Crazy About Crypto Show

Today we have a fun Friday Show, the crew from NFT Affirmations has stopped by to share their journey in the space, and hang out to give some love through affirmations to the community. This is a special episode brought to you by NFT Affirmations all star crew Karesen Daily, ItsParrot, ChadKnight, and MetaverseMuffin!

As one of the true OGs in the crypto art renaissance, they minted their first crypto art piece on SuperRare in 2018. Ever since, they have embodied every value of Web3 before it was even being called Web3. They fully immersed themselves into the space very early on when many did not even know what crypto art was, they constantly collaborate with other artists in the movement, and they are constantly connecting with their community. From selling pieces for a couple hundred dollars in 2018, to their first Sotheby's piece being sold a week ago for nearly one million dollars, the journey of the Hackatao duo having conviction to bet on the future of this space can teach us so much! And in the true spirit of blockchain and anonymity, they prefer to keep their voices muted so today we have the honor of chatting with the curator that knows the duo better than anyone else in the space Eleonora Brizi!!

Today's guest is an insanely talented actor that has been featured on shows like Queen of the South and CBS SEAL Team. He is also the creator of an incredible spoken word short film called Break The Bars that has been minted as an NFT on Makers Place. He has become an extremely active member of the NFT Community, even being featured in Forbes for his NFT Film. It is my honor to share the stage today with the extremely talented David Bianchi!

Today's guest is a video-remix pioneer who helped originate video mashups during the early days of bootlegs and went on to create viral videos using rapid fire edits of video clips to create a complete new sound. DJ Magazine called him the "remix king." He has played alongside artists like Diplo, Deadmau5, Childish Gambino, and The Wu Tang Clan. His NFT Collab "Breaking News" with XCopy recently resold on the secondary market for 89 Ethereum or $263,000. He is a true pioneer in identifying trends in culture shifting technology and has become an early adopter of the movement in crypto/NFTs - it is my honor to share the stage with the one and only Eclectic Method.

Today's guest is both a digital and traditional artist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over seventeen years. He launched his career as a physical sculptor but switched over to digital when he realized he could immortalize his pieces in digital stone. He is one of the best known digital sculptors in the world and has won many awards over the years including best Art Director, best Digital Sculptor and Video Game of the year. One of his SuperRare pieces titled All That Remains sold for 51 ETH or $195,000 just last month. It is my insane honor to share the stage with a true art visionary - the one and only Raf Grassetti.

Today's guest has been a vital role in the movement to bring NFTs more mainstream. After the 69 Million dollar Beeple auction back in March, many started wondering if Christie's would put more time/energy into diversifying their portfolio, and bringing more NFT auctions to traditional collectors. In as little as 6 months, it has become clear that the answer is a definitive yes, and today's guest has become known as the "NFT guy at Christie's" for his large role in helping bridge the gap between the traditional art world and the NFT world. It is my extreme honor to share the stage today with the one and only Noah Davis!

Today's guest is an incredible artist. Prior to entering the crypto space he has had success in the traditional art world being featured in galleries and museums throughout the east coast. With over 17,000 followers on Twitter - he has created a community around the incredible designs and patterns he so effortlessly creates. His journey from the traditional art world into the NFT space is a fresh one - just getting started with his genesis collection dropping soon. It is my honor to share the stage with the one and only Vinnie Hager!

Today's show is a special Community Spotlight of someone that was an early supporter of The Crazy About Crypto Show. Back in July, the shows only had a handful of people stopping by to listen but today's guest was there at every early show and helped spread the word with his vocal support which was so meaningful because he is a highly respected figure in the community. Working alongside major faces in the space like Beanie and PixelVault, and now helping build FutureProof Media - he is someone that understands the importance of decentralization and building projects organically. It is my insane honor to to share the space with a true builder and friend- Video Game Freak!

I'm so excited for this episode. Today's guest will go down in show history as having one of the most important perspectives and insights into just how essential Web3 can be for the future. Once imprisoned for 2 years in Russia for singing a song against Putin, the importance of decentralized, disruptive tech like blockchain truly hits home different for this group of female musicians. While most are thinking about how to monetize and make money for themselves in this space, this group of incredibly talented women are solely focused on building a community against oppression... and their actions speak for themselves. They recent luanched an NFT collection where proceeds are going to support organization fighting against centralized authoritarian regimes. They are forward thinkers in this space for good, and such an honor to share the stage with today, Pussy Riot!

Today's guest is a true testament to how betting on yourself when you have nothing to lose can turn the script for your future. After dropping out of college in 2017, our guest today toured the world with his camera and laptop and documented significant cultural events and figures. Fast forward to today, he is minting incredible NFTs which includes his photography and digital artwork. His most recent piece, Cat's Cradle recently sold for 8.88 ETh or over $27,000 after a bidding war from major collectors in the space. He is constantly adding value to the NFT Space, and is a true pioneer in this movement. It is my honor to share the stage today with the incredibly talented JAKE the degen.