In this conversation, Ciphrd, the founder of Fxhash, shares his journey from web development to creating an art marketplace on the blockchain. He discusses the challenges faced in building Fxhash, including issues of curation, governance on the Tezos blockchain, and the complexities of running an art marketplace amidst market fluctuations. Ciphrd emphasizes the importance of community engagement and open curation, while also addressing the financial realities of managing a crypto treasury. The conversation explores the transition from Tezos to the Base blockchain, the introduction of new protocols for artists, and the future of generative art in the blockchain space.

In this conversation, we explore with Georg Bak the evolution of generative photography and the intersection of AI art, and the historical context of digital art. They discuss the significance of collecting digital art, the role of institutions, and the passion versus investment dynamic in the art market. Georg shares insights on the pioneers of AI art and the importance of understanding the historical significance of digital artworks. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the future of digital art and blockchain technology, emphasizing the need for deeper engagement and understanding in the art community.

• (00:00:00) - The Intersection of Art and Tech
• (00:01:29) - Are AI Art Collections worth collecting?
• (00:08:44) - What is historical in the history of digital art?
• (00:16:30) - Paint Box: The Art of the Computer
• (00:22:33) - Charles Chewy and the Paint Box
• (00:25:33) - Does Digital Art Need a Museum?
• (00:28:19) - The Future of Art in the Blockchain World
• (00:34:50) - What do you think is more fun, the traditional art market or
• (00:40:55) - The Golden Age of Blockchain Art and AI

In this conversation, the hosts explore blockchain and generative art, and the challenges faced in the evolving art market. They discuss the role of social media in promoting artists and the complexities of managing a gallery in a digital age. The conversation highlights the need for artists to adapt to new technologies while navigating traditional art world dynamics.

• (00:00:00) - Smart Contract: Art and Technology
• (00:07:55) - What is the future of art in blockchain?
• (00:09:47) - What do you think about the future of platforms
• (00:13:35) - Why a Website is essential for artists
• (00:14:33) - Leander's Collectors: The Blockchain
• (00:20:15) - Kevin Abosh: Crypto Community Eats Itself
• (00:24:34) - Jean Jacques on His Love Letter
• (00:27:22) - Unexpected Challenges of Working With Generative Art
• (00:31:58) - What is the most exciting thing currently happening in the art world?
• (00:36:03) - No one has digital art on their walls
• (00:37:43) - The Role of Social Media in Art
• (00:39:17) - "Social Media Is a Necessary Evil"
• (00:45:12) - Do We Even Care About The Traditional Art World?
• (00:48:57) - Infinite Garden: The Exhibition and the Tokens