Seedphrase, also known as Daniel Maegaard, is a DJ and investor from Queensland, Australia, who made his fortune in cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. He invested $4,000 in Bitcoin in 2013 and cashed out in 2017, making millions of dollars. After traveling to over 40 countries, he discovered NFTs and bought some of the most sought-after ones, including his signature CryptoPunk #8348. During his performances, Maegaard wears the CryptoPunk image as a helmet, which enables him to entertain fans and pique their interest in all things Web3. Recently, he sold his rare CryptoPunk #2924 for $4.45 million. Despite not coming from a traditional musical background, Seedphrase aims to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 using music and identity. In this episode, we cover: - The backstory of his 7 trait CryptoPunk- What inspired him to start DJing- What he looks for when investing - How he plans to bring more mainstream attention to the Web3 space through musicTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com Follow Seedphrase on Twitter here: https://x.com/seedphrase?s=20Follow Seedphrase on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/seedphrase/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fabricant is a leading digital-only fashion house based in the Netherlands, establishing the concept of non-physical couture. They are known for creating and selling the first fashion NFT in 2019 for $9,500, and have partnered with the likes of Off-White, Google, H&M and Adidas. They recently released their Primal Rave collection, remixing elements of Dutch culture from the 17th century traditional dress to 90s gabber wear.In this episode, we cover: - Is Fashion Week going digital?- How digital fashion will go mainstream- Sustainability and digital fashionand much more.To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: pod.link/1561616636To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com Follow The Fabricant on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thefabricantFollow The Fabricant on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/the_fab_ric_ant/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krista Kim joins us for our first-ever tokenized podcast episode announced live on-stage in an exclusive fireside chat at The Gateway: Korea.Krista Kim is a Canadian Korean contemporary artist who has been active at the forefront of web3, wellness, and digital consciousness for more than a decade. Krista is a cultural leader for the World Economic Forum who has collaborated with the likes of Louis Vuitton and Lamborghini. Her work has been featured in both Christie’s and Sotheby’s and and has been shown widely from Times Square to the Venice Biennale.Kim is the founder of the Techism movement — a philosophy that recognizes technological innovation as an artistic discipline, encouraging artists to promote digital humanism for our digital culture. In March 2021, Kim received global acclaim for creating Mars House, one of the first-ever metaverse homes sold as an NFT.  Since then, she has partnered with Academy Award-nominated, Emmy award-winning director Peter Martin to co-found [0], an innovation lab and creative studio aimed at building digital experiences that uplift humanity via immersive health and wellness programs.Her artistic expression delves into meditative painting in the digital age, where she skillfully merges technology as a mechanism for wellness, bringing harmony and serenity to the ever-evolving digital landscape.In this episode, we cover: - Korean culture and web3- Digital identity in the age of AI- Tokenizing the first nft now podcast& much moreTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com Follow Krista on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Krista_KimFollow Krista on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/Krista.Kim/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Pacino is a photographer and filmmaker known for her upcoming feature-length psychological thriller, I Live Here Now. As an early adopter at the intersection of film and Web3, Pacino has used photography NFT projects, including “I Live Here Now” and “Keepers of the Inn” to crowdfund her film projects and bypass traditional Hollywood gatekeepers. As the eldest daughter of acclaimed actor Al Pacino, she has forged her own path in the film industry despite the pedigree of her family name.In this episode, we cover: - The ongoing Hollywood writers strike - How Web3 is upending traditional Hollywood models- The royalties debate and how it fits into film To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com Follow Julie on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Julie_PacinoFollow Julie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/juliepacino/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zeneca is a creator, collector, and community leader who, prior to entering the NFT space, was a seasoned crypto trader and poker player. After becoming discouraged during the crypto bear market of 2018, Zeneca took a few years away from the blockchain, only to return during the early NFT boom as a thought leader and educator. One of Zeneca’s most significant contributions to the NFT space is ZenAcademy: a Discord-turned-YouTube channel centered around shared learning. He also created The 333 Club which grants owners access to an exclusive Discord where Zeneca offers advice to upcoming NFT creators. He most recently launched a new PFP project, “The Denizens of ZenAcademy.”In this episode, we cover: - His tips for content creators and community builders- The role PFPs will play in the market- Why web3 education is so importantTo watch the video version of this podcast, go here: https://youtu.be/jKPVyuC9QsQTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Zeneca on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/Zeneca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam is a New York based artist best known for his Luci series, comprised of digital paintings paired with written psalms, released as episodic pieces of an evolving story about the rediscovery of our most ancient human values in a post-historic world. The first Chapter released in October of 2021 and since then, the project has generated seven figures in primary sales and six-figure sales at major auction houses like Christie’s. Spratt recently announced The Monument Game, an interactive competition offering “Players” the opportunity to win three coveted Skulls of Luci by co-creating new chapters of lore for the highly conceptual project.In this episode, we cover: - Alpha for The Monument Game- How Sam bounced back from rock bottom- The vision behind LuciTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Sam on Twitter, go here :https://twitter.com/SamSpratt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the nft now podcast’s 100th episode, we welcome Beeple (Mike Winkelmann), one of the most well-known figures in the NFT space. He made history in selling Everydays: the First 5000 Days for $69.3 million at Christie’s in 2021, the first time a major auction house offered a fully-digital artwork. Since then, Beeple has remained at the forefront of the web3 space by collaborating with Madonna and Time Magazine, making guest appearances on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and selling his 10KTF project to Yuga Labs, where he remains an advisor. Earlier this year, he opened his eponymous studio in South Carolina to curate and share digital artwork and expose new audiences to NFTs through immersive multimedia performances. He has also exhibited at The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis in Miami and will show work at The Gateway: Korea in September.In this episode, we cover: - Featuring shitcoins in his Everydays- The fast-growing Asian web3 market- His exhibition at The Gateway Korea- His vision for Beeple StudiosTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Beeple Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/beeple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fxnction is an expert trader, investor, and advisor in the NFT and crypto space. Previously known by the crypto alias Shill Nye, he is best known for being early to Solana NFTs, as well as his deep dives on crypto, AI, and different NFT communities. Fnxction has garnered a significant Twitter following of more than 120,000 due to his expertise in trading and offbeat humor. He is also the host of Crypto Chaos Hour, a new weekly Twitter space on @nftnow every Wednesday at 5:30 pm ET.In this episode, we cover: - How he made and lost $3.5 million trading NFTs- Top trading tips and alpha- What he’s watching for the next bull runTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow fxnction on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/fxnctionTo follow fxnction on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/0x_fxnction/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daria Shapovalova and Natalia Modenova are the founders of DressX, a leading digital fashion retailer with an app and NFT marketplace. Over the last three years, they’ve partnered with the likes of Bershka, H&M, DUNDAS, and Agoria. Recently, the brand raised a $15 million series A round led by Greenfield with participation from Slow Ventures, Warner Music, Red DAO, The Artemis Fund, and others. The funding will be used to focus on achieving interoperability of DressX’s digital fashion assets across multiple metaverses and games, as well as to enhance the performance of its app and marketplace.In this episode, we cover: - The early moments that helped establish the DressX brand- Why big fashion and luxury brands are entering web3- Brands that Shapovalova and Modenova consider web3 fashion successes- What excites them most about the future of digital fashionTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Ed on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/Ed_BalloonTo follow Ed on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/edballoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Balloon is an active Web3 artist, musician, and community leader within the NFT space. In an ecosystem that is often overrun by PFPs and memes, his stunning pieces showcase his unique existence as a prolific stop-motion NFT artist. To help uplift his fellow artists, 50 percent of the proceeds from his flagship Run Ed collection secondary sales go to The Ed Balloon Generational Wealth Fund, which collects work from Black and other under-represented artists in Web3. From colllaborations with Timbaland, TIMEPieces, and Avalanche to unique a one-of-a-kind generative sound and motion endeavors of his own, Ed Balloon continues to be a beacon of prosperity and positivity within the still burgeoning blockchain-based creative economy.In this episode, we cover: - How NFTs can change the creative canvas for artists- The state of music NFTs- How to approach cross-discipline creativity through a Web3 lens- The challenges artists face navigating bear markets- How Ed is Bringing Black hair culture to the blockchain- The importance of staying grounded while operating in the digital sphereTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: https://pod.link/1561616636To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Ed on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/Ed_Balloon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.