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Old crypto. Slow crypto. Long Crypto

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. 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

Not another hamster wheel, please

On this week's episode of the MARS, Matthew & Rizzle try to keep things positive. The adversarial PvP vibes on the timeline feel heavier than normal. Attacking folks who are legitimate builders and known to be good actors benefits no one, and only causes unneeded damage. Folks need to stop immediately assuming malice and instead be more open to nuance. Instead, we'd all be better served if we highlight winners who continue to build out and add value to the space in positive ways. Matthew & Rizzle use the recent slate of updates and releases made by Jeff Davis & Snowfro and the whole ArtBlocks team as two key examples: The Generative Art Fund and a buttery smooth new Grids viewer for AB Curated collections respectively (see link below). After that, Matthew & Rizzle take a devil's advocate view of the approach Opensea is taking on the long and winding road to the long-awaited Opensea 2.0 launch that culminates in Rizzle lamenting how OpenSea may have missed out on becoming the Ripple of NFT Land haha. Discussion around the interesting announcement posted on X yesterday about the Doodle change of leadership (see below for link) and a comparison of pfp projects that have won and are still going strong atop unforced narratives (e.g. Punks, Fly Frogs) vs other pfp projects where leadership or a portion of the community try to force a narrative wind out this week's episode. - Link to Grids on ArtBlocks: https://www.artblocks.io/marketplace/experiments/grids - Link to Doodles new CEO announcement: https://x.com/burnttoast/status/1884288787955531844 Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @toxsam @anloremi @SuperRare @decentraland @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @dankvr @conniedigital @artonblockchain @jeffgdavis @artblocks_io @Shazoo_xyz @squiggleDAO @voxvienne @iam_metamike @opensea @dfinzer @magiceden @shape_l2 @doodles @yugalabs @poopie @burnttoast @jholguin @montyreport @cryptopunksnfts @walmart @pudgypenguins @mcdonalds @flyfrogsnft @metabrookhawk @ronin_network @axieinfinity