Best Ben Jaffe Podcasts (2024)

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Art as a healing tool in the metaverse with LMDesigns8 48:33

7M ago48:33

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Healing artist LMDesigns8 joins DKleine to talk about how she uses her art to manifest healing in those who enjoy it. The two discuss a variety of topics including developments in the metaverse, how to engage audiences via Twitter Spaces, and possibilities for future artistic endeavors in the space. You can find LMDesigns on Twitter at https://twit…

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Ep. 274 Creating as an artist, photographer, musician and writer and collaborating with legends with Lee Jaffe 1:06:14

1y ago1:06:14

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Polymath Lee Jaffe joins DKleine to discuss his art, spanning from painting to photography, music, poetry and more. The two talk about his work through the years and his many collaborations with artistic legends including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. Discussion veers toward the nefarious origins of cannabis criminal…

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Ep. 273 Keeping an ear to the ground and marketing in the NFT scene with Ben Noble (Howl.xyz) 59:32

1y ago59:32

59:32

Ben Noble from Howl.xyz joins DKleine to discuss Web3 marketing and the challenge of capturing attention for creators. The two discuss the numerous NFT-focused conferences of the spring season and current trends in the scene. You can find Howl on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tryhowl and at https://www.howl.xyz/ NFP with DKleine is proudly sponsor…

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Ep. 272 Taking NFTs beyond speculation with Julien Genestoux 1:06:54

1y ago1:06:54

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Guest Julien Genestoux and DKleine talk about NFTs after the hype. Now that the speculative market has finally cooled off, what are the possibilities for NFT technology? The two discuss the Unlock Protocol and how NFTs can be used by creators and companies for a broader range of purposes beyond flipping. You can find Julien Genestoux on Twitter at …

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Ep. 271 The joys of digital art and NFTs with Daniella Attfield 42:03

1y ago42:03

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Artist Daniella Attfield aka Daniella Doodles joins DKleine for a casual conversation about their preferences for digital art and opinions regarding the value of NFTs as a means of distributing art. You can find Daniella Attfield on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DaniellaDoodles NFP with DKleine is proudly sponsored by the https://koii.network/ You…

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Ep. 269 Connecting in the metaverse and IRL at Rizzle Fest with Rizzle 56:13

1y ago56:13

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Long-time metaverse resident and active supporter of the Web3 community, Rizzle joins DKleine for a conversation beginning with the advantages and shortcomings of the VR experience. The two then discuss the Matt and Rizzle podcast, upcoming trends in the blockchain space, creating and collecting art, the AI art phenomenon and Rizzle's plans for the…

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Juggling daily work demands with creating photography with Soosh 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

59:17

Photographer and Finance at Zora, Soosh joins DKleine to talk about how he finds a balance between his day job as a CPA and his work as a photographer. The two discuss his approach to photography as a creative outlet, supporting others in the Web3 space and how the current bank crisis points to cryptocurrency as an alternative to the problems of fr…

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Pooling NFTs for revenue and the implications of the SVB collapse with Doug Leonard 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

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HiFi Finance CEO Doug Leonard joins DKleine for a discussion that begins with a focus on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and future implications of the meltdown. The two then talk about HiFi Finance and the introduction of pooled NFTs, whereby NFT holders can earn revenues by providing trading liquidity with their collected tokens. Doug Leonard…

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Art in the metaverse creating revenue streams for creators, collectors and gamers with ELEVENELEVEN and UPX World 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

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Dr Knowby from the ELEVENELEVEN NFT gallery and TML, the founder of UPX World join DKleine for a discussion about the metaverse-based NFT gallery that seeks to provide a passive income source for artists and owners. Existing in the UPX World's digital space and connected to the broader metaverse platform, Upland, the gallery provides a competitive …

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Constructing stories, fighting for creator rights and Web3 ownership solutions with Paul Jenkins 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

58:24

Famed writer of huge successes including Wolverine: Origin, Hellblazer and Spider-Man, Paul Jenkins joins DKleine to discuss his advocacy for creator rights and how blockchain technology offers cutting-edge solutions to age-old problems in the entertainment industry. The pair discuss his latest work with Kometh.xyz, releasing comics and building co…

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Bitcoin ordinal NFTs, zero royalty controversy and catching up with Pixa 49:32

1+ y ago49:32

49:32

Pixa co-founder -- known as Metamunch on Twitter -- joins DKleine to catch up on the variety of collections under the Pixa umbrella. The guest then explains the basics of Bitcoin ordinal NFTs as well as the challenges and possibilities for the future of genuine NFT immutability. The discussion then switches to the latest zero-royalty controversy br…

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Unlocking the power of community through Web3 ownership with Tara Fung 57:09

1+ y ago57:09

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Co-founder and CEO of Co:Create, Tara Fung joins DKleine to discuss the company's efforts to help brands take advantage of Web3 tech in their quests to build communities and customer loyalty. The two also discuss predictions about the regulatory crackdown on centralized crypto services in the United States and how the Web3 industry must adjust and …

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Empowering artists in the Web3 space with Keith Botha 45:05

1+ y ago45:05

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Creative producer Keith Botha joins DKleine to talk about his ongoing efforts to harness artist creativity in the Web3 space. The two discuss Botha's work with Party Animalz and the new Immersive Brand Agency, Blockshimi and share thoughts on topics such as the recent open edition craze on Manifold and the new ability to create NFTs directly on the…

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Exploring human consciousness in Cryptoart with Magusz 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

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Artist Magusz joins DKleine for a conversation that begins with observations about recent changes to Twitter and the current NFT Open Edition trend that has dominated the market. Magusz then explains the inspirations and motivations for his visionary and psychedelic art style. You can find Magusz on Twitter at https://twitter.com/magusz_art NFP wit…

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Creating art in collaboration with AI with Arina BB 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

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Artist Arina BB joins DKleine to discuss her recent AI-assisted collection "Playing Chess", featured on the front page of Opensea. The two discuss her creative process and delve into the topic of AI collaboration in art.You can find everything Arina is creating on Linktree at https://linktr.ee/arinabbartNFP with DKleine is proudly sponsored by the …

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Making Web3 innovation quick and easy with Greg Marlin (Idexo) 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

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Idexo founder, CEO and CTO Greg Marlin joins DKleine to discuss the company's efforts to make building in Web3 a simple process. The two discuss the company's collaborative plans with the Koii Network as well as their work with the upcoming hack and slash RPG Swords of Blood, which aims to integrate NFTs in a AAA mobile gaming experience. You can f…

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Building IP that connects NFTs to the mainstream with Jeremy Fisher (Lucky Ducky NFTs) 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

Stop-motion director and animator working on shows including the Emmy award-winning Robot Chicken and founder of Lucky Ducky NFTs, Jeremy Fisher joins DKleine to discuss topics including the process of pitching show concepts to networks, the freedom of creating a project from the ground up in the NFT space, and the possibilities of expanding IP fro…

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Succeeding with small business in Web2 and Web3 with Linda Rey (BizGlitch) 1:15:21

1+ y ago1:15:21

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Small business problem-solver Linda Rey talks with DKleine about starting a small business and the challenges builders face, from getting loans to building up something that can be sold in the future. The two then discuss her move into Web3 with the BizGlitch NFT project, which aims to give participants daily mistakes -- or glitches -- that they ca…

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Educating the public about NFTs with Danielle Davis (NFTignition) 57:46

1+ y ago57:46

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Web3 expert, educator and advisor Danielle Davis (aka NFTignition) joins DKleine to discuss how she continues to introduce and educate new participants in the space. The two discuss their experiences podcasting about the industry and how some of the greatest rivals to the Ethereum ecosystem have failed to live up to the hype. You can find NFT ignit…

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The strange phenomena of crimes as extreme life hacks with threepanelcrimes 1:10:50

1+ y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Artist threepanelcrimes joins DKleine to discuss his fascination with crime as a sort of extreme life hack that usually ends in failure but -- every once in a rare while -- manages to skirt rules and evade their subsequent consequences. You can find threepanelcrimes on Twitter at https://twitter.com/3panelcrimes NFP with DKleine is proudly sponsore…

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Finding beauty amidst destruction with Tony Corocher (audio only) 1:21:30

1+ y ago1:21:30

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*Audio-only version* Photographer Tony Corocher joins DKleine for a discussion about his photography, focusing on his series dubbed "Beauty in Hell". The two discuss his plans for creating NFTs from the series and go on to talk about a variety of topics related to themes Corocher explores in his work. You can find Tony Corocher at https://twitter.c…

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On the road with Max Osiris (audio only) 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

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*Audio-only version* Artist Max Osiris joins DKleine for a conversation that meanders from topic to topic as Osiris travels on the road -- first on foot and then on bike -- including a discussion about NFT royalty enforcement, genuine artists and collectors versus flippers and pump and dump traders, and the purported benefits of ayahuasca. You can …

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Quitting caffeine, finding success in the NFT art space and staying true to yourself as an artist with Ani 1:22:15

1+ y ago1:22:15

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Artist Ani (Ani Mkhitaryan) joins DKleine on NFP, first discussing the process of quitting caffeine before talking about a recent piece she created for charity. The two then go on to discuss how Ani found success in the NFT art scene being featured on Opensea. The conversation continues with topics such as finding effective digital brush tools and …

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NFP with DKleine: Eric P. Rhodes (Video) 1:18:06

1+ y ago1:18:06

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*Video version of my interview with Eric P. Rhodes* Artist Eric P. Rhodes -- the first ever guest on NFP -- rejoins DKleine for a conversation that flows from his time working at Twitter to his perfectionistic tendencies and on to his creative work with the Unofficial Punk and Rare Pepe Punk collections. You can find Eric P. Rhodes on Twitter at ht…

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Tough times at Twitter, the challenges of perfectionism, and going against the grain with Eric P. Rhodes 1:18:10

1+ y ago1:18:10

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Artist Eric P. Rhodes -- the first ever guest on NFP -- rejoins DKleine for a conversation that flows from his time working at Twitter to his perfectionistic tendencies and on to his creative work with the Unofficial Punk and Rare Pepe Punk collections. You can find Eric P. Rhodes on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ericprhodes NFP with DKleine is pr…

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NFP with DKleine: Patrick Amadon (Video) 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

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This is a special video edition of NFP with my guest, Patrick Amadon! Artist Patrick Amadon joins DKleine to discuss on-going events in the web3 space. The two briefly discuss Amadon's early experimentations in the digital art space followed by his entry into the NFT movement before delving into topics such as the issue of "utility" versus the conc…

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The state of the NFT market and the question of utility versus art for art's sake with Patrick Amadon 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

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Artist Patrick Amadon joins DKleine to discuss on-going events in the web3 space. The two briefly discuss Amadon's early experimentations in the digital art space followed by his entry into the NFT movement before delving into topics such as the issue of "utility" versus the concept of art for art's sake and the current state of the NFT market. You…

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Triple-A IP entering the digital collectible space with McFarlane Toys Digital and Rarible 49:30

1+ y ago49:30

49:30

McFarlane Toys Digital product manager Trevor Dietz joins DKleine to talk about the Triple-A IP of Todd McFarlane's Spawn universe, launching a series of physical and digital collectibles in December of 2022. The two talk about the details of the physical and digital launch, future plans for interacting with and displaying the assets and the proces…

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Overcoming blindness to continue creating art with AwfulEye 1:12:42

1+ y ago1:12:42

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Artist AwfulEye joins DKleine to talk about the experience of losing his eyesight and overcoming the barriers of blindness to continue creating art. The two discuss his entry into the NFT scene, his future goals, and methods he uses to assist him in creating art despite his loss of sight. You can find AwfulEye at https://linktr.ee/awfuleye Interest…

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Intimate musical experiences through digital livestreams and Web3 tech with Brandon Frankel 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

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Brandon Frankel, Chief Business Officer of NoCap -- an interactive digital livestream music and merch platform -- joins DKleine to discuss the digitalization of the music industry and how Web3 tech can be integrated for consumers to enjoy a more intimate community-focused experience. Frankel drops a few amusing anecdotes about his relationship with…

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Curating, collecting and building a new audience for fine art in the Web3 space with Arthropo 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

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Co-founder of the fine art NFT platform, Arthropo, Michele Colonna joins DKleine to discuss the differences in market behavior and mentality between the traditional art space and the digital realm. Colonna shares details about Arthropo's monthly collections, created by renowned artists curated by the team. The pair continue the discussion, talking …

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Tracking your investment portfolio, from traditional stocks to NFTs with Matias Dorta (AssetDash) 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

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AssetDash co-founder and CEO Matias Dorta talks to DKleine about the portfolio tracking platform that allows users to track assets from the traditional market as well as the crypto and NFT space in a single interface. The two discuss the platform's tools and offerings and then discuss broader topics including regulation and the eventual tokenizatio…

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From Web2 Deviant Art to Web3 SuperRare with Bad Oats 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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Artist Bad Oats joins DKleine to talk about his experience as an artist on the popular Web 2 digital art platform, Deviant Art and his move into the Web 3 space on platforms like SuperRare and Nifty Gateway. The two discuss some of the unique features of the Deviant Art platform and talk about his experience shifting over to the NFT market. You can…

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Leaving a career as a lawyer to join the NFT scene full-time with Ash Cooper Kerns 48:33

1+ y ago48:33

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Ash Cooper Kerns joins DKleine to discuss her departure from a career as a lawyer to her journey into NFTs. The pair talk about her work in crypto philanthropy and as an art director for Daz3D and Tafi as well as her efforts to support artists as a collector. You can find Ash Cooper Kerns on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ashcooperkerns and https:/…

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Strategies for promoting yourself as an NFT artist and the state of the market with Vic Laranja 49:23

1+ y ago49:23

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TikTok star and Social Media wizard Vic Laranja joins DKleine to discuss strategies for community growth, the state of the market and centralization fears around the Ethereum Merge, concluding with a talk about the large-scale problems with fiat currency and its future implications. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought…

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Sending an NFT into space with Vasily Popov 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

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Renowned poet and artist Vasily Popov joins DKleine via an interpreter to discuss his passion for space exploration and his experience sending an NFT into space with cosmonaut, Oleg Artmyev. The group discusses Popov's vision of the future of humanity in space and conclude the show with a poem written by Popov and spoken in English. Sponsored by th…

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Building during the bear market with Pixel Vault 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

40:23

Pixel Vault director of communications David Litsky and Web3 ops / gaming / builder at Pixel Vault, VGF join DKleine to discuss the crypto-native asset focused IP development group. The group discusses the evolution of the platform, the creations of famed Marvel / DC artist, Chris Wahl, integrations with Rarible's Community Marketplaces and visions…

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Art as a means of protest and leaving America for a better life in Mexico with Empress Trash 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

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Artist Empress Trash joins DKleine to talk about moving to Mexico to focus on art, her arrivals and departures from the tech sector, and how she uses her art to do the talking. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the Koii network at https://koii.network/ and Atomic Zombies at atomiczombies.io -- Create atomi…

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From physical to digital expression with Jason Balducci 31:34

2y ago31:34

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Artist Jason Balducci joins DKleine to discuss his art, both physical and digital, and how his creative habits have changed since switching to predominantly digital means of expression. The two discuss the topic of perseverance and maintaining connection and community during the ups and downs of the sometimes fickle NFT art market. Sponsored by the…

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Mixed media with physical and digital elements in NFTs with Andy Scrawlzy 51:32

2y ago51:32

51:32

Artist Andy Scrawlzy joins DKleine for a discussion that begins around the topic of gaming before moving into the details of Scrawlzy's artistic processes and inspirations. The two discuss their affinity for portraiture in particular and their common obsession with using eyes as a focal point in their work. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NF…

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The evolution of NFT marketplaces with Rarible Head of Community Adam Ilenich 47:40

2y ago47:40

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Adam Ilenich, Head of Community at Rarible joins DKleine to talk about a range of exciting developments and innovations on the NFT platform that started it all for many creators who joined the scene during the early stages of the market's growth. The two discuss multi-chain support, community marketplaces, and a couple bits of alpha for attentive l…

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Finding contentedness, starting up a business and using NFTs to create wealth with Scott Page 58:40

2y ago58:40

58:40

Scott Page, the legendary saxophonist of Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto, joins DKleine for a conversation that immediately dives deep with a discussion about the nature of consciousness and contentment before switching to the topic of launching a successful business and taking advantage of NFT technology to create independent wealth. Sponsored by …

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How Web3 changes the world for creatives with Deadfellaz co-founder, Betty 42:40

2y ago42:40

42:40

Deadfellaz co-founder, Betty joins DKleine to talk about the shift from Web2 to Web3 and how creatives can benefit from the change. The two discuss the success of the Deadfellaz project and its community and talk about ambitious plans for future applications of the IP. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the…

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Goblins and Val Kilmer's Kamp Kilmer Collaborative Web3 movement with artist REMO 50:53

2y ago50:53

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Artist REMO joins DKleine to discuss his recent work with Val Kilmer and the Kamp Kilmer project that is envisioned to be "A living, breathing virtual space with boundless possibilities where a community of eclectics and artists can thrive without limitations of space and time." The two discuss REMO's many contributions to the project, Val Kilmer's…

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From Dapper Labs' CryptoKitties to Big Head's Oni Ronin, Ghostbusters, and more to come with Mack Flavelle 53:13

2y ago53:13

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Co-founder of CryptoKitties, Dapper Labs and Big Head, Mack Flavelle joins DKleine to discuss the Web3 movement from the time of Ethereum transaction traffic jams in 2017 to the buying craze of the early NFT market. The two then discuss how some sectors of the traditional space remain resistant to the phenomenon before looking at how the market wil…

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Building a better internet with web3 tools with Al Morris (Koii Network) 32:34

2y ago32:34

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Koii Network CEO Al Morris joins DKleine for a conversation about how Koii's web3 tools enable greater network decentralization and opportunities for participants to benefit by staking and performing requested tasks via desktop nodes. The two discuss Koii's emphasis on a growing creator economy and opportunities for developers to receive grants to …

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Creating on Superrare, using AI to make art and 0% royalties controversy with Max Osiris 47:27

2y ago47:27

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Artist Max Osiris joins DKleine for a friendly conversation about his latest creations on SuperRare, followed by a discussion about the AI art phenomenon and the recent controversy surrounding platforms that award no royalties to creators. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the Koii network at https://koii.…

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Fighting corruption and injustice with art and NFTs with Ntxoo 37:27

2y ago37:27

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Artist Ntxoo (pronounced "un-Zong") joins DKleine to talk about how her work is used as a tool to advocate for a range of causes, from police abolition to LGBTQIA+ rights to fighting against fascism in Myanmar. She shares about her creations in the traditional space before discussing her recently sold-out "Our Spring was Endless" Async Art blueprin…

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Helping creators transition into NFT tech with Shiv Madan (Moonwalk) 31:58

2y ago31:58

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CEO of Moonwalk Shiv Madan joins DKleine to discuss the Moonwalk platform, a service that enables creators to build collections with an ecosystem that includes possibilities such as social tokens, NFT ticket access, and even exclusive merch utilities, all without the need to code. You can find Moonwalk at https://www.moonwalk.com/ and Shiv Madan at…

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Web3 technology as a medium for artistic expression with Sterling Crispin 59:16

2y ago59:16

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An artist who experiments with the nature of the medium in which he creates his work, Sterling Crispin talks to DKleine about his career in the NFT scene. The two discuss his project, Wiiides, a humorous collection of transformative works that literally widen with market activity. The conversation carries into the philosophy of art and how technolo…

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