Turning Pokemon Cards into fx(hash) Grails - Interview with McLlama

WTBS is back with a rare collector interview. In this episode Will is joined by longtime fx(hash) collector McLlama to talk about his recent grail buying spree!Follow McLlama on Twitter @PompousLLCheck out his fantastic collection on RasterIn this episode we discuss:McLlama's background in collecting and how he came to crypto and NFTsAre 'early' collections still important?Relevance of chain, Tezos FUD and the recent Eth FUDThe various pivots of fx(hash) over the years and $fxh/$art coinsCurated platforms and the consolidation of the ecosystem around a smaller number of playersLong-term conviction in crypto/BitcoinPokemon TCG collecting, slabbing & flippingOrigin of the McLlama name & outroEpisode Art: Farbteiler #388 by Erik Swahn, owned by McLlamaIntro & outro tracks by PixelWank

WTBS is back with another interview episode. We are pleased to be joined by Jimmy Griffith aka Remnynt to talk about his latest self-released work 'Architectonica'. Follow Remnynt on Twitter @remnyntCheck out his amazing artist website, vibes.artIn this episode we discuss:Remnynt's background in art, coding, game development, and how he discovered crypto & NFTsEarly appreciation for Terraforms and Loot and how those projects connect to his earliest generative releasesThe experience of being one of the last big Art Blocks curated releases with ProsceniumStruggles with memory loss caused by an ongoing seizure disorderThe pressure to release Architectonica and his novel approach to collector curatedThe financial outcome of Architectonica vs. expectation and what he would have done differentlyThe potential of expanding art beyond the blockchain to the full internet audience through printing servicesZelda, World of Warcraft, Diablo 2 & collecting niche game cartridgesMusic and Magic: The Gathering!Thanks for listening as always!Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

Will & Trinity convene once again to catch up on the latest announcement around fx(hash). In this episode we discuss:fx(hash) suspended as of April 11Everything we wish fx(hash) had developed at some pointTheoretical costs of running a platform by E L L ABootloader now supports p5 projectsInfinite Auction by Rudxane at auctions.rudxane.xyzCompressed Nostalgia by RudxaneGetting a cat & kid's movie discussionsEpisode Art: The website message when Vercel bill was notIntro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this interview episode of Waiting to Be Signed, artist CCDDBB (Claudio Dalla Bernardina) recounts growing up in a small village in Italy, learning BASIC on a VIC-20 and later HTML/JavaScript, studying fine arts/media design in Milan, doing 3D work and photography, producing documentaries, then moving to Thailand to manage a restaurant. He describes how COVID shutdowns and his long involvement with crypto led him to Tezos NFTs, early activity on Hic Et Nunc, and then fx(hash), where he learned generative techniques through community peers. He discusses his evolving approach using “profiles” for meaningful rarity and his ongoing “Plotable Mess” series.Follow Claudio on Twitter @CCDDBBAnd on Instagram @CCDDBB.artCheck out his websites for more information about his work as wellccddbb.vercel.apphttps://www.claudiodallabernardina.com/00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:37 Early Computers and BASIC04:11 Internet and First Web Work06:00 Milan Fine Arts and 3D Studio08:00 Photography and Reportage Lessons09:47 Documentaries and Leaving Italy12:13 Thailand Restaurant Reset13:39 COVID and Crypto Comeback16:40 Discovering NFTs and Hic Et Nunc22:42 AI Side Projects and McFly Persona26:34 fx(hash) Beginnings and First Drop28:29 Generative Techniques and Community30:40 Profiles, Rarity, and Project Craft33:07 Breaking Power Ranges35:07 One Line Obsession36:44 Plotter Projects Stories42:09 Why Not fx(hash)?45:32 Plotting Process And Tools47:34 Curated Release Plans50:59 Bear Market Reflections56:25 Blockchain Pros And Cons01:02:10 Music And 'The Wallet'01:08:41 Final Thanks And GoodbyeThanks to Claudio for taking the time to come on the show!Episode Art: one of many great Plottable Mess outputs by ClaudioIntro and Outro tracks by PixelWank

Will & Trinity are back after several months to recap and discuss everything going on with fx(hash). Hit us up in DMs etc with your thoughts.In this episode we discuss:Recapping where we were around our last episode in Octoberfx(hash)+, $plus, and Lonliboy being brought on to curateDeliverance by Valent, the first curated release on fx(hash)Theoretical Civilization by Studio Yorktown, pre-curated releaseThe success of Rayincarnations by Volatile Moods & where price point meets new expectationsThe Emerge Fundfx(hash) announced additional funding, roadmap for the future, and speculation around upcoming releasesfx(hash) 2026 Vision post from 2/16Superpositions by William Mapan via Iconic Culture at Art Basel ParisSessions by Sara Ludy on Objkt via Office Impart & Anika Meier https://www.editart.xyz/bootloader.artThanks as always for listening. Back soonish, maybe. Intro & outro tracks by PixelwankEpisode Art: Rayincarnations #57 by Volatile Moods

WTBS is excited to welcome fellow New Yorker and long time friend Haiver onto the show. We've known Haiver from the NYC scene for years and have often talked about setting up an interview. In November Haiver announced the launch of Artist Commons, an educational platform for artists to level up their skills through lectures, feedback, mentorship and more!Subscribe to their Email List to get program details and updates on Artist CommonsIf you are interested to apply, please use our referral code: WTBS2026 to help support the show.In this episode we discuss:Haiver's background in lens-based art and how he came to discover generative art on the blockchainThe story of co-founding alba.art and what led him down the path to Artist CommonsWhat exactly is Artist Commons?How (and why) this era of Generative Artists can connect with art history to better contextualize their workWhat artists can expect from receiving, and giving, feedback as a part of the Artist Commons curriculumWhat is the 'business of art'?Future ideas for Artist Commons as a platform & the potential for Haiver to get back to curating!How visual artists can build multiple revenue streams to sustain a career in artHow Alba, fx(hash) and now Artist Commons are striving to enable more artists to succeedArtist Commons wrap-up & call for applicationsBonus Question: Nirvanna the Band the Show the MovieFollow Haiver on Twitter @HaiverArt and check out his Linktree for moreFollow Artist Commons on Twitter @Artist_Commons and find them on Instagram, Farcaster etc under that same handleIntro and Outro tracks by PixelWank

fx(hash) is moments away from throwing open the doors. $fxh is ripping while crypto markets are down. It's been ~3 months since our last numbered episode... Let's Go!Will & Trinity are back to recap all things fx(hash) + a healthy dose of Verse releases. This is an XL episode, hope you enjoy.NOTESArtBlocks 500 AnnouncementAB Buys/Partners with TRAMEAB Going all in on generative objects?Final 500 project, Quine by Larva LabsSOLOS points on VerseVerse says goodbye to Lonliboy & SamHighlight pivoting to smart contract vibe coding product... Vie.devOBJKT side project launches Bootloader to support generative art on TezosLe Random releases unified art marketplace RasterSHVMBLDR is Free!fx(hash) first quarterly reportfx(hash) reopening 10/22 announcementLot's of discussion about the slowdown in momentum and comsCollecting strategies with $art tokens, $fxh and the 'refunding' strategyLot's of Tezos grails selling as Darold and others liquidateWishlist for Open Form projects!! Shout outs here include: Öz by DistCollective, Digitum Mens Trahit by David Seven, Traces by PixelSymphony & moreResidue by Mike Balzer via HEFT & VerseMaterial Certainty and Material Violence by Jeres via Heft & VersePheno by Julian Hespinheide on fx(hash) ($text)Inner Forms by Ty Vek on fx(hash) ($vek)check out the SLIPS website by Rudxanean improbable thread and the thread we have by gozo via Artie Gallery & VerseZero (Broken Symmetry) by Eric De Giuli on Verse SOLOSShout out to HEFT for all the great releases big and small!Soft Continuum by MCHX via Artie Gallery & VerseKevin Esherick kicks of the Artist is Absent seriesCCDDBB showing amazing code/plotted series, 'Plottable Mess' all over socialsThanks as always for listening.Episode Art: 'Residue Fibers' from Residue by Mike BalzerIntro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

Welcome everyone to a special & long-in-the-making WTBS interview episode! Many listeners are probably not aware of Steven Lee aka Jammasterlee on tiktok & twitter. Steven leveraged his entire life on Bitcoin back in 2021 with the goal of retiring off the crypto bull market. He quit his job and put every dollar he could get his hands on into a leveraged Bitcoin position... and he put the whole thing on tiktok. Steven is now working on editing his videos together into a movie to encapsulate the phase of his life. I found Steven at the beginning of his story and have been watching ever since. Hope you all enjoy!Follow Steven on Twitter @jammasterleeFollow Steven on Tiktok @jammasterleeCheck out Steven's Substack as well!Mentioned in the episode & very much worth viewing:Double Fine Adventure! on YoutubeDouble Fine PsychOdyssey on YoutubeEpisode Art: Steve's Twitter PFPIntro and Outro tracks by Pixelwank

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