Value t-shirt wearer. He’s created an unstoppable brand on the bedrock of clarity, simplicity and a deadly, crystal-clear awareness of the current state of the internet. When he speaks about NFTs, people listen. And when he states, “You’re getting paid on churn,”...
Jack Butcher, visionary creator behind some of the most recognizable NFT projects in recent memory. Along with groundbreaking onchain experiments, he’s helping to redefine how community engagement and digital art can transcend borders, platforms and industries. Butcher’s art speaks volumes about the convergence of art, technology and internet culture. It...
