Drifters in the Metaverse with Josie Bellini
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle are joined by the legendary crypto artist & onchain builder Josie Bellini (https://x.com/josiebellini). The trio kicks the show off by digging into all things Drifters (https://x.com/tpldrifters), Josie's new Metaverse Avatar-focused 3D collectible project that is a related follow-up to her previous ongoing on-chain project, CyberBrokers. Drifters is set to launch on Wednesday, May 14th, at 2:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) on http://tpldrifters.com. After discussing the rich and layered details that have gone into Drifters, the conversation turns into a long-time catch-up, with the trio recounting past IRL and URL adventures with a legendary cast of characters - many widely known and others, local legends. This episode will give you a healthy dose of bleeding-edge new balanced with a nostalgic look back at the origin of the metaverse. For those craving more of the latter, check out this throwback interview with Josie from 2020: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7frUyLB7lTb. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @cyberbrokers_ @josiebellini @cryptovoxels @rogerdickerman @bryanbrinkman @ethereum @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @vrchat @joydotworld @xcopyart @bananakin @osinachiart @scrillaventura @coldie @monaverse @oncyber @moneyalotta @superrare @bitcoin @base @cybourgeoisie @cartar_l @Benjythebee @brookemelissa1 @trello @frontfutur @artbasel @twobadour @metapurse @dutchtide
Crypto tipn our way to freedom
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew kicks things off talking about tipnearn.com and what the week since launching the new in-feed Tipn Like feature has been like. Rizzle then shares a sneak peek into his upcoming collaboration with Fabiano Speziari. The two take turns giving their takes on the current state of the crypto market before unpacking the latest topic du jour on crypto twitter: the crypto lifestyle. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @basefarcon2025 @tipn @alvinhsia @subsdotfun @fabianospeziari @fabielloart @kompreni @warpcast_ @EthereumDenver @farcaster_xyz @nftsmart @seedclubhq @podsdotmedia @tldr_x @brackyhq @cent @spherical_Art @itsreallysho @nfcsummit @patriziabarnato @onchainchain @hyperfy_io @atbarbaralove @buildtree_io @decentraland @memeexplorers @base @EthereumDenver @bitcoin @microsoft @apple @Steven_Ballmer @boredapeyc @josiebellini @natealexnft @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom
A New Metaverse Era Dawns
Matthew & Rizzle pour one out for the legendary Toxsam and his team at Polygonal Minds on this week's episode of MARS. It's tough out there on the streets of the metaverse for early founders. Last week it was KO, this week Polygonal Minds called it a wrap. But don't despair! These things happen in the early days of any new space. Lessons will be learned. And you better believe Toxsam and fam will return with something fresh and new once they get some much-needed rest. The landscape they'll return to is already so much more fertile than when they originally started their metaverse tinkering, as evidenced by projects like Base Colors and ColorPunks along with a whole slew of other new ventures spinning up basically in a fortnight over on the purple app. The first day of the metaverse may be ending, but a new era of the metaverse is dawning. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @knownorigin_io @toxsam @polygonalmind @j1mmyeth @cryptoavatarsio @ebay @reneil1337 @skeenee_art @mintbase @nategeier @base_colors @0fjake @mykcryptodev @urben @cent @linkdrophq @coinbase @cryptokitties @joyworld_inc @ballisticb @dragonateyt @frankyneedles @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @forceshidden @youngandsick @bryanbrinkman @nifty_island @chejazi @rebasegg @metageistvr @studiotbd_nyc @asyncart @paradoxx_media @metabrookhawk @memeexplorers
A Short Crypto Chat
MARS is coming in a little later than user this week on account of - checks notes - Comcast. Comcast is the absolute worst. But that's a digression. Matthew & Rizzle held things down in the TokenSmart Studio where they recorded a short, sweet chat on current crypto sentiment (after getting excited for the onchain generative art project called CYPHERDUDES to appear on the WIP). If you want to support the show make sure to grab a FREE mint of this episode. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @dragonateyt @CYPHERDUDES @I____felix____I @BnoiitC @bozzinh @memeexplorers @supahmarbler @vanarman @codetripnft @metageistvr @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @fortnitegame @cryptovoxels @tryrollhq @songadaymann @Peterpandam @carlosmarcialt @ezincr @boyageorge @j1mmyeth @onchainchain @dragonatesmom @optimism
Podcasts are for Back Pats
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle do some back patting. A lot of it actually. But they aren't patting themselves on the back, well maybe a little. Instead they talk about the platform par excellence that The WIP has become as a stage for highlighting cool, weird things at the bleeding edge of the crypto space, and the spillover effects all of this has had on our personal lives. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @marble_cards @wizardx_0x @kelseydriscoll @0x_Lucas @CollectPods @pfeffunit @farcaster_xyz @dragonateyt @samuelljackson @metageistvr @toxsam @paradoxx_media @Hanrgb @bryanbrinkman @NeuralBricolage @popwondernft @mattkaneartist @ezincr @lukegerbil @skeenee_art @empresstrash @cyberbrokers_
Look Touch Own ft. Oona
Oona is an anonymous conceptual artist, who explores the intersections of technology, finance, gender, and identity through her moving images and performance art. She has exhibited globally, earning critical acclaim and attention from collectors and curators. She was awarded the prestigious Playboy & Sevens Foundation grant for the "Art of Gender & Sexuality." ✍️ Subscribe to Kaloh's Newsletter: https://www.kaloh.xyz/ 🎙Kaloh's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kaloh_podcast Connect with me: Farcaster 👉 https://warpcast.com/kaloh X 👉 https://www.x.com/kaloh_nft Instagram 👉 https://www.twitter.com/kaloh_art In today’s episode, we discuss: Oona's message and evolution (00:00:49) Oona's evolution as an anonymous conceptual artist and the message behind her art. Entering the crypto art world (00:02:17) Oona's introduction to the world of crypto art and her goal to expand knowledge through her art. Challenges and opportunities in performance art (00:04:41) Oona's experiences and challenges in gatecrashing events and the significance of performance art in the crypto art world. Integration of blockchain technology with performance art (00:07:31) Oona's excitement about integrating blockchain technology with performance art and her first experience of minting NFTs. Collectors and the significance of Oona's art (00:09:12) The relationship between Oona's collectors and her performance art, including the impact of her art on the audience. Oona's grant from Playboy and the reaction of collectors (00:10:06) Oona's grant from Playboy, the reaction of her collectors, and the humorous situation with some of her first collectors. The concept and process of "Look Touch Own" (00:15:43) The concept and process of Oona's performance piece "Look Touch Own," including the message behind it and the audience's varied reactions. Cultural Reactions to Performance (00:19:20) Oona shares the diverse reactions to her performance in different cities, highlighting the cultural differences in response. Extreme Reactions in Paris (00:20:44) Oona describes the extreme range of reactions she experienced during her performance in Paris, including crying, nudity, and unexpected interactions. Data Tracking and Consent (00:23:53) Oona explains the process of obtaining consent and tracking interactions during her performance, emphasizing the use of non-disclosure agreements and data collection. Creating Digital Artwork from Interactions (00:25:51) Oona discusses the creation of unique digital artwork based on interactions and preserving participants' anonymity. Organic Sales Approach (00:30:15) Oona explains how the sales approach aligns with the collaborative nature of her performance, emphasizing the organic and performative aspects of the sales process. Dealing with Censorship and Algorithms (00:35:15) Oona discusses the challenges of showcasing her art, which explores gender and sexuality, on social media platforms due to censorship and algorithm biases. The Significance of Anonymity and the Mask (00:40:26) Oona explains why she chooses to remain anonymous and wear a mask, highlighting its role in broadening the conversation about the female body and identity. Until next time, - Kaloh Mentioned: Art Basel, Playboy, Look Touch Own, NFC, Valie Export, Violet Bond, Dolly Parton
