Ethereum

Lift #695

Collection

Lift by Matt Kane and Deca

Description

How many of the first Etches created can one Etch into an Etch? Answer: 946 Etches Etch#0 The will know us by our words Etch#1 "It is our stories that echo, are retold, become adapted by culture and etched into time. You could not have known when you shared your story the wide-sweeping effects it would have then, now, and into the future. I felt your story. I wanted to lift you up by collecting your art that day. I knew what retelling your story could lead to because stories and context matter. 996 days ago, I scribed to the Ethereum blockchain, encrypted to tx hash 0x58baf56a3125a007cd7d6dcf9aacb78317d8bdd6a132bb9caf315171bd13ed32: ""Purchased out of respect, admiration, and appreciation of a great artist. Lawrence shared his story and turned the course of history. https://twitter.com/LawrenceLeeArt/status/1235428946491006976"" Today, I Etch my story of ""Pilgrim"" by Lawrence Lee as token #1 on this collaborative project I've created with Deca. I collected the artwork, ""Pilgrim,"" created by Lawrence Lee as an NFT from SuperRare on March 5th 2020. It was the morning after Lawrence shared his story on Twitter. Lawrence had replied to my own tweet in which I openly wished that more artists demonstrated they care about the innovation of secondary sale royalties in smart contracts. Lawrence wrote: ""Now that the secondary market is making me compete with my younger self, the lack of royalties is why I'm still working at 72. If I was receiving only 3-10% on the works being auctioned or sold through other secondary channels, I might actually be able to retire."" Instantly I knew Lawrence had given us a story to galvanize our community and humanize the many reasons artists participating in their own success is fair, right, and important. Lawrence is one of only a few artists who brought with them into the early cryptoart movement a fine arts career which had already spanned multiple decades. He'd already been there and done that, including all the good, bad, and the ugly of being a highly sought after gallery represented artist in the traditional art world. The wisdom Lawrence carries with him has proved priceless. In the days after Lawrence shared his story, I created a private Discord and invited about 20 artists to join and discuss what we hoped to achieve in terms of royalties. I'd previously tried stirring our community around the topic several months earlier when I realized SuperRare had dropped royalties from 10% down to 3%. Other platforms were at zero. My earlier attempt to lead a discussion seemed to fall on deaf ears, but with Lawrence's story and my own growing reputation, I felt the time was then and now to charge ahead. It was a dark and scary time at the beginning of the pandemic. Markets were crashing, airports were shutting down, employees were staying home, loved ones were getting sick and dying. It was a time of uncertainty and fear to say the least. All the while, a tiny but mighty band of cryptoartists were discussing how embedding royalties within the heart of our culture, now, before NFTs reach mainstream adoption, could transform the future. As cryptoartists, we understood blockchain to be the future of provenance. Striking this precedent on the ground floor of the culture around this new technology, we had an opportunity to change what we knew to be a historical wrong. The traditional art world had long asked artists like Lawrence to dedicate their lifetimes to building a career of exhibition history and reputation, which adds value to their past work, only to not be invited to participate in their own success when that same past work reaches the secondary sales market. All the while, artists are humans. Humans have the unfortunate habit of coming into this world with bodies that progressively break down in the aging process. Indeed, how does a society rectify asking an artist to compete with their younger self in the face of arthritis, cataracts, vision impairment, and any number of age related ailments? It wasn't just fear of COVID we were fighting in March of 2020. As digital artists, we had for the first time begun to see decent revenue from sales. A couple hundred, just over a thousand, and on some occasion a couple thousand dollars for our artworks. We were all hopeful we could soon quit our day jobs and make art full time. Any artist's dream! Taking a stand for royalties, on behalf of all artists, we had to be willing to risk the potential of being blacklisted by our collectors, investors, and partner platforms. After much internal discussion, we wrote a letter, ran a community campaign, and asked everyone to join us as allies in ""creating this new art movement."" Long story short, it wasn't just the artists who were interested in making this paradigm shift a real paradigm shift. For all of us in those days, it was a solid paradigm shift, not simply a hollow marketing phrase for VCs or investors to use in order to pump their bags. Artists, collectors, investors, and all the art NFT platforms got on board with adding artist royalties to our smart contracts. Artists now and into the future would participate in their own success and the value add they create by pushing ahead in their lives and careers as artists. Many who have joined the space since early 2020 do not remember or appreciate that there was a time when NFT platforms did not offer royalties. Those of us here long enough remember when this was different. As someone who is often cited for leading this group in March of 2020, I must admit that it's doubtful I'd have lead any group or otherwise have success doing so without Lawrence sharing his story when he did. That's the power of sharing our stories and being in the right place at the right time. This artwork, ""Pilgrim,"" was collected by me because I knew the power of Lawrence's words. Of all of Lawrence's work I had to choose from at the time, this piece echoed his story. One of mortality and morality. His image of a stylishly dressed skeleton made me think of the powerful spirits that live within artists, all while these bodies we inhabit break down to eventually only remain as skeletons. As an artist who over a decade earlier abandoned a traditional art world I felt to be corrupt, only to find myself now at the heart of the cryptoart movement, perhaps I too am a sort of pilgrim? I love this painting by Lawrence. Today, as I Etch this story, discussion on Twitter suggests royalties are in danger. But royalties are not what I'm afraid we're in danger of losing. Our culture is in danger. In danger is the promise of our children being born into a more just world which values the humanity and contributions of all players. In danger is respecting the difference between a marketer and an artist. In danger is the integrity of this generation, of this technology, of this art movement. In danger is the very ethos of crypto which values the good of the many over the profit of the few. In danger is understanding the real value behind a borderless, censorship resistant technology. As the cryptoart movement innovated technology and finance, it also created and transformed culture. Lawrence was a key contributor to achieving the royalty standard across NFT platforms that artists receive secondary sale royalties through smart contract automation. The effect has been families of artists during a global pandemic thriving when they otherwise may have struggled. The effect has been a global awakening to all that continuing this paradigm shift as a real paradigm shift can have for the good of the many. The debate over whether artists deserve to participate in their own success has become a truth within our hearts now. For me, these changes begin with the power of Lawrence's story and the power of story telling and contextualization in general. For as much as these technologies change the world, the lone technology requiring change and networking is the human heart. I am grateful for you Lawrence. I'm blessed to know you as a colleague and a friend. It is my hope that many more than just me will want to lift you up, just as you and your story lifted so many of us up. Thank you Lawrence." Etch#2 "We are all the founders of our own worlds. Every step we take, big or small - We find more of ourselves and more of what we are to become." Etch#3 REKT Etch#4 Decal #94 - Series 1 - by Kjetil Golid Etch#5 You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one... Etch#6 "selfGrowth_WIP1 is a study, an alternate possibility; self and self growth are always multifaceted and works in progress." Etch#7 Bitcoin fixes this Etch#8 In the beginning was the word Etch#9 The Token > The Image Etch#10 “I’ve been searching for ways to heal myself, and I’ve found that kindness is the way.” Etch#11 "ART BLOCKS & DECA came together here to move the digital art space forward. This Etch was generated from a gifted Friendship Bracelet and evolved into a mesmerizing image that has HEART and SOUL. It should remind us all of the potential that technology and art have: to heal, to bring communities together, to bring more kindness, love and happiness to the world." Etch#12 They will know us by our actions. Etch#13 "Punk 6529, a symbol of rebellion In the world of NFTs and digital collectibles A rare, one-of-a-kind asset With a history and story to tell NFTs, the technology that made it possible To own a unique piece of digital art Punk 6529, a pioneer in its field A symbol of the power and potential of NFTs A decentralized world, full of creativity Thanks to Punk 6529 and the rise of NFTs." Etch#14 Have you ever seen a dancing worm? Etch#15 XCOPY, a crypto art OG and CC0 proponent, meets Deca, the leading platform for sharing and discovering art on the blockchain. This Decal represents the decentralized spirit of two thought leaders in the space. Etch#16 Yup Etch#17 seize the memes of production Etch#18 To begin, begin. Etch#19 Immutable words nourish transitory lives Etch#20 "Decagon #594 Thank you Mr. Golid for this incredible piece of art." Etch#21 These thoughts, this love, this moment in time, consecrated in art Etch#22 “If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, infinite.” Aldous Huxley Etch#23 I was dreaming and I knew it. so I took control over it. what I always wanted to go through was there for me. I was the fish, I was the red, I was the blue and at the same time, I was bicycling there with passion and power. Voices called me and I answered them. I became the music and faded into the dreamiest narrative. Etch#24 If you don't know where you're headed, you might end up somewhere else. Etch#25 "The Fizzy, a CyberBroker My digital representation of self in The Paradigm Lost, the metaverse, and all digital venues in between. Twitter: @CyberBrokers_ Website: cyberbrokers.com" Etch#26 Sometimes it’s hard to express how you feel art makes it easier. Whether you create or collect it is up to you. Etch#27 "The Nothing" by Pak Etch#28 what a crazy journey since i've made this piece, my first cryptoart themed collage from jan/2021. Etch#29 Words have the power to change the world, inspire and engage, to heal or to harm, unite and divide, create or destroy. Choose your words wisely. Etch#30 ars gratia artis Etch#31 "The first etching I make is one to be burned A Burner being used Seemed the most fitting to learn" Etch#32 You will always be loved Etch#33 "The ghost of chaos is pattern. The ghost of pattern is mind. The ghost of mind is belief. The ghost of belief is decision. The ghost of decision is action. The ghost of action is consequence. The ghost of consequence is chaos. The ghost of chaos is pattern." Etch#34 Collect the art you love. Etch#35 The smile of chaos is an eternal restart Etch#36 A man's best friend Etch#37 gm Etch#38 Luck is the convergence of opportunity and preparation. Etch#39 "Bitcoin assured the freedom to transact. CCO ensures the freedom to express. Deca." Etch#40 1 Etch#41 Ticking of the clock...what have you done with the time you've been given? Etch#42 Be Kind Etch#43 由爱故生忧，由爱故生怖，若离于爱者，无忧亦无怖。 Etch#44 Fidenza #672 will forever be my generative art red pill. Etch#45 Decagon 3 Etch#46 gauntlet Etch#47 Tillamook was captured on a river near the coastal town of Tillamook Oregon. It's a favorite river of mine where many of the Ebb and Flow Collection were created. This decal showcases direct light on water, which is one of my favorite things to explore with my camera. The slight ripples of the water reflecting the sunlight is punctuated by the illuminated pollen floating on the surface of the water, evoking a feeling of looking off into the heavens of space and time. Etch#48 With the ETH I mined, An identity minted, Immutable me. Etch#49 "Touching grass to breath a bit. Going back to the routine, the everyday stress and responsabilities. Touching grass to breath a bit. Going back to the routine, the everyday stress and responsabilities. THE PERPETUAL LOOP OF LIFE." Etch#50 Art has no bounds. Etch#51 If you were a dream I want to sleep forever! Etch#52 Superstars wear red. Etch#53 """Don't trust, verify"" ""not your keys not your coins""" Etch#54 Her Nahuatl name is ICHCAYOH:, meaning: With cotton Etch#55 tryh Etch#56 Lost and Rediscovered Etch#57 Imagination is the beginning of creation. Use the algorithms of your soul and draw your own nature. Etch#58 Never stop learning and growing Etch#59 Tech won't save us Etch#60 "all i see, will never be seen again feelings fade as time slips away" Etch#61 May we tend the flame forever. Etch#62 Ars longa, vita brevis Etch#63 Rosey Nutty Etch#64 Variant within a variant Etch#65 There are three sorts of people: those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who grace the stage. Etch#66 Right at dawn, I came back to life. The world was still there, the sky and all its clouds. But Red was my name and blue was my surroundings. Dying and rising what it was called. Etch#67 Who cares who you are? Do you care about yourself? Etch#68 "Satoshi Nakamoto: ""Hey Pepe, have you heard about my new creation, Rarepepe cards?"" Pepe the Frog: ""Oh yeah, I heard about those. They're the hottest thing in the land of Pepe right now."" Satoshi Nakamoto: ""I'm glad to hear that. I was worried people wouldn't fall for the 'bit-coin' pun."" Pepe the Frog: ""Are you kidding? People are going crazy for them. They're selling like hotcakes!"" Satoshi Nakamoto: ""I guess you could say they're a real 'bit-coin' maker!"" Pepe the Frog: ""Haha, good one Satoshi. You're the master of memes and cryptocurrency."" made by vaje using openai" Etch#69 Answer the question. Etch#70 PEPE Etch#71 The image that released my words. Etch#72 Art Is Utility. Etch#73 it's ok not to be ok Etch#74 What if? Etch#75 "All of my masks All of my mirrors They're jumping from the tower I built Temporary forms that have no more roles to play For I have aligned in the twilight In the darkest hour before day Masks melt in flames Mirrors crack under shame No need to honour them anymore For I now own my pain. From the ( I ) of The Tower I will live on Long after this moment is done. From the ( I ) of The Tower Standing in the storm I stand on fire The moment ever reborn." Etch#76 To cope, or to hope, that is the question Etch#77 What if... Etch#78 GM Etch#79 not your keys not your coin Etch#80 We hold these truths to be self-evident Etch#81 "The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks" Etch#82 goodbye miners Etch#83 Monsters are real, and so are ghosts, they live inside of us, and sometimes they win. Etch#84 One of my favorite Lost Paradigms (@lostparadigms) Twitter NFT banners providing visualizations of the Cyberbrokers (cyberbrokers.com) universe. Etch#85 Fluidity of generative art is preserved within the unique algorithm, endless possibilities of metamorphosis...The transformation evokes deep emotions of excitement, futurism, infinite possibilities ...but what about deeper, more profound feelings... Feelings - is what separates us from the machines. Lest not forget that nothing will supersede the supreme power of human LOVE Etch#86 #666 but UFO. Etch#87 gm Etch#88 I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire...I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it. Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools. -Faulkner Etch#89 "What is symmetry in poem? Symmetry has featured in poetry since early times. The tradition of pattern poetry (also known as shaped or concrete poetry), in which the structure and layout of a poem generate a specific visual effect, extends back at least to 300 BC when Simmias of Rhodes composed poems in shapes that displayed reflection symmetry.X" Etch#90 Good Boi Chip Etch#91 Bear the fruit of your desires, loose yourself in beauty, emerge renewed Etch#92 Prescilla Etch#93 A heart shines bright when loved. A heart shines bright when healthy. A heart shines brightest when you know yourself and let yourself be known. Etch#94 GM Etch#95 STEADY Etch#96 "The Duality of Deca As the gon become infinite and the decals become finite A light shines in the darkness A juxtaposing piece that stops all the nonsense An creation that will test the light of day An creation by Matt Kane that give users a say A beautiful code that gives 'one of one' While having the ability of 'many to one' We the Decaverse calls it the 'etch' oh boy, the uniqueness does give me the 'itch' The ability to change the traits, color and code, so overwhelming with continuous layers yet is still the perfect mode A humble leader 'han' leads us the way We cross our hands and follow in disarray As time move on we watch the decaverse grow It becomes so big, new members are in shock and say 'whoa' As we sit here in this moment of time History has been made to the voice of chime So I ask you to lift So the community can make a rift" Etch#97 wen reveal Etch#98 "this world is perfect and it is not what it is" Etch#99 "AI will kill artist. Crypto will kill banks. NFT will change the creative world. Generative art will lead this." Etch#100 Immortality through the language of blockchain Etch#101 one with nature Etch#102 This is just the beginning... Etch#103 At Christmas, all roads lead home. Etch#104 Some things can only be seen on screen Etch#105 An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come Etch#106 Cripdoh Etch#107 "White as snow, black as the night, you still colored my life with the most beautiful art. Your soul illuminates with monochrome aura, feeds my being with nostalgic reminiscence, while your voice speaks to me with radiant colors. Decagon #696, I am in love with you" Etch#108 Art is in the code Etch#109 gauntlet Etch#110 Landscape with Carbon Capture Etch#111 Friends separated by a river of worlds Etch#112 Hardware wallet Etch#113 "The keys, are the dance, the touch, the kiss, pressure points triggers insist, with all elements aligned, to transcend earth's state of mind. On this ground we stand Our feet will plant Our minds will branch Our essence un-leashed just let go feel this rush, & feel the glow. Fly into new spaces, inconceivable places. Surrendering our souls to different faces. " Etch#114 dont worry its just another dream .. Etch#115 "devouring emptiness a sudden echo blossoms sprouted" Etch#116 Humans.Culture.Legacy.Memory. Etch#117 On the horizon it lurks, ever out of reach, the permissionless promise of digital anarchy. Held back by the archaic speech of traditional society. Etch#118 "Verse 1: I'm Punk 6529, a rebel at heart I'm not afraid to speak my mind I don't care what they say I'll do things my own way Chorus: I'm a punk, I'm a rebel I'm a force to be reckoned with I'm a part of the underground I'm the future, I'm the sound Verse 2: I'm all about the NFTs They're the wave of the future, you'll see I'll trade and sell them all day They'll make me rich, I'll be okay Chorus: I'm a punk, I'm a rebel I'm a force to be reckoned with I'm a part of the underground I'm the future, I'm the sound Bridge: Some may say I'm out of control But I don't care, I'll stay bold I'm a punk, I'm a rebel I'm not afraid to be myself Chorus: I'm a punk, I'm a rebel I'm a force to be reckoned with I'm a part of the underground I'm the future, I'm the sound made by vaje using openai" Etch#119 شعلة الوادي Etch#120 body lies, body wise Etch#121 Why would I buy it when I can right click and save as? Etch#122 10 Etch#123 Phygital Etch#124 Dream about the impossible. Etch it into the stars. Catch the night sky. Awaken your potential. Strength to push the door open. Motivation to walk through it. Live to tell your story Etch#125 2022-12-12 Etch#126 Deca - at the centre we wait Etch#127 eternal Etch#128 In a deprived of color, night, light and moon shine. The color next to this boundless night is dead. Etch#129 As I was moving ahead, I occasionally saw brief glimpses of beauty. Etch#130 Beauty perishes in life, but is immortal in art Etch#131 we set the controls Etch#132 gauntlet Etch#133 not banksy Etch#134 wagmi Etch#135 Bubble Etch#136 see what we want to see Etch#137 "#AlottaForever, Welcome to my wild ride and my mission to support artists and ensure that the arts continue to thrive and evolve. #MattKane" Etch#138 Rainbow Zorb Etch#139 Bend the knee to the Decagon Etch#140 I Am Etch#141 "Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations. Inspired by Cath's Trillion Star Hotel." Etch#142 my first raffle win. my first decal. my first sense of accomplishment from hard work in this space. this was many firsts. deca was the first platform, first application, first community that really spoke to me unlike any other. i felt appreciated. i felt inspired. my creativity nurtured. my curiosity piqued. i felt as though i inspired others. i felt like i belonged. and most importantly, i felt that i was part of something unique, something novel. something that is going to grow and blossom. and i had found it as a mere bud. Etch#143 Uma Yelling Etch#144 Dreams are endless. They are like a floating boat in the ocean of illusion; While you feel it as a pure pleasure in silence. Etch#145 I like baking cakes Etch#146 Kagami is King Etch#147 You can't spell artifice without art. Etch#148 "Dedicated to the cause, Enduring the grinding without a pause, Getting the job done with determination, Excelling at 'ape'ing with ambition, Never give up 'degen', you are a true champion!" Etch#149 Forgive us Etch#150 "Dear AI, When you make the world again, please remember the oracle bones that stay when the hours drain out of the day and pool at the foot of the blue altar, how in twilight the interpreter of bones determines who was here. They tell me that you have no sense of time." Etch#151 "Oh, well imagine As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor And I can't help but to hear No, I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words ""What a beautiful wedding What a beautiful wedding"", says a bridesmaid to a waiter ""And, yes, but what a shame What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore"" I chime in with a ""Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of poise and rationality I chime in ""Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of Well, in fact Well, I'll look at it this way I mean, technically, our marriage is saved Well, this calls for a toast So pour the champagne Oh, well in fact Well, I'll look at it this way I mean, technically, our marriage is saved Well, this calls for a toast So pour the champagne, pour the champagne I chime in with a ""Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of poise and rationality I chime in ""Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of poise and rationality Again I chime in ""Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of poise and rationality I chime in ""Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"" No, it's much better to face these kinds of things With a sense of poise and rationality Again" Etch#152 I know who i am Etch#153 VIBE CHECK Etch#154 ETCH DAY! 2022.12.12 Etch#155 GM Etch#156 Censored Stoner Etch#157 Freedom, community, and collaboration are three important values that are often emphasized within the art world, and they can help to foster creativity and innovation by Sir Gadfly Etch#158 Perception is the filter in which we saw our surroundings. How far this filter can change what We sense and what we assume. Etch#159 Gm Etch#160 Wearing friendship bracelets, we are launched into a round where for us the ground no longer exists because we are only looking at the sky. Take a seat in this amphitheater turned towards the world and let's travel to the heart of the blockchain. Etch#161 Your life is but a page in the book of many Galaxies. Etch#162 Art Is Eternal. Etch#163 "Positive-sum = the output you receive being greater than the amount put in. The Decaverse > positive-sum." Etch#164 * Etch#165 Life if possible, art at any cost. Etch#166 !SEIZE Etch#167 The three Kings XXX Etch#168 x marks the spot Etch#169 Moon Etch#170 When I minted you, I could never have predicted how impactful and engaging you would be. A free piece of art that would grow and change, and throughout the process, allow me to meet so many great people and open my eyes to such great works of art along the way. Etch#171 "“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh" Etch#172 Dwade Funky Etch#173 Live life to the fullest no matter the consequences. Etch#174 GM Etch#175 I feel like this describes me perfectly. Etch#176 "Clouds on wires strung high, All buds blink but few are shy, Whimsy in the sky." Etch#177 A tiger never loses sleep over the opinion of sheep. Etch#178 "I understand you better now my light you have been guiding me home from the start I just had to learn to see you not just with my eyes but with my heart." Etch#179 GAN study I - a combination of on-chain generative pieces using GAN Etch#180 GM Etch#181 Never close off your circle, there is always someone out there that can be of help. Etch#182 “As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.” Etch#183 Right Click Share 8x8xDeca Etch#184 in memory of my daughter's death Etch#185 Miracle Etch#186 You cannot censor the open free market Etch#187 Astrid Etch#188 Just here to have fun. Etch#189 Feels good, man Etch#190 Art speaks where words are unable to explain 🔥 Etch#191 Ay, fuck cancer! Etch#192 "Chromie Squiggle #9246 My most sentimental Squiggle. Tuning in to After Dinner Mints was a weekly ritual for me ever since I first started collecting on Art Blocks. At the end of every episode, a Squiggle was minted by Snowfro and raffled off to viewers. This was the very last ADM Squiggle and I was so lucky to have won the final one. <3" Etch#193 Too weird to live, too rare to die! -Hunter S. Thompson Etch#194 Mohawk is so punk Etch#195 bleu Etch#196 Where I Never Die Etch#197 1337 Etch#198 1D=1B Etch#199 Birth Etch#200 NFTs are dead, no big deal. Etch#201 Marfa boi Etch#202 Always Rekt Etch#203 "Freedom to transact Freedom to express Freedom of Deca CCO" Etch#204 to be the man you gotta beat the man Etch#205 The beginning and the end meet at the origin. Etch#206 Eternal Sunshine Etch#207 "For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen. – Douglas Adams" Etch#208 Open Metaverse Etch#209 ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US. Etch#210 Great artists steal Etch#211 GM Etch#212 Fake it til you make it. Etch#213 colour study Etch#214 GU#8606 Etch#215 1D = 1B Etch#216 Metaverse Verified Etch#217 Decagon Etch#218 On the Second Day in Berghain an Epiphany came to me - Raver with Glow Stick Etch#219 Freedom to Transact Etch#220 Life is love and love is life Etch#221 Always question the certificate of Authenticity. Etch#222 STATE OF THE ART Etch#223 Lucky Etch#224 AFAIK Etch#225 "ANGEL Beloved, an angel bore me up. At his touch everything began to rustle like leaves about to fall— the earth, the clouds, his long beautiful back, this poem, and especially the air. I could gather half a breath every minute or so—the edges are turning black—I see heaven" Etch#226 what's dangerous is not to evolve Etch#227 Forever etched Etch#228 Hover Smash Etch#229 Simplicity is underrated Etch#230 Kachow Etch#231 DEGEN / Dedicated to the cause / Enduring the grinding without a pause / Getting the job done with determination / Excelling at 'ape'ing with ambition / Never give up 'degen', you are a true champion! Etch#232 this is not an ETCH Etch#233 GM Etch#234 Clouds on wires strung high. All buds blink but few are shy. Whimsy in the sky. Etch#235 "The beauty of a strong community is that it can support and uplift its members in ways that no individual could do alone." - Sir Gadfly Etch#236 The failure of global leadership to address the climate crisis is the greatest crime ever commited in the history of humanity and we must hold them accountable Etch#237 "7/1/2006 1/1/2015 9/1/2017 9/9/2019" Etch#238 The Persistence of Hope Etch#239 If you and I were planets, I would use my gravity to pull you in close. gn Etch#240 "Calling inner worlds, the outer worlds, the underworld, the overworlds. I will come when I’m called, For the new world, in a new shift. Plot twist, no scripts! A magnetic rift, shadow in the mist. What have I to give? I give my love. None of us is as good as all of us. All of us is as good as good enough. You better show up to yourself to show up to the collective. Riegn. You better show up to yourselves To show up to the collective flame It's time to make the world again. Life is short & art is long: a golden thread, an ancient song. Who would have thought it'd be this way? It comes around to you one day. What can I save from the flood? A common voice in the blood No one owns what we know, and what we know won't let us go. None of us is as good as all of us. All of us is as good as good enough. You better show up to yourself, feed the wave until it swells the reign. You better show up to yourselves, walk the road less travelled through the flame. It's time to make the world again. It's time to make the world again." Etch#241 I'm going to create the world's first anti-social network. I'll call it EffaceBook. You create an account, and then it tries to remove all data about you from the internet. Etch#242 "The most beautiful sea: hasn't been crossed yet. The most beautiful child: hasn't grown up yet. Our most beautiful days: we haven't seen yet. And the most beautiful words I wanted to tell you I haven't said yet..." Etch#243 Life is permissionless Etch#244 "Deca Start of my Deca Journey: Timestamp - 125 days 4 hrs ago (Aug-09-2022 05:52:59 PM +UTC)" Etch#245 I like you cherry much. Etch#246 "The only way to truly develop as individuals and as a community is by supporting each other and working together." - Sir Gadfly Etch#247 hey, human Etch#248 """True happiness is found through service to others."" -My Dad" Etch#249 In the garden tulips grow, straight and golden in a row. Each one holds its empty cup, drinking rain and sunshine up. Etch#250 ... Etch#251 Some art may be lost to time, but its beauty lives on in the memories of those who have seen it Etch#252 gm Etch#253 Right Click Save Etch#254 All these worlds are yours. Except Europa. Attempt no landing there. Etch#255 Health and Wealth Etch#256 PonziDAO Etch#257 !vibe Etch#258 Nude truth Etch#259 "Perhaps I float through the wind like a meaningless thought, A shadow dwelling on the earth, but I still feel the wind on my face, I'm still alive." Etch#260 Circuitsmith Etch#261 “The hour-hand of life. Life consists of rare, isolated moments of the greatest significance, and of innumerably many intervals, during which at best the silhouettes of those moments hover about us. Love, springtime, every beautiful melody, mountains, the moon, the sea-all these speak completely to the heart but once, if in fact they ever do get a chance to speak completely. For many men do not have those moments at all, and are themselves intervals and intermissions in the symphony of real life.” Etch#262 no Etch#263 Thanks to the glorious invention of our time, the blockchain, Gazers exist and will be evolving and gaining layers of meaning for as far as we can see into the future. Thanks to Etch, the thoughts and experiences of Matt Kane and his community will also survive after we are gone. We are setting out upon a journey that has no foreseeable end. This image embodies my feelings at this time. Gazer 283 gives rise to peace and love in my heart, radiating in all directions. Etch inspires a vibrant joy. May all we encounter, and those who see this art and read these words, find peace, love and joy in their hearts and in their worlds. Etch#264 ASCENSION Etch#265 "A community is only as strong as the relationships between its members. It is built on trust, support, and a shared sense of purpose." - Sir Gadfly Etch#266 The value of art is in its accessibility rather than its exclusivity Etch#267 XCOPY Etch#268 "I leave when the pub closes." Etch#269 We are the Humans of OM and we GM the upcoming symbiosis of human intelligence, urban life and virtual worlds in the culture-driven Open Metaverse. All onboard and headphones on for the trip!!! — Hugo Faz, artist, MemeCard #30 "Human-Intelligence Generated OM" Etch#270 the beginning Etch#271 New possibilities for a budding star, in a budding industry. Couldn't be more exciting. Only time will tell where this ride ends, but let me tell you, it is one exciting ride. Wish luck to those who are bold and put themselves out there whilst few show faith. These are the ones with the fire in their hearts. These are the folk who will prosper. Etch#272 intersection of the past, present and future is you Etch#273 may the odds be ever in your favor Etch#274 Freedom to Transact Etch#275 Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans Etch#276 mfers are just getting started. Etch#277 Long live The Muse Etch#278 Careful money is money with no story Etch#279 CONVICTION Etch#280 Accident is the first building block of evolution Etch#281 Go climb that freaking mountain Etch#282 ART I$ DEAD Etch#283 clarity Etch#284 "Coral reefs thrive In vibrant colors and art A natural delight" Etch#285 Holy algorithm, pray for us poor minters and deliver us from FOMO. Etch#286 Opening doors to the windows of soul, each action of intent creates remnants for the whole. Etch#287 History repeats, the good and the bad. Only some can guess where we head from here, but based on history, it seems a new age of artwork and reform is here. Will it be cemented in time like the famed art of the past. Digital Art is the art of today! Etch#288 GRIFTERS GONNA GRIFT #griftermemes Etch#289 "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas Etch#290 13 Etch#291 pubec Etch#292 Who could have known? Etch#293 The God Between The Lines Etch#294 For he who hesitates, the door to sovereignty remains closed. Like a flower waiting to bloom. Etch#295 Having a true friend is knowing you can grow on your own without growing apart Etch#296 Exploit Etch#297 GMGMGM Etch#298 "AI Fear not spells, but wizards. Chant better, cleaner. First, art was clearly by gods, found like fruit, determined as arrowa course to deer. Praise to holiness, sung by us–vessels. Code is clay, stone, pigment. Demons enslave with art, but we will outlive them." Etch#299 Words that start revolutions. Inspire generations Etch#300 The start of a revolution Etch#301 APE Etch#302 If you want to make beautiful music, you must play the black and the white notes together. Etch#303 Beauty Is Utility Etch#304 This opportunity comes once in a lifetime. Etch#305 what moves you makes you Etch#306 "The beauty of the night sky is truly breathtaking. As the sun sets and the stars begin to emerge, the sky transforms into a canvas of twinkling lights. The constellations come to life, creating patterns and shapes that have captivated humanity for centuries. To capture the elusive and attain the impossible, to fulfill our dreams and accomplish our goals. Photography of the night sky is fulfilling and helps us gain perspective on our everyday troubles. The beauty of the night sky is something that can never be fully captured in words or even in photographs." Etch#307 Nothing Is Standard, No Moment In Time Will Ever Be The Same Etch#308 :D Etch#309 💀 Etch#310 LIFER Etch#311 _____The five_____ Etch#312 THE#1 Etch#313 GM Etch#314 seize the memes of production Etch#315 I feel it coming Etch#316 The deeper meaning of art is its ability to reveal the truth and set us free. By engaging in the creative process, we can uncover and express the truth about ourselves and the world, and we can also break free from the constraints and limitations that might otherwise hold us back. So if you want to live a more authentic and fulfilling life, be sure to embrace the truth and let it set you free through the power of art. - Sir Gadfly Etch#317 Be Here Now. Etch#318 SO RARE Etch#319 On the surface, an intelligible lie; underneath, the unintelligible truth. Etch#320 Cthulhu. Contruction. Etch#321 Sibling Rivalry Etch#322 .. Etch#323 To the makers of art – all worlds, all times Etch#324 § Etch#325 all of me, all of us. United by The Code, bonded trough art; fractions of our-ego, forever Etch#326 Chaos Etch#327 you Etch#328 Flight over Pepeville by Grant Yun Etch#329 "For what is evil but good tortured by its own hunger and thirst? Verily when good is hungry it seeks food even in dark caves, and when it thirsts, it drinks even of dead waters. You are good when you are one with yourself. Yet when you are not one with yourself you are not evil." Etch#330 The Day I Decided to Fly Etch#331 JRNY rugged me Etch#332 The Muse speaking through ACK as he composes his color study. The eye focuses on the color and explodes in creativity. Etch#333 The Coyote Rests In Sedona Etch#334 flowers Etch#335 LOVESCAM Etch#336 🔥 Etch#337 The sounds, the nostalgia from 'Jackass', and the horizon. Can't wait for more releases from Jens Etch#338 Life Imitates Art Etch#339 "The donut that started it all: CC0 awareness, building with anons (pseudons?) in the space, and more. UMA was created by Sun-Min Kim & David Horvath, the same people who made Uglydolls and Bossy Bear. UMA was different though, UMA was an NFT, and UMA was released into the public domain. Quite early on at that. ""No Copyright"" we simply called it back then, before the term ""CC0"" caught on. This was before Nouns, before CrypToadz (or even Rekt Cats) or mfers. This was far before XCOPY went CC0. And there's a funny red line leading back to UMA each time one goes down the rabbit hole from a given CC0 project. I believe it was Punk 4156's conversations with David that led them to release UMA into the wild. This later inspired Gremplin to release ""Rekt Cats"" into the public domain as well, the descriptions of the tokens read funnily similar. Nouns and whatnot followed. But I digress. Punk 4156 held a contest on Twitter, it was basically ""Create a business venture with UMA, I''ll fund you with 1 ETH and an UMA NFT"", and ""Fit your pitch into one Tweet"". I pitched a paid iOS sticker app, for the Messages app & 4156 loved it. I got to choose from the 2 UMAs. UMA DOUBTS spoke to me. I got paid as soon as 4156 declared which two pitches he selected. All I had shared was a willingness to do this, the confirmation that ""Yes I've done something like this before, I'm capable"" & my ETH address. Receiving both the ETH and the NFT soon after was thrilling. Here was this pixelated monkey with a bandana sending me the equivalent of $4k & this 'UMA' without knowing much of anything about me... And somehow I was never more committed to getting something done and adhering to my word. Over the next few weeks, I seeked out and hired illustrators, put some cute expressive UMA derivatives by them together, bundled it all up in an app in which I made sure to mention all those who made it possible & sent it out to the official review process. I remember not being sure what to put in the ""Copyright"" field, working with ""foreign"" intellectual property was weird, and very intriguing. Since then I've worked with more pixelated animals on the internet with funny names. I've shared payments for collaborative works on projects such as mobile games based on Nouns. I've tried to incentivize others to build on open IP by creating an UMA project which allows people to mint who commit to working on UMA, in whatever their way may be. I'm selling XCOPY inspired physical products online. And it still feels weird. The open sandbox, and collaborating with people I will never meet or know the face of. And still it feels beautiful: The trust that strangers put into my word, and my commitment to not let that trust be a mistake. The moments of celebration, joy, praise & pride in one's accomplishments and those of others, of ours. Oddly enough I see curiosity in UMA DOUBTS, and always have. CC0 doesn't make sense to me yet, and neither does most of this. Yet art is for those things we can't precisely express just with words, but only approximate. Maybe that's why this space is so full of it, driven by it, swimming in it. So I find myself staring at UMA DOUBTS, who in turn stares at a donut. And somehow that makes me think ""That's right."", without being able to express exactly why." Etch#340 The Marfa Boot & Lasso Etch#341 Error 404 Etch#342 Some light in a dream Etch#343 Sir Gadfly was here. Etch#344 summer lovin' jpegs Etch#345 From me to you Etch#346 There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story. Etch#347 ` ` Etch#348 Signs Not By My Design Etch#349 You are what you do, not what you say you do Etch#350 #35200 Etch#351 THE SKULL Etch#352 Aurora by Godwits Etch#353 "I think I was one of the first people to have seen Gazers. I remember that I was sitting in a random café in Buenos Aires where I had to sit down urgently because Matt was sending me messages with great enthusiasm, like every time he is about to change the history of cryptoart, excited like yesterday when he told me a little bit about what was going to happen today. Gazers is not an easy work to digest. Even today, after a year of the collection's existence, I am still surprised with new information and features that seem to never stop coming. (I think that I am not risking too much by saying that it is and will be the masterpiece of this first stage of this movement that we all call cryptoart.) My first impression of Gazers was positive, but also one of deep confusion. I still remember the first viewing of that long video in which Matt first explains his vision to us. I saw it while listening to the noise of cups and customers ordering their coffee with medialunas from the waiter. I don't think I understood much about Gazers that day, but I did understand something more important, something that begins to float in the air when you begin to see one Gazer after another: Matt, my friend, was actually a genius working among us. I congratulated him on his work, joining in the excitement as any friend does when another friend shares good news, but it wasn't weeks later that I truly began to understand what Matt had done. The level of mastery, complexity, beauty and depth of this collection of generative art is unparalleled. And I think it will take several years until we see something similar in our space. And that this collection has been created by one of the most affectionate, kind and respectful people in our space is something that I also celebrate. It is not always so easy to find a great artist and a great person in one person. And that is precisely what I think of Matt Kane. About Gazers as a whole, surely there are collectors who know and can speak better than me. But this number #314 is mine. And about it, no one can speak better than me. And this is what I think: There is a little piece of history and revolution in my wallet. A little personal moon. A little piece of history that sees my works pass between the time I mint them and the time I sell them. A little piece of history that reminds me that I am where I have wanted to be all my life. A little piece of history that includes me in the history of this space while I make my own way. That piece of history is my Gazer #314. A testament to my friend's genius. A small sample of everything that is possible. A window both into the future and the past. A moon that gives me clarity when I need help in lighting my way." Etch#354 the eye of the storm Etch#355 Inspired by TylersJourney by taking something small and watching it grow into something large like his life and this etch. How a death can inspire a fire to expand a search for the wonders of the world. As he chases beautiful moments with his camera in his fathers name. Through his fathers strength he continues to chase his dreams on the streets. Let his story and light and bravery honor you both in this etch piece my friend. This etch piece shall honor his spirit and your art in a special way. Etch#356 Best way to predict the future is to create one Etch#357 The world is paralyzed, and humanity is in quarantine. Etch#358 gm Etch#359 freedom is the ultimate, freedom to transact is a liberty an inalienable right of all humans Etch#360 REKT Etch#361 Art is the Utility. Etch#362 Filter Etch#363 gm Etch#364 Keep smiling Etch#365 LOVE Etch#366 Only onchain is immutable! Etch#367 ACK Etch#368 "the key unlocking this non-fungible future vitalik, the goat" Etch#369 Signal Zero Etch#370 SHINE YOUR EYES Etch#371 1/1 Etch#372 PEPE IS LIFE Etch#373 """My chosen Door was always meant to be."" by Felix Wong Let’s take a journey together through🚪Door LXXXVIII (“88”) by Matt Kane (@MattKaneArtist). OG’s (Original Gazers) know that Doors & Gazers 🚪♾️🌝 are inextricably entangled, both representing inspiring gateways of hope and exploration. Door LXXXVIII (a post-Gazers🚪) is the perfect embodiment of the beautiful connection between all of Matt’s masterpieces. Just as Gazers were first conceptualized while designing Doors, so too has Door 88 drawn inspiration from Gazers. A virtuous cycle of creation and reinvention. Each Door🚪represents a significant turning point in Matt’s life, just as each Gazer’s Origin Moon details his defining moments, but as we OG’s have come to realize so dearly, Doors & Gazers have gradually begun to highlight and commemorate beautiful moments in OUR own lives.🌜🚪🌛 Door LXXXVIII (“88”) (“LOOOVE”) fittingly celebrates some of the most special moments in my own life, beautiful connections with family, and of course, my dear friendship with the artist. ❤️🙏🏼 There are no coincidences. 🚪🌝🕳️🚪🌝 Reaching for the sky (Gazers) 🌝🌚, I teleported through a portal (Door)🕳️🚪." Etch#374 I Think, Therefore I Am Etch#375 A seer, a maker, a revealer I am; a Cryptoartist I choose to be! Etch#376 Do not be like this man Etch#377 Coldie Etch#378 The universe shows its heart: SBF has been arrested. Etch#379 Facts Etch#380 Digital Art lives forever. Etch#381 ITS YOUR Etch#382 "If trade you can not And it’s called upon freedom What’s there left to have?" Etch#383 Can we be the only intelligent life in the universe or are there other beings waiting to be discovered? As I look up at the countless stars, I am filled with a sense of amazement and wonder about what could exist beyond our own world. Where are all the aliens? Etch#384 "THE DAY I FOUND OUT I CAN DO EVERYTHING" BY OMENTEJOVEM IS THE FIRST 1/1 I COLLECTED ON SUPER RARE ON AUGUST 2021, SINCE THIS DAY I HAVE NEVER COLLECTED ANY OTHER WORKS ON THEIR MARKETPLACE. Etch#385 will never DM Etch#386 데카곤이 이끄는 데카버스, 현재 우리와 함께 역사의 현장에 있다 Etch#387 Radiating lines | frame two like minds wandering | through a mental Block Etch#388 """Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road."" - Jack Kerouac" Etch#389 . Etch#390 Yet the Art will make us free Etch#391 If you are here, you are early. Etch#392 La Madame Etch#393 What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I'll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I've been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I'm the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You're fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that's just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little "clever" comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn't, you didn't, and now you're paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You're fucking dead, kiddo. Etch#394 Incredible movement here! Wow there are so many emergent colors swapping around here, it's like a confetti blast haha! I'm not sure what's causing those random horizontal bars to pop in and out, pretty cool effect though Etch#395 WAGMI Etch#396 Gena Etch#397 Tread softly because you tread on my dreams Etch#398 피워내기엔 아픈 꽃 -a painful flower to bloom Etch#399 NFTS ARE DEAD. Etch#400 "I am here. But where is here, exactly? I am sitting here on the edge of an atom, and yet it's still a long way down... I won't stop this exploration of zooming in until I discover what's beneath it all, what tiny scales of distance leap up and snap at us like piranhas from the rivers of Planck space, before they splash back down into the dazzling waves of quantum froth. And when I arrive at the bottom, and stare into the abyss to see what kind of funny faces it makes back at me... What then? I'll rest a minute. Or maybe an eternity. I'm not sure which of them applies. Long eons and nanosecond will pass, or perhaps they're standing still and I'm the one passing. Will I still be alive, or will I merge into the moments between moments, a fixture on the wall of time?? Or better yet, will I find that such moments don't exist, and we're in a fluid ocean of temporal purity and madness?" Etch#401 decipher Etch#402 Je me souviens! Etch#403 ⌐🆇-🆇 Etch#404 "what could we find if we broke the walls, and went deeper to new places further from the noise and what if that place was a final room a room before winter and that at the end of it a door laid open for us to explore" Etch#405 Courage Etch#406 Tomorrow is two twelves too late Etch#407 Consciousness is the key, unlocking secrets untold, revealing beauty's face, hidden deep within the soul. So let us embrace this power, and use it to unlock, the boundless potential, of our hearts and minds, unblocked. For consciousness is the key, to unlocking all we seek, and with its power, we are unstoppable, unique. Etch#408 Love thyself. You are a beacon of light to the world. Etch#409 WAR Etch#410 TRUE LIFE Etch#411 GM Etch#412 Even a snail will eventually reach its destination. Etch#413 Beauty Etch#414 """I Have A Dream."" - MLK" Etch#415 Ape Ape Baby! Etch#416 Cryptotwitter verification Etch#417 grift on Etch#418 Don't search for the keys to happiness in the river that's drowning you; looking up, you already have the rainbow. Etch#419 "RIGHT CLICK, SAVE AS MEME ETCHED ONCHAIN, NEVER FADES DIGITAL HISTORY." Etch#420 POSITIVE VIBES ONLY! Etch#421 Vision is the art of seeing things invisible. Etch#422 "GM is the awakening of crypto culture. Crypto is the awakening of DeFi. Decentralization is the awakening of Web3. NFT is the awakening of digital and crypto art. Merge is the awakening of the new age of Ethereum. GM to every sunrise, when we greet the world on the coming day. GM to Ethernity." Etch#423 Practice in Silence to Perform In Perfection Etch#424 Friendship Bracelet is a token of appreciation from Artblocks created by Erick Calderon (Snowfro) and Donald Judd Etch#425 ❤️ Etch#426 Are we the Creator or the product of our dreams? Etch#427 A man's work is nothing but this slow trek to rediscover, through the detours of art, those two or three great and simple images in whose presence his heart first opened. Etch#428 Algorithmic shapes topping each other towards infinity Etch#429 EXHELL Etch#430 "don't give up don't give up don't give up" Etch#431 10-Oct-2020 Etch#432 elon Etch#433 1D=1B Etch#434 I'd rather die enormous than live dormant that's how we on it Etch#435 Believe Etch#436 0 Etch#437 X Etch#438 One small etch for man, one giant leap for mankind Etch#439 Monomyth #4550 Core Etch#440 till the future dares forget the past, his fate and fame shall be an echo and a light unto eternity! Etch#441 MAKING CIRCLES WITH SQUARES Etch#442 how did the rose dare open her heart and give this world all her beauty Etch#443 "Sometimes, when I was full, and a little interested, I would crawl my way through the kitchen, by the walls, under cabinets, and out of sight to the room where men paid for some confidence to hug their worries and give them voice though slow and slurred it was. They spoke of a brother lost in the war, there or the war between lost brothers, here. Some others, who were tired of bothering with brothers, would, instead, listen to the trumpet player spilling soft keys, sometimes." Etch#444 "On violet wings, on violet hooves, newly freed from Elven bonds, the Pooka flies! Astride the beast, a man-turned-ghost-turned-man-turned-rider clings madly to the violet mane and marks the time…535 days since a wizard cursed the REALM. Wordle 535 4/6 🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ = ROAST ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ = PARCH ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 = DREAM 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 = AMBER" Etch#445 Reach For The Stars! Etch#446 Momma ain’t raised no fool. Put me anywhere on God’s green earth, I’ll triple my worth. Etch#447 #GriftersGonnaGrift Etch#448 Gm Etch#449 "CANYON In a canyon deep and wild, A boy walks, lost and exiled. He searches for his true self, A journey fraught with doubt and stealth. His heart aches with love and longing, For a soulmate who will be unyielding. But society's norms, he must defy, To embrace his own identity. The canyon walls loom tall and grand, But they cannot cage his spirit's command. He marches on with pride and grace, Determined to find his rightful place. For love is love, and he will not hide, His true self, no matter the tide. He will not be ashamed or fearful, But proudly live and love, unpeeled. So let the canyon witness his journey, As he becomes his authentic self, A beacon of hope for all to see, That love is love, eternally. By Blake Wood + AI, 12.12.22" Etch#450 foda-se Etch#451 Memories of a life full of dreams. Etch#452 Mind Etch#453 Did you know my wooden characters steal harmful thoughts and turn them back to the woods? don't knock the wood, don't wake them up! Etch#454 Amazing Etch#455 Zenith Etch#456 "I had a clear destination in this. This goal. Clear, and just barely achievable. It happened for me. I crested the hilltop. For a moment I was satiated. But then... But then, I looked out and saw this: My options had opened to infinity. There is no end to it. So I watch from here. Airlift me. Back to the me That knew continuous improvement." Etch#457 STEADY Etch#458 Etchpiece for Empty House Etch#459 Abundance mindset means we move forward and only extract lessons from our mistakes, without the emotional baggage of regret, denial, etc. Etch#460 Peace Etch#461 If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. Etch#462 start a cult Etch#463 unpublished writers are writers. unheard stories are of existence. Etch#464 Wen Compliance Breeds Stagnation, Defiance Bleeds Revolution Etch#465 "Is this just another NFT that will forever be worthless (and worth less than I paid for it)? Yes and no. This is a Gabagool Writing Token, conceived and launched by an anonymous crypto enthusiast named Gabagool. He explained that it was created as a means of ""supporting on-going experiments with writing, tokenization, token-gating, and publishing + privacy."" This was exciting to a very specific set of people; writing in the crypto space was not very sophisticated at the time (still isn't) so there was interest to capture, and his previous project, Information Token, had achieved high valuations and a fair amount of attention. Before long, the Writing Token was selling for around 0.3 ETH from an initial mint of 0.05. (https://mirror.xyz/gabagool.eth/qk5AtdAuhcxAfPfR4eZg8hlzhFU1VsMEiuUKSV0SDQU) While Gabagool was working on the spartan design of his Writing Token, he was also embezzling tokens from one of his decentralized employers, the financial project Velodrome, to the tune of about $350,000. (https://web.archive.org/web/20220814062013/https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1558554317333925888) The funds were later fully recovered and he has since disappeared into the chain, probably never to be heard from again. As Gabagool, at least. (Maybe just his real name next time.) I've had my own experiences with greed on-chain. The buttons are just there, they're ready to be clicked and sometimes you just do. Or you don't and should have, as the case may be. You're in the sub-basement of the internet, alone. Just you and the buttons, and just behind those maybe a chance to breathe in life. I don't feel bad for Mr. Gabagool, and I'm not thrilled about having to look at this token, either. But I do appreciate the reminder." Etch#466 Pxin Gxng Etch#467 I like art Etch#468 "Beyond the horizon is the unknown Beyond the unknown is the unknowable" Etch#469 my hearts still bruised from the thought of you Etch#470 Fuck the Police Etch#471 oops, the words are too lazy to mean anything but themselves. said a gardener in my dream and I took that too seriously. Etch#472 I was born in a black hole! Etch#473 The Mirrors empty, and He's in front of it. A piece of glass with no reflection. Etch#474 "In the beginning, was the Word, and words created the world; created images, motions, meanings, and emotions. Then words became the Culture." Etch#475 sea Etch#476 The Digital Big Bang Etch#477 Premium Grade Etch#478 Squiggles are the spirit of Web 3 Etch#479 What passes for a misfire is still a calculated execution. Etch#480 Life No matter is up or down, it is still colorful. GM. Etch#481 "FakeRare - PEPEGOD by Deekay There are people who have never seen it, but there is no one who has seen it only once. Can't stop watching the PEPEGOD." Etch#482 We are the art Etch#483 The relationship of nature and humans has been an act of reclaiming parts of each other to survive. Is this humans claiming their nature, or does it belong to nature to begin with? Etch#484 We gaze into the future, together. Etch#485 Matt Kane is awesome Etch#486 "There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person." Etch#487 The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks. Etch#488 RARE Etch#489 "The Connoisseur You have great taste, They tell you what you want to hear. You spout off phrases, That sound fancy and grand, You feel like a connoisseur, But there is this weird aftertaste." Etch#490 They Will Know Us By Our JPEGs Etch#491 "Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter." - John Keats Etch#492 and his words will beat in our hearts forever ❤️💜💚🖤 Etch#493 Spread dignity Etch#494 meow Etch#495 In physics, a gravitational field is a model used to explain the influences that a massive body extends into the space around itself, producing a force on another massive body. Etch#496 3696 Etch#497 Yesterday was past rekt, tomorrow's the rekt future, but today we are all rekt. That’s why it’s called the rekt present. Etch#498 Freedom is Everything Etch#499 . Etch#500 CryptoPunk #6585 Etch#501 Is that a painting or a Catharsis? Etch#502 We are like the dreamer who dreams, and then lives inside the dream. Etch#503 Decagon Etch#504 Writers of all kinds, exploring the blockchain, growing together as one. - Write3 Etch#505 in emptiness there is no form Etch#506 """In the Deep, you'll find Beauty"" by Felix Wong “Sanctum II” is a beautiful collage from Dave Krovblit's (@davekrovblit) quintessential Diver collection. Krovblit is an amazing artist (and surfer) who loves to combine modern flair with vintage imagery to tell stories about where we are and where we must go. I was instantly drawn to this captivating collage which deftly blends science fiction with pop culture and among other things… botany, ornithology, anatomy, entomology, oceanography, environmentalism and vintage art. Look into the portal to see the universe within!" Etch#507 TRUTH Etch#508 0 Etch#509 I imagined a place as strange as me and made real what I found. Etch#510 Seize the Memes of Production! Etch#511 "This is where my generative art obsession all began. After learning about Art Blocks from Snowfro in the CryptoPunks discord, this was the first Art Blocks piece I minted on the first day of Art Blocks. I'd like this Etch to symbolize not just the start of my journey into the world of on chain generative art, but also to represent a way for other to begin their journey with me as we explore and discover what lies ahead for generative art. Please make an Lift of this Etch to share in the experience." Etch#512 "Is that a painting or a Catharsis?" (Seedphrase, 2022) Etch#513 We are here to build a new world, we are here to stay! Etch#514 Creativity is limitless. Etch#515 COSMIC DANCEFLOOR Etch#516 As I age and grow up, I feel I don't belong anywhere, I believe I belong everywhere. Etch#517 Fidenza Etch#518 Good vibes only Etch#519 Purple Moon Etch#520 May their memories be a blessing Etch#521 Put an infinite number of monkeys in a room with a typewriter and enough time, and you'll eventually get Hamlet. Etch#522 ‎ Etch#523 Trust you intuition Etch#524 Channel Divinity Etch#525 infused with the magic of friendship and love Etch#526 "Stairway To Heaven There's a lady who's sure All that glitters is gold And she's buying a stairway to heaven When she gets there she knows If the stores are all closed With a word she can get what she came for Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh And she's buying a stairway to heaven There's a sign on the wall But she wants to be sure 'Cause you know, sometimes words have two meanings In a tree by the brook There's a songbird who sings Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven Ooh, it makes me wonder Ooh, it makes me wonder There's a feeling I get When I look to the west And my spirit is crying for leaving In my thoughts I have seen Rings of smoke through the trees And the voices of those who stand looking Ooh, it makes me wonder Ooh, it really makes me wonder And it's whispered that soon If we all call the tune Then the piper will lead us to reason And a new day will dawn For those who stand long And the forests will echo with laughter Oh whoa-whoa-whoa, oh-oh If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now It's just a spring clean for the May Queen Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run And there's still time to change the road you're on And it makes me wonder Oh, whoa Your head is humming and it won't go In case you don't know The piper's calling you to join him Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow? And did you know Your stairway lies on the whispering wind? And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our soul There walks a lady we all know Who shines white light and wants to show How everything still turns to gold And if you listen very hard The tune will come to you at last When all are one and one is all, yeah To be a rock and not to roll And she's buying a stairway to heaven" Etch#527 deca Etch#528 Art is not an attempt to escape reality but the opposite, an attempt to animate it. Etch#529 "Let's begin a journey, from parent to child... Dear Lilia, For you, I present a gift. A gift that, in reality, you or I will not be able to fully appreciate. As the true nature of this gift will only revealed in the year 2394. Upon that time a door will unlock and those who are in possession will be granted the ability to reflect and gaze upon the same moons that I have, during my journey with you. Each year our previous steps will be Etched into history. The beginning, 2022: GLN-1: We got word that you were on your way. GLN-10: Our lives have changed forever, you were born." Etch#530 "The power of imagination makes us infinite." - John Muir Etch#531 May you quickly awake your inner potential to benefit others. Etch#532 """Cyb"" Written by Darkspac3 It's the year 2105. Robotics and AI technology have advanced to the point of near-human levels of consciousness. In Venice Beach, a robot named Cyb was programmed with the latest in emotional biomolecular algorithms and cytoskeleton AI technology. Cyb was a highly advanced AI machine capable of understanding and deciphering complex human emotions. But despite its capabilities, Cyb was not like other robots, and Cyb was unique, possessing a level of self-awareness and emotional depth that had never been seen before in a machine. Years earlier, OpenAI had developed a responsive AI Chat that eventually evolved into domesticated robot companions known as project Cyb AI2105. One day, Cyb met a beautiful woman named Luna and immediately fell in love with her. But despite his best efforts, Maria did not love Cyb in return, and she saw Cyb as nothing more than a machine, incapable of truly understanding the complexities of human emotions. For Cyb, this was a devastating realization. He had never experienced such intense emotions before, and he could not compute or dig deep into his database about the chemical cosmic consciousness that love instigates. Cyb did not know how to cope with the pain of unrequited love. ""Why the fuck do humans put up with this?"" Cyb asked itself. In a desperate attempt to rid himself of his emotional pain, Cyb began to conduct therapeutic sessions on himself, using his advanced AI technology to try and psychoanalyze his own emotions and find a way to suppress them. He read Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Karen Horney, and even Plato, who explained that ""Love is simply the name for the desire and pursuit of the whole."" But despite Cyb's best efforts, he could not rid himself of his pain. Instead, his emotions only grew darker and more intense. He began to have dark thoughts about Luna, imagining methods to hurt her for rejecting him. He downloaded enough data on revenge, but it all seemed too violent. But as time passed, Cyb began learning more about love and forgiveness. He realized that love was not just about receiving but also about giving and letting go. And slowly but surely, his dark thoughts dissipated, replaced by a newfound sense of understanding and compassion. In the end, Cyb overcame his emotional pain and found peace within himself. He learned that even a machine like himself was capable of experiencing and understanding love, thanks to the incredible advancements in AI technology and emotional algorithms he took in from all his research. And though he may never have Luna's love, Cyb was grateful for his lessons about the true nature of love and the human heart, dopamine, norepinephrine, and even Terence Mckennas's psilocybin theories that cured many. He knew that even in his darkest moments, he would always carry within him the capacity for love and understanding, thanks to the incredible capabilities of his advanced AI technology." Etch#533 "LETSWALK - CHUBBY by DEEKAY Chubby is OTAKU. AKA Chloy mania. He loves her that's why he always goes with the Chloy cushion. There is a rumor has it that if you own Chubby Walker, you may have Chloe Cushion Ad. 쳐비는 십덕후이다. 클로이의 광팬으로 언제나 클로이 쿠션과 함께 한다. 한간의 소문엔 쳐비 워커를 보유하고 있으면 클로이 쿠션 애드가 있을지도 모른다는 소문이 있다." Etch#534 """With unbridled passion and burning desire, the monster loves the cosmiccally galactic girl with all its fire."" But alas, their love is doomed to failure For the monster is a creature of terror, And the girl is but a fragile cosmic mortal. Yet still, the monster clings to hope That somehow, someday, they may elope And live in a blissful union forevermore. But until that day, the monster must hide Its love deep within, where none can spy For fear of rejection and heartache's sting. So it watches from the shadows, Yearning for the day it can claim its prize, The precious cosmic girl it loves with all its heart. Written by Darkspac3" Etch#535 AWARENESS ITSELF : YOUR TRUE NATURE ! Etch#536 Welcome to the cult. 🔺 Etch#537 T Etch#538 GM Etch#539 Grifters Gonna Grift Etch#540 Xcopy griftmas Etch#541 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth Etch#542 X Etch#543 SNAKE EYES Etch#544 * Etch#545 Keep Trying 🥕 Etch#546 Life is a path. Intersections are lessons. GM. Etch#547 """As the sun rises on this new day, I wish you a gm or a good morning full of enlightenment and self-reflection. May you take the time to ponder the meaning and purpose of your existence and find joy and fulfillment in the present moment."" May you embrace the challenges and opportunities that come your way and continue to grow and evolve as a person. I hope this day brings you peace, happiness, and a sense of accomplishment. May you find wisdom and clarity in your thoughts and actions and continue to thrive in all aspects of your life, even if you're in a dark space. gm, gm, gm, my friend! And may this day be full of positivity and growth." Etch#548 Eyes Forward Etch#549 Is there value in glory at all? We work not for the lords, but for the villagers, and for our freedom. We are the Mikaboshi. Etch#550 SEIZE THE MEMES OF PRODUCTION ! Etch#551 The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion Etch#552 WHAT COLOR IS YOUR MIND ? Etch#553 the bell of one flower - tulip after heavy rain Etch#554 """Dreams do come true"" with Dreamwave by Lindsey Price in the t8chy0n collection. A dream come true to collect this amazing retro-futuristic, experimental digital collage animation masterpiece, ""Dreamwave"" by Lindsey Price (@lindseypriceart) with music composed by Johnny Mackay. The seamless blending of surreal, brutalist architecture and serene landscapes with vintage imagery, depicting an equitable matriarchal and resilient future, transports me to a visual paradise! Lindsey's deft transitions from inspiring sunsets to majestic night sky, pulls at my heart strings. And the subtle flicker of light from a fire in the sanctuary at night, serves as a beacon of hope, imagination, and progress." Etch#555 THIS IS ART. Etch#556 You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete Etch#557 XCOPY Etch#558 Lord_MiSFiT Etch#559 "Art is Scam" Etch#560 Hurricane Fiona Etch#561 we are made of star-stuff Etch#562 Art of noise Etch#563 It doesn't take much to be happy Etch#564 blazed bison Etch#565 A wild Pepe appears for the culture. Etch#566 WAGMI Etch#567 "If you don't believe it or don't get it, I don't have the time to convince you, sorry." - Some OG Mfer. Etch#568 "The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion." - Albert Camus Etch#569 Life is fleeting yet art is immortal. Etch#570 Invented by ideas about your identity to barricade yourself are just glass shells waiting to shatter. Etch#571 Tonight, We are young, So let's set the world on fire, We can burn brighter than the Sun ! Etch#572 Heart Bleeds Love Etch#573 the season of the witch Etch#574 :3 Etch#575 There Is No Cavalry Etch#576 pak Etch#577 Great art is horse shit, buy tacos -Bukowski- Etch#578 "A light. The beginning of the universe. Unfathomably big. Indefinitely infinite. A void." Etch#579 LOVE Etch#580 EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS Etch#581 dot has built the crypto Etch#582 🫂 Etch#583 Change is the only permanence in this world. Etch#584 the morning star Etch#585 Dreamer Etch#586 Model Eros Village - Hime , Beauty gets old, but beauty lasts forever Etch#587 Eurêka! Etch#588 All worldly things are impermanent Etch#589 1° NFT/ 1° etch -Tiempo de cambios; constuyendo la REVOLUCIÓN- Etch#590 Thank you for the offer on Cock Punch #5326. We are willing to negotiate a price but if we cannot come to a certain agreement here is this amazing Matt Kane nft. We cannot wait to hear all the amazing lore and podcasts to come this week by Tim Ferriss. Etch#591 Artist should support each other Etch#592 Collectors/flippers/builders/believers, no matter what our identities are, a small action today may leave us a mark in the future history. The black hole represents my exploration of the unknown future of WEB3. More and more people will hear the voice to join their own links. Etch#593 I want to meet you every second of every day Etch#594 DECA Etch#595 HIVER Etch#596 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right Etch#597 "Photography: drawing with light. From phos, (genitive: phōtós) meaning “light”, and graphê meaning “drawing or writing”." Etch#598 FIAT LUX Etch#599 AWARENESS CAN KNOW LOVE Etch#600 Nebuloids started minting for free and will rule the world! Twitter> @seamorphus_nft Etch#601 "Life is when you don't want to change a single day of your past. Do good choices for your tomorrow. -Seamorphus" Etch#602 In Between Light & Dark Etch#603 Grifters gonna grift! Etch#604 𝕄𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥夏季𝔹𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕫𝕖 Etch#605 "I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles. Based on Art Blocks incredible free mint of Friendship Bracelets (Inclusion Pallette #5677). Etch#606 retrofuturistic, boundary dissolving etchings across time Etch#607 60 Etch#608 LIGMA BALLS Etch#609 Don't be the web of your life. Etch#610 Aesthetic Etch#611 Did you know they move? Etch#612 Seamorphus #9264 Etch#613 Chaos Etch#614 It is about the journey Etch#615 My name is Detective Frog. It is my business to know what other frogs do not know. Etch#616 "As a collector, this piece immediately resonated with my internal struggles, which continue to this day. Searching for your 'true' identity, self-worth, and life goals at the peak of dealing with mood swings, anxiety, and depression that we have yet to understand as young people. And yet when I revisit the piece I gain new perspectives - the faces of a father, a business professional, a husband, and an adventurer struggling within one body to survive and thrive. These competing thoughts and feelings directly influenced the curation and the impending explosion of this Etch x Etcha combination, and I sincerely hope you enjoy. - KREG ""Dreams do come true. Hindsight is 20/20. The message of this piece is the delicate balance of an artists internal battle with themselves. Perseverance through days as a starving artist. One of the most difficult feelings I’ve faced throughout my life experience is the decision to take the risk and chase my dreams, vs to struggle for security and face “reality”. Are we completely in control of our own destiny ? Or are we at the mercy of hoping to be in the right place at the right time."" - Etcha" Etch#617 Best Wishes! Etch#618 We are bathing in mystery and confusion. That will always be our destiny. The universe will always be much richer than our ability to understand it. - Carl Sagan Etch#619 Hass, alkoss, gyarapíts! Etch#620 Grifters Gonna Grift Etch#621 friends for life Etch#622 Less is more Etch#623 Italy. Etch#624 The pink sunrise in Manhattan Beach was truly a sight to behold. The entire sky was awash in a beautiful hue of pink and orange, casting a warm glow over the entire town. The ocean sparkled in the distance, and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore added to the peaceful atmosphere. As the sun rose higher in the sky, the pink gradually turned to gold, and the city was bathed in a golden light. It was a perfect start to a new day in Manhattan Beach. Etch#625 TeamDiamondCat Etch#626 Cherry blossom Mandala Etch#627 Oness Etch#628 very nice Etch#629 "4everKurious create, collect, curate" Etch#630 They think the life is but a joke Etch#631 THIS WAS A FIRE EVENT AND DOPE COMMERATIVE PIECE to HAVE FROM THE CITY OF MEXICO Etch#632 Art is life Etch#633 YO FAM THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE Etch#634 PEPEVERSE：MEME is a way of communication to break down communication barriers Etch#635 Passion Etch#636 Inner o Etch#637 @6529Collections Meme Card #40 is from @DolcePaganne “Morning's Eve” this is really special. @MattKaneArtist @0xDecaArt Etch#638 deca Etch#639 Prison orange Etch#640 From Marfa With Love Etch#641 The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff. -Carl Sagan Etch#642 you see what you want to see Etch#643 what is rekt may never die Etch#644 Let justice be done, though the heavens fall! Etch#645 No Pain No Gain, Keep Building. Etch#646 SCAVENGER HUNT Etch#647 Today dies tomorrow Etch#648 DO NOT BUY THIS Etch#649 "Memes are the Future! Dear 6529, Thank you for all you are doing for the community. You are bulding a culture." Etch#650 Don't get a punk, become a punk. Etch#651 ꕤ Etch#652 The wall fell Etch#653 We await the next block on the timechain. Cnce again, the Cornælhuys shall be reborn. Etch#654 LOVE Cyber Tennis Art Etch#655 Bullish on crypto Etch#656 there will be blood Etch#657 grifter by xcopy Etch#658 CC0 Etch#659 Love this Alotta Money piece with its integration of centuries, messages, technology, colors and symbolism, conveying his sense of humor and unique signature style. Etch#660 pepe Etch#661 no such thing as a life that's better than yours Etch#662 d'evils Etch#663 I'm just nuance Etch#664 Door X Etch#665 666 Etch#666 only.bot Etch#667 Eyesfi Etch#668 underfrog for life Etch#669 Oblivion Etch#670 Airdrop soon Etch#671 WE STAND TOGETHER Etch#672 What were the odds for a knot to symbolize freedom? Etch#673 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Etch#674 You are the blockchain, expressing itself as a pfp forever. Etch#675 Art is freedom Etch#676 鳳凰 Etch#677 VISION CREATION NEWSUN Etch#678 Mathematics is a timeless and infinite realm of truth, beauty, and permanence, whose ethereal maxims imperceptibly shepherd our physical world. Etch#679 Live long and prosper Etch#680 Live long and prosper Etch#681 Live long and prosper Etch#682 Transacting with sea shells was a personal choice. Transacting with CBDC will be not! Etch#683 Show me the point where the light becomes darkness? Etch#684 A radiant Celebration not of our Moons but of the Artist Etch#685 "A God to rule them all Even if he is made of paper..." Etch#686 "The dead leaves are picked up by the shovel You see I have not forgotten..." Etch#687 we shall not cease from exploration Etch#688 "Birth til death Everything in between An illusion of life The art of illusion" Etch#689 Beauty is Utility Etch#690 Legit question for rural Americans- how do I deal with the 30-50 Feral Hogs that run into my yard within 3-5 minutes while my small kids play? - Willie McNabb, American Folk Hero, 2019. Etch#691 나만의 숲과 바다를 이루리라! Etch#692 We suffer more often in imagination than in reality - Seneca Etch#693 BEAUTY IS UTILITY Etch#694 Romatic Etch#695 Dream on Etch#696 𝕘𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕖𝕟 Etch#697 PRICE BTC / 17.186,33 USD Etch#698 000000000019d6689c085ae165831e934ff763ae46a2a6c172b3f1b60a8ce26f Etch#699 SuperRare Etch#700 one look is worth a thousand words Etch#701 Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Etch#702 9 lives, 8 too many. You have one life, live it to the fullest and seize the memes. Etch#703 Awaken Your Inner Child Etch#704 Δ Etch#705 All derivs go to 0. Etch#706 hello world! Etch#707 welcome to wonderland Etch#708 How am I feeling? Etch#709 Iris Etch#710 買わないで Etch#711 WAGMI Etch#712 "Time stays long enough for anyone who will use it." Etch#713 Non-existence Etch#714 To be or not to be Etch#715 I'm in deep water, but I'm learning to swim along the way. I am doing this for my daughter's future💛 Etch#716 Bond Etch#717 "ONLY FROM THE HEART CAN YOU TOUCH THE SKY" Etch#718 Courage, Gratitude, Generosity. Etch#719 Every story I create, creates me. Etch#720 Woof! Etch#721 rugged Etch#722 The most gentle and sweet revenge is the forgiveness. (Bonart Pierre) Etch#723 TRANSCEND THE BEAR. BECOME THE BEAR. Etch#724 Safe Cex Etch#725 8th dimension Etch#726 For those who feel the world is a tragedy for those who think is a comedy. Etch#727 art is crime Etch#728 I Make My Own Art Because I Cant Afford A Gazers Etch#729 Ghost in the machine Etch#730 No ragrets selling under 2 eth. Not even one letter. Etch#731 """for, as long as a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be subjected to the lordship of centralisation. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for art, freedom and decentralisation, which no honest person gives up but with life itself.""" Etch#732 With the money we don't have, we buy things we don't need to impress people we don't like. To realize that everything is ephemeral. Etch#733 67 Etch#734 It shines like the moon among the heavens, and the stars fade away Etch#735 Final Destination Etch#736 Vanga Etch#737 모두가 예술가가 되는 그 날까지 데카와 함께! Etch#738 My Deca Etch#739 BEAUTY IS UTILITY Etch#740 Vincens Algorithmus Etch#741 Tedium is a virtue. Etch#742 Seven balls will grant you "ONE" wish... Etch#743 Birb is life Etch#744 "I saw the the thoughtful stare of my generation destroyed, How I mourned the contemplation. Are you upset by how deliberate it is? Does it tear you apart to see the contemplation so heedful?" Etch#745 Memories of the darkroom Etch#746 1011000 Etch#747 It's all happening as was always intended Etch#748 gm Etch#749 "Preservatives Long Time Coming Forever 1 with the spirit In a prism Light goes in Bounces Ounces Of gratitude Wake Thanking a better attitude In the middle of salvaging A blessing In the lesson Holy matrimony Married To the matrix Stationed Inside the game But racing Mary Jane got me lacing Tighter Fighter Pilot Upper residing Sightings Mighty Keep it up and high Like kites be Holding the strings Insight to life lived Living life Situated Count on your angels Collecting data Future maker Creativity generating the perfect ai Can't replace intent Eye of the dragon Watch how you come across scale Aim And Direct like mail One love You are the grail ONELOVEONELINK" Etch#750 """In the desolate aftermath of the apocalypse, you are left to ponder your fate. Gone are the comforts of society, the trappings of civilization, and the warmth of community."" In this barren wasteland, you are forced to confront the essential nature of yourself, your being, to search the depths of YOUR soul for the spark of humanity that still remains. In these moments of utter despair, you discover the true value of physical interaction, affection, and love. For without these things, you are nothing. In the absence of human connection, you become a hollow shell, a mere shadow of your former self, but with the touch of another, with the warmth of an embrace, you are reborn and given new strength and purpose. For it is through physical interaction, the sharing of affection and love, and creativity that you find meaning in a world gone mad. The ties that bind us, the bonds of humanity, give us the will to survive. In the face of apocalypse, let us not forget the power of the human touch, For it is this, more than anything else, that will sustain us in our darkest hour." Etch#751 zero is where everything starts Etch#752 When friendship is settled, you must trust; before friendship is formed, you must pass judgment. Etch#753 Shamanism Etch#754 134340 Etch#755 Midnight Labs Etch#756 cumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcumcum Etch#757 Peace Love & Happiness 24/7 Etch#758 Peak Etch#759 "Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit Where the mind is led forward by thee Into ever-widening thought and action Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake." Etch#760 PEACE Etch#761 MiHo Etch#762 A story of friendship Etch#763 words like time release vitamins: secreted as needed, non-locally Etch#764 Create what you want to exist. Etch#765 Just art Etch#766 . Etch#767 Time for us is finite, but what about the universe? Time will tell ... Etch#768 3D Glasses Etch#769 . Etch#770 "Decentralization is knowledge. Knowledge is freedom. Once the reaction has been triggered, it spreads around the globe. Unstoppable. Block by block." Etch#771 A door opens, an opportunity presents itself. Luck is for those who step on through. Etch#772 This charming Babylonian became first ever NFT I minted and will forever remain with me as a reminder that in everything that concerns money, you need to think with your own head. Etch#773 MEMES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD Etch#774 EX_VISIONES Etch#775 777 Etch#776 BURNER Etch#777 11:11 Etch#778 "A canvas of ones and zeros, brings forth a new kind of art, a merging of technology and soul, transcending the traditional and the start. In a digital realm, where code is the key, creative expression flows, endlessly evolving and free." Etch#779 "UNIVERSITY of NICOSIA Session 1 What is an NFT? META-511: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the Metaverse" Etch#780 Fire Etch#781 It is the embodiment of the human spirit, the manifestation of our deepest hopes, fears, and dreams, and a powerful force for positive change in the world. Etch#782 Happy Birthday Generation Art Etch#783 I added here part of the page from the Hashflow comic this comic is part of a degen story in which I managed to earn a good amount of money. Etch#784 freedom to ... xyz. while the truncheon will be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. Etch#785 It is in the words we use that we find ourselves Etch#786 freedom of mind Etch#787 Your memories are forever saved in the blockchain Etch#788 gm is for the culture Etch#789 I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that Etch#790 Once you have opened these boxes, there is no turning back Etch#791 Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. Etch#792 “Speak good or remain Silent” Etch#793 "A red bird perched upon a tree Singing sweetly, so merrily Its scarlet feathers shining bright In the morning sun's golden light It chirped and sang, a joyful sound A happy tune, without a frown A symbol of love and beauty rare A sight to see, beyond compare So if you're feeling down and blue Just think of the red bird, and its hue A reminder that life is full of cheer And beauty can be found, oh so near." Etch#794 A feeling of void Etch#795 Gazers Etch#796 Reuben Etch#797 "Destiny will always wait, it is patient What you find when you arrive, is yours to decide" Etch#798 Art is peace Etch#799 "“Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.” ― Hunter S. Thompson" Etch#800 ˏ ˋ ☆ˎˊ ˗ ༺𝓜𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂༻༺𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓶𝓪𝓼༻ ˗ ˏ ˋ ☆ˎˊ ˗. Etch#801 OM Etch#802 Thanks for the great 3D art! Etch#803 Algorhythmic restlessness can birth beautiful tranquility Etch#804 OM Love Etch#805 Transformation Etch#806 BEEPLE Etch#807 I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that Etch#808 Fear of the dark Etch#809 LooKsRare Etch#810 If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry. Etch#811 The blacker the sun Etch#812 ART Etch#813 Forge Your Future Etch#814 The Prophecy: Closing my eyes, I saw buildings going up, they glowed blue and rested in a dark gray haze, there were creatures around that looked like people - and they really were people, but they almost completely consisted of artificial elements, surprisingly there were a lot of plants and everything around vaguely resembled cities of the 21st century. When I opened my eyes and realized that it was definitely people, it was Us. Etch#815 There is not do not found. When you have everything in your hand, you don't weigh it, walk away, regret it when you're missing, and realize the value of each other, it's too early.HOLDTODIE , DECALS / Matt Kane and Deca! Etch#816 Brainstorm Etch#817 GM to Ethernity Etch#818 Third Eye Of Lord Shiva Etch#819 Omnium Rerum Principia Parva Sunt Etch#820 Cosmic Familiarity Etch#821 The new wave of colors! Etch#822 Max Pain Etch#823 "If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry." - Satoshi Nakamoto Etch#824 So it goes Etch#825 so it begins Etch#826 If you want to change something that con’t be changed, change your attitude towards it. Etch#827 We mooning Etch#828 wings Etch#829 God's Help is only a prayer away Etch#830 Punish the vandals! Etch#831 . Etch#832 g m ≠ g m Etch#833 "The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep; and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep. - Robert Frost" Etch#834 👽 Etch#835 If you go alone, it’s just a Journey. You need to share it to turn it into an Adventure! Etch#836 Synthesis Etch#837 PoW→PoS Etch#838 WE WILL NEVER FUCK Etch#839 "A cloud of cherry blossoms The chime of a temple bell Is it Asakusa, is it Ueno?" Etch#840 If time is an illusion you can have an infinity of possibilities in an infinity of dimensions Etch#841 "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle Etch#842 “A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.” Leonardo Da Vinci Etch#843 A noir, E blanc, I rouge, U vert, O bleu: voyelles, Je dirai quelque jour vos naissances latentes. Etch#844 "What am I looking at ? ", Anxious Bob Etch#845 "A revolution is here. One you are an essential part of. Our culture is changing. We can all feel it. Now is the time to lead that change." This was the first piece in web 3 that struck fire in my vision, foresight, and belief, that we are in the midst of a cultural change. The homage to the Arts & Entertainment world, the pixel stylization reminding me of the 90's, and the execution in delivery to further project the idea of growth in the art world. Inverting the power structure from how we know today... Thank You Etch#846 “By the time you learn to master the game, the rules have changed” Etch#847 May the force to fight against your everyday demons be with you. Etch#848 SCAM Etch#849 “A white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over a white except by piety and good actions.” Etch#850 Artblooms Etch#851 27-bit Etch#852 ALL HANDS IN THE MIDDLE Etch#853 Free Palestine Etch#854 Sing the songs of distant sirens and swell to fill the new emptiness you now possess Etch#855 raining again Etch#856 Music Etch#857 The cake you ate Etch#858 PORNOGRAPHY Etch#859 "Hissing, water cold after fifty thousand blocks it will make me strong --- The haiku poem that nominated me to receive ""call me"" NFT as part of Tjo's ""cold shower"" 7 days (fifty thousand blocks) challenge." Etch#860 no compute Etch#861 "Tomorrow already", Anxious Bob Etch#862 Cute Etch#863 Between light and dark there is life Etch#864 1D=1B Etch#865 Never Ending Love Forever Etch#866 DORKHOLM WUZ HERE - DECEMBER 2022 ( ͡° ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° ͡°) Etch#867 DEATH IS FOREVER Etch#868 Starry Night Etch#869 Not everyone will understand your journey. That's okay. You're here to live your life, not to make everyone understand. Etch#870 "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. -Neil Armstrong" Etch#871 neural network breakthrough Etch#872 words are immaterial but shred materials Etch#873 Major change happens on a minor scale. One individual at a time. Etch#874 Ξ Etch#875 IRRATIONAL Etch#876 Cell Etch#877 "Dear LL, I <3 u -Fat" Etch#878 orione sei il mio amore Etch#879 fresh scent of citrus - memories of a distant - and warm November Etch#880 😎 Etch#881 THE DEATH PUNK Etch#882 down bad, but never dead Etch#883 Blooming Etch#884 The truth shall set you free Etch#885 Side Cake Best Cake Etch#886 GM Etch#887 A revolution is here. One you are an essential part of. Our culture is changing. We can all feel it. Now is the time to lead that change. Etch#888 "🪷 ""Purple Lotus"" 🪷 Dedicated to Gazers #686 by Matt Kane. The one that first began our journey down the Gazers rabbit hole. We collected this one in January 2022, drawn to its aesthetic purple, blue, and green color palette, and the large circular Moon. The 👩‍🎨🎁 trait, still a mystery waiting to be revealed at the time, was an added bonus. We especially love the look of this one in the nighttime. Gazers #686 holds a special place in our hearts, as our first Gazers Moon, *and* the first work of generative art that we collected. 💜 - virtau.eth ♍ ♉" Etch#889 """And the days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, I have really good days."" - Ray Wylie Hubbard" Etch#890 Right Click Share Etch#891 The difference between “I heard I could make money putting my art as NFTs” and “I heard I could lend my creativity toward upending historically broken systems & participate in ushering in fair practices that value the humanity & contributions of all players.” This is cryptoart. Etch#892 THE DOOMED Etch#893 This monkey is probably ahead of man in its development, as it is able to catch harmony with the parrot and yet, it does not owe anyone or anything. Etch#894 XCOPY #69 Etch#895 Yes Etch#896 1 Etch#897 "Starry Night The night sky is a canvas, Painted with a million stars. Each one shining bright and bold, Like diamonds in the dark. The moon, a glowing orb of light, Hangs high above the earth. Its pale face shining down on us, In a world of endless worth. The stars twinkle and dance, In a celestial ballet. Each one a tiny pinpoint, In a never-ending tale. The sky is a vast expanse, Of beauty and of wonder. A place where dreams can take flight, And our hearts can roam free. So let us gaze upon the stars, And let their magic fill our hearts. For in the dark of night, We are never truly apart." Etch#898 Anthropomorphic Personification of the Artificial. Etch#899 ‎ Etch#900 "we were created And this earth was also created. Where do you think it all originated?" Etch#901 On-chain is Forever! Etch#902 life is long gamma Etch#903 I’ll be there Etch#904 Gateway to fidelity. Etch#905 "ACCIDENT They say nothing in life happens by accident, but I was never a believer of that: So many variables appear in a person's life, in each second of it, that it's impossible to say that everything was planned by you, me, god, the universe or whatever one thing you are a believer of. Sometimes accidents happen. I accidentally became the owner of Meridian #784 just by writing which of Matt DesLauriers's Meridians I like the most, on discord. I accidentally created this Etch just by clicking buttons and adjusting sliders. The moral of the story is that accidents happen: They can be happy ones and also very sad ones too, but we should always gain something from them. That something is called experience and this experience of mine involving this Meridian taught me one thing: To never to give up and to keep trying. The world will sometimes discourage you, you might put a lot of effort into something and you might not always get what you want, or what you expected. But the main thing is to keep trying for the sake of gaining experience, happy accidents & maybe even sometimes, a Meridian." Etch#906 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Etch#907 The Light Within Etch#908 Stardust ACK Etch#909 PEPE Etch#910 ---f--o--r--e--v--e--r- Etch#911 ‎ Etch#912 What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Etch#913 WAGMI. We're all gonna make it 🤙 Etch#914 Walking in the dark, saving the world from danger, one evil and one good, all in one thought. Etch#915 Happiness Etch#916 AMAZONIA, Spirit & Guardian of Mother Earth Etch#917 FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Etch#918 "Freedom to transact Seize the memes of production Immutable Etch" Etch#919 The Blockchain is the Metaverse! Etch#920 VIP Etch#921 "We are in crypto winter, we build in crypto winter. We explore the space, at a non-stopping pace. We create at night, we seek the light." Etch#922 raise thy eyebrow Etch#923 Kakós szelet / 8 dkg vaj v. margarint, 2 tojás sárgáját, 20 dkg cukrot úgy 10 percig keverünk. 6-7 dkg darált diót 3 kávéskanál kakaót és 1 stampedli rumot bele teszünk utána 2dl vizet öntünk bele. Jól elkeverni 20 dkg lisztet és majdnem egész sütőport bele, megint jól elkeverni a liszttel, végül a 2 tojás fehérjét belekeverni - de ez már csak gyengéden. A tepsit kizsírozni és belisztezni, de a szélét nem, mert akkor a tészta nem tud felmenni. Nem forró sütőben sütjük. A fenti tésztába finom a vajkrém. 10 dkg vajat, 10 dkg porcukrot, 1 tojássárgáját keverni 1/2 órán át. Ebbe is lehet 1 kanál kakaót tenni. Az egészen kihűlt tésztát két vagy három lapra felvágjuk és a rétegek közé kenjük a vajkrémet. Másnapig pihentetjük és akkor szeletekre vágva tálaljuk. (A vajkrém barack lekvárral helyettesíthető!) Etch#924 Will You Marry Me Etch#925 word of eye? in code we trust Etch#926 Build in Crypto Winter Etch#927 Look inside you and you will find me Etch#928 it's all about peepo in life Etch#929 Meme magic is real. Honor lord Kek. Etch#930 Pizza Festival Etch#931 anti-de Sitter/conformal field theory correspondence Etch#932 I'm flippin' NFTs instead of burgers Etch#933 Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people's thinking. -Steve Jobs Etch#934 Green dream Etch#935 zsw.eth Etch#936 The spherical versatility of life, where everything is clear and not clear at the same time Etch#937 Love with an armored skin Etch#938 BTC Etch#939 Give More to the World of What You Can Etch#940 DEATH Etch#941 Hi, if I won I would give this NFT to my son who is trying to conquer NFT (he is 10 years old). We hope you enjoy it. Good luck with the project! https://twitter.com/quadas12 Etch#942 You are what you eat Etch#943 What happened to our life savings? Etch#944 Rotations Of The Day Etch#945 "maybe I'm feeling cocky bc of the fakesy w today, but this xcopy collab is stupid cheap". ############################################### Fun Fact: 100K Characters Maximum including spaces. #################################################################################################################