Giannis Sourdis, aka Greekdx, is a crypto investor, advisor and digital art collector. He founded M0NA, a virtual museum, and invests through Amplify Social.

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In today’s episode, we discuss:

Planning the Trip to Marfa (00:01:14): Discussion about the complexities of coordinating the trip, including flights and accommodations.

Reasons for Attending Events (00:03:07): Giannis explains that meeting people from the digital art community is his primary motivation for attending events.

Giannis’s Journey into Crypto (00:05:17): Giannis recounts his early experiences in investing and his transition from stocks to cryptocurrencies.

Initial Interest in Bitcoin (00:06:35): Giannis reflects on his initial skepticism about Bitcoin and how a friend's advice changed his perspective.

Collecting Digital Art (00:09:01): Giannis shares his journey from collecting physical art to investing in digital art and NFTs.

Platforms for Art Collection (00:09:18): Giannis discusses the platforms he used in 2019 for collecting physical art with cryptocurrencies.

Investment Mindset in Collecting (00:12:40): Giannis reflects on how his approach to collecting art has evolved from investment-focused to passion-driven.

High-Value Art Investments (00:16:22): Discussion on factors to consider when investing in expensive digital art pieces, including liquidity and market cycles.

Generative Art Appeal (00:18:28): Giannis discusses his fascination with generative art, likening it to early computer art and its deeper significance.

Tezos Blockchain Attraction (00:24:56): Giannis explains his initial reluctance to Tezos and how its community and affordable art drew him in.

NFT Art Landscape Today (00:28:46): Giannis discusses the current state of NFT art, noting changes in collector behavior and market dynamics.

Trust Issues in the NFT Space (00:38:01): Discussion on the challenges of trust in online art communities and the importance of building reputation.

Comparison with Traditional Art World (00:39:34): Exploration of similarities between the NFT space and traditional art institutions, despite initial claims of differentiation.

The Role of Educational Resources (00:43:18): Importance of books and research for understanding the AI art movement and finding artists.

Value of Emerging Art Platforms (00:45:29): Giannis expresses views on the collectible nature of art on new platforms versus traditional art value.

Upcoming Art Project (00:46:33): Giannis hints at an upcoming art-focused project centered on showcasing digital art.

Mentioned: Rarible, Async Art, Known Origin, SuperRare, MarkersPlace, PROOF, Fellowship, BrainDrops, Foundation, Zeroone, Tezos, Gods Unchained, Glitch Marfa, ArtBlocks.

Artists and Collectors: Zancan, Trevor Jones, Pascal Boyart, Auriea Harvey, Artnome, Alejandro Cartagena, Joe Pease.

Until next time,

- Kaloh

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