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Alpha Centauri Kid (ACK) is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his signature minimalistic glitch art that has taken the crypto community by storm.  He entered the space in 2021 and has one of the most esteemed collector bases, including Punk 6529, VVD, Anonymoux, and many more. A humble servant of The Muse, ACK obeys her will at all costs. His main purpose is to make you feel something (often pain) while experiencing his art. He achieves this through the clever use of tools available to web3 creators and does it with a swagger unique only to him. From faking his death on the blockchain to the most elaborate color study that captivated the entire art market for a month. You never quite know what he'll do next. ACK  has cemented his spot in blockchain history and, in my opinion, will be named one of the greatest artists of our time, and today, you get to hear his story.We cover everything from his first minted (NFT) Elon Musk meme to his experience debuting The Muse silkscreen prints at Christie's. We also chat through scene creation, the challenges of incorporating music into his art, and his legendary performance piece, "The Great Color Study." And so much more.Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comAlpha Centauri Kid Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/lphaCentauriKidAll links: https://linktr.ee/alphacentaurikidArtworks discussed:"Elon, God of memes."Link: https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x60f80121c31a0d46b5279700f9df786054aa5ee5/314403"i promise i can change"Link: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/i-promise-i-can-change-36334 "The Great Color Study"Link: https://opensea.io/collection/ackcolorstudy"The Muse" Christie's Contemporary Day Sale AuctionLink: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6398293"She doesn't NEED you"Link: https://foundation.app/@lphaCentauriKid/foundation/47600NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphoto"Artists Garden" by Samantha Cavet- https://twitter.com/samanthacavetThis podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and nothing we discuss should be relied upon for investment or financial advice.Boona & guests may own NFTs discussed in this podcast.Support the show

gm,This week, I present to you, Funghibull,  the co-owner of the native web3 marketing agency, Shillr, and a legendary art collector. I've not only had the privilege of working with Funghi over the past year, but can call him a friend, and today you get to hear his story!We chat through the following:Intro to web3Why digital art collectingThe creation of  Shillr & transparent marketingBull & Bear market learningsDigital identityDive into his vault to discuss "Between Realms" by Alizé JirehAs always, this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial advice, Boona & guests may own NFTs discussed in this podcast.Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comFunghibull Links:Twitter:  https://twitter.com/funghibullShillr: https://www.shillr.xyz/NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoArtwork discussed- "Between Realms" by Alizé JirehLink to piece: https://foundation.app/@alizejireh/escape-c8e8/8"Metamorphosis" by Samantha Cavet- https://twitter.com/samanthacavet"Empathogen" by Connor Grasso- https://twitter.com/_cnnnrSupport the show

Brendan is an artist based out of Los Angeles, with nearly seven years of experience and nearly 1m followers across social media, Brendan creates beautiful scenes combined with strong social commentary, and has one of the strongest collector bases in the web3 space.We discuss his history prior to web3, and how he found the space, dive deep into his most iconic collections, the future of displaying art, a hot topic of good marketing vs. good art, and so much more.A detailed list of discussion:Intro'sPainted PoetryCreator Owned Smart ContractsBirthday editionFinding web3Deep dive into "Virtual Summer" collectionThe future of displaying artCreating Commentary: A sign of the TimesGood marketing vs. Good artThe downside to capitalismEffort & ImpactWhat's next?As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied upon for fincancial advice. Brendan and I may own NFTs discussed during the show.Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comBrendan Links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brendannorthWebsite: https://www.brendan-north.com/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ImBrendanNorthNFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro background:  "Gold Dust" by TJ ThornePurchase: Nifty Gateway Joey Miller: https://twitter.com/tjthorne_photoSupport the show

gm,A proud father, art collectooooooor, Nifty Gateway Publisher, and an ex-lawyer, you're in for a real treat this week! I found Ex Lawyer through his banter with a few of my favorite artists I've had on this podcast (Mae & Ayla), and his vibes were immaculate, so I had to have him on the pod.He is someone who deeply understands the crypto principles that this entire NFT space is built on top of, and we go into so many topics where he flexes it.We cover the following topics:-Art Basel cope-Intro to the web3 space-The advantages of both digital and physical art-Practical applications of NFTs (with examples)-The dissection of how the government is handling crypto-How he collects art-Art as a business-Upcoming Nifty Gateway DropBoonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comEx Lawyer Links:Yat (crypto version of a linktree): https://y.at/%F0%9F%9A%AB%E2%9A%96%F0%9F%96%BCNFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro background:  "Hawk Editions" by Joey MillerPurchase: https://opensea.io/collection/hawk-ffjlck6ie6Joey Miller: https://twitter.com/iJmillzSupport the show

gmThis week, I had the pleasure of sitting with Declan, a street photographer based in Sydney, Australia. Declan's work is such a vibe, his ability to tell stories with images and capture humans in their most vulnerable, unadulterated moments is genuinely spectacular. After vibing with him on Twitter for nearly a year, I had to have him on.Some of the main topics we discuss:-FTX & Bear Market vibes-How to demonstrate diversity & inclusion-Journey to being a full-time artist-Ability to capture authentic Eye contact-Web3 & trad art market-Transient Labs Collaboration-TOOLBoonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comDeclan Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/declanrmcLinktree: https://www.liinks.co/declanrmcDeclan x Transient Labs: https://superrare.com/series/0x3ccf0ffd4aec466c1c7dc9f098722d841bae24c4NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro & Outro background:  "Metamorphosis" by Samantha Cavet (https://twitter.com/samanthacavet)Support the show

gm,I am thrilled to be back; I hope you got to catch up with all previous episodes! This week is my conversation with Alex Zinder, Head of Enterprise at Ledger.Ledger is the most popular crypto hardware wallet, with nearly 20% of the cryptocurrency tokens being stored on Ledger devices. Given the current events with the FTX meltdown, there has never been a better bull case for the meme "not your keys, not your crypto." I learned so much from Alex; we discussed the following topics:-Intro & background on Alex-Education & Onboarding-Building tools for retail vs. enterprise-Comparison of crypto markets to the og capital markets-Ledger security in your phone [insert eye emoji]-What it will take to get crypto to mass adoptionBoonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comLedger:Site: https://www.ledger.com/Enterprise: https://enterprise.ledger.com/Alex Zinder:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-zinder/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexZINDER3NFTs used in this podcast:Intro music by Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro & Outro background:  "Metamorphosis" by Samantha Cavet (https://twitter.com/samanthacavet)Support the show

gmThis one is a special one for me. Farokh was one of the first people I found in Clubhouse in early 2021 and have consistently looked up to him since. Farokh is a serial entrepreneur who has been building for over 10 years before he found the web3 space. He is the co-founder of Rug Radio, which is a decentralized media company that harnesses web3 tools to empower both creators and listeners. He also is a participant in his own eco-system and is a co-host of the gm show every morning where he, OSF, and Mando cover the latest in NFTs, and macro-economic conditions, and host people & teams that are building the future of this space. You're in for a real treat, this conversation is a good one.Main points:Background + intro into web3The start of the gm showA detailed breakdown of Rug Radio & problems they're solvingHow he handles being an iconic figure in web3What Farokh likes to collectWhat he's looking for in the next iteration of web3Boonafide Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comFarokh & Rug Radio links:Twitter:  https://twitter.com/farokhRug Radio LInks: https://linktr.ee/rugradioThe gm show:  https://linktr.ee/gmnftsIntro Music:Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro Artwork:"We BleU a little" by https://twitter.com/sleepy_stefSupport the show

gm everybody,Y'all are in for a TREAT this week. I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the wildly talented Zaid. His work is vibrant, colorful, and psychedelic, and it truly stands alone.  Zaid has been creating art long before web3 came about, and it was exciting to unpack the motives, attitudes, and beliefs that drive him to create the work he does.Some of the main points we discuss:Collecting physical vs. digital artEntry & transition into the web3 spaceThe difference between scene & style piecesSome Friends AlphaSuper Rare, both the good and badBeing inspired by others' work vs. tearing it downBoonafide Links:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHZaid Links:Website: https://www.ruffhousearts.com/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JruffhouseSuper Rare: https://superrare.com/zaidkirdseyIntro Music:Sean Mundy: https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoIntro background:Samantha Cavet: https://twitter.com/samanthacavetSupport the show

gm,I am stoked to introduce this week's guest, Mae.  She is a 3D artist hailing from Australia who creates the comfiest landscapes of worlds that don't exist, but everyone wishes they did. Mae has been creating all of her life as a creative outlet and meditation tool. Her 3D journey began by creating and selling in-game assets for the sims; you can already see how the world of web3 and NFTs made complete sense. After a few years, she combined her love for art with the tools of 3D to make the comfiest fictional landscapes on the internet today. Some of the main topics we chat through:-Experience surrounding financial markets-An artists supply-Strategy and focus during the bear-What collectible NFT we'd both want to own, and why-We round it off with Mae's physical art collectionI'm so excited for you to hear this one!Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHMae Socials:Website: https://www.eniosta.com/linksTwitter: https://twitter.com/enixstaSupport the show

Austin is a lens-based artist out of the east coast who is multi-disciplinary by nature and has a keen interest in the new topographic photography style, which focuses on the more common landscapes you see in everyday life. This episode was jam-packed with energy and some spicy takes from Austin.Key points in AV podcast-Identification as an artist-Multi-layered narratives in web3-Pushing through the bear market-Focus on making better art-Super Rare Genesis (Cabins On Cape Cod)-Sleeping SuburbiaLastly, a Massive shoutout to Hologram for making this incredible interactive model of my NFT. I'll share some more info about them below.Excited for you to hear this one!Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHAustin Visual Work & Socials:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/austinvisualIntro music by Sean Mundyhttps://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoHologram XYZ:Website: https://hologram.xyz/Support the show

gm,This week, I have the pleasure of introducing Connor Grasso, or as the web3 community may know him, _cnnnr. He is an Alaskan-based multi-disciplinary artist who has been creating for six years and is has been in the NFT space since 2020. His works have been featured internationally in galleries in New York City, Prague, and Shanghai. Connor has also worked as a director and photographer at Top Dawg Entertainment as well as 300 Entertainment.A few key topics we discussed:How living off the land as a child gave him unique respect for nature and how to capture it-The importance of pseudonymity in the next generation of society-His mixed-media piece "Anonymous"-The macro-importance of web3-Nifty Gateway collection "Memory Palace."Boonafide Socials:Website: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHCnnnr Work & Socials:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cnnnrIntro music by Sean Mundy https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoSupport the show

gm everybody, This week's guest is Chris Hytha, one of the first photographers I have followed since I entered the NFT space. Chris is a designer and visual artist based in Philadelphia, obsessed with architecture and the stories they tell. He is most known in the web3 space for his Row Homes collection, a collection of 101 stunning composite photographs of old school homes in Philadelphia that are no more than 20ft wide and three stories tall.  There were a few great topics Chris, and I discussed: -For the love of Architecture -Urban Expressionism and Visual Comedy -What if everyone went against the grain? -Defining his style & managing success -Art as a business I know you're going to enjoy this one! Chris's workWebsite: https://www.hythacg.com/linksRowhomes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRWpiFVIHiUSupport the show

gm everyone, There's a first for everything, and this first is a second conversation I had with Kris! For those that haven't listened to the first episode, Kris is a photographer based out of the Pacific Northwest who primarily shoots on film. Kris has sold out of his first collection, "By Way of Water",  as well as his Super Rare collection "Come Together".  Not only is Kris an amazing photographer, but a thought leader in the space who has paved a path for countless others. A couple of the main points we discuss: -Imposter syndrome-Sell Shaming-The mindset of selling out a collection vs. sparking secondary sales-Super Rare piece "Find the Light" -Collector Relationships-Kris's "why."Sit down, pour yourself a cup of coffee/tea, and enjoy, as we dive into Kris's journey, nearly one year after our initial chat.Boonafide Socials:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETH Kris's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kristophershinnIntro music by: Sean Mundy https://twitter.com/seanmundyphotoSupport the show

Brayden has been a full time photographer for years, and was one of the early adopters of Instagram, along with Dave Krugman, Eric Reubens, and many more. We dove right in with his history in the corporate world, and the journey to learning what his calling in life was. Brayden is clearly not cut out for the corporate world, but a lot of the skills he learned there have proven incredibly valuable to him as a full time photographer. He is goes into the importance of understanding professional skills such as creating decks and writing good emails to navigate brand deals. Next, we chat about his entry into the NFT space, and he gets a LITTLE fired up about his and Chelsea’s genesis piece on Foundation that, according to Deeze, is “aging like fine wine.” After we get fired up, a tangent brought us to the topic of artists having more of a say in defining the artists of our generation, the frustration with collectors spending exorbitant amounts of eth on underdeveloped art while good artists are going unnoticed. This tied in perfectly with the toxic positivity in the space and the WAGMI vibes and how those who consistently show up and contribute will be the ones who make it. We finish off the conversation with my predictions for the next bull run, culture clashes between the collectible and art community, and the rise of art sales, even in a bear. This is a very non-linear conversation but jam-packed with value for every type of participant in the web3 ecosystem. Enjoy 💙 Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.com Brayden Work & Socials Linktree: https://linktr.ee/braybraywoowooSupport the show

gm,This podcast might as well be titled "Life Alpha" because Joe and I riff on many fantastic topics that have helped us grow as humans and creatives.Joe is a photographer and actor with a wide variety of styles, everything from powerplants to clowns, monuments, and so much more.We start our chat by going through the subtle art of not giving a fuck, and the importance of having personal anchor points in our lives. Something that really stuck out to me was Joe's advice on how to ask our brain better questions; it really got me thinking about what and how I ask myself questions moving forward.We spent the rest of the time talking about two important topics: painful art vs. joyful art, and the second piece we dived deep into was his Foundation genesis piece, "ADHD and Me."We wrap up this epic conversation where we started, with anchor points. Enjoy <3 Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.com  Joe's socials & work Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoecardamoneLinktree: https://linktr.ee/thejoecardamone"ADHD & Me": https://foundation.app/@thejoecardamone/monoc/1Support the show

 gm Ayla’s work captivated me from day one, starting with her piece “Allegorical Figure of Day and Night,” a piece in which the light changes with the sun's cycle. We start right off the bat by talking about short-term vs. long-term time horizons. Next, we chat about the tough balance of telling your own story while uplifting others and what it means to be selfish. Next, I explore the elusive wave in all of her photos, how this came to be, and her fascination with nudity, and we expand a lot on the topic of her being her own muse. Lastly, we talk about the relationships she’s built with her collectors and how she wants to be remembered in the fine art world. Sit back, throw some headphones in, and get lost in the wave 🌊. Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.com  Ayla’s socials & work: Twitter: https://twitter.com/aylaelmoussaInstagram: https://instagram.com/ayla.elmoussaLinktree: https://linktr.ee/AylaelmoussaSuper Rare: https://superrare.com/aylaelmoussa Support the show

gmI really can’t believe it took me this long to discover Chad. He’s been taking photos for 8 years and is most known for his Green World collection and co-founding a group called Comp Stomp Studios, which organizes physical NFT galleries.We discuss Chad’s upbringing, his inspiration to pick up a camera, and the importance of marketable skills from the workforce.We talk about how the rise of NFT technology has been the single largest catalyst to changing the public perception of photography being accepted as fine art with real value.We discuss his business strategy, inspiration for his collections, and how he turned his grail, "Long Road," into one of his most accessible pieces to his community utilizing Fractional.art (now Tessera).Lastly, we bring it home with a direct conversation about switching the focus from hanging out in spaces to getting better at art.Enjoy 💙Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comChad's work, linktree & socials:"Walk the Line" Super Rare Genesis: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/walk-the-line-36855"Long Road": https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0xb2469a7dd9e154c97b99b33e88196f7024f2979e/74Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chadtorkelsenTwitter: https://twitter.com/chadtorkelsenInstagram: https://instagram.com/chadtorkelsenSupport the show

I am SO pumped to finally release this episode. Emma is a world-class director, writer, world builder, and amazing human. Her screenplay "The Water Man" caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey and is now airing on Netflix. She is currently the Head of Story at the well-known company Tally Labs, which are the founders of the legendary projects that birthed the Writer's Room (Jenkins the Valet), the story Bored and Dangerous written by Neil Strauss, and the new web3 world of Azurbala.  We discuss so many fun topics, which include her motivation to want to get into storytelling, and the differences between telling stories the traditional way vs. in collaboration with a web3 community. We have a great monologue on what makes art memorable and discuss the DEPTH of the legendary world of Azurbala. I am so excited for you to listen to this one; I didn't want it to end!Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.com Emma Socials & Site: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaNeedellWebsite: https://www.evilmonsterdog.com/Support the show

gm, This week, I bring to you, sh3k1n4h, who is currently the full-time Lawyer for the Dead Fellaz project. I first came across Shekinah a while back (less than a year) when she was the lawyer for the massive web3 brand, RTFKT. I was instantly thinking "what does it mean to be a web3 attorney?" "How does one even go about getting involved?". Well, not only do we discuss that, but I uncover that Shekinah is a creative writer with visions of her own, and is actively writing out a storyline for her Clone to create a comic series! We discuss her early days of how she found the web3 space in the first place, how she got hired onto RTFKT, and we dive into the realm of commercial rights, what she expects from hers, and current use cases of how it's being used today. Lastly, we top off the conversation of discussing a movie that contains all of the histories in web3 during this period.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comsh3k1n4h socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sh3k1n4h辰 Tatsu: https://twitter.com/TatsuAdjayeSupport the show

Victor is a man who needs no introduction, as his work and consistency speak for themselves.Originally hailing from Columbia, Victor is a concept artist & digital illustrator. He has been creating for over twelve years, and has worked for major gaming studios like Ubisoft, and has had his work featured at Christie's, Sotheby's, and many art galleries around the world.We discuss Victor's tough upbringing in Columbia, the movie-like story of how he was motivated to create art in the first place, and the risks he had to take to get there. We have incredibly long banters about spirituality and vulnerable and challenging stories that lead to both of our achievements and the role psychedelics play in the NFT community.We conclude the episode with the importance of relationships, specifically his relationship with FVKRENDER and Keith Grossman of Time Magazine.Victor is a gem in this space, and I feel honored to share our moment with you.Boonafide Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoonaETHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BoonafidexpWebsite: https://www.boonafide.comVictor Socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/victormosquerarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victormosquera/Victors work:All links: https://linktr.ee/victormosqueraSuper Rare: https://superrare.com/victormosqueraNifty Gateway: https://www.niftygateway.com/profile/victormosqueraFvkrender x Victor collab: https://opensea.io/collection/fvckrender-x-victor-mosqueraSupport the show