NFP with DKleine

This is a special video edition of NFP with my guest, Patrick Amadon! Artist Patrick Amadon joins DKleine to discuss on-going events in the web3 space. The two briefly discuss Amadon's early experimentations in the digital art space followed by his entry into the NFT movement before delving into topics such as the issue of "utility" versus the concept of art for art's sake and the current state of...

Artist Patrick Amadon joins DKleine to discuss on-going events in the web3 space. The two briefly discuss Amadon's early experimentations in the digital art space followed by his entry into the NFT movement before delving into topics such as the issue of "utility" versus the concept of art for art's sake and the current state of the NFT market. You can find Patrick Amadon on Twitter at https://twi...

McFarlane Toys Digital product manager Trevor Dietz joins DKleine to talk about the Triple-A IP of Todd McFarlane's Spawn universe, launching a series of physical and digital collectibles in December of 2022. The two talk about the details of the physical and digital launch, future plans for interacting with and displaying the assets and the process of onboarding new users. You can find the Todd M...

Artist AwfulEye joins DKleine to talk about the experience of losing his eyesight and overcoming the barriers of blindness to continue creating art. The two discuss his entry into the NFT scene, his future goals, and methods he uses to assist him in creating art despite his loss of sight. You can find AwfulEye at https://linktr.ee/awfuleye Interested in finding out more about what it takes to make...

Brandon Frankel, Chief Business Officer of NoCap -- an interactive digital livestream music and merch platform --  joins DKleine to discuss the digitalization of the music industry and how Web3 tech can be integrated for consumers to enjoy a more intimate community-focused experience. Frankel drops a few amusing anecdotes about his relationship with award-winning actress Gabourey Sidibe and t...

Co-founder of the fine art NFT platform, Arthropo, Michele Colonna joins DKleine to discuss the differences in market behavior and mentality between the traditional art space and the digital realm.  Colonna shares details about Arthropo's monthly collections, created by renowned artists curated by the team. The pair continue the discussion, talking about how issues of gatekeeping and talent d...

AssetDash co-founder and CEO Matias Dorta talks to DKleine about the portfolio tracking platform that allows users to track assets from the traditional market as well as the crypto and NFT space in a single interface. The two discuss the platform's tools and offerings and then discuss broader topics including regulation and the eventual tokenization of virtually all assets. You can find AssetDash...

Artist Bad Oats joins DKleine to talk about his experience as an artist on the popular Web 2 digital art platform, Deviant Art and his move into the Web 3 space on platforms like SuperRare and Nifty Gateway. The two discuss some of the unique features of the Deviant Art platform and talk about his experience shifting over to the NFT market. You can find Bad Oats at https://supervillain.carrd.co/ I...

Ash Cooper Kerns joins DKleine to discuss her departure from a career as a lawyer to her journey into NFTs. The pair talk about her work in crypto philanthropy and as an art director for Daz3D and Tafi as well as her efforts to support artists as a collector. You can find Ash Cooper Kerns on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ashcooperkerns and https://twitter.com/RogueWingchickchick. Interested in fi...

TikTok star and Social Media wizard Vic Laranja joins DKleine to discuss strategies for community growth, the state of the market and centralization fears around the Ethereum Merge, concluding with a talk about the large-scale problems with fiat currency and its future implications. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the Koii network at https://koii.networ...

Renowned poet and artist Vasily Popov joins DKleine via an interpreter to discuss his passion for space exploration and his experience sending an NFT into space with cosmonaut, Oleg Artmyev. The group discusses Popov's vision of the future of humanity in space and conclude the show with a poem written by Popov and spoken in English. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brough...

Pixel Vault director of communications David Litsky and Web3 ops / gaming / builder at Pixel Vault, VGF join DKleine to discuss the crypto-native asset focused IP development group. The group discusses the evolution of the platform, the creations of famed Marvel / DC artist, Chris Wahl, integrations with Rarible's Community Marketplaces and visions for the growing Pixel Vault community that has be...

Artist Empress Trash joins DKleine to talk about moving to Mexico to focus on art, her arrivals and departures from the tech sector, and how she uses her art to do the talking. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the Koii network at https://koii.network/ and Atomic Zombies at atomiczombies.io -- Create atomic NFTs and earn Koii tokens with views of your wor...

Artist Jason Balducci joins DKleine to discuss his art, both physical and digital, and how his creative habits have changed since switching to predominantly digital means of expression. The two discuss the topic of perseverance and maintaining connection and community during the ups and downs of the sometimes fickle NFT art market. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought...

Artist Andy Scrawlzy joins DKleine for a discussion that begins around the topic of gaming before moving into the details of Scrawlzy's artistic processes and inspirations. The two discuss their affinity for portraiture in particular and their common obsession with using eyes as a focal point in their work. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the Koii netwo...

Adam Ilenich, Head of Community at Rarible joins DKleine to talk about a range of exciting developments and innovations on the NFT platform that started it all for many creators who joined the scene during the early stages of the market's growth. The two discuss multi-chain support, community marketplaces, and a couple bits of alpha for attentive listeners.  Sponsored by the https://koii.netw...

Scott Page, the legendary saxophonist of Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto, joins DKleine for a conversation that immediately dives deep with a discussion about the nature of consciousness and contentment before switching to the topic of launching a successful business and taking advantage of NFT technology to create independent wealth. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brou...

Deadfellaz co-founder, Betty joins DKleine to talk about the shift from Web2 to Web3 and how creatives can benefit from the change. The two discuss the success of the Deadfellaz project and its community and talk about ambitious plans for future applications of the IP. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the Koii network at https://koii.network/ and Atomic...

Artist REMO joins DKleine to discuss his recent work with Val Kilmer and the Kamp Kilmer project that is envisioned to be "A living, breathing virtual space with boundless possibilities where a community of eclectics and artists can thrive without limitations of space and time." The two discuss REMO's many contributions to the project, Val Kilmer's vision for the future of artistic expression and...

Co-founder of CryptoKitties, Dapper Labs and Big Head, Mack Flavelle joins DKleine to discuss the Web3 movement from the time of Ethereum transaction traffic jams in 2017 to the buying craze of the early NFT market. The two then discuss how some sectors of the traditional space remain resistant to the phenomenon before looking at how the market will evolve. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ N...

Koii Network CEO Al Morris joins DKleine for a conversation about how Koii's web3 tools enable greater network decentralization and opportunities for participants to benefit by staking and performing requested tasks via desktop nodes. The two discuss Koii's emphasis on a growing creator economy and opportunities for developers to receive grants to build using the technology. Sponsored by the https...

Artist Max Osiris joins DKleine for a friendly conversation about his latest creations on SuperRare, followed by a discussion about the AI art phenomenon and the recent controversy surrounding platforms that award no royalties to creators. Sponsored by the https://koii.network/ NFP with DKleine is brought to you by the Koii network at https://koii.network/ and Atomic Zombies at atomiczombies.io --...

Artist Ntxoo (pronounced "un-Zong") joins DKleine to talk about how her work is used as a tool to advocate for a range of causes, from police abolition to LGBTQIA+ rights to fighting against fascism in Myanmar. She shares about her creations in the traditional space before discussing her recently sold-out "Our Spring was Endless" Async Art blueprint NFT charity project. Sponsored by the https://ko...

CEO of Moonwalk Shiv Madan joins DKleine to discuss the Moonwalk platform, a service that enables creators to build collections with an ecosystem that includes possibilities such as social tokens, NFT ticket access, and even exclusive merch utilities, all without the need to code. You can find Moonwalk at https://www.moonwalk.com/ and Shiv Madan at https://twitter.com/shivvo Sponsored by the https...

An artist who experiments with the nature of the medium in which he creates his work, Sterling Crispin talks to DKleine about his career in the NFT scene. The two discuss his project, Wiiides, a humorous collection of transformative works that literally widen with market activity. The conversation carries into the philosophy of art and how technology not only changes the nature of produced works,...