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Context S3: Inside Super Punk World w/ Nina Chanel Abney and Todd Kramer

Blake speaks with the brilliant Nina Chanel Abney, world renowned multidisciplinary artist. Her resume is beyond impressive; her work is in the permanent collections of museums like The MoMa and The Whitney, and she just released her second collaboration with Nike, designing her take on the iconic Jordan 3. Earlier this year, she was the first artist selected for Punk in Residence, an art program by CryptoPunks designed to champion creative experimentation with web 3. She released Super Punk World, her 500 piece NFT collection in May as part of the program. Throughout this episode, you’ll get further context on Nina’s entire body of work, her artistic vision and what she stands for, while Blake and her chat about the WNBA, her Nike collab, art history, how humour translates across mediums and more. The second half of the episode is dedicated to talking about Super Punk World, from its conception to its reception, to what’s next. Accompanying Nina is the innovative gallerist and collector Todd Kramer, who provides illuminating perspectives about the business side of the art industry, what Nina has accomplished in her career thus far and The Gallery of Digital Assets (GODA) which Nina and him co-founded with Pharrell (among others!). The three of them have an inspiring and pertinent discussion that is especially relevant for crypto art and NFT collectors and anyone interested in creativity onchain. Nina’s Twitter: https://x.com/ninachanel Super Punk World: https://hub.cryptopunks.app/gallery/nina Nina’s Nike Collab: https://www.nike.com/ca/launch/t/air-jordan-3-retro-x-nina-chanel-abney-bicoastal-and-malachite Todd’s Twitter: https://x.com/toddkramer1 Blake’s Twitter: https://x.com/blakefinucane Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

Creating an Onchain Luxury Fashion Brand: 9dcc ft. gmoney

gmoney is an influencer, NFT collector, and founder of 9dcc, a pioneering crypto-based luxury brand. Before breaking into the Web 3 space, gmoney was an investor and trader. In today’s episode, we discuss: gmoney's Background (00:00:00) gmoney discusses his background in equities and his entry into the crypto space in 2017. Starting 9DCC (00:04:12) gmoney explains the inspiration behind starting 9DCC, a luxury fashion brand linked with NFTs, and his interest in merging fashion with blockchain technology. Collaboration with Adidas (00:10:26) gmoney talks about his collaboration with Adidas and how it influenced his decision to create 9dcc. Physical Stores and Community Engagement (00:17:13) gmoney shares his thoughts on physical stores and community engagement, including the concept of airdrops and their impact on the community. Global Presence vs. Local Focus (00:20:46) The discussion about the global reach of 9DCC and the comparison to a local approach, referencing the success of the streetwear brand, The Hundreds. Celebrity Influence and Adoption (00:22:31) gmoney shares insights on celebrity involvement in the crypto space and the importance of genuine passion in adoption efforts. State of the Industry (00:26:26) The discussion shifts to the current state of the industry, with a focus on mainstream adoption and the role of experiences and utility in attracting more users. Managing Risks and Financial Literacy (00:29:19) The importance of making crypto onboarding easier and empowering individuals with financial literacy and self-custody options. Banking System Risks (00:30:22) gmoney discusses the risks associated with traditional banking systems and the advantages of self-custody in crypto. Financial Education and Freedom (00:33:19) The discussion highlights the transformative power of crypto in providing financial education and freedom, as well as the broader implications for artists and collectors. Artists: Snowfro, Jack Butcher, die with the most likes. Mentioned: 9dcc, Adidas, Bradley Cooper, Chance the Rapper, FTX, FDIC insurance, Drakula, Farcaster, NFT NYC, Adam’s Bomb, Degen, Art Blocks. Until next time, - Kaloh