Blake speaks with Simon Hudson, operator and co-lead of Botto DAO. Botto is an autonomous artist which has sold over $5 million worth of its 1 of 1 NFT artworks. It also has a solo show (October 19th-23rd) and auction (October 17-24) at Sotheby’s this week!

In a future where creativity is automated, where is a human's place in it? Blake and Simon discuss this question and how Botto attempts to answer it.

The convo revolves around how AI, art and crypto intersect, as Botto represents (in Blake’s opinion) the best of how art can and is used as a tool to engage, teach and familiarize people with innovation and emerging technology.

Throughout the discussion, Simon outlines the long history of automating intelligence, asks who decides and defines what (good) art is and highlights how Botto demonstrates what is truly possible when combining DAOs with AI governance.

This is an essential listen for anyone wanting to learn about how AI will (and does) impact creativity and creative industries.

Botto’s X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject

Botto’s Website: https://botto.com/

Simon’s X: https://twitter.com/hudsonsims

Botto’s Auction Details at Sotheby’s: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/exorbitant-stage-botto-a-decentralized-ai-artist-NFN104?s=details&locale=en

Blake’s X: https://twitter.com/blakefinucane

Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

Blake speaks with 3 fellow members of the Blueprint by Bello Creator’s Program, Cohort 1.

Naomi Metzger is a 11 time British Triple Jump National Champion, Sara Phillips is a decorated musician who has over 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and Shavonne Wong is a internationally exhibited artist who made Vogue’s first NFT cover.

The 4 of them get together to discuss their experience in the Blueprint program. They detail how and why they’ve put their content on chain and the tremendous opportunities that it brings in terms of economic upsides and increased distribution and exposure. They continue by discussing the ins and outs of what it takes to go viral on chain and how they leverage decentralized social media platforms like Orb and Warpcast to build their audience.

This episode is kindly supported by Lens, who continues to provide the tools for creators to go viral on chain.

This is a must listen if you are a creator…putting your content on chain can actually change your life, and this episode will prove why.

Naomi’s X: https://twitter.com/afrochicksnft

Shavonne’s X: https://twitter.com/shavonnewong_

Sara’s X: https://twitter.com/Sara_JPhillips

BluePrint by Bello website: https://blueprint.bello.lol/

Lens X: https://twitter.com/LensProtocol

Lens Website: https://www.lens.xyz/

Blake’s X: https://twitter.com/blakefinucane

Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

Blake speaks with the brilliant musician Iman Europe. They have an illuminating discussion about the value of art, in particular music and music NFTs.

This convo is part of the Lens x FWB FEST coverage where Iman performed (twice!).

They speak about the music business, what goes into being an independent artist, and the role crypto tech has played in that process. Iman also recounts her journey into the crypto world and where she stands now with the space.

They continue by talking about the more personal side of being an artist and how it often takes faith and courage to continue, especially in the face of rejection. Blake also asks her to name her top 5 favourite albums of all time.

This is an incredible discussion for anyone who is an artist, who is interested in music NFTs or if you just want to listen to a super insightful, uplifting convo.

Iman’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImanEurope
Iman's Website: https://www.imaneurope.com/
Lens' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LensProtocol
Lens' Website: https://www.lens.xyz/
Blake’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/blakefinucane
Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/