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

A conversation with legendary collector and timeline provocateur Phantom Scribbler. We dive into memes, the social impact of NFTs, the importance of concept & narrative in artworks 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 

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