In this episode we’re excited to welcome Jasti. At only 15 years old, he’s one of crypto art’s youngest rising stars. According to cryptoart.io he’s sold more than $220,000 worth of NFT artwork and is helping lead a new generation of digitally native artists and creators into the world of NFTs. He’s collaborated with the likes of Fewocious and has plenty of projects in the works.In this episode we cover…- How did he get into digital art and discover NFTs at such a young age?- How his generation views NFTs- What’s the toughest part about being this young in the NFT space? - What it was like selling his genesis piece, ‘To the Moon,’ to KeyboardMonkey for 25Ξ ($42,086)- His piece ‘Nature’s DJ’ came out during a market downtrend, and although he’s still received some solid offers, he hasn’t accepted any yet. How does he approach the market for NFTs and work to drive scarcity?- How have NFTs changed his future plans and what’s next for Jasti?- And much more...To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.co To follow Jasti on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/jastidesignsTo follow Jasti on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/jastidesigns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Based in Vancouver, FVCKRENDER has emerged as one of the most successful 3D artists in the NFT space. At the time of this recording, he’s ranked #14 on CryptoArt.io with $5.8M in sales and multiple six-figure 1/1 sales, including a recent $107K sale at Sotheby’s ‘Natively Digital’ auction. He’s also collaborated with Zedd on his Nifty Gateway drop and has enthralled fans and collectors with the expansive vision behind his FVCKRENDERVERSE concept.In this episode we talk about...- How did he get into NFTs? How has it impacted the 3D community?- What did his Sotheby’s auction mean for him and the NFT space?- What are some of the biggest lessons he’s learned since entering the space?- What it was like working with Zedd and his thoughts on the future of music NFTs?- The importance of building and rewarding community through Discord and loyalty drops- What it’s been like adjusting to the role of an influential collector in addition to being an artist- The story behind his Metamask getting hacked and how this is a learning moment for the NFT community as a whole- How he sees NFTs evolving in the future and impacting creators across other domains like music, fashion and art?- The inspiration and ambitious goals behind the FVCKRENDERVERSE- And much more…To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.coTo follow FVCKRENDER on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/fvckrenderTo follow FVCKRENDER on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/fvckrender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have a top tier NFT collector and true tastemaker and community builder within the world of NFTs, Tim Kang, more commonly known as Illestrater. Beyond being one of the leading collectors in the space, he’s also the founder of the Sevens Foundation charity which aims to empower up and coming artists. In this episode we cover… - What is the vision behind Sevens Genesis Grants and where does he want to take it- His collaboration with Paris Hilton and how she uplifted the community in her entrance to the NFT space- How feels the market will continue to mature and what he sees as some of the next major milestones on his radar for the space and technology as a whole- What NFTs are worth collecting and how he evaluates which projects to support - His thoughts on DAOs and collector DAOs and how they’re impacting the marketTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.coTo follow Illestrater on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/illestrater_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Aversano is the Founder of SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and promote a message of social change. Aversano was also the photographer behind the ‘Twin Flames’ project that has moved 256 ETH ($590K) in sales volume. He recently won the community choice entry for Sotheby’s ‘Natively Digital’ auction and donated all of the $35K sale’s proceeds to the Sevens Genesis Grant charity. Additionally, he teamed up with GMoney to produce the CryptoPunks billboards that have appeared in Miami, NYC and London to date.In this episode we cover:- How NFTs are bringing the power back to creators and away from large corporations- The story behind the CryptoPunk Billboards in NYC, Miami and more…- How critical it is to foster IRL community, activations and exhibitions beyond the metaverse- How the Sotheby’s Natively Digital collaboration came together - The story behind SaveArtSpace- And much, much more…To follow Justin on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/justinaversanoTo follow Justin on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/justinaversano/To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olive Allen brought her art to the blockchain in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. Constantly evolving her approach and style, the New York-based artist began her career as a traditional painter but now uses digital brushes and an iPad canvas to create her distinctively sardonic output. In series like “The Sheeplezzz,” she lampoons elements of internet culture like Clubhouse and Trash Art with tongue-in-cheek flair. A firm believer that artists have a responsibility to comment on current affairs, Allen has become a key voice in the space by never shying away from sharing her opinion.In this episode we cover…- Olive Allen’s journey into Crypto art world dating back to 2018- How she ventured from more traditional art & painting into the world NFTs- What Olive enjoys most about creating art?- Issues that exist in the world of NFTs and what we can do to address them- Some of Olive’s favorite artists and collectors fostering inclusivity in the space- Some upcoming initiatives that Olive’s excited about- And much more…To follow Olive on Twitter go here: https://twitter.com/IamOliveAllenTo follow Olive on Instagram go here: https://www.instagram.com/olive_allen/To subscribe to our weekly nft now newsletter where we simplify the market into actionable insights, go here: https://www.nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have JN Silva. JN Silva is an accomplished photographer who has become a staple in the NFT space. As the first photographer to release on Nifty Gateway, he’s pioneering a new economic model for succeeding as a cameraman without having to rely on client work. In doing so, he’s collaborated with DJ Premier, ThankYouX and more, amongst his own solo drops. He’s also a co-founder of the Animus Collective. In this episode we cover...The story behind JN Silva’s collaboration with DJ PremierThe rise of Miami as a hub in the world of cryptoGoing from music photography to thriving in the NFT marketThe story and inspiration behind the Animus collectiveUpcoming drops and projects JN Silva is excited aboutAnd much more…To follow JN Silva be sure to visit him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnsilva/ And Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JNSilva_And if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the nft now newsletter where we simplify the NFT market into actionable insights every week: https://www.nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re honored to have a very special guest, FEWOCiOUS (aka Victor Langlois). At only 18 years old, FEWOCiOUS has emerged as one of the NFT space’s first medium-native superstars. His emotive paintings and animated works have helped him quickly ascend to the top of his craft as one of the most popular artists in the space.In this episode we discuss...- The unfiltered story behind FEWOCiOUS’ upcoming drop at Christie’s, one of the world’s most respected major auction houses - His painful and personal story of discovering his own identity and why it’s so important for him to progress the conversation around being trans- The inspirations behind his art and his unique creative process- How he’s coped with experiencing such a meteoric rise - His advice for rising artists- And much more!!!To learn more about FEWOCiOUS be sure to follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fewocious/To learn more about the upcoming Christie’s drop, go here: http://christies.com/fewociousTo subscribe to our weekly nft now newsletter where we simplify the market into actionable insights, go here: https://www.nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Roger Dickerman, the Founder of Artifex, a multi-city showcase of curated artists and sale of exclusive artworks with exhibitions in iconic locations like Times Square billboards. He’s also the host of Origin Stories podcast with our past guest Parrot. Beyond Artifex, he’s an avid collector, tastemaker and builder in the space.In this episode we discuss:- The next major milestones of adoption for the NFT market- The vision for the future of Artifex and creating the most well traveled artworks ever- Some of the speed bumps behind the Times Square NYC exhibition- How powerful it is to take the online world, offline to build meaningful relationships and community- What NFTs are worth collecting & investing in and the difference between - Who are some artists that will be around for a whileBe sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get access to exclusive insights and analysis on the NFT market here: nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re incredibly excited to host Karsen Woods aka Karsen Daily. Karsen is the Head of Community at Crucible and was previously the Director of Brand Development at SUPERPLASTIC. She’s also an incredible connector and voice on clubhouse within NFT communities. She stays focused on uplifting artists and fostering a more diverse and equitable community within the wonderful world of NFTs. In this episode we discuss:- How did you discover NFTs and bridge that gap between physical toys and collectibles and digital at Superplastic?- The Importance of Clubhouse as a platform in the NFT community. - How important is your persona / personality to your presence in the nft community - What’s she’s working on at Crucible and some more details about the Open Metaverse.As always, thank you for supporting, and if you haven’t already be sure to sign up for our newsletter at nftnow.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're thrilled to have Farokh Sarmad. Farokh is an expert at building social communities online. He's currently the CEO of Goodlife Media. Today, Goodlife Media & Communication owns and operates one of the largest luxury and real estate distribution networks on Instagram (13m+ followers). He's also become a staple in NFT clubhouse and a mega host who's channeled his knack for building community into helping foster world class conversations on one of the NFT communities leading platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.