Courage vs. Conformity with Omz

Omz is a passionate supporter of cryptoart. He champions the cypherpunk ideals of privacy, self-sovereignty, and the freedom to transact, uplifting artists who embody these values. He advocates for freedom of expression, and challenges collectors to seek out art that exhibits courage rather than conformity.

Recorded on February 13, 2025.

Follow the guest:
https://x.com/omz_nft

Follow the hosts:
https://x.com/Scooter0x
https://x.com/PepaDot

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:47) The Meanings of Cryptoart
(04:23) What Makes a Cryptoartist?
(06:10) From Physical to Digital Collecting
(07:23) Bored Apes, Speculators & Influencers
(12:19) Cryptoart as an Expression of Resistance
(15:16) Bridging the Gap between Collectors and Artists
(17:39) Buying a Ticket for the Journey of an Artist
(20:39) Collecting versus Speculating
(23:57) Deciding when to Collect an Artwork
(25:36) Essential Works of Cryptoart
(30:46) Reclaiming the Values of Cryptoart
(32:31) Advice to Collectors
(34:25) Outro