Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach

In this episode, I continue reading from the glossary of “ Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach. ” I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available as a download to new free/paid/comp subscribers to Tech for Comics. For more details, see the following post: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

In this episode, I continue reading from the glossary of “ Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach. ” I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available as a download to new free/paid/comp subscribers to Tech for Comics. For more details, see the following post: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

In this episode, I continue reading from the glossary of “ Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach. ” I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available as a download to new free/paid/comp subscribers to Tech for Comics. For more details, see the following post: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

In this episode, I read from the glossary of “ Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach. ” Clearly, I’ve reached the pinnacle of my emerging podcasting career. 😂 I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available as a download to new free/paid/comp subscribers to Tech for Comics. For more details, see the following post: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Looking to the Future ☐ I understand that blockchain and NFT technologies are evolving rapidly. What was true yesterday may not hold true next week. ☐ I understand that legislation governing NFTs is in flux and will take time to mature. Editors note: If you missed part one of this chapter, it is available here: I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available as a downlo...

I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available as a download to new free/paid/comp subscribers to Tech for Comics. For more details, see the following post: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tjosvold.substack.com

Honor your pre-customers ☐ I understand that an End User Licensing Agreement (EULA), created by a knowledgeable lawyer, will help my potential customers understand the rights given with your NFT. It may also help me avoid misunderstanding your own rights. ☐ I will use all appropriate avenues to make sure my customers understand what rights they receive with my NFTs.  ☐ I understand that it is good...

☐ I acknowledge it is likely that members of my existing creative team may have strong opinions about NFTs. ☐ I understand it is important for all members of the creative team to be on board with issuing the comic as an NFT. ☐ I understand comic NFTs offer unique avenues to offer bonuses to a creative team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

The following updates will appear in the next edition of Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach . The first edition is available here . Subset: Ick! Bitcoin -> Bitcoin is as relevant to traditional NFT sales as the Argentine Peso is to English-only print comics.  Bitcoin does not have integrated smart contract abilities, so it cannot be used to host traditional NFTs. Period. If you are talking about Ord...

Pages 99 through 105 of Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach . If you haven’t got your copy of the book yet, ComicNFTs.com will take you to the download page. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tjosvold.substack.com

Intro 1. Vigorous marketing 2. An invisible blockchain 3. A resale marketplace 4. Variant cover joy 5. The ability to easily read the comic you purchase. An App. 6. Community 7. More use cases Conclusion Transcript Hey everyone, Greg here.  This week we are taking a quick detour from the read-through of “Comic NFTs - an Ethical Approach” to address a DM I received. It was a message that became eve...

BE AWARE OF PRIVACY CONSTRAINTS ☐ I understand that NFT wallet addresses are pseudonymous, like a telephone number or a car’s license plate. ☐ I understand that on a public blockchain that the NFTs that belong to a particular address are easy for anyone to see. ☐ I understand that, as a publisher/creator, it is important to encourage safe data privacy behaviours, both in my business and among buye...

HONOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ☐ I am confident that true fans of my comic would rather buy from me than a forger. ☐ I believe that there is value in having a way to verify that any digital collectible I create and put out in the world actually came from me. ☐ I understand that the best available way to ensure forgeries don’t get sold is to make the legitimate product available from a source ve...

Check Your Understanding Acknowledge the Limits of Digital Ownership ☐ I understand that ownership of digital assets is a new and evolving social contract. ☐ I understand that reframing “proof of ownership” to “the right to transfer” digital content may be a more appropriate way to think of NFTs at this point in history. Create a Durable Product ☐ I understand that simply storing NFT data on a reg...

Ethereum is basically the Natasha Romanoff of the blockchain world. Once a killer, it is now a powerful and positive ally in the NFT space. This episode explores the origin story and current state of the “NFTs are destroying the planet” mythos. Check Your Understanding: Don’t Destroy the Planet ☐ I am not a supervillain, so it should be my goal to help preserve the planet, not destroy it. ☐ I beli...

This week we start exploring some of the concerns about creating Comic NFT, starting with the environmental impact of the technology. Check Your Understanding * I understand that NFTs are currently extremely controversial in the comic book world. Don’t Destroy the Planet * I am not a supervillain, so it should be my goal to help preserve the planet, not destroy it. * I believe that the carbon foot...

This week we finish the section discussing more benefits of creating Comic NFTs, mostly with creators in mind. Many of these are win-win features for comic creators and for customers. Check Your Understanding * I understand it is possible to deliver comic NFTs in randomized “packs.” * I understand that POAPs and other event/activity-based NFTS can be used as a unique way to thank your fans. * I un...

This week I continue the section where I talk specifically about some of the benefits for creators of creating Comic NFTs. Many of these are win-win features for comic creators and for customers. An Important Update re. Royalties In this episode, I talk about resale royalties. Since writing the book, some of the largest NFT marketplaces have made royalty payments optional for the users of their si...

This week I start the section where I talk specifically about some of the benefits for creators of creating Comic NFTs. Many of these are win-win features for comic creators and for customers. I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available as a download to new free/paid/comp subscribers to Tech for Comics (look for the link in the welcome e-mail). For more details, se...

This week I continue the chapter on the unique value proposition of Comic NFTs in comparison to simply issuing standard PDFs or offering digital comics on a platform like Comixology. One of the benefits listed in this section is the use of NFT as tickets. The video on the blog is from an OddKey meet-and-greet with Todd McFarlane at SDCC 2022 where specific NFTs (worth between $20 - $50) were used...

This week I start the chapter on the unique value proposition of Comic NFTs in comparison to simply issuing standard PDFs or offering digital comics on a platform like Comixology. When I wrote the book, the changes at ComiXology, that make my point about “leased content” even more relevant, hadn’t occurred yet. The implications of the moves at Comixology are partially described in the following vi...

I drop a new section of the book each Thursday. The entire book is available to new free/paid/comp subscribers to Tech for Comics (look for the link in the welcome e-mail). For more details, see: EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS TYPES OF NFTs Full Issues of Comics LightningWorks: https://lightningworks.io/ VeVe Digital Collectibles: VeVe.me Profile Pictures AKA PFPs HeroNFT.io: https://www.heronft.io/comics Ar...

Do you like to “read” while driving, cleaning the house, or with your head down drawing? I’m using the podcast feature of Substack to serialize my book, Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach . My goal is to put out at least one new section a week and may add updates in the text accompanying each post. The industry is moving so fast! Details on how to get your own copy of the entire book are available h...