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The Decagon is the infinitely evolving, always unique, and eternally open membership token of the Decaverse. Designed by Kjetil Golid.

Decagon #13635

Matto

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TOKEN DETAIL: 
Token's Current State: PepeBLONK. (Shapeshifts Recorded: 2).
Current Owner: 0x41b68202dc64904e09d2e4f0a94879c741f27db2.
Current 'PepeBLONK' Utilization: 18/420

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION: 
BLONKS are dynamic, owner-responsive, 100% on-chain (EVM generated), CC0, generative, vector-graphic illustrations. Traits are based on values generated at mint, but how those traits are expressed is determined by its owner's address and other on-chain data. You can preview token changes directly on the contracts or at https://blonks.xyz. BLONKS NFTs have no off-chain dependencies.

Project by Matto (AKA MonkMatto) 🙏

PepeBLONK #111

Scratch is a Zen-inspired generative art project that explores the captivating patterns that sanding discs create on metal surfaces. The digital artworks can be pen-plotted at any scale, and an alternate physical output can be created on sheets of metal using CNC machines.

Interactivity:
'S' saves the SVG. 'C' previews the CNC paths. 'E' exports the CNC paths. 'H' hides the signature stamp.

Plotter Notes:
To replicate the density of the digital image, choose a pen for the main area of a Scratch that is 1/1000th the length of the sides of the plottable area. For the signature, a pen that is 2.6 times thicker than the one used for the main area is suggested. For instance, for a 10" square plot, a 0.25mm pen for the main image and a 0.65mm pen for the signature will closely mimic the density of the digital output. While bolder pens can create more visually striking images, denser Scratches plotted with thicker pens might require a heavier paper stock.

CNC Notes:
Experienced CNC technicians can faithfully execute the outputs on 24" x 24" sheets of metal by using 1", 2", and 3" sanding discs and a 1/16" end mill. The choice of material and finish should be based on the specific characteristics of the Scratch output. If the Scratch output includes the 'Dark' feature, anodized aluminum or copper with a patina can be used. Clear coat the piece after machining to prevent tarnishing.

Scratch #1

**FOCUS** is a 1000 image meditation, and it is my second release of Zen-inspired generative art, following [Ensō](https://www.artblocks.io/project/34).

This algorithm can produce images that are elegantly minimal, as well as images featuring complex patterns that explore visual illusions and artificial space. The limited palette consists of black, white, and five colors; this both constrains possible outcomes and allows the creation of unique perceptual interactions. Inspired by the Zen art tradition of doing more with less, FOCUS does not utilize any pseudo-random number generation, and each output can be recreated by hand using simple math, estimation, and dedication. Except in extremely rare scenarios, each token can provide a wide variety of visual experiences through its interactive features: use up and down arrows to adjust the pattern recursion factor, left and right arrows to adjust the midpoint count, ‘h’ to hide or show the central shape, and ‘s’ to save. FOCUS is best viewed live and full screen.

*Interactive features: use up or down arrows to adjust the background pattern's recursion, and left or right arrows to adjust the number of midpoints along the sides of the background pattern. Use ‘h’ to hide or show the central shape, and ‘s’ to save an image. To use the token's hash to 'autoplay' the token, use Matto's [FOCUS animator](https://matto.xyz/tools/focus-animator/index.html).

*Companion project: [deFOCUSed](https://matto.xyz/project/defocused/) is a free-to-claim, 100% on-chain, generative art project, where every FOCUS token creates a deFOCUSed token.

FOCUS #503

Time Between the Lines is Thread Through the Mind is a meditative plotter-performance art project, where each experience is uniquely recorded using specific pen colors on either dark or light paper. As the fourth project in the Zenerative series of Zen-inspired generative art by Matto, it explores the value of time and the interplay between efficiency, order, and aesthetics.

Outputs:
The default live-code outputs are skeuomorphic, each drawn with 500,000 to 1,000,000 circles, while the default live-plot modes use a few thousand simplified lines. Using URL parameters, these live modes can be displayed digitally or plotted. Each token has one default output and includes a total of eight canonical versions: 
- two pen and paper sets (pen suggestions are embedded in the SVG code)
- four optimization settings to change the line drawing order

Interactivity:
- 'S' saves an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file
- 'H' hides the signature (patience required in skeuomorphic mode)

URL Parameter Options:
- alternate = true / false  (switches paper and pens from default)
- optimization  = laps / standard / maximum / anti  (changes line drawing order and visual output)
- skeuomorphic = true / false  (toggles skeuomorphic circles / simple lines)
- signature = true / false  (toggles the signature)

Plotter Notes:
- Please maintain the drawing order for canonical outputs - avoid reordering or optimizing the paths during plotting.
- On light paper, the signature stamp's legibility will vary with the ink colors used. Opaque inks of similar colors are acceptable alternatives.
- Physical outputs may differ from digital versions due to pen and paper variability. Plotters have the discretion to use different pens, paper, or multiple passes.
- For color hex values and corresponding pens, check the console when running the live code.

Time Between the Lines is Thread Through the Mind #7

Ensō Water Painting #42

Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, Crystallized Illusions is a collection of 99 pieces created through a generative process. Three variations of this process were made to correspond to the categories of illusions as described by Zhiyi (538-597 CE), the fourth patriarch of the T'ien-t'ai (or Tí Taî) Buddhist tradition. Each process was used to created 33 distinct images.

Innumerable #9

In Zen, ensō is a symbol that represents elegance and enlightenment. It is typically painted by hand in an uninhibited way, allowing for unexpected and beautiful results. Inspired by sumi-e (ink wash painting), this project mimics the practice of painting an ensō in ink by utilizing p5.js. Each generated image uses values from a unique transaction hash to determine paper, brush, ink, the quantity of ink held by each bristle, how quickly the ink flows, and more—all with the goal of creating a simple yet serendipitous painting.

Ensō #166

The essence of Yin, in indigo.

High-resolution image (30,000 x 30,000 pixels): https://app.ardrive.io/#/file/fec835d9-b5d2-4835-a789-16ee3643bfcd/view

Yin Mandala: Indigo

Meditative Mints, by Matto, are ERC-721 NFTs with metadata, files, and full-resolution images permanently hosted on Arweave.

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## First series: **Yin Mandala**
This series is inspired by the duality of Yin and Yang: the opposing but complementary forces, aspects, and energies present in the world. Each image is created from a single, original photograph that resonated with the artist as a representative of Yin energies, in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, or violet.

The essence of Yin, in green.

High-resolution image (30,000 x 30,000 pixels): https://app.ardrive.io/#/file/6d11aaa5-959a-4983-bf4f-6ea27da7ac17/view

Yin Mandala: Green

Meditative Mints

Ensō Water Painting #77

100 **Ensō Water Paintings** were created to reward lucky buyers of my Art Blocks project [Ensō](https://artblocks.io/project/34).

Dice was rolled and recorded, paintings were made with water, video recorded each painting's creation and evaporation.

I rolled a set of dice 100 times to determine each painting's features and to determine which Art Blocks Ensō mint numbers should receive a free token airdropped to their wallet.

To ensure that a person would receive one, they'd have to buy 10 Ensōs in a row starting at #xx0 (ex 0-9 or 540-549 or 870-879). Because of that, *I* value each of these at a minimum of 1.08 Eth, but these are gifts that I'm sending out for free.

Technical info: metadata & files permanently stored on Arweave.

Enso Water Paintings

BLONKS are 100% on-chain (BLONKchain -> image & metadata), generative, vector graphic illustrations.

Traits are based on values generated at mint, and some visual aspects of each NFT are determined by the NFT's current owner's address. BLONKS NFTs require no off-chain dependencies, and custom asset retrieval and previewing functions are built into the smart contract. BLONKS (the NFTs) are CC0 and live on Ethereum.

Coded by Matto.

BLONK #3502

BLONKS are owner-responsive, 100% on-chain, CC0, generative vector-graphic illustrations.

Traits are based on values generated at mint and never change, while visual aspects of each NFT are determined by its owner's address (preview changes directly from the smart contract or at http://blonks.xyz). BLONKS NFTs live on Ethereum and require no off-chain dependencies.

Coded by Matto.

BLONK #1179

BLONKS

Ensō #890

Ensō by Matto

FOCUS #435

FOCUS is the second project in my ‘Zenerative’ series of Zen-inspired generative art, following [Ensō](https://www.artblocks.io/project/34). 

The algorithm can produce interactive pieces that are elegantly minimal as well as artworks featuring complex patterns that explore visual illusions and artificial space. FOCUS outputs span three responsive aspect ratios, each of which have three possibilities for the central shape - or focus. Drawing inspiration from the Zen art tradition of doing more with less, the limited palette consists of black, white, and five colors. This palette both constrains possible outcomes and allows the creation of unique perceptual interactions. Except in extremely rare scenarios, each piece can provide a wide variety of visual experiences through its interactive features: use up and down arrows to adjust the pattern recursion factor, left and right arrows to adjust the midpoint count, ‘h’ to hide or show the central shape, and ‘s’ to save.

As a gift to my collectors, FOCUS has a free-to-claim, 100% on-chain, generative SVG companion project called [deFOCUSed](https://matto.xyz/project/defocused/). (Thank you!)

**FOCUS** is a 1000 image meditation, and it is my second release of Zen-inspired generative art, following [Ensō](https://www.artblocks.io/project/34).

It’s meant to be played with through its interactivity,* and I hope it challenges viewers through its various portrayals of space and its creation of perceptual phenomena. Additionally, FOCUS can be a meditation in itself for anyone who attempts to recreate an output manually.

This project relies on small sets of consistent shapes, colors, and ratios, helping the outputs to remain cohesive. However, with millions of major trait combinations, the outputs are varied and surprising.

*Interactive features: use up or down arrows to adjust the background pattern's recursion, and left or right arrows to adjust the number of midpoints along the sides of the background pattern. Use ‘h’ to hide or show the central shape, and ‘s’ to save an image. To use the token's hash to 'autoplay' the token, use Matto's [FOCUS animator](https://matto.xyz/tools/focus-animator/index.html).

**FOCUS** is best viewed live and full screen.

FOCUS #260

FOCUS by Matto

Feels Good.

Additional Info:  
On every refresh, a Pepe design is randomly chosen and drawn with random shapes.

Interactivity:  
Use keys 1-7 to select a pepe design. Use 'R' to toggle rotation mode, which when activate will randomly cycle through the designs every 2400, 4800, and 9600 cycles. Use keys 8-0 to select a rotation delay. Use 'A' to set the most abstract settings. Use the left and right arrows to change the shape size and framerate. Use 'F' to reset all your nonsense.

Domains:  
"genPepes.com" and the decentralized domain "genPepes.nft" route to the generative content stored on IPFS.  
"genPepes.eth" is pointed at the genPepes smart contract.

genPepes

This token regenerates from a handful of designs every page load. Primary sales for $PEPE. Official domains: genPepes.eth, genPepes.nft, genPepes.com


Scratch #12

Scratch #23

Scratch by Matto

Slow wit, be gone!
Washed away in the sunlight
Iced coffee and no rush

AI Interpretation:
This short poem conveys a sense of relief, relaxation, and freedom from stress. The first line, "Slow wit, be gone!" suggests a frustration or impatience with a sluggish mental state, perhaps due to a busy or overwhelming schedule. However, the second line, "Washed away in the sunlight," implies that the speaker is able to escape this mental fog and find clarity in the warm, comforting rays of the sun. 

The final line, "Iced coffee and no rush," reinforces this sense of ease and leisure. The speaker is able to enjoy a refreshing drink without feeling the need to hurry or rush through their day. The themes of slowing down, taking time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, and finding peace in nature are all present in this poem. 

The imagery of sunlight and iced coffee also creates a sensory experience for the reader, evoking feelings of warmth, comfort, and refreshment. Overall, this poem celebrates the joy of slowing down and savoring life's small pleasures.

Away in the Sunlight

"FREESTYLE H-AI-KU" is an AI-enhanced exploration of my Freestyle Haiku poetry (freestylehaiku.com). This project utilizes AI as a collective unconscious that not only intensifies the expressiveness of my poetry but also unveils hidden truths and newfound meanings within my words. The resulting work is more than a poem or a visual, it is also a vehicle for the introspection of the human condition through the lens of early Artificial Intelligence systems.

Each poem is individually stored in the smart contract in a way that is composable to other contracts. The image media, AI-generated poem interpretations, and attributes metadata are stored on Arweave.

Muddy or cloudy,
Breathing in the fresh air
The water becomes calmer.

AI Interpretation:
This poem is very short and concise. It evokes a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The poem's theme is centered around the calming and soothing effects of nature, specifically water. The speaker describes the water becoming calmer as they breathe in the fresh air. The imagery used in the poem is very simple and straightforward, with the speaker describing the water as muddy or cloudy. The overall emotion conveyed by the poem is one of tranquility and relaxation. The speaker seems to be enjoying the moment and finding solace in nature.

FREESTYLE H-AI-KU

What’s a great way to have fun with friends? Scribbling!

Scribble Together is an experiment in collaborative creation. I designed a scribbling algorithm without knowing what the eventual colors will be. I’ve then asked friends to create palettes using a custom palette tool.

The palettes may allow for some variety such as choosing from multiple paper colors or selecting a subsample from a set of pen colors. Additionally, palette creators were able to create more than one palette.

When a piece is minted, it is randomly assigned a palette. However, for a limited time, collectors can change the palette for their pieces. Collector’s choices during this time will affect how primary sales are distributed to palette creators.

The artwork is designed to be plotted on 9"x12" paper using 0.45mm or 0.5mm pens. Whether the specific palette for a given piece allows for plotting is a choice left to the palette creator.

Scribble Together #328

Time Between the Lines is Thread Through the Mind by Matto

Emotions

A collection of light and lighthearted artworks that are made with lights.

JOMO

LIGHTS

True Nature #26

(This is an erc-721 bridge of Crystallized Illusions (v1), which was minted on Opensea's shared contract. Contact Matto for instructions. All bridged tokens receive a bonus animated edition.)

Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, Crystallized Illusions is a collection of 99 pieces created through a generative process. Three variations of this process were made to correspond to the categories of illusions as described by Zhiyi (538–597 CE), the fourth patriarch of the T’ien-t’ai (or Tí Taî) Buddhist tradition. Each process was used to created 33 distinct images.

Each image has a complexity attribute that correlates to the final image's scale, and this is denoted in each image's name (1-33). Images in each set grow from 1500 x 1500 pixels to 6300 x 6300 pixels, and they are all consistent with one another (for example, Thought and Desire 7, Innumerable 7, and True Nature 7 all share the same resolution).

UTILITY BONUS: Infinitely redeemable for 50% off any giclée prints made by Matto.

Crystallized Illusions

Guardian Sigils are magical emblems, powered by $PLEDGE, that are unique to each Guardian. Summoning a sigil carries a cost, but each one fortifies a Guardian's resolve to uphold their vow. Sacrificing a sigil releases the $PLEDGE stored within back to the owner, but at a steep price: it permanently reduces the available supply of Guardian Sigils.

Guardian Sigil #97

Guardian Sigil #56

0xAf8e4c1729e09f6A6b12b3FE55e947dbCCDE01f7yc7bc3m

“Metta” is an exploration of the interconnected world, visually represented through procedural patterns and Voronoi tessellations created through a process similar in principle to signed distance functions. The patterns created in this project reflect life’s intricate web, showing how individual entities, distinct yet interconnected, form a cohesive whole. The artwork’s animation, driven by interaction between the entities, brings these connections to life, illustrating the dynamic nature of relationships.

Now minting on intrinsic.art!

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