Ipse Dixit

In this episode, Adam McBride, a popular podcaster and self-described "NFT archaeologist," among many other things, discusses his book "NFT Ape," how he became interested in NFTs, and how he sees the market for NFTs. McBride begins by describing his early interest in cryptocurrency and how his interest shifted to NFTs. He explains why early NFT projects are especially desirable, and describes how he discovered some of those projects and helped bring them to market. He reflects on what people find compelling about particular NFT projects and where he expects the NFT market to go in the future. And he discusses his new book, "NFT Ape," which is available on Amazon. McBride podcasts at The Adam McBride Show and is on Twitter at @adamamcbride.

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, Kevin McCoy, a pioneering digital artist and Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Art Professions at New York University, discusses his work on cryptographic art, in.collaboration with Jennifer McCoy. McCoy begins by describing his artistic practice and the origins of his interest in cryptographic art and the blockchain. He explains how he conceived of using the Namecoin blockchain to create a token pointing to a particular artwork in 2013, and demonstrated the creation of such a token in 2014. He describes the initial reception of that project and the first such token he created, which was titled "Quantum," and reflects on how perceptions of the project changed over time. He also explains why he thinks tokens are a transformational technology, and identifies areas in which he expects them to play an important role. McCoy is on Twitter at @mccoyspace.

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, Abraham Sutherland, an independent lawyer working in the crypto space, discusses the taxation and reporting of cryptographic assets, specifically the pending proposal to require the reporting of transactions in digital assets valued in excess of $10,000. In his essay, "The Proposal to Regulate Digital Asset Transactions Should Be Struck," published in TaxNotes, and in a research report for the Proof of Stake Alliance, Sutherland argues that the extension of rules governing cash transaction to transactions in all digital assets is unworkable and nonsensical. He explains why it would have undesirable consequence, and would be practically impossible for taxpayers to satisfy.

In addition, Sutherland announces my receipt of the 2004 Law & Aesthetics Creative Writing Award in the form of an NFT, and discusses the tax and reporting implications of my award.

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, Mitchell F. Chan, a prominent conceptual artist, describes his experiences creating conceptual art on the blockchain and reflects on why it is such a perfect medium for a conceptual art practice. Chan begins by explaining how he made the transition from creating works of conceptual art as large-scale installations into creating them on the blockchain. He describes how he decided in 2017 to translate Yves Klein's pioneering work of conceptual art "Zones of Immaterial Pictorial Sensibility" into an entirely new work that existed as a function of the blockchain and commentary on the relation between the art experience and art object: "Digital Zones of Immaterial Pictorial Sensibility." He reflects on the initial reception of that work, and how it came to be seen as a pioneering work of blockchain art. Among other things, he discusses his "Blue Paper" essay explaining the work. He also reflects on his more recent work, and on the future of NFTs. Chan is on Twitter at @mitchellfchan.

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, Steve Pikelny, Internationally famous crypto artist, Jesus pamphlet collector, and CEO, CFO, CTO, COO of FastCashMoneyPlus.biz, discusses the secrets of how to make it as a crypto artist. Pikelny begins by discussing his work as an internet artist, creating websites hosting conceptual artworks informed by his experience in the financial services industry. He explains how he got interested in the nascent NFT market, and his experience working with artblocks.io. He also describes some of his new projects, and reflects on the future of NFTs. Pikelny is on Twitter at @steviepxyz.

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, Sam Hart, a researcher, organizer, and curator working in various capacities at the Interchain Foundation and Other Internet, discusses the development of the blockchain as a medium for conceptual art and his role as an article, curator, and theorist in that space. Hart begins by describing his background in technology and conceptual art, and how his interest in blockchain developed in relation to the Occupy Wall Street movement. He reflects on how blockchain helps enable new forms of organizations, including "decentralized autonomous organizations" or DAOs. He discusses the early history of blockchain art, including his own work in that space. And he reflects on the future of the space. Hart is on Twitter at @hxrts.

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, Charles Colman, a lawyer and legal scholar turned crypto investor and legal strategist discusses his path to crypto investing and his thoughts on the dynamics of the NFT ecosystem. Colman begins by explaining how he became interested in and learned about cryptocurrencies and the NFT sector. He reflects on what he sees as some of the most important legal questions in the space, with a focus on regulation. He discusses how NFTs work and why people are interested in them. And he reflects on the possible futures of the NFT marketplace. Colman is on Twitter at @CColmanLaw and @blawgchain.

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, Simon Indelicate, a member of the English band The Indelicates, among other things, discusses his new albums Arcadia Park and Starfield Lounge, as well as his essay "Why Your Music is Worthless (and How to Sell it Anyway)." Indelicate begins by describing the inspiration for and process of creating Arcadia Park and Starfield Lounge. He then explains how his essay "Why Your Music is Worthless (and How to Sell it Anyway)" grew out of his experience of the music industry and observations about how it was changing. The essay explains why music is no longer scarce, and how that fundamentally changed the economics of making and selling music. And he reflects on how writing the essay and putting it into practice has informed his subsequent career. Indelicate is on Twitter at @simonindelicate.

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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This is part of a series of episodes featuring prominent figures in the NFT and blockchain communities.

In this episode, Sam Spike, a co-founder of JPG: The New Media Curation Protocol and a curator on FingerprintsDAO, discusses his work collecting and curating NFT-based art. He begins by describing how he made the transition from studying historical conceptual art to curating conceptual art NFTs. He explains how JPG enables anyone to curate "playlists" of NFT art. He describes the mission the FingerprintsDAO and the nature of the work it collects. And he reflects on the near future of art on the blockchain. Spike is on Twitter at @_samspike_.

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, Cathy Gellis, a lawyer, scholar, and legal commentator, discusses her work on internet policy and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Gellis begins by explaining her work in the internet policy space. She describes the origins, purposes, and consequences of Section 230, and why it is so important to enabling free speech on the internet. She also discusses current proposals to change Section 230 and why she thinks they are a bad idea. Gellis is on Twitter at @CathyGellis.

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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