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...
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?...
Southeast Asia has long been considered a sleeping giant in terms of overall Web3 adoption. Put aside what you’ve been led to believe about Silicon Valley or London. The true invention and upheaval lie in the rice paddies and busy metropolises of this colorful part of the world. A new...
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...
Southeast Asia is one of the great sleeping giants of creativity. Picture this colorful tapestry of the cultures. Artists, musicians and innovators are creative and passionate, ready to tell their story to the world. There's a catch. A frustrating, archaic barrier stands in their way: code. Specifically, Web3 code. And...
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...
Southeast Asia is brimming with untapped potential. We know this. But traditional systems too frequently limit innovation, particularly around opening up access to essential resources such as large scale GPU compute. This isn't just about gamers needing better graphics; it impacts AI development, scientific research, and countless other fields that...
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...
