Ipse Dixit

In this episode, DEAFBEEF, an NFT artist who creates generative audiovisual art completely on the blockchain, describes his artistic process and experiences in the NFT space. Tyler begins by describing his background in engineering, computer, science, animation, and music. He explains how he has used computer code to create generative works of audiovisual art for many years. He describes how he got interested in making art on the blockchain, how he conceptualizes the blockchain in relation to his work, and how his work has been received. He reflects on his experiences in the NFT market. And he describes his plans going forward. DEAFBEEF is on Twitter at @_deafbeef.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Luke Barwikowsky, a sofeware engineer and founder and CEO of pixels.online, discusses his work in the NFT space. He begins by explaining his background in software engineering. He reflects on his initial skepticism of NFTs and Web3, and why he changed his mind. He discusses his work creating different platforms, focusing on how and why he has integrated NFTs into those platforms. And he reflects on the future of the NFT space and Web3. Barwikowski is on Twitter at @whatslukedoing.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Loucas Braconnier, an NFT artist known as Figure 31, discusses his artwork and experiences in the NFT space. He begins by describing how he got interested in coin trading and DeFi during art school. He explains how he made the transition to creating digital works in the form of NFTs. He describes the process of conceptualizing and creating works like LYAM (Last Year at Marienbad) and SALT. And he reflects on how his work is informed by the nature of the NFT medium. He discusses why the NFT market has been a benefit to himself and other artists. And he reflects on the future of the NFT market and his own work. Braconnier is on Twitter at @figure31_.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode. Yohei Nakajima, a General Partner at Untapped Capital and the creatpr of PixelBeasts, discusses his work in the NFT space. He begins by describing his experiences as a venture capitalist. He explains how he became interested in NFTs and began creating his own NFT projects. He discusses how he decided to create the PixelBeasts NFT project, and how the project developed over time. He reflects on what he learned creating the project, and how it has inflected his understanding of the NFT space. And he discusses how he sees the NFT space developing in the future. Nakajima is on Twitter at @yoheinakajima.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor of Law at VU Amsterdam, discusses his new book "Blockchain + Antitrust

The Decentralization Formula," which is published by Edward Elgar, as well as his perspective on NFTs. Schrepel begins by discussing how his study of antitrust law caused him to become interested in blockchain, and why he sees them as complements, rather than antagonists. He explains why regulators should take a light touch when regulating blockchain, in order to preserve its pro-competitive effects, and why participants in blockchain markets should embrace some forms of regulation, while opposing others. He also reflects on the extraordinary growth of the NFT market, how regulators should approach it, and what NFTs might be used for in the future. Schrepel is on Twitter at @LeConcurrential.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Waambat, a digital artist currently working with NFTs, discusses her experiences in the digital art space. Waambat begins by explaining how she became interested in digital art. She describes some of her early work, and how it was exhibited in a YouTube "biennial" at the Guggenheim Museum. She explains how her work developed over time, and why she immediately saw NFTs as an attractive new model for digital art. She describes her experiences in the NFT market, including her interactions with collectors and other artists. And she reflects on the future of the NFT market as a space for artists. Waambat is on Twitter at @waambat.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Jason "Artnome" Bailey discusses the emergence of the NFT market and his role in its development. He begins by describing the origins of his interest in art, and specifically in digital art. He discusses his involvement in digital and generative art, and his creation of the artnome.com platform for art analytics. He explains how artnome led to his interest in NFTs and how the NFT market emerged in 2017 and 2018. He describes the rapid growth of the NFT market, and the ways he has engaged with it, through projects like Green NFTs and the new Club NFT platform. He reflects on why NFTs are important and how they are reshaping how we think about art and the art market. And he speculates about the future of the NFT market. Bailey is on Twitter at @artnome.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Kelani Nichole, the founder of Transfer Gallery, discusses the history of digital art and how digital artists have interacted with the NFT space. She begins by briefly describing the long history of digital art and her own involvement in the curation of digital art, including at Transfer Gallery. She reflects on how the rapid growth of the NFT market has dramatically increased interest in digital art, both historical and contemporary. She explains how she approaches the curation of digital art in light of NFTs, and how she has helped artists negotiate their relationship to NFTs. She reflects on how NFTs fail to reflect or support some of the concerns about meaning and control that are important to many artists. And she discusses the future of digital art. Nichole is on Twitter at @KelaniNichole.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Trent Elmore, a co-founder of JPG, the New Media Curation Protocol, discusses his work in decentralized finance and NFTs. Elmore begins by explaining his interest in art and background in advertising and decentralized finance. Among other things, he discusses YAM Finance and other decentralized finance projects he created and developed. He explains how he became interested in NFTs and his role in the creation of JPG. He discusses on the rapid growth of the NFT market and how he expects NFTs to be used in the future. And he reflects on why some people have such a negative reaction to NFTs and the NFT market. Elmore is on Twitter at @_trente_.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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