Waiting To Be Signed

Welcome everyone to a special & long-in-the-making WTBS interview episode! Many listeners are probably not aware of Steven Lee aka Jammasterlee on tiktok & twitter. Steven leveraged his entire life on Bitcoin back in 2021 with the goal of retiring off the crypto bull market. He quit his job and put every dollar he could get his hands on into a leveraged Bitcoin position... and he put the whole thing on tiktok. Steven is now working on editing his videos together into a movie to encapsulate the phase of his life. I found Steven at the beginning of his story and have been watching ever since. Hope you all enjoy!Follow Steven on Twitter @jammasterleeFollow Steven on Tiktok @jammasterleeCheck out Steven's Substack as well!Mentioned in the episode & very much worth viewing:Double Fine Adventure! on YoutubeDouble Fine PsychOdyssey on YoutubeEpisode Art: Steve's Twitter PFPIntro and Outro tracks by Pixelwank

We have a special discussion episode this week to share with you. Long time friend of the show & former substitute co-host Pronoia is on to yap with us all about fx(hash), $fxh, $art coins & Open Form. This is a fantastic discussion that is very much Not Financial Advice! Welcome back Pronoia & catching up on his last 18 months, including being hired & leaving Trilitechfx(hash) decoupling from Tezos, the move to base, and overall review of the launch of the protocol.What is the 'Flywheel' and do we believe in it?Pronoia's current trading strategy with $fxh and $art coins.Launching an $art coin without a project? Advice to artists on how to manage an $art coin launchThoughts on bridging Tezos projects to Ethereum and how that could impact fx(hash) and the $fxh flywheel as a whole.Thanks to Pronoia for taking the time to come on the show!Follow Pronoia on Twitter @Pronoia10Episode Art: Inner Forms #407 by Ty Vek (minted by Pronoia)Intro and Outro tracks by PixelWank

Welcome back to another WTBS. Will and Trinity are here with a core episode to go over the first few weeks of Open Form and the new $fxh powered $art coin ecosystem. Short notes today for the sake of getting this out... in this episode we discuss:$fxh launch and bots/snipers getting to the bonding curve$art coin & project performance + pricing strategy observationsfx(hash) roadmap, the shift away from Tezos, and the potential for bridging Tezos art to EtheriumSee all the projects discussed here (Open Form on fx(hash))Participate in the Uniswap LP here if that interests youupcoming release from Eric AndwerSOMA by Erik Swahn on VerseHouse TalkEpisode Art: m e t r o #160 by PunevyrIntro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this special 'call-in' episode of 'Waiting to be Signed,' host Will dives into the excitement surrounding fx(hash)'s new Open Form generative art platform and the launch of its token. This episode features 10 artists who generously took the time to record their response to three prompts:1. Tell us about your project, what ideas/themes are you exploring here?2. what was your experience like creating an Open Form project? How did you take into account the potential for large edition size? What about the generational/evolution aspect that is now enabled?,3. How do you feel about releasing an $art coin as part of your project? What will your coin be called? Are you excited for this new system? Any big fears or concerns?Thanks to everyone that took the time to participate. Don't forget to claim your $fxh!!!!00:18 - Intro & Gorilla Sun (@gorillasu). Check out Gorilla's projects open for mint: Exotic Quarpets, Hex Appeal & Somewhere In Between10:58 - Punevyr (@punevyr). Check out all of Punevyr's amazing history here on fx(hash)15:29 - itsgalo (@GaloAndStuff). Check him out at galocanizares.com and please consider getting a PRINTERS book27:42 - Pixel Symphony (@Pixel0Symphony). Give them a follow and learn more at pixelsymphony.art38:41 - Rudxane (@rudxane1). See most of Rudxane's amazing body of work here on fx(hash) and here on Verse 41:43 - Julian Hespenheide (@julihespenheide). Learn more about Julian and his past works at julian-h.de54:20 - David Seven (@D_VISION7). Learn more about David, his works, and his writings on his linktree59:33 - Agoston Nagy (@_stc). Find links to Agoston's works and more at entangled.tools01:10:46 - p1xelfool (@p1xelfool). See amazing renderings of his projects at p1xelfool.com01:22:17 - Ty Vek (@ty__vek). ty-vek.art01:25:58 Closing Remarks and Final WarningsEpisode Art by Julian HespenheideIntro and Outro tracks by Pixelwank

In this special episode of 'Waiting to Be Signed,' hosts Will & Trinity interview Ciphrd and Cosimo from the fx(hash) team to discuss the latest platform developments. They delve into the introduction of the $fxh token and its transformative potential for the generative art and NFT space. Key highlights include the evolution of the token protocol, its impacts on artists and collectors, and the innovative features of 'Open Form' projects, which allow continuous interaction with artworks. They also discuss the token's correlation with large edition artworks, its implications for the future of digital art, and how it aims to revitalize the art market amidst the ongoing bear market.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:15 Token Launch and Protocol Refinement03:06 Open Form Art Mechanics05:09 Evolutionary Art and Open Form08:51 Tax and Legal Considerations13:10 Why Base as the L2 for $fxh (and is Tezos cooked?)19:05 $art Token Mechanics and Bonding Curves28:52 Art and Finance Interplay43:39 Primary Pricing, Ethereum Fee Structure, Legal Concerns49:57 Future of Artist Tokens54:20 FX Hash and Traditional Minting57:20 Survival and Success of fx(hash)01:11:00 Artist Participation and Market Dynamics01:18:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIntro & Outro music by Pixelwank

Will and Trinity are back to discuss the vibe shift around fx(hash) and the upcoming $fxh token release, the return of #price-discussion, and even some art!Heft Gallery opening recapClub NFT shutting down May 31We do our best to understand and describe the mechanics of $fxh and the interplay with $art tokens!New fx(hash) logofx(hash) site re-design is now live!The Deviates by Artie HandzSketchbook B & Etudes by William Mapan on VerseThread by Anna Lucia on Art Blocks StudioBUSY by James Merrill on Art Blocks CuratedNauthera by Anika Vendel on HighlightPlease help us find Lunarean!!Episode Art: Thread by Anna LuciaIntro and Outra tracks by PixelWank

Quick post here to let everyone know that the long-teased WTBS Cap is now up for sale on fx(hash). https://www.fxhash.xyz/generative/slug/wtbs:-wearable-1-(cap-edition)We partnered with Anna Lucia on this one to create a series of 1/1/x custom embroidered caps. She added a page to her website showing off all the designs here:https://annalucia.io/wtbs-cap.htmlPlease read the project description for all the info on how to get yours + key commands to preview the hat designs. Please direct any questions you have to us on Twitter or Discord, DMs should be open. We are so excited to finally have some form of merch for the show out there for you all to enjoy. Huge thanks && major gratitude to Anna Lucia and SimonSays for working with us to get this done.

WTBS convenes a special year-end episode with a variety of special guests. Thanks to everyone who took the time to record with us, hope you all enjoy. Episode Art: Sano #27 by Jeres Check out NFT_XBT, the AI Agent experiment managed by Paul and Cosi of fx(hash) Connect to the fx(hash) beta site to see your estimated token allocation 0:00 - Will & Trinity catch up and recap 2024 1:27:17 - Danielle King! 1:53:50 - Nat Emodi! 2:26:29 - KenConsumer! 3:00:43 - Adam Berninger! 3:34:42 - Lonliboy! 4:13:40 - Paul Schmidt, COO of fx(hash)! Intro & Outro & Outro & Outro & Outro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this posthumous episode of 'Waiting To Be Signed,' hosts Trinity & Will finally get their crack at interviewing Zancan, a pivotal figure in generative art and fx(hash). Zancan discusses his journey from a self-taught coder at age eight to becoming an engineer and eventually transitioning to a full-time artist. The episode covers his experiences with plotters, the transformative impact of blockchain and NFTs on generative art, and the development of Grass.js. Zancan reflects on his success with NFTs, the challenges of navigating the crypto art market, and the administrative tax hurdles that continue to plague him. The discussion also delves into personal growth, balancing professional and personal life, and the future of the NFT space. 01:59 Zancan's histort in art and coding 06:17 Becoming obsesses with plotters and how that led to creating generative algorithms 08:19 Finding the blockchain and fx(hash) as a means to release his work 09:42 The creation of Grass.js and the Impact of Garden, Monoliths on his career 19:45 Navigating success and challenges of crypto taxation 26:15 Struggling with feeling overwhelmed, burnout, and planning for the future 33:02 The evolution of Grass.js over time and the challenges of code optimization 39:38 The connection between digital and physical and becoming infatuated with embroidery 46:40 The freedom that comes with being uncommitted as an artist and find new opportunities to be creative 52:12 Hopes for the Future of NFTs 54:10 Gratitude and Final Thoughts Episode Art: Monoliths #000 by Zancan (sold at auction for $111,265.95, December 2021 Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

This episode we welcome collector, content creator and long-time listener NukCZ onto the show to talk to us about his journey into collecting generative art and his new Art Focused project. In this episode we discuss: Nuk's journey from traditional collectibles to NFTs and generative art. The origins of Nuk's 'walk and talk' series and connecting to his grandfather's art. How Nuk creates the digital galleries that are toured in the Walk and Talks Rodeo and other ways to explore and discover new artists The future of generative art and the impact of technology on art collecting. The community aspects enriching the NFT space and our personal experiences running WTBS. Reflecting on 2.5 years of WTBS, our ongoing projects, and potential future plans. Connecting physical goods to generative art as a way to expand the collector base Thanks the Nuk for coming on the show! You can follow him on twitter @nukCZ_ and @artfocused_art Check out Nuk's Art Focused youtube channel to catch up on his Walk and Talk series and artfocused.art for more of his writing and future projects. Episode Art: Smolskull #311 by Mark Knol (owned by Nuk) Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

In this interview episode of Waiting to be Signed, hosts chat with artist Steve Pikelny, also known as Stevie P. They delve into his interactive web projects like FinSexy and his time as an Artblocks artist, balancing artistic expression with financialization. Steve also touches on the potential and perils of AI, the complexities of online dating, and his thoughts on the future of digital interactions in the art world. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:12 Steve's Journey to NFTs 02:27 Skepticism and Optimism in NFTs 08:13 Artistic Expression and User Manipulation 18:59 Balancing Art and Revenue 23:28 Interactive Projects and Community Engagement 27:28 Exploring Game Design 31:40 Exploring Alternative Platforms 33:09 The NFT Journey Begins 34:15 Success and Community in Artblocks 35:48 Shifting Focus and New Projects 38:18 Reflections on the Crypto Space 41:05 The Role of Financialization in Art 45:33 Medium and Themes in Art 49:38 Rapid Fire Questions Follow Steve on Twitter @steviepxyz and learn more about his work at steviep.xyz Follow us on twitter @waitingtosign and on Farcaster @wtbs Episode art: Dopamine Machines #32 by Steve Pikelny Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this special episode of 'Waiting To Be Signed,' the hosts interview Kevin Esherick. They discuss his journey into coding and art, his innovative 'Material' jeans project, and his notable critique on generative art titled 'Generative Anesthetics.' Kevin also shares insights into the current and future landscape of art influenced by blockchain and AI, including his latest project to train an AI to autonomously produce art in his style. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:55 Kevin's Background and Journey into Coding 05:27 Kevin's Collaborative Jeans Project, Material and Introduction to NFTs 16:44 Generative Art Critique and Writing Process 23:13 Community Reactions to 'Generative Anesthetics' and Market Dynamics 37:14 Exploring the Spiritual and Abstract in Art 38:45 Balancing Retinal and Conceptual Art 39:43 Evaluating Art: Historical References and Originality 43:55 AI Art and the Concept of MangleCore 55:23 The Future of AI in Art and Society Follow Kevin on Twitter @kev_esh and learn more about his work at esherick.studio Follow us on Twitter @waitingtosign and Farcaster @wtbs Episode Art: Icarus by Kevin Esherick Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

Courtesy of Descript: In this reflective podcast episode, the hosts discuss the potential conclusion of their weekly show, considering an extended or possibly permanent hiatus. They explore the complexities of continuing the show amidst declining listenership and personal challenges. Conversations include updates on recent episodes, Trinity's return from a challenging work trip to Texas, and the frustrations of home repairs without interior doors. The hosts delve into the state of the generative art community, market trends, and their feelings about tackling diminishing energy and engagement. They also express their gratitude to supporters, announce potential merchandise, and contemplate future plans for the show's legacy. The episode concludes with personal reflections and addressing accountability, with both hosts expressing mutual understanding and appreciation. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Context 00:48 Trinity's Apartment and Work Trip 02:32 Upcoming Interviews and Show Hiatus 03:24 Reflections on Show's Journey and Challenges 05:42 Generative Art and Community Dynamics 22:08 Mental Health and Future Plans 29:24 Reflecting on Recent NFT Sales 30:16 Cool Drops and Art Projects 30:57 The Decline of Discord Conversations 32:42 Crypto Influencers and Politics 36:44 The Value of Crypto and Digital Ownership 39:48 Future Plans and Gratitude 42:01 Hearthstone and Personal Grievances 46:42 Final Reflections and Apologies Episode Art: Ode to GM #414 by artplusbrad Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank Omitted segment music by Nor44

WTBS adds another PhD to their esteemed list of guests! In this episode we discuss: Mimi's journey into art and tech How Mimi discovered NFT's and came to join Verse Launching the Nguyen Wahed gallery Mimi's thesis on on NFTs and the future of digital art How the [aside] protocol works and how artists are using smart contracts to incorporate data into their work How to curate and set up a group show The challenges of displaying digital art Opening a physical gallery in NYC and Mimi's hopes for their first show Rapid Fire! Thanks to Mimi for joining us, hope you all enjoyed this one. Follow Mimi on Twitter @miminguyenmimi and her gallery @nguyenwahed Learn more about Mimi and the Nguyen Wahed gallery at nguyenwahed.com Follow us on Twitter @waitingtosign and on Farcaster @wtbs Episode Art: Ray Marching to the Full Moon September, 17 2024 by Jared Tarbell Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

Very excited to share out interview with Travess Smalley, famed for Pixel Rugs and just now releasing the incredible CRAWL on Feral File. Lots of notes for this one. We discuss: How Travess got into art & coding, surf clubs, & NFTs Pixel Rugs as a daily practice & the fandom surrounding them CRAWL!!!! How does it work, what are the influences, and what was it like to work with Feral File on this release Exploring organic textures in art & experimenting with printing techniques Generative Art Conference in Berlin recap Emergent play, creative software & being inspired by roguelike games Rapid Fire (music, future guests & gaming with kids) Travess also has a great set of links to things reference here that all should check out & enjoy Worldmaking: A Guide To Minecraft Music Bill Evans - From Left to Right January Mornings Travess' 2024 in review on Are.na Games Research on Are.na Creativity in Gameplay on Are.na https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlRVOziQQ7A Games that influence CRAWL Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup Caves of Qud Noita Brogue Dwarf Fortress Sim Ant Nethack FTL: Faster Than Light More Music! Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou - Souvenirs Patricia Escudero - Satie Sonneries Noviciat Des Soeurs Missionnaires De Notre-Dame D’Afrique Hans Joachim Roedelius The Durutti Column Dungeon Synth Archive on YouTube Comfy Synth Archives on YouTube Follow Travess on Twitter @travess Follow us on Twitter @waitingtosign and on Farcaster @wtbs If you like the show and want to support us you can subscribe to our Patreon or donate directly to wtbs.tez & wtbs.eth Episode Art: CRAWL by Travess Smalley Intro & outro tracks by PixelWank

Alternate Title: The Piter Pasma of it All In this episode of 'Waiting to be Signed,' hosts Trinity and Will discuss the week's events in the generative art world. They delve into recent market updates, notable platform news from Verse and FXHash, and examine Kevin Echerick's critical piece on generative art’s financialization. They also highlight new releases, successful art projects, and touch upon their personal experiences with the evolving dynamics of the digital art market. Concluding on a lighter note, the hosts share their recent adventures and strategies in Hearthstone. What's Going on in Canada? Verse Platform Updates Known Origin Shutting Down && Prohibition is in trouble Squiggle 9999 Donation to LACMA Richard Kim's Embezzlement Confession && Coindesk coverage for balance Generative Anesthetics by Kevin Esherick Art Block Studio Projects and Challenges The Space In Between by David Seven Upcoming Projects Hearthstone Battlegrounds Strategies and Observations Thanks for listening! If you like the show and want to support us you can subscribe to our Patreon or donate directly to wtbs.tez & wtbs.eth Follow us on Twitter @waitingtosign & Farcaster @wtbs Episode Art: Re_01 by Marc Maurer Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this episode we discuss: John's history in art and simulation Whitney's career in art and how she came to Feral File The story of Western Flag becoming tokenized & John's decision to make NFTs Reconciling the ecological cost of NFTs by supporting environmental initiatives & relationships with power John's first tokenized work on the Bitmark chain The two main issues that Whitney encounters when talking about NFTs to artists and collectors from the traditional world The need for galleries and art fairs to catch up with the contemporary scene as it becomes increasingly digital An overview of crystalline work (arctic) and the generative aspects of the performance How Feral File worked with John to bring this experiment to life Reconciling works that require patience against a population with a diminishing attention span Time, data, the dating system for crystalline work and billionaires turning our consciousness into light Newgrange Blockchain as an alternative to oil-backed currencies with the potential to be a globally uniting force (...and pirates!) The complicated dance between the unreal and the real Follow John Gerrard on Twitter @john__gerrard and learn more about him at johngerrard.net Follow Whitney Hart @h_artchronicles and follow Feral File @feralfile to keep up with their releases Follow us on Twitter @waitingtosign, on Farcaster @wtbs and on Instagram @waitingtobesigned If you like the show and want to support us you can subscribe to our Patreon or donate directly to wtbs.tez & wtbs.eth Episode Art: crystalline work (arctic) 24.2.1.0 by John Gerrard Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

It's a post-holiday extravaganza! In this episode we discuss: OBJKT launches it's generative art engine with the genesis project, 'uncertain index' by Pixelfool A new anon Tezos whale loads up on a ton of great art Tezos announces the Jstz L2 which will be JavaScript compatible Tabor Robak & Verse announce the Broken Printer Recycling Program Verse Solos will now function as an independent gallery on the platform Verse is working on their own digital gallery app, Views Art on Ledger Stax Check us out on the GENART Podcast! Discussion: What do you do when a collection stalls/doesn't sell out even after a long while?? Equinox by Aluan Wang on Verse Biomechanika by Nekropunk on fx(hash) Euneirophrenia by Liam Egan on fx(hash) Yardoor by Asahamix on fx(hash) fx(hash) announces their Base On-Chain Summer projects (looking ahead) https://commit.unrulyunroll.xyz/ Thanks for listening as always. If you like the show and want to support us you can subscribe to our Patreon or donate directly to wtbs.tez & wtbs.eth Episode Art: Equinox #2 by Aluan Wang Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

A special Monday interview episode for y'all! So pleased to finally record with James Merrill after meeting him a couple of times in person. Hope everyone enjoy this candid conversation about his art and the craziness of the web3 world. In this episode we discuss: James' background in art and coding, and how he got into NFTs What James loves about Fidenza Getting into plotter work and being included in Feral Files Graph+ exhibition in 2021 What is so cool about plotters anyways? James' upcoming project, 'Busy'... and how does this even work with code? 1A diversion into pens, inks, Schwittlick and KenConsumer Art vs. Craft and (not) drawing a line in the sand for generative artists Unionizing artists! Some hot takes on AI art Recent changes to Art Blocks and the potential for releasing on Studio vs other open platforms Rapid Fire Follow James on Twitter @toThePixel and find out more about him and his work here Follow us on Twitter @waitingtosign, on Farcaster @wtbs and on Instagram @waitingtobesigned If you like the show and want to support us you can subscribe to our Patreon and donate directly to wtbs.tez & wtbs.eth Episode art: most of a 'Busy' by James Merril Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

Rushing this one up, apologies for the abbreviated notes: Art Newspaper article on the Digital Art Mile at Basel Tezos X announce & explainer Marc Maurer on OBJKT Entangled on fx(hash) Crystalline Work by John Gerrard on Feral File BREEZE A by Iskra on Highlight Twitch-Your-Own AI Story by KilledByAPixel Procedural Drawings by Agoston Nagy