The NET Society crew discusses Bitcoin crossing $100K and the appointment of David Sacks as the new "czar" overseeing AI and crypto, marking a pivotal moment in the integration of these technologies. After a mid-episode introduction, they dive into an art market rundown, exploring the nostalgic vibes of new NFT projects like Chonks on Base. The conversation turns to the complexity of evaluating art, emphasizing that it’s more art than science, before closing with reflections on the uncertain future of AI art and how the category might mature. A thoughtful exploration of milestones and markets in the evolving digital landscape.

Mentioned in the episode
White House AI and crypto czar https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-appoints-former-paypal-coo-david-sacks-ai-crypto-czar-2024-12-06/
Chonks https://x.com/chonksxyz
Poof https://x.com/poof_eth
Delronde tweeting with chris https://x.com/delronde/status/1864775097321689584
Drunk, How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization https://www.edwardslingerland.com/drunk

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(00:00) - 100K Bitcoin and David Sacks the new czar
(18:00) - Introduction
(18:42) - Art market rundown
(20:32) - Chonks on Base and minting vibes
(26:54) - The evaluation of art isn’t a science
(36:33) - How will AI art mature?

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