Big Yapping about $fxh with Pronoia

We have a special discussion episode this week to share with you. Long time friend of the show & former substitute co-host Pronoia is on to yap with us all about fx(hash), $fxh, $art coins & Open Form. This is a fantastic discussion that is very much Not Financial Advice! Welcome back Pronoia & catching up on his last 18 months, including being hired & leaving Trilitechfx(hash) decoupling from Tezos, the move to base, and overall review of the launch of the protocol.What is the 'Flywheel' and do we believe in it?Pronoia's current trading strategy with $fxh and $art coins.Launching an $art coin without a project? Advice to artists on how to manage an $art coin launchThoughts on bridging Tezos projects to Ethereum and how that could impact fx(hash) and the $fxh flywheel as a whole.Thanks to Pronoia for taking the time to come on the show!Follow Pronoia on Twitter @Pronoia10Episode Art: Inner Forms #407 by Ty Vek (minted by Pronoia)Intro and Outro tracks by PixelWank

Welcome back to another WTBS. Will and Trinity are here with a core episode to go over the first few weeks of Open Form and the new $fxh powered $art coin ecosystem. Short notes today for the sake of getting this out... in this episode we discuss:$fxh launch and bots/snipers getting to the bonding curve$art coin & project performance + pricing strategy observationsfx(hash) roadmap, the shift away from Tezos, and the potential for bridging Tezos art to EtheriumSee all the projects discussed here (Open Form on fx(hash))Participate in the Uniswap LP here if that interests youupcoming release from Eric AndwerSOMA by Erik Swahn on VerseHouse TalkEpisode Art: m e t r o #160 by PunevyrIntro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this special 'call-in' episode of 'Waiting to be Signed,' host Will dives into the excitement surrounding fx(hash)'s new Open Form generative art platform and the launch of its token. This episode features 10 artists who generously took the time to record their response to three prompts:1. Tell us about your project, what ideas/themes are you exploring here?2. what was your experience like creating an Open Form project? How did you take into account the potential for large edition size? What about the generational/evolution aspect that is now enabled?,3. How do you feel about releasing an $art coin as part of your project? What will your coin be called? Are you excited for this new system? Any big fears or concerns?Thanks to everyone that took the time to participate. Don't forget to claim your $fxh!!!!00:18 - Intro & Gorilla Sun (@gorillasu). Check out Gorilla's projects open for mint: Exotic Quarpets, Hex Appeal & Somewhere In Between10:58 - Punevyr (@punevyr). Check out all of Punevyr's amazing history here on fx(hash)15:29 - itsgalo (@GaloAndStuff). Check him out at galocanizares.com and please consider getting a PRINTERS book27:42 - Pixel Symphony (@Pixel0Symphony). Give them a follow and learn more at pixelsymphony.art38:41 - Rudxane (@rudxane1). See most of Rudxane's amazing body of work here on fx(hash) and here on Verse 41:43 - Julian Hespenheide (@julihespenheide). Learn more about Julian and his past works at julian-h.de54:20 - David Seven (@D_VISION7). Learn more about David, his works, and his writings on his linktree59:33 - Agoston Nagy (@_stc). Find links to Agoston's works and more at entangled.tools01:10:46 - p1xelfool (@p1xelfool). See amazing renderings of his projects at p1xelfool.com01:22:17 - Ty Vek (@ty__vek). ty-vek.art01:25:58 Closing Remarks and Final WarningsEpisode Art by Julian HespenheideIntro and Outro tracks by Pixelwank

In this special episode of 'Waiting to Be Signed,' hosts Will & Trinity interview Ciphrd and Cosimo from the fx(hash) team to discuss the latest platform developments. They delve into the introduction of the $fxh token and its transformative potential for the generative art and NFT space. Key highlights include the evolution of the token protocol, its impacts on artists and collectors, and the innovative features of 'Open Form' projects, which allow continuous interaction with artworks. They also discuss the token's correlation with large edition artworks, its implications for the future of digital art, and how it aims to revitalize the art market amidst the ongoing bear market.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:15 Token Launch and Protocol Refinement03:06 Open Form Art Mechanics05:09 Evolutionary Art and Open Form08:51 Tax and Legal Considerations13:10 Why Base as the L2 for $fxh (and is Tezos cooked?)19:05 $art Token Mechanics and Bonding Curves28:52 Art and Finance Interplay43:39 Primary Pricing, Ethereum Fee Structure, Legal Concerns49:57 Future of Artist Tokens54:20 FX Hash and Traditional Minting57:20 Survival and Success of fx(hash)01:11:00 Artist Participation and Market Dynamics01:18:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIntro & Outro music by Pixelwank

Will and Trinity are back to discuss the vibe shift around fx(hash) and the upcoming $fxh token release, the return of #price-discussion, and even some art!Heft Gallery opening recapClub NFT shutting down May 31We do our best to understand and describe the mechanics of $fxh and the interplay with $art tokens!New fx(hash) logofx(hash) site re-design is now live!The Deviates by Artie HandzSketchbook B & Etudes by William Mapan on VerseThread by Anna Lucia on Art Blocks StudioBUSY by James Merrill on Art Blocks CuratedNauthera by Anika Vendel on HighlightPlease help us find Lunarean!!Episode Art: Thread by Anna LuciaIntro and Outra tracks by PixelWank

Quick post here to let everyone know that the long-teased WTBS Cap is now up for sale on fx(hash). https://www.fxhash.xyz/generative/slug/wtbs:-wearable-1-(cap-edition)We partnered with Anna Lucia on this one to create a series of 1/1/x custom embroidered caps. She added a page to her website showing off all the designs here:https://annalucia.io/wtbs-cap.htmlPlease read the project description for all the info on how to get yours + key commands to preview the hat designs. Please direct any questions you have to us on Twitter or Discord, DMs should be open. We are so excited to finally have some form of merch for the show out there for you all to enjoy. Huge thanks && major gratitude to Anna Lucia and SimonSays for working with us to get this done.

WTBS convenes a special year-end episode with a variety of special guests. Thanks to everyone who took the time to record with us, hope you all enjoy. Episode Art: Sano #27 by Jeres Check out NFT_XBT, the AI Agent experiment managed by Paul and Cosi of fx(hash) Connect to the fx(hash) beta site to see your estimated token allocation 0:00 - Will & Trinity catch up and recap 2024 1:27:17 - Danielle King! 1:53:50 - Nat Emodi! 2:26:29 - KenConsumer! 3:00:43 - Adam Berninger! 3:34:42 - Lonliboy! 4:13:40 - Paul Schmidt, COO of fx(hash)! Intro & Outro & Outro & Outro & Outro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this posthumous episode of 'Waiting To Be Signed,' hosts Trinity & Will finally get their crack at interviewing Zancan, a pivotal figure in generative art and fx(hash). Zancan discusses his journey from a self-taught coder at age eight to becoming an engineer and eventually transitioning to a full-time artist. The episode covers his experiences with plotters, the transformative impact of blockchain and NFTs on generative art, and the development of Grass.js. Zancan reflects on his success with NFTs, the challenges of navigating the crypto art market, and the administrative tax hurdles that continue to plague him. The discussion also delves into personal growth, balancing professional and personal life, and the future of the NFT space. 01:59 Zancan's histort in art and coding 06:17 Becoming obsesses with plotters and how that led to creating generative algorithms 08:19 Finding the blockchain and fx(hash) as a means to release his work 09:42 The creation of Grass.js and the Impact of Garden, Monoliths on his career 19:45 Navigating success and challenges of crypto taxation 26:15 Struggling with feeling overwhelmed, burnout, and planning for the future 33:02 The evolution of Grass.js over time and the challenges of code optimization 39:38 The connection between digital and physical and becoming infatuated with embroidery 46:40 The freedom that comes with being uncommitted as an artist and find new opportunities to be creative 52:12 Hopes for the Future of NFTs 54:10 Gratitude and Final Thoughts Episode Art: Monoliths #000 by Zancan (sold at auction for $111,265.95, December 2021 Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

This episode we welcome collector, content creator and long-time listener NukCZ onto the show to talk to us about his journey into collecting generative art and his new Art Focused project. In this episode we discuss: Nuk's journey from traditional collectibles to NFTs and generative art. The origins of Nuk's 'walk and talk' series and connecting to his grandfather's art. How Nuk creates the digital galleries that are toured in the Walk and Talks Rodeo and other ways to explore and discover new artists The future of generative art and the impact of technology on art collecting. The community aspects enriching the NFT space and our personal experiences running WTBS. Reflecting on 2.5 years of WTBS, our ongoing projects, and potential future plans. Connecting physical goods to generative art as a way to expand the collector base Thanks the Nuk for coming on the show! You can follow him on twitter @nukCZ_ and @artfocused_art Check out Nuk's Art Focused youtube channel to catch up on his Walk and Talk series and artfocused.art for more of his writing and future projects. Episode Art: Smolskull #311 by Mark Knol (owned by Nuk) Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

In this interview episode of Waiting to be Signed, hosts chat with artist Steve Pikelny, also known as Stevie P. They delve into his interactive web projects like FinSexy and his time as an Artblocks artist, balancing artistic expression with financialization. Steve also touches on the potential and perils of AI, the complexities of online dating, and his thoughts on the future of digital interactions in the art world. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:12 Steve's Journey to NFTs 02:27 Skepticism and Optimism in NFTs 08:13 Artistic Expression and User Manipulation 18:59 Balancing Art and Revenue 23:28 Interactive Projects and Community Engagement 27:28 Exploring Game Design 31:40 Exploring Alternative Platforms 33:09 The NFT Journey Begins 34:15 Success and Community in Artblocks 35:48 Shifting Focus and New Projects 38:18 Reflections on the Crypto Space 41:05 The Role of Financialization in Art 45:33 Medium and Themes in Art 49:38 Rapid Fire Questions Follow Steve on Twitter @steviepxyz and learn more about his work at steviep.xyz Follow us on twitter @waitingtosign and on Farcaster @wtbs Episode art: Dopamine Machines #32 by Steve Pikelny Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank