Tag: digital art

Jack Butcher on NFT Royalties: Paid on Churn, Not Creation?

Jack Butcher on NFT Royalties: Paid on Churn, Not Creation?

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Jack Butcher, the mind behind Visualize Value, has sparked considerable debate within the NFT space with his perspectives on royalties. DeliciousNFT.com will analyze in detail Butcher’s position. Alongside the above we’ll dive into the dangers of relying on second-hand sales and urge a creator-first standard based on ongoing creation and...

Jack Butcher's NFT Royalty Take: A Win for Emerging Artists?

Jack Butcher's NFT Royalty Take: A Win for Emerging Artists?

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Royalties: A Golden Handcuff?Jack Butcher’s recent reinterpretation of NFT royalties is making waves, and with good reason. His main point is that basing your funding strategy on royalties is the equivalent of getting paid on churn. Ouch. It's a provocative take, and it forces us to question the fundamental assumptions...

Pudgy Penguins in Alice? Web3's Creative Revolution Just Leveled Up

Pudgy Penguins in Alice? Web3's Creative Revolution Just Leveled Up

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Forget the hype. Forget the FUD. Let's talk about something real happening in Web3, something that could actually change the game for creators in places that need it most: the Pudgy Penguins integration into My Neighbor Alice.We've all heard the stories. NFTs as profile pictures. NFTs as speculative assets. What...

Butcher's Royalty Rebellion: Web3's Uncomfortable Truth About Creator Economics

Butcher's Royalty Rebellion: Web3's Uncomfortable Truth About Creator Economics

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Jack Butcher, the minimalist design wizard behind Visualize Value, is making waves once more. This time, he’s the one sparking a debate about NFT royalties. His stance? "You're getting paid on churn." Ouch. But is he right? Absolutely, and here's why it matters.Is Royalties a Ponzi Scheme?Let's be blunt: the...

Pudgy Penguins & Alice: 3 Ways NFTs Are Empowering Southeast Asian Artists

Pudgy Penguins & Alice: 3 Ways NFTs Are Empowering Southeast Asian Artists

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A few years ago, I visited a small art collective in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The raw talent was overwhelming – beautiful batik paintings, amazing wood carvings, incredible contemporary pieces. The artists struggled. They were dependent on the few local galleries, their reach limited, their cash flow tenuous. It really hit me...

NFTs For All? Colle AI's Automation Could Democratize Digital Art

NFTs For All? Colle AI's Automation Could Democratize Digital Art

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The NFT space, despite all the hype and breathless headlines, often feels like a closed off, gated community. An ecosystem with high gas fees and complex smart contracts is daunting to newcomers. On top of that, the technical skills required to mint and distribute digital art compound the challenges. It’s...

Colle AI Unveils NFT Automation Tools for Enhanced Creator Accessibility

Colle AI Unveils NFT Automation Tools for Enhanced Creator Accessibility

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Colle AI built a suite of scalable NFT automation tools. These tools are meant to accelerate creator workflows and make NFT development easier. The platform wants to use the initiative to double down on its promise to make accessibility a key requirement along with speed, interoperability, and flexibility. This new...

Solana ETF: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Artists or Another Wall Street Grab?

Solana ETF: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Artists or Another Wall Street Grab?

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The whispers are getting louder. Solana ETF. Approved? Maybe. Soon? Possibly. Before we uncork the champagne and declare victory for the little guy, especially the artists and creators in Southeast Asia who I deeply care about, let's ask a crucial question: Who really benefits?Wall Street Wins, Artists Lose?The story they’re...

5 Ways Experience NFTs Empower Southeast Asian Artists Now

5 Ways Experience NFTs Empower Southeast Asian Artists Now

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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...

First Force's TON NFT Drop: A Missed Opportunity for SEA Artists?

First Force's TON NFT Drop: A Missed Opportunity for SEA Artists?

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The excitement surrounding First Force’s 10,000 SBT drop on the TON blockchain has been electric. A big fall, they claim, one of the largest on TON! Access to these amazing community experiences, all for 30 TON (about $100). That’s the really thrilling part for the TAC community — and, for...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...