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GEN C: The Final Squiggle: Erick Calderon on Art, Community and Spreading Joy in Web3

Jul 22, 2024
Erick Calderon, creator of the famous Chromie Squiggle, discusses its journey from a proof of concept to a symbol of the crypto art movement. He emphasizes injecting joy and innovation into the Web3 space and engaging people outside the crypto ecosystem. Erick reflects on the impact of Squiggle artworks in major museum collections and the evolution of digital art exhibitions in the Web3 ecosystem.
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  • Chromie Squiggle evolved from proof of concept to crypto art symbol, reflecting movement's growth.
  • Erick Calderon emphasizes joy and innovation in Web3, urging engagement beyond crypto ecosystem.

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