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Collective Thoughts #42: Art Basel DAO-A-THON, Pudgy Penguins NFTs, Seed Club DAO & More!
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what we’re reading:
- Nike unveils ‘Dot Swoosh’ platform to house Web3 projects (Vogue)
- Investor Losses From FTX’s Implosion Are Growing (The New York Times)
- Some crypto VCs see decentralization as the future following FTX collapse (TechCrunch)
- Web3 is Heading to the World Cup (CoinDesk)
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2022: What To Expect At The Fair’s 20th Anniversary (Forbes)
virtual events
1. NFT Spotlight Series: Pudgy Penguins
Tues, Dec 6th @ 3pm ET | (RSVP)
We’re excited to chat with Pudgy Penguins founder, Luca Netz, about how the project came together. First launched in July 2021, the project first sold out in 19 minutes!
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2. DAO Talks #11: Seed Club
Tues, Dec 13th @ 3pm ET | (RSVP)
Jess, founder of Seed Club, is creating a future where community-owned networks are the most powerful organizations on the planet. We’re pumped to chat with her about the amazing initiatives happening at Seed Club.
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what we’re sharing in our group chats:
- What does the future for NFTs look like? This Twitter thread does a good job of breaking it down.
- This podcast episode with Toby Shorin dives deep into DAO subcultures and lifestyles. While you’re at it, Toby’s essay, “Life After Lifestyle” is a great read.
what we’re screenshotting:
what we’re celebrating:
- Congratulations to the winners for our Delta flight giveaway to Art Basel!
- It’s been awesome to follow along with Web3 Familia! They recently celebrated their 1-year anniversary and launched a newsletter.
- Loved having the opportunity to speak at Solana Spaces.