Vaulted by PROOF

Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with Farokh (Founder, Rug Radio) to explore his incredible journey; from Tumblr beginnings to accumulating a following of over 10 million across multiple social platforms. The two also discuss his adventures and passion for the NFT space and how it led to Rug Radio, the decentralized blockchain media platform that empowers users through its creator-focused DAO business model.

Follow Farokh on Twitter | https://twitter.com/farokh 

Rug Radio Wiki | https://wiki.rug.fm/rug-radio/ 

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0:00:00 Intro

0:02:14 Building a Social Media Following

0:11:10 Introduction to NFTs through Clubhouse

0:20:05 Origins of Rug Radio

0:33:57 The DAO Model & Partnerships

0:39:39 Farokh’s Collecting Thesis & Market Thoughts

0:45:27 Navigating Twitter 

0:51:47 Building a Brand With Passion

0:54:55 The Future of Rug Radio

0:57:01 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Kevin, Justin, and Sam chat about the latest news in the NFT market, Blur Blend, and the inspiration behind Justin's End Transmission collection. We also get a closer look at Arran Schlosberg’s (PROOF VP of Engineering/Divergence) Proof of Artwork collection. Finally, Kevin and photographer Derech have a heartfelt conversation about his NFT story, art, and humanity.

Follow Derech on Twitter | https://twitter.com/IDerech 

Derech’s LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/iderech 

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Follow Justin on Twitter | https://twitter.com/JustinMezzell 

Follow Sam on Twitter | https://twitter.com/punk9059 

Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 

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0:00:00 Intro

0:00:50 Misc Chat

0:03:56 Blur Blend

-Blur Blend | http://blur.io

-Market Reactions

-Is there an end in sight?

0:23:43 PFP Artists who also do 1-of-1s

-Justin’s End Transmission | https://opensea.io/collection/end-transmissions-by-justin-mezzell 

-Hands of Umbra by Summer Wagner | https://opensea.io/collection/hands-of-umbra-by-summer-wagner 

0:37:13 PROOF Presents: PROOF of Artwork with Arran Schlosberg

-OpenSea | https://opensea.io/collection/proof-of-artwork 

-Arran’s Twitter | https://twitter.com/divergencearran 

0:39:00 Artist Spotlight: Derech

-Derech’s LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/iderech 

0:41:46 Derech’s COVID Story

0:56:00 Derech’s NFT Story

Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with photographer Dave Krugman about the world of blockchain, photography, and NFTs. They discuss the changing relationship between artists and social media platforms (like Instagram), and the psychology of collecting. Dave talks about his projects Drive and Drip Drop and the importance of community in the space with ALLSHIPS. Plus, they touch on challenges and opportunities for aspiring artists and the future of AI-generated art. 

Follow Dave on Twitter | https://twitter.com/dave_krugman 

Dave’s Linktree | https://linktr.ee/davekrugman 

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Sam (NFTstatistics) on Twitter | http://twitter.com/punk9059

Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 

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0:00:00 Intro

0:01:27 Blockchain and Photography

0:08:41 The Evolution of Artists on Social Media

0:18:10 Dave’s Projects & Thesis on the NFT Space

-Drive | https://opensea.io/collection/drive-dave-krugman 

-Christie’s | https://nft.christies.com/auctions/next-wave-the-new-york-edit 

0:29:30 Drip Drop | https://opensea.io/collection/drip-drop-by-dave-krugman 

0:38:23 Sustaining a Web3 Community

0:47:38 Current NFT Market/Dave’s Favorites/ALLSHIPS/Reputation

-ALLSHIPS | https://allships.co/ 

0:58:20 Creative Careers and AI

Kevin, Derek and Sam are on 100 PROOF today to discuss the state of the NFT and crypto markets. They also chat about Nike Our Force Ones, the upcoming Glitch x Marfa Exhibition, and the QQL Parametric Expression auction results. We get some *hot takes* in this episode that you don’t want to miss.

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Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws 

Follow Sam on Twitter | https://twitter.com/punk9059 

Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 

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Intro

State of the Market

-The Blur effect

-Whales departing

-Overall macro environment

-Where is the bottom?

Nike Our Force Ones

-Website | https://blog.swoosh.nike/airdrop-101-6b74d91e9255 

-Why digital sneakers?

-Relationship with RTFKT

Glitch x Marfa Exhibition

-Thread | https://twitter.com/glitchmarfa/status/1649413820861874180 

-Marfa Memories

QQL x Pace Auction Results

-Website | https://verso.pacegallery.com/project/tylerhobbs/05c4596a-4739-4ec1-a91a-51966a972907/d5963313-05ac-40cd-9d38-a200e3c8c7e9 

-Sotheby’s Grails Video | https://twitter.com/Sothebysverse/status/1648734312705949724?s=20 

A Few More Hot Takes 👀

In this live audience episode, we come to you from NFT NYC 2023! We delve into the innovative world of Transient Labs, a company focused on utilizing blockchain as a creative tool rather than just a system of record. We discuss the Outliers program, a unique initiative aimed at empowering creators and accelerating their growth, and hear from artists Terrell Jones and Marlow Johnson about their experiences working with the program.

Kevin chats with Eli and Sam about exciting PROOF updates, OpenSea Pro and Blur farming, and royalty-enforcing contracts. They get into the mystery and mania of Nakamigos before talking about their 1 ETH art picks. 

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Follow Eli on Twitter | https://twitter.com/eli_schein 

Follow Sam on Twitter | https://twitter.com/punk9059 

Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 

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0:00:00 Intro

0:02:33 PROOF Updates 

-Diamond Nest Exhibition | https://twitter.com/moonbirds/status/1644387672180375553?s=20 

-Evolving Pixels Details | https://twitter.com/proof_xyz/status/1641192715344916480?s=20 

-RSVP to NFT NYC Events | http://events.proof.xyz 

-Kevin’s Japan Trip Recap  

0:14:53 OpenSea Pro & Blur Airdrop Farming

-Bid Walls & Spreads

-Maximizing Incentives

-Buying NFTs in the Current Market

-Royalty-Enforcing Contracts

0:41:56 Nakamigos Mystery & Mania

-Nakamigos Twitter | https://twitter.com/Nakamigos 

0:50:39~1 ETH Picks

-Kevin | https://opensea.io/collection/obitsofficial 
-Eli | https://opensea.io/collection/phototaxis-by-casey-reas

Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) chats with Killabears Founder & CEO Ben Cohen about PFPs, NFT communities, and royalties. They discuss the history and the 10-year vision for Killabears, and lessons learned along the way. Finally, the two talk about building a PFP NFT brand in the current NFT landscape. 

Follow Ben on Twitter | https://twitter.com/mr_benft 

Follow Killabears on Twitter | https://twitter.com/killabearsnft 

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Sam (NFTstatistics) on Twitter | http://twitter.com/punk9059

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00:00 Intro

02:11 Long-Term Viability for PFPs

05:31 Killabears

-History

-Animation

-Target Market

13:41 Accessibility

15:21 10-Year Vision for Killabears

17:05 Ben’s Intro to Web3

22:40 Marketing & Building the “Next Marvel Universe”

27:09 Lessons Learned So Far

29:26 Community Interactions

33:40 Royalties

38:08 Open Editions

44:07 Building a Brand

Derek, Eli, and Sam join us (LIVE!) to talk about the week’s events in digital art and NFTs– they have so much to share that sometimes they even all speak simultaneously (hey, it's the first live broadcast). 

They discuss the recent exciting announcements from PROOF, and give their takes on Ticketmaster and Disney web3 news. The trio gets into DeGods’ migration to ETH, and also share their 1 ETH art picks for the week. Plus, a preview of the PROOF Artist Spotlight with Per Kristian Stoveland (The Harvest). 

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Follow Eli on Twitter | https://twitter.com/eli_schein 

Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws 

Follow Sam on Twitter | https://twitter.com/punk9059 

Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 

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0:00:00 Intro

0:02:28 PROOF Art Announcements

-PROOF Curated: Evolving Pixels | https://events.proof.xyz/vom-2023 

-Emily Xie Twitter | https://twitter.com/emilyxxie 

-PROOF Outliers Program with Transient Labs | https://twitter.com/proof_xyz/status/1639288609458229248?s=20 

-Beeple in Brooklyn Live Everyday Event | https://www.premint.xyz/proof-x-beeple-in-nyc/ 

0:13:52 Ticketmaster x NFTs

-Decrypt article | https://decrypt.co/124607/ticketmaster-debuts-nft-gated-ticket-sales-starting-avenged-sevenfold 

0:27:18 Corporate Brands & Collectibles

0:32:43 DeGods to Ethereum

-Announcement | https://twitter.com/DeGodsNFT/status/1641532055195643904?s=20 

0:40:26 What Can Their Strategy Teach Other Projects?

0:47:38 PROOF Presents: Per Kristian Stoveland

-Video Link: | https://youtu.be/raaeL2CUIEY 

-Full Interview: | https://youtu.be/P7Sfw3Js8zU 

-The Harvest | https://opensea.io/collection/the-harvest-by-per-kristian-stoveland 

0:52:53 1 ETH Art Picks

-Derek’s Pick: Cargo - Kim Asendorf | https://cargo.cx/426000273, https://www.artblocks.io/collections/curated/projects/0x99a9b7c1116f9ceeb1652de04d5969cce509b069/426 

-Eli’s Picks: Doppleganger | https://opensea.io/collection/quantum-unlocked-doppelganger; Deep Black Ai: https://deepblack.io, https://opensea.io/collection/bitairt 

-Sam’s Pick: Fellowship Patron Pass | https://opensea.io/collection/fellowship-patron-pass; https://postphotography.xyz/ 

-Sam’s Interview with Roope Rainisto | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQHG9XHLFI 

Brenden Mulligan (Founder, PREMINT) joins Kevin and Derek for 100 PROOF. They chat about the state of the NFT market and their own collection strategies. Brenden shares the latest updates on the allowlist platform PREMINT and Vulcan. They talk about major art sales of the week, and give their picks for artists who have work priced around 1 ETH. Plus, hear from Kevin about how he was recently trolled with his own avatar in the metaverse. 

Follow Brenden on Twitter | https://twitter.com/mulligan 

Follow PREMINT on Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREMINT 

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Follow Derek on Twitter | https://twitter.com/derekedws 

Check out PROOF Daily Countdown on YouTube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvBBjkB4w7b1rL4uzAqM894nzYxDc2-1 

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00:00 Intro

-Artist Spotlight: Roope Rainisto | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQHG9XHLFI 

Current State of NFTs

-Collection Strategy

-Thoughts on the Market

-Why We’re Still Bullish

Learnings from Kevin’s Larva Labs Meeting

-Meebit 3D printing alpha

Brenden Mulligan (PREMINT) | https://www.premint.xyz 

-Introduction

-PREMINT Beginnings

-Dealing with bots/scams

-Moonbirds

Vulcan | https://twitter.com/vulcanauth 

-PFP Role Detection

Art Sales

Sam (Director of Research, PROOF) reports from SXSW 2023 with three interviews in one. 

He chats with Austin Hurwitz (Head of Business Development, Doodles) about how he got started with Doodles, Doodles 2, and what’s next for the company. 

Sam asks Fonz (Founder & CEO, Tokenproof) about future use cases for NFTs, and about data insights from NFT events powered by Tokenproof. 

Finally, he talks with Ippsketch (Generative Artist) about his work on Art Blocks, the NFT royalties debate, and advice for generative artists.

Austin Hurwitz on Twitter | https://twitter.com/austin_hurwitz 

Fonz on Twitter | https://twitter.com/FonzGm 

Ippsketch on Twitter | https://twitter.com/ippsketch 

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Follow Sam on Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/punk9059 

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00:00 Intro

01:44 Doodles with Austin Hurwitz (Head of Business Development, Doodles)

-Joining the Doodles Team

-The Doodles Community

-Doodles 2

-What’s Next for Doodles

-Advice to the Corporate World on Launching an NFT

19:47 Tokenproof with Fonz (Founder & CEO, Tokenproof)

-Why JPEGs

-How He Got Started in NFTs

-Use Cases for Tokenproof & NFTs

-The Tokenproof App

-Advice to the Corporate World on Launching an NFT

-Data Insights from NFT Events 

37:20 Generative Art with Ippsketch

-The NFT Royalties Debate

-Background: Artistic & Technical

-Bent: Art Blocks Curated | https://www.artblocks.io/collections/curated/projects/0xa7d8d9ef8d8ce8992df33d8b8cf4aebabd5bd270/214 

-Supply Strategy

-Imposter Syndrome: Art Blocks Presents | https://www.artblocks.io/collections/presents/projects/0x99a9b7c1116f9ceeb1652de04d5969cce509b069/390 

-Advice to Generative Artists