> Not a fan of NFTs either but this is the ideal use for the medium, right?
He's essentially being paid to encourage FOMO among other artists so that the hype train continues and people continue to throw their money into the space. It's 2021's fresh take on the influencer model, but instead of shilling weight-loss pills they're shilling crypto. Is that a noble pursuit? The answer generally depends on whether you hold crypto or not.
Re:Deekaykwon 2D Animations
by broodbucket on Thursday April 14, 2022 @07:55AM
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You can direct the same criticisms to the fine art market. What painting is worth millions without the allure of prestige and exclusivity?
I hold no crypto and have no intent to do so, but artists actually getting paid for their work for once is a win in my books
> artists actually getting paid for their work for once is a win in my books
Does the source of the money not matter? Millions of people, many of whom are artists, are being scammed out of their money to pump the value of ETH, but since some artists are getting paid with the proceeds, everyone is absolved. That doesn't sit right with me.
The artist sold their work. You could argue that the concept of digital "ownership" is in itself a scam, but that's up to the buyer to decide. It's not like there's a call to action that you can't be e-cool unless you buy a NFT.