A conversation with Phantom Scribbler: are aesthetics dead, the social stickiness of NFTs, memetic value and an impulsive approach to art

Jay, Ivan, Leyla and Jamie sit down with legendary collector and timeline provocateur Phantom Scribbler, diving into everything from memes, the social impact of NFTs, the importance of concept and narrative and the death of  aesthetics.

01:30 - The state of the market 

05:47 - New additions and a rising floor  

08:20 - Welcome Phantom Scribbler 

09:15 - The effect of price action 

10:40 - Phantom's introduction to NFTs 

12:05 - Is the NFT trade over? 

14:32 - Phantom's approach to collecting 

17:00 - Autoglyphs and onchain art 

18:57 - The emotional connection with an artwork

20:46 - The power of an ugly aesthetic 

21:50 - Are aesthetics dead? 

22:30 - Lost Robbies and the value of an origin story 

24:37 - An impulsive approach to art 

28:40 - Bidding on the Giraffe, and understanding memetic value 

34:30 - Social stickiness around NFTs 

38:00 - The responsibility collectors have to engage and build cultural narrative 

50:09 - Brevity, complexity and genuine analysis 

52:45 - Phantom's thoughts on physical art 

58:35 - The magic formula for a successful release process 

01:05:46 - What grabs Phantom's attention 

01:09:00 - Artie Galerie and the importance of consistency 

01:11:30 - How to onboard new collectors 

01:18:57 - Phantom's favourite piece in his collection 

01:19:25 - Thoughts on chains, timeframes and liquidity 

01:26:28 - Phantom's biggest misses and questionable buys 

Phantom Scribbler: https://x.com/phantom_scribbs 

Pipi Universal: https://x.com/pipiuniversel 

skomra: https://x.com/skomra 

LEGIO_X: https://x.com/legio_x_ 

Yuri jjjj: https://x.com/yuri_jjjj