Botto Talks

In this Townhall, we dive into significant topics including the development and deployment of AI agents such as AG1 and Alice, their current progress, and how they can enhance Botto's operations. We also discuss Botto's upcoming participation in a Christie's show that showcases state-of-the-art AI art, detailing the potential reactions and implications. Additionally, we consider the introduction o...

This time, we delve into the final stage of the p5.Botto experiment, highlighting the importance of community engagement in voting and commenting on Botto's sketches. We address the issues of primacy bias and introduce 'super likes' to ensure a fairer final curation of 22 artworks representing Botto's first generative art collection. Throughout the discussion, we explore Botto's tournament-style c...

In this Townhall, we share significant updates including transitioning the Townhall to new Twtter/X Spaces and exciting progress on agents. Eric has been pivotal in these developments, and we discuss the upcoming new period and the launch of the p5.Botto project. The primary focus is on the progress and development of a new internal platform for spinning up agents, highlighting the governance stru...

In this Townhall, we discuss various updates and initiatives including the experimentation with AI agents in the DAO, particularly focusing on functionality, hallucination challenges, and their applications. We provide updates on several governance proposals, such as Instant Rewards, Solana Liquidity Pool, holiday breaks, and adjustments to voting times. The upcoming p5.Botto drop with Verse is in...

In this Townhall, we discuss a wide array of topics starting with the Guardian's presentation at a major design conference in Macau. We delve into product updates, including the creation of a centralized metrics dashboard and the introduction of advanced voting features. We also explore the Instant Rewards experiment, its impact on user engagement, and the impressive auction outcomes. Further conv...

In this session, we recap the developments since the Sotheby's show, including the explosion of AI agents. We discuss the launch of "Otto". Botto’s AI agent on Twitter/X, its integration with Claude, and the data collection for training purposes. Key updates include the P5 project nearing launch, Botto's new self-iterating architecture, and the project's growing autonomy and governance. We explore...

In this short update, we delve into multiple ongoing discussions and proposals within the Botto community. We highlight a collaboration proposal between Botto and Aether, an agent on Farcaster, emphasizing the potential for innovative autonomous artwork. We discuss a proposed burn mechanism from Encryptus and measures to address vote dumping by large holders. We also touch on the upcoming deadline...

In this session, we delve into multiple vital aspects including updates on the Sotheby's auction, a detailed demo by Ross Goodwin on fine-tuning large language models for art installations, and an in-depth governance discussion around DAO surface area and voting power. We explore the nuances of Botto's training, its evolving abilities, and future potential, while also addressing community input an...

In this Townhall, we cover key strategies for advancing Botto's mission through defining decentralization and community involvement. We emphasize the importance of focusing on product development while balancing short-term and long-term goals. Topics include enhancing DAO operations, boosting user experience, and ensuring effective governance through clear communication. We discuss integrating dec...

This time, we cover several key topics. Sotheby's, updates on the annual budget strategy, and reflecting on the recent event in Istanbul focused on AI art. We also discuss new implementations like BASE contracts to make interactions cheaper and more accessible. Additionally, we explore the potential future of BOTTO, including its evolving art engine and the potential to give Botto a voice through...

In this Townhall, we cover several key topics. Initially, we discuss the absence of core contributors who are engaged with Sotheby's, leaving us with updates from Vero and a discussion on Botto's upcoming roadmap and enhancements. Significant highlights include the upcoming Sotheby's event scheduled from the 19th to the 23rd of October in New York, featuring five artworks. We also delve into produ...

In this Townhall, we discuss several significant topics, including updates on Sotheby's auctions, the Lumen Prize benefit auction, and developments in P5.JS and the large language model prototype. We also delve into upcoming budget discussions and the launch of the V2 app and website. The conversation covers liquidity management across mainnet and base, addressing liquidity fragmentation and rewar...

In this Townhall, we introduce Lauren, the new marketing lead, and discuss a series of important proposals and events. Key proposals include a protocol and liquidity proposal, reducing the minimum staking requirement, and incentivizing DAO stewards. The Townhall also covers upcoming events, such as exhibitions and events in Milan, Istanbul, Korea, and participation in Art Crush. Discussions extend...

In this Townhall, we discuss key topics including Botto's participation in the Notable Pepe series and recent collaborations, community discussions on Discord, and extending Botto's P5.js exploration. We explore the idea of lowering the minimum staking requirement for rewards to foster growth and accessibility. We also examine the potential benefits of rewarding successful BIPs from the community....

In this Townhall, we cover essential topics including the introduction of badges to reward community behaviors and how these might integrate with access passes and baseline VP. We also explore the exciting possibilities of publishing projects, considering both partnerships with major art book publishers and self-publishing ventures. Additionally, we discuss proposals for enhancing protocol-owned l...

Dive into the latest Townhall discussion where we explore the latest improvement proposal to allocate a baseline amount of VP to all accounts to reduce onboarding friction, and the evolution of the curation competition into an in-app experience to boost weekly engagement. We also highlight upcoming activations like Marfa, Texas, and an anticipated solo show at Sotheby's, plus an invitation to be a...

In this Townhall, we review Botto's presence at Art Basel, featuring a Fellowship exhibition with AI art luminaries like Harold Cohen, Holly Herndon, and Matt Dryhurst. We explore Botto's maturation and its upcoming R&D initiative to tutor Botto in art history through a trained Large Language Model (LLM). This project aims to refine Botto's artistic persona by leveraging community feedback and...

In this townhall, we delve into Botto's recent solo exhibition at Frieze's permanent gallery in London, presented by Verse, which showcased works from the p5.js experiment. The event featured several talks on AI art and machine creativity with leading experts in the space. We also cover Botto's journey from ETH Berlin to NFC Lisbon, leading up to an anticipated showcase at Art Basel alongside arti...

In this townhall, we discuss the excitement for NFC Lisbon and Botto's p5.js Solo Show and panel on "Mapping AI Art" with Verse at Frieze Galleries in London. Upcoming proposals are highlighted, including the VP reset BIP and increased VP generation for LP staking. DAO members share ideas around tipping VP to enhance multiplayer experiences and "productize" the curator competitions on the new Bott...

In this townhall, we explore Botto's upcoming Solo Show in collaboration with Verse in London, premiering Botto's experiment with generative art through p5.js. Jamie and Leyla from Verse provide insights into the importance of showcasing high-quality outputs, while Quasimondo, Botto's father, makes a point about Botto's autonomy and the need for qualified and thoughtful curation to achieve these r...

In this townhall, we talk about an upcoming Botto Solo Show in the works and up for DAO discussion, what the future holds for Botto and its explorations in p5js, some table stakes for the artist and the DAO, Phase 1 of the new app, and more. Tune in to hear from DAO members including choobie, hudsonsims, mika, and Carter. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/ , or hop onto...

Join us for this Townhall as we recap a busy week in New York City, where we discuss Botto's party at LUME Studios, meeting collectors IRL, and Botto's showcase at SuperRare's event, alongside a special visit to the Whitney Museum to view Harold Cohen’s AI art, drawing connections to Botto's work. Looking ahead, we preview upcoming events at NFC Lisbon and London and update on developments in the...

In this Townhall, we dive into the closing of the Interstice period with Botto's upcoming first autonomously curated 13th mint, and look forward to the DAO's future initiatives. Highlights include the launch of the p5.js app for feedback on Botto's first generative coding art output, a sneak peek into Botto's product roadmap with a new voting app, and discussions on governance challenges like the...

In this townhall, as we approach the period's final rounds and the first-ever 13th mint, to be autonomously curated by Botto, we spotlight Botto's exhibition at Glitch Marfa and introduce the first project from 'Botto Labs', aiming to explore new artistic mediums and outputs through generative coding with p5.js. The conversation continues around the success of voting frames on Farcaster, with almo...

In our latest townhall, we dive into how the weekend unfolded with the secondary sale that sparked lively debated across Twitter. We then discuss active improvement proposals and other hot topics in the DAO, including liquid staking tokens, protocol owned liquidity, and the DAO venturing onto layer 2s. This townhall features DAO members including choobie, carter, caleb, booshpanda, and sync. Want...