In this week's episode of MARS, hosts Matthew and Rizzle begin by discussing their most recent digital art and collectible purchases.

The conversation then shifts to the unique pace of digital interaction enabled by NFTs compared to coins, noting how NFTs facilitate a slower, more deliberate engagement.

Next, Rizzle comments on the noticeable scarcity of projects and individuals who have remained active in the space up to this point. Matthew follows by introducing a straightforward framework he’s been developing to classify current blockchains, frequently used projects, and active crypto communities. His categorization hinges on whether they existed pre-COVID. Although the resulting list (shared below) is concise, it embodies a persistent ethos and spirit driving the crypto space forward. This list highlights builders, creators, and communities who consistently make the most significant and intentional contributions to the crypto space.

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Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@zora @solana @luchopoletti @CatOrRaccoon @I____felix____I @CYPHERDUDES @pepenoun @memeexplorers @fx_hash_ @BnoiitC @0xdiid @voxeliving @ripe0x @manifoldxyz @maxosirisart @artbasel @jeffgdavis @ethereumfndn @lukeweaver_eth @tezos @rodeodotclub @JoelKruger @cent @bitcoin @superrare @josiebellini @JOYdotWORLD @opensea @ensdomains @metamask @coinbase @uniswap @niftygateway @samspratt @safe @gnosischain @cryptovoxels @decentraland @TheSandboxGame @somniumspace @IPFS @pinatacloud @base @ethereum @basileus_eth @editionalapp @paypal @axieinfinity @cryptopunksnft s@cryptokitties @poopie @doodles @dwr @farcaster_xyz @steveklbnf @warpcast_ @atbarbaralove @cultcryptoart @baybackner @madebyoona @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

Pre-COVID Chains, Projects, & Communities/Mafias active in 2025:

****Chains
Ethereum
BTC & Tezos (only because of art)

****Projects
SR
NG (via v1)
OS
ENS
IPFS
Pinata
MetaMask
CBWallet (via cipher)
Uniswap
Safe (via gnosis)
CV
DCL

****Communities
Early crypto artist mafia (incl. SR + KO + Josie + JOY)
The WIP
Editional/Cent mafia
0x mafia
CB mafia
CK mafia
Punks
Rare Pepe
Axie