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Solo Artist Christian O’Connor Talks New Album and NFTs – New Noise Magazine

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9 months ago

16 May, 2024

Solo Artist Christian O'Connor Talks New Album and NFTs – New Noise Magazine

Solo artist Christian O’Connor is trying something different. His new album Laughing From the Other Side of Fear comes out later this year, and it’s a bluesy rock album with alt-rock and even hip-hop elements. The digital streaming version of the album is being released on New Year’s Day 2025, but, in the meantime, he’s rolling the album out slowly over the course of this year, putting out a new single every few weeks, and creating NFTs to coincide with each song off the album. It’s a unique release strategy that will see 10 different tracks from the album get their own release day. The addition of tying his songs into the controversial world of crypto makes for one of the most unique musical experiences you’ll find in a long time.

We took a moment to sit down with O’Connor to talk about his new album, NFTs, and his love of 3-D art.

So you’re rolling out your album Laughing From the Other Side of Fear over the course of this year. Can you tell me a little bit about this album?

So I’ve been doing music since I was a little baby, professionally for 10 years, meaning I’ve been playing with other artists and stuff like that, doing gigs for very long time. But this is my first big release. This is first real foray into touring as myself. I’ve been doing it for a while; I’ve been playing in cover bands forever. I’ve been playing in other people’s bands. I’ve been doing my own stuff in bars across the US, but this is really my first big Spotify release. So I’m very pumped about it.

Well, I did release three albums before this on Spotify that I later took down because (I) keep getting better. I’m a lot better than I was at those albums. In particular, my voice wasn’t very strong back then. I’ve gotten a lot better vocally; I was too whiny. I didn’t have the rasp that I have now. That was the main reason. But it’s not like a scandal that I’m trying to hide.

You’re releasing singles one by one over the course of the year. What made you want to roll it out slowly in this gradual process instead of a traditional promotional cycle?

The reason why I wanted to do that is I started making a lot of 3-D art around every individual song. I’ve been sitting on this material for a while, and, (for) every song, I initially intended on releasing a lot of 3-D projects along with them. So I just decided, because every single had its own artwork, and (I) had so much material around each individual (single) that I thought each one of them deserves to be a single. Every one of these things had so much other material surrounding it. I thought maybe they all deserved individual releases.

So you’ve been doing NFTs for each one. Is that correct?

Yes, I have. They’re not necessarily going to be released alongside of every single because one of the things with NFTs is you absolutely have to get them right because of the permanent nature of NFTs. What’s your familiarity with NFTs, if you don’t mind me asking?

Not great, I’ll be honest. It’s my understanding that it’s an image that can’t be replicated?

Yeah, that’s the gist of it. It’s kind of one of those cult industries, meaning that the people who like NFTs love NFTs and the people that don’t like NFTs hate NFTs. So it’s very conscious. It’s probably the most controversial form of art for a lot of reasons. One is a lot of people don’t like crypto and a lot of people really do like crypto. There are people out there who believe it to be a scam and there are people out there who believe it to be the revolution. So everything about is very controversial. But yes, an NFT is basically a piece of art.

The best way I’ve heard it described is on the Ethereum blockchain—you can do it on a bunch of blockchains, there are a lot of different types of NF Ts, but I’m just going to talk about Ethereum-based NFTs just for simplicity sake—it’s a piece of digital artwork that the receipt is stored on the Ethereum blockchain. So (it’s) like a deed to a piece of art or something like that, like a certificate of authenticity. It’s a picture or a video or a 3-D file that is certified by a something called a smart contract. Think of it as the receipts on Ethereum. It is certified one of a kind. You can copy the art, but you can’t copy the deed to the art. I’ve heard people compare it with real estate. You could clone my house, you could make an exact replica of my house, but you couldn’t put it on this ground where my house is because there’s only so much real estate. You can take a picture of the Mona Lisa, but there’s only one Mona Lisa.

This makes me think of an autograph with a certificate of authenticity. You can retrace an autograph, but you can’t replicate the authenticity.

Yeah, you got it. That’s exactly what it is. Again, there’s a lot of there’s a lot of math underpinning that, but it’s kind of like your car: you don’t have to understand how your car works, you just have to understand how to buy it and how to drive it. But when it comes to my NFTs, my plan right now is to make an NFT for every one of my songs. I have NFTs right now for every one of my songs but I want to make sure that they’re perfect because, like I said, once you release it, they have a very permanent nature. So I want to make sure there’s no bugs in the code and there’s nothing that could render them useless in the future because you only have one shot at these releases.

Why did you want to tie your album into crypto and NFTs?

Just to retrace it, I’ve been working with music as my living for 10-15 years now. Before that, my day job was that I was a coder. One of my first music gigs was I was the guitar player for Jennifer Paige. She sings that song “Crush.” So I played with her, and I basically just had an RV with the rest of the band and we would travel around. At that point, working remote had just come out, like 2009-2010, something like that. So I got a job doing code. On the road, I had a laptop I would go to coffee shops and do that. So in the coding community. crypto became very, very popular; you heard about it a lot.

I got into crypto at a very young age and ideologically just fell in love with it. I just (said) there are the people that hate it, there are the people that love it. I would be in the “love it” (camp). I think it’s the revolution. It’s the new underpinning of money in society. So I tried to incorporate crypto into every single thing I do. And I believe that NFTs are probably going to be the new standard for art. I think that it’s going to be a way to monetize your interest in a band.

Like, I was very into Coheed and Cambria with their first album, The Second Stage Turbine Blade. I was obsessed with it; I loved it. They blew up, but you don’t get anything for that. I caught on early but who cares? I think I used the wrong word when I said “monetize.” I don’t think that was the right term because it’s not supposed to be about reselling it because that kind of cheapens it. It’s a way to almost pledge allegiance or like prove your loyalty to bands. Because, if NFTs had been around, and if Second Stage Turbine Blade had been an NFT, I would have bought it. I would be like, I was obsessed with this movement, and I can prove it.

You can prove that you were there before. You can get hipster cred for it.

Exactly! Yeah, I like that. That’s actually a good way to put it, whether somebody would like being called hipster or not. But you’re right. It means I was here at the time. So I didn’t mean to say “monetize.” I don’t think selling NFTs is a good thing. So I would actually say I’m against the idea of monetizing it because, whenever you get into the business of selling stuff, it cheapens it a little bit. But it’s a way to prove you were there. It’s digital graffiti in its most pure sense.

You’ve also been making your own artwork for the singles. Is that separate from the NFTs?

As of right now, yes, it is. I’m also an addict of 3-D art, like Blender. I don’t know if you’re familiar, Blender is an open-source program that it’s very popular for 3-D art. There’s cinema 4-D, there’s Houdini, there’s 3ds Max. There’s a lot of those softwares, but Blender is probably the only real mainstream open-source software for 3-D art. For every song, I made a lot of 3-D sculptures for them. I just started with a blank canvas in Blender and I just thought “If this (song) was to be a visual thing, what would it look like?”

“We’re Stealing the Crown” was probably the first one that I made Blender art for. I made a machine. You’ll see in the artwork, it looks like some kind of a nuclear reactor or something like that. That was the first one where it was a machine with no purpose. So I thought what would look cool. Glowing rings look cool. Some people don’t like that because they say that’s lazy, but I think it’s actually cooler to build a machine with no purpose, like a Rube Goldberg. It serves no purpose other than to be aesthetically pleasing, which is cool. I probably should have made it a crown, the more that I think about it, because that would fit the song a lot more. But maybe it’s cooler the way it is. But that is not the NFT for the song; my NFTs are separate. But yes, the NFTs will be 3-D artwork.

And speaking of “We’re Stealing the Crown,” that was the first single you’ve put out from the album. What made you want to lead with that one?

“We’re Stealing the Crown” is one that I’ve played live before and it’s one of the most exciting ones to play. I’ve been very itchy to get out there and to play that when I’ve been doing shows. I’ve been playing a lot of concerts for about a decade and just debuting my original material across a lot of bars, and “We’re Stealing the Crown” gets the best reaction out of people. I can sometimes get the audience to sing along. I try to teach them to say “We’re stealing the crown,” but it comes in at a weird interval so it’s very hard. Next time I write a song that has to be a sing-along I’m going to make it exactly on beat.

But it gets a great live reaction. It embodies a lot of what my journey as an artist has been about. It’s about you weren’t supposed to make it, but you do. That phrase itself is (about) maybe you weren’t meant to, to have a career, maybe it didn’t work out, maybe you got too old, but you’re doing it anyway. That was the premise; that was the philosophy for the song.

I’m always fascinated with why artists choose particular album titles and this one, Laughing From the Other Side of Fear, what made you want to pick that as the title?

That’s the pre-hook line in stealing the crown. This album, I wrote it on the heel of a pretty serious major depressive episode. I had just gotten on Zoloft and I was recovering from that. Laughing From the Other Side of Fear is a sentiment that I was telling myself that that I’ll get through this. It’s just a beautiful sentiment of, as painful is anything we feel is, there’s going to be another side of it.

And even though that underlying sentiment is serious, it’s also not really meant to be taken seriously because, in a way, I took a serious sentiment and made it silly because it’s an upbeat rock song. It’s not as emotional. So, it’s about pushing through something that may be temporary with the anticipation of better days. But on the other hand, we’re a rock band; don’t take it too much to heart.

So you’ve got the whole rollout plan for the rest of the year. You’ve got singles coming out every month up through the first of next year. What were you most excited about with this whole release and this whole rollout?

Getting out live. That’s my favorite part of it. I write everything with the idea that I want to see what it’s like in a bar. When I make an album, that’s like packing (my) bags for a trip. It’s funny to think of it that way because your album is your art, but I love playing live. It’s tough traveling, especially when you’re in your car, but it’s so much fun. Just getting into the bar with arms full of gear and playing for like four hours in front of a bunch of drunk people. It’s my favorite thing in the world. So my favorite thing about this, by far, will be playing and seeing what people think when they see it live, just seeing what the reaction is to this material and seeing also how me and the band can reimagine it.

There’s two phases with you write the album, and you almost have to relearn it because, when I’m making this, I’m stacking guitars and this took me a very long time to actually get all this out recorded after I wrote everything. So right now, I’m with the band relearning how I’m going to do this with three pieces. It’s a three-piece band: me, a bass player, and a drummer. So I’d say that’s my favorite part of this. It’ll be coming to your town and playing and seeing what you guys think of it.

So do you have any live shows lined up? I know you’ve got you’ve got the release schedule pretty tight.

As of right now? No. I’m still in the relearning phase with my band. It’s going to be tough because, like you said, my release schedule is pretty aggressive. I don’t have any yet, but I will keep you posted when we get it. I’m just trying to think of what cool stuff I can put into the show before I get out there. It’s always a fun thing before I get out live. It’s like, What kind of stuff can I pack into my live act that a club will let me bring in there. Can we do pyro? Of course not. It’s more like I just look at my van for a long time and I’m like, What can I fit in there? So that’s what phase I’m at right now.

I will have another song out; I think it’s every five weeks, at this point, I’ll be releasing a new thing. And I’m very active on social media, particularly TikTok and Instagram. I do Twitter; I do Facebook; I do pretty much everything. I think TikTok and Instagram are the most active ones (for me). So I’m going to keep everybody very posted about everything I’m doing. Even boring stuff, because of social media. I think it’s more personal when you can see everything I do. I’m not a very manicured posts kind of guy, because that’s not what it’s for. Documentaries are for that. Social media is like a Polaroid. You take it you throw it at the audience and they like it or they don’t like it.

First thought, best thought.

Exactly. Even if you regret it a little bit later. Don’t do anything too crazy. Some people say, Oh I regret that. But I’m like, Well, you are not using it right.

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NFTs Maintain Upward Momentum, Sales Volume Surpasses $107 Million

Published

7 months ago

21 July, 2024

SatoshiTimes Staff

NFT weekly sales drop 9% to $145m, Bitcoin leads despite downturn

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, saw sales volume surge for the second week in a row, reaching $107 million, an increase of 8.5%.

A substantial increase in the number of NFT Buyers accompanied this growth, reaching 488,141 — a staggering increase of 89.56%.

On the other hand, the number of NFT sellers also increased by 69.8%, totaling 198,450, signaling an improved business environment and increased market engagement.

Below is a look at what happened in the NFT market over the past week.

Ethereum Maintains Leading Position While Solana and Bitcoin Follow

Blockchains by weekly NFT sales volume | Source: CryptoSlam

Over the past few weeks, Ethereum (E T H) continued to dominate the NFT market with $36.6 million in total sales, driven by 35,236 buyers, a 46.31% increase from the previous week.

Solana (GROUND) has emerged as a serious competitor, recording total revenue of $26.15 million, thanks to a substantial 114.07% increase in the number of buyers.

Bitcoin (Bitcoin) The NFT market also saw a notable surge, with total sales reaching $21.4 million, thanks to a staggering 222.29% increase in buyers.

Polygon (MATICS), which had the second best performance the previous week, saw its total sales volume drop by more than 15%, dropping it to 4th place just ahead of Immutable (IMX).

Other notable performances were achieved by Zora and Blast, which recorded the two largest percentage increases in sales volume, at 463% and 227% respectively.

Best Collections: Solana Monkey Business Shines

NFTs Maintain Upward Momentum, Sales Volume Surpasses $107 Million - 2 Ranking NFT collections by weekly sales volume | Source: CryptoSlam

Among the top NFT collections, Solana Monkey Business came out on top with $4.86 million in sales, an increase of 168.38%. The collection also saw a significant increase in transactions (137.34%) and buyers (130.84%).

The DMarket collection on the Mythos blockchain, which recorded $4.01 million in sales, came in a close second. Interestingly, this is the only collection among the top 5 by sales volume to see a decline in the number of transactions and buyers.

Immutable’s Gods Unchained cards also made headlines with $3.8 million in sales, an increase of 61.35%. This collection saw notable growth in both transactions (76.31%) and buyers (41.21%), a testament to the growing popularity of blockchain-based trading cards.

Best-Selling NFTs and Fan Tokens

In terms of individual sales, Ethereum’s Autoglyphs #167 led with a sale of $274,561, followed by Bitcoin’s Protoshrooms with $148,574. Other notable sales included BNB’s kNFT: Locked kUSDT and Arbitrum’s Umoja Synths, highlighting the diversity and breadth of the NFT market across different blockchains.

NFTs Maintain Upward Momentum, Sales Volume Surpasses $107 Million - 3 Top 5 Fan Tokens by Sales Volume

As can be seen in the table above CryptoSlamFan tokens also continued to see explosive growth, with Galatasaray’s token on the Chiliz blockchain recording a turnover of $280.5 million. This reflects an increase of 70149.47%.

FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain followed with substantial sales volumes, indicating the growing popularity of sports-related NFTs.

Market consequences

The latest performance of the NFT market marks a significant turnaround, demonstrating resilience and renewed investor interest after a period of declining sales volumes.

This is the second consecutive week of improved sales, suggesting a potential upward trend. It is worth noting that this resurgence comes amid a broader recovery in the cryptocurrency market, which is currently valued at $2.55 trillion.

Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and Solana have all registered Prices have risen by double digits over the past week, further fueling optimism in the digital asset sector.

The correlation between rising cryptocurrency prices and the recovery of the NFT market could be an indication of strengthening investor confidence, setting a positive tone for the coming weeks.

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APENFT’s One-Day Trading Volume Hits $16.67 Million (NFT)

Published

7 months ago

21 July, 2024

SatoshiTimes Staff

APENFT's One-Day Trading Volume Hits $16.67 Million (NFT)

APENFT (NFT) fell 0.3% against the U.S. dollar in the 24-hour period ending at 9:00 a.m. ET on July 21. APENFT has a market cap of $8.54 million and $16.67 million worth of APENFT was traded on exchanges over the past day. Over the past week, APENFT has been trading 3.1% lower against the US Dollar. One APENFT token can now be purchased for around $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges.

Here’s how other cryptocurrencies performed over the past day:

KILT Protocol (KILT) is up 1.9% against the dollar and is now trading at $0.20 or 0.00000302 BTC.
Aidi Finance (BSC) (AIDI) fell 2.2% against the dollar and is now trading at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
Zoo Token (ZOOT) fell 2.2% against the dollar and is now trading at $0.0652 or 0.00000239 BTC.
CareCoin (CARES) fell 2.2% against the dollar and is now trading at $0.0809 or 0.00000297 BTC.
Kitty Inu (KITTY) rose 1.9% against the dollar and is now trading at $95.84 or 0.00338062 BTC.
Hokkaidu Inu (HOKK) rose 1.2% against the dollar and is now trading at $0.0004 or 0.00000001 BTC.
Jeff in Space (JEFF) fell 2.2% against the dollar and is now trading at $2.75 or 0.00010076 BTC.
Lumi Credits (LUMI) fell 0.7% against the dollar and is now trading at $0.0128 or 0.00000019 BTC.
AXIA Coin (AXC) fell 0.1% against the dollar and is now trading at $13.43 or 0.00048094 BTC.

About APENFT

APENFT launched on March 28, 2021. The total supply of APENFT is 999,990,000,000,000 tokens and its circulating supply is 19,999,800,000,000 tokens. The official website of APENFT is apenft.orgThe official APENFT Twitter account is @apenftorg and his Facebook page is accessible here.

According to CryptoCompare, “APENFT is a blockchain-based platform created by the APENFT Foundation to create, buy, sell, and trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the TRON and Ethereum networks. It allows for the ownership and trading of unique digital assets such as artwork, music, videos, and more. It also provides tools for artists and creators to create and promote their own NFTs, as well as participate in community events and governance.”

APENFT Token Trading

It is not currently generally possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as APENFT directly using US dollars. Investors wishing to acquire APENFT must first purchase Ethereum or Bitcoin using an exchange that deals in US dollars such as CoinbaseGDAX or Gemini. Investors can then use their newly acquired Ethereum or Bitcoin to purchase APENFT using any of the exchanges listed above.

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Next US Vice President JD Vance Holds Bitcoin and NFTs, Expected to Boost MATIC and Algotech Post-Election

Published

7 months ago

21 July, 2024

SatoshiTimes Staff

Next US Vice President JD Vance Holds Bitcoin and NFTs, Expected to Boost MATIC and Algotech Post-Election

The blockchain technology landscape is about to transform as JD Vance, the likely next US vice president, emerges as a strong advocate for digital assets. Recent reports suggest that Vance not only holds Bitcoin (BTC) and NFTs, but is also willing to back promising blockchain initiatives like Polygon (MATIC) and Algotech (ALGT) post-elections.

JD Vance’s Cryptocurrency Investments Highlight Shift in Government Perspective

U.S. Senator JD Vance has garnered considerable attention for his recent investments in Bitcoin (BTC) and NFTs. Public records indicate that he owns between $100,000 and $250,000 worth of Bitcoin (BTC), indicating considerable interest in the success of the cryptocurrency market. This level of financial commitment from a high-profile government figure is unprecedented and underscores the growing credibility and promise of digital assets.

JD Vance’s interests extend beyond Bitcoin (BTC) to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with reports suggesting his involvement in acquiring notable pieces from renowned collections. While the details of his NFT portfolio remain unknown, those who know the senator confirm his foray into this field.

This exploration of NFTs underscores Vance’s openness to exploring innovative and artistic applications of blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrencies’ typical role as assets or means of exchange. Vance’s involvement with cryptocurrency stands in stark contrast to the views of many of his peers in Congress, who often express doubt or hostility toward digital currency.

His direct involvement as an investor and user of these technologies gives him a unique perspective on their potential benefits and drawbacks. This practical understanding is likely to influence his stance on policy and regulation should he take on the role of vice president.

Polygon (MATIC) Hits $0.53, Eyes Breakout Amid Market Slowdown

The Vance administration, known for its support for cryptocurrencies, could significantly boost Polygon (MATIC), a major Ethereum layer 2 scaling project. MATIC has already attracted the attention of the developer community for its innovative solutions.

Even so, regulatory uncertainties have slowed widespread adoption and integration with traditional financial systems. Vance’s backing could serve as a driving force to unlock Polygon’s untapped capabilities.

A recent look at the MATIC token shows that its current trading value is $0.53, which represents an increase of over 2% in the last 24 hours. This surge coincides with a downturn in the broader cryptocurrency market, signaling solid fundamental strength and a growing sense of confidence among investors regarding Polygon’s future prospects.

Based on technical indicators, MATIC appears to be facing a resistance level that has persisted for several months, hinting at a potential breakout that could propel prices towards the previous peak around $1.29.

MATIC’s cutting-edge technology has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of the Plonky3 zero-knowledge proof system. This innovation in zk-rollup technology is set to revolutionize MATIC’s scalability and efficiency, cementing its position as the premier choice for developers and enterprises.

Algotech (ALGT) Eyes $1 Price Hike When Its Exchange Launches

Algotech, a project that has attracted the interest of crypto enthusiasts and JD Vance, aims to transform algorithmic trading in the cryptocurrency space. Through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Algotech offers advanced trading strategies to ordinary investors.

The platform’s innovative approach and ambitious roadmap are in line with JD Vance’s goal of driving financial innovation and making sophisticated investment tools more accessible to all. Algotech’s decentralized structure stands out, aligning perfectly with the core principles of blockchain technology.

By cutting out the middleman and giving users direct authority over their trading algorithms, Algotech embodies the essence of financial independence advocated by many in the crypto community, including Vance. This common ground makes Algotech a natural choice for endorsement by crypto-friendly leadership.

As Algotech’s pre-sale gains momentum, with over $9.6 million in funding, excitement is building for its official launch. Analysts have set lofty price targets, with some even suggesting that ALGT could surge to $1 shortly after it goes public.

While it’s wise to approach these predictions with caution, the combination of Algotech’s cutting-edge technology and the potential backing of key figures like JD Vance could pave the way for significant growth and adoption.

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OG Crypto Artist Trevor Jones Unveils Groundbreaking Collection of Ordinals | NFT CULTURE | NFT News | Web3 Culture

Published

7 months ago

21 July, 2024

SatoshiTimes Staff

OG Crypto Artist Trevor Jones Unveils Groundbreaking Collection of Ordinals | NFT CULTURE | NFT News | Web3 Culture

Trevor Jones’ New Genesis BTC Collection: CryptoAngels

Known for his innovative blend of physical and digital art, Trevor Jones continues to push the boundaries of the NFT space with his latest collection, CryptoAngels. Since his foray into Bitcoin-themed artwork in 2017, Jones has garnered a significant following, cementing his reputation with record-breaking sales and community events.

The Bitcoin Angel Journey

In 2021, Jones made headlines with his Bitcoin Angel open edition, selling 4,158 editions for an incredible $3.2 million in just seven minutes. This success paved the way for his latest venture, where he combines art, community, and technology in new ways. His annual Castle Parties, celebrating art, culture, and charity, have further cemented his place in the Web3 world.

CryptoAngels Collection Review

Jones’ CryptoAngels collection is divided into two main stages: Archangels and CryptoAngels.

Step 1: The Archangels The initial phase, Archangels, saw 21 collector’s packages sold for 87.9 ETH (approximately $335,291). Each package included:
- A physical bronze sculpture of the Bitcoin angel
- A 3D NFT avatar
- An Archangel Ordinal
Esteemed collectors like ModeratsArt, Batsoupyum, Bharat Krymo, Blondie23LMD, and 1Confirmation now lead the CryptoAngel army as Archangel Collectors.
Step 2: CryptoAngels The second phase, set to launch on August 7, features 7,777 unique CryptoAngels. These will be available for minting via OrdinalsBot, starting with a whitelisting phase. Each CryptoAngel is distinct and named by Jones himself. The collection is organized into 21 cohorts, each associated with one of Archangel’s collectors, fostering sub-communities within the larger collection. Additionally, there are seven 1/1 CryptoAngels, making them exceptionally rare and not aligned with a cohort.

Connecting Bitcoin and Art

Jones, who has been a strong Bitcoin supporter since mid-2017, expresses his deep connection to the crypto community. He sees the CryptoAngels collection as a tribute to that community, bringing his iconic Bitcoin Angel motif to the blockchain.

“I have been personally investing in Bitcoin since mid-2017 and its ethos quickly inspired me in my crypto art journey. I have followed the growth of Ordinals since its inception and the CryptoAngels collection is my offering to a community that has welcomed me with open arms and given me the opportunity to bring my Bitcoin Angel motif to the chain where it was always meant to be,” said artist Trevor Jones.

Collectors’ opinions

“Bitcoin’s OG artist Trevor Jones, behind the Bitcoin Angels depositing ordinals on the immutable chain is a match made in crypto-native art heaven.” – Bharat Krymo (@krybharat – Archangel Collector)

“The 2018 Bitcoin Angel oil painting is one of the first crypto tributes to Bitcoin, so CryptoAngels on Ordinals is a natural extension of Trevor’s artistic journey” – batsoupyum (Archangel Collector)

Interactive experience and limited editions

Rounding out the collection, 21 special Angels will be available to mint for $7 each on Base, playable in the exclusive retro arcade game, Dante’s Pixel Inferno. The game challenges players to guide their Angel through the nine circles of Fiat Hell, collecting Bitcoin and earning rewards. Each Angel in the game has unique abilities and weapons.

Whitelisting Opportunities and Community Engagement

Whitelisting (WL) opportunities are available through community partnerships, existing Bitcoin Angel OE and Trevor’s Ascended Angels holders, and weekly giveaways. To stay up to date and secure a spot on the whitelist, join Trevor Jones’ active Discord community.

TL;DR

Trevor Jones is launching the CryptoAngels collection on August 7th, building on his Bitcoin Angel legacy. Split into two stages, Archangels and CryptoAngels, the collection includes unique NFTs and physical artworks, fostering strong community connections. Exclusive gaming experiences and limited minting opportunities enhance engagement. Join the Discord for your chance to win.

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