Bankless pplpleasr | Layer Zero
Nov 23, 2021
This episode features pplpleasr, a digital artist who gained fame with the Uniswap x*y=k animation and founded PleasrDAO to preserve digital culture artifacts. She opens up about her journey from film to crypto and shares insights on the balance between creative freedom and public engagement. They discuss the impact of charitable donations from NFT sales and the importance of community in the DeFi space. With candid reflections on identity and personal connections, she embodies the spirit of generosity in crypto culture.
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Uniswap V3 Animation and PleaserDAO
- People Pleaser's Uniswap V3 animation gained notoriety and sold for almost half a million dollars.
- Proceeds were donated to charity, inspiring the formation of PleaserDAO.
Origin of the Pseudonym
- People Pleaser's pseudonym originated before her crypto involvement, stemming from an art Instagram account created during a job hunt.
- It reflects her personality and the trend of vowel-less names at the time.
Pre-Crypto Career in Visual Effects
- People Pleaser's pre-crypto career involved visual effects and 3D animation for films like Batman v Superman and Star Trek Beyond.
- Her last job before crypto was at Blizzard, working on cinematics for Diablo 4.