Hi Everyone,I came across a very interesting podcast that I thought was worth sharing. Perhaps some of you have already listened to it? It’s a conversation between Magnus Resch and Proof, where they discuss the art world, what makes an artist successful, the role of collectors in digital art, digital art vs. physical art, and much more. Here are some key takeaways: The art market is not growing; record prices are limited to a tiny minority of artists, while 99.9% of the market struggles....
10 days ago • 1 min read
With one of Trump’s main goals being to rebuild U.S. manufacturing and bring back jobs for American workers—while keeping the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency—I was reminded of a concept that suggests these two goals may actually contradict each other: the Triffin Dilemma. Here’s how it works: Currency Overvaluation: For a currency to serve as a reserve, it must be stable and in high demand internationally. This demand tends to increase the value of the currency relative to...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Everyone, I was recently contacted by a brand in the blockchain hardware wallet space to showcase their NFT-focused product, the SecuX Nifty. I was intrigued to learn more about this company and encouraged to see more players entering the space, making it increasingly vibrant. I’ve created a video (link below) that gives a brief overview of SecuX, explores the Nifty and its pricing, reviews the device and its app, and covers some Q&A with the SecuX team. Disclosure: This post contains...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
The 2024 BRICS summit was extremely interesting with respect to blockchain and crypto. If we focus on the signal rather than the noise, these digital ledger technologies are likely to play a powerful role in trade, business, and geopolitics. I shared three pieces of information: a presentation on BRICS Pay, which provides a brief on its infrastructure; a video clip of Putin discussing crypto; and a toolkit for investment and development for BRICS and other emerging economies. Additionally,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
First of all, it is very telling that the report focused on AI, highlighting the growing interest in this space. In summary, seasoned art collectors are largely a no-go market for AI-generated art. By most metrics, they did not value this art form. The real momentum lies with younger collectors, new collectors, and art enthusiasts. As the AI-generated art market matures, these groups may be the ones to carry it forward. We should also consider the “great transfer of wealth,” estimated at $70...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Everyone, First off, you may be wondering why you've received this email in a different format, with a different name and presentation? I wanted to change my approach to offer a more personalized experience in what I write and share. I’ve also included a preference list below, so you can choose which content you’d like to subscribe to. Update your profile In this broadcast, I have two things to quickly share: Jack Kaido: Two Digital Artworks for Sale. For those interested in collecting...
3 months ago • 2 min read
There’s a very interesting phenomenon in the digital art space where people are buying both a digital art NFT and a print of the same artwork from the artist. This made me think: which one holds the real value—both of them, maybe? Or could one potentially devalue the other? This is just an observation and an opinion of mine. I assume the concept came about because collectors who bought NFTs wanted a way to display and enjoy them, and prints are an accessible medium for the artist to create a...
4 months ago • 1 min read
NFT Digital Art is Back, But Not in the Way You Think. There's been a lot of chatter lately about whether NFTs are making a comeback. My answer? YES—but not in the way you might expect. People are no longer buying NFTs solely with the hope that their prices will "go to the moon." Recent data points suggest a shift towards purchasing NFTs for the purpose of collecting them. I believe there are two reasons for this change. First, there's a strong sense of community around NFTs, with people...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Join us for an insightful conversation with digital art pioneer Vesa, exploring the world of Digital Art and NFTs. In this video, we dive into the fundamentals of digital art (1:53), uncover how to determine its value (7:57), and learn about Vesa's unique approach to creating art (14:21). We also discuss the importance of culture, history, and storytelling in digital art (18:39), explore Vesa's distinctive art styles (27:02), and highlight what digital art to avoid (33:14). Stay tuned as we...
4 months ago • 1 min read