Today, we introduce the Hivemind Digital Culture Fund: A curated collection of generative art and digital culture that is emblematic of the rising digital art movement. 🖼️
Propelled by blockchain technology, we believe digital art is on the brink of a renaissance.
Blockchain
BREAKING:
@HivemindCap
and
@Algorand
today announced the acquisition of
@Napster
, to once again revolutionize the music industry by bringing blockchain and Web3 to artists and fans. Music industry veteran Emmy Lovell has been named interim CEO. Stay tuned for further details.
Excited to share that today we've deployed an extra 80M $Algo into various Algorand
#DeFi
and liquid governance programs.
@HivemindCap
is committed to supporting and building a vibrant DeFi ecosystem on
@algorand
!
Hivemind is proud to continue serving as an
#Algorand
Governor and increase our DeFi commitment to 150M $ALGO this quarter! 🚀
Check out all Algorand DeFi apps below that let you participate too in just a few clicks.
@Algorand
@AlgoFoundation
#AlgoFam
1/ We are thrilled to reveal 35 Winds of Yawanawa, by
@refikanadol
, as part of the Digital Culture Fund Collection!
Check out Winds of Yawanawa
#281
and dive deeper into this mesmerizing work 👇
#WindsWednesday
/ ⚪ We’re proud to reveal our collection of Mono White Fidenzas for the Digital Culture Fund!
Mono-Whites stand-out as a particularly significant trait within the Fidenza collection to us.
These monochromatic pieces pay homage to Return Zero, presenting an inverse
1/ We are proud to reveal our Ringers Collection for the Digital Culture Fund Collection!
Here are a few choice pieces (Ringers
#303
, Ringers
#549
, Ringers
#715
, Ringers
#342
) with more below!
The Digital Culture Fund Collection is now live on
@0xDecaArt
! 🎉
View all of our reveals in one place, including pieces from Tyler Hobbs, Dmitri Cherniak, CryptoPunks, and XCOPY.
Plus…a new reveal soon👀
Who’s missing? Share your guesses below 👇
1/ We are proud to reveal our CryptoPunks Collection, as part of our Digital Culture Fund Collection!
Here is a choice favorite, CryptoPunk
#7144
. Read on for more 👇
1/ We are proud to reveal Fidenza
#718
, by Tyler Hobbs, as part of the Digital Culture Fund Collection!
Fidenza
#718
stands out as the singular Micro-Uniform, Sharp Angle artwork within the entire Fidenza series.
Congrats to
@napster
for completing its first
#web3
strategic acquisition of
@mintsongs
, which paves way for the music superbrand to offer artist collectibles on its platform! Full details from
@Forbes
below.
/📣 We just added 12 Synthetic Dreams by
@refikanadol
to the Digital Culture Fund Collection!
Created in collaboration with Google, Synthetic Dreams is the first-ever NFT collection with Quantum Computation datasets.
Dear community, in light of recent industry news, we’d like to confirm Hivemind has zero exposure to
@FTX_Official
,
@AlamedaResearch
or $FTT. Our thoughts are with people who got affected by the events and market turbulence. Let’s rebuild together and community will prevail.
1/ Hivemind is honored to welcome
@TylerxHobbs
’ Harbor Scene
#2
(After John Henry Twachtman) into our Digital Culture Fund collection!
This remarkable piece is part of Vol. 6 of
@LACMA
’s Remembrance of Things Future blockchain initiative, engineered and curated by
@CactoidLabs
.
We're off to Barcelona! ✈️
Catch
@0x00RS
on the panel "Do You Have What it Takes? What We Look For When Funding Web3 Businesses" at
#Decipher2024
.
See you soon
#algofam
🫡
1/ We are proud to reveal two of the four editions of A Slight Lack of Symmetry Can Cause So Much Pain, by
@dmitricherniak
, as part of the Digital Culture Fund Collection!
One of our core theses at
@HivemindCap
is in the value of nostalgic web1&2 brands combined with the tech & approach of web3.
As such, we're SO excited to be backing
@limewire
- a true OG platform, relaunching as an NFT marketplace. LFG!
@HivemindCap
HQ is open for business!
After more than a year of operating remotely, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our headquarters office in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.
We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
Hivemind is thrilled to welcome
@_JakeGreenstein
as Partner and Head of Network! Jake joins Hivemind from Algorand where he was the Senior Director of Strategy.
Want to chat about staking & mining, DeFi, and other yield-generating activities in crypto? Reach out to Jake!
/ 📐 We’re proud to reveal our collection of Sharp Angle Fidenzas for the Digital Culture Fund!
Sharp Angles is the second trait that stands out to us as especially compelling.
Sharp Angles introduce a dynamic contrast by transforming smooth flow into a geometric landscape.
We're excited to share that is now live!
After being heads-down focused on building out our thesis, team and portfolio we are excited to share more about who we are and how we think.
Come and take a look!
#web3
#blockchain
On the heels of the
@Helium
Network’s explosive growth, we're excited to share two exciting developments: Helium Inc. has renamed to Nova Labs & has raised a $200M Series D to advance the Helium Network: . More on these updates 👇.
BREAKING:
@HivemindCap
announces strategic investment and partnership with esports giant
@FNATIC
Hivemind is thrilled to announce our strategic partnership and investment with leading esports brand Fnatic to further support their movement into
#Web3
Welcome
@napster
to web3! Read below about Napster Litepaper v1, release of brand new music streaming app and creation of Napster Innovation Foundation. We are officially entering "Streaming+ era" of the music industry, and join Napster for the creator economy!
#web3
#music
We want to see your curation chops!✨
In partnership with
@0xDecaArt
, we're hosting a gallery showcase!
Create a gallery featuring pieces from our Digital Culture Collection and mix them with art from across the digital space!
Details below 👇
In celebration of the Hivemind Digital Culture Fund launch, we are co-hosting an exclusive cocktail reception in London with
@Sothebysverse
! 🥂
Meet our team, chat with digital artists, and be the first to sneak a peak of our portfolio...
Limited spots available, please reach
New
@proof_xyz
Vaulted Podcast is live!
AI Art vs. Gen art, how to future proof your digital art collection, a peak into our collection and more!
Watch our conversation with
@eli_schein
@iamDCinvestor
below 👇
On this week’s Vaulted,
@iamDCInvestor
and
@zhang_matt
(founder
@hivemindcap
) join
@eli_schein
to discuss future-proofing your digital art portfolio: strategies for collecting digital art that will remain relevant for years, even decades, to come.
00:00 Intro
02:36 Recently
For
@SamPeurifoy
, partner at crypto venture capital firm Hivemind, the FTX collapse could help wash out “the garbage” that’s flocked to the crypto space during the market frenzy of the past two years. “My faith in the industry is entirely unshaken,” he said. 💙
2/ Some Other Asshole, building on the acclaimed Some Asshole, continues XCOPY's exploration of societal and existential themes through stark, animated imagery.
Minted as a 1/1 piece in 2018, this artwork features a character in office attire with exaggerated facial distortions
7/ Ultimately, we believe that XCOPY's identity is deeply intertwined with the ethos of crypto culture, making them a key figure within our Digital Culture Fund.
More of our XCOPY collection to be revealed in the coming days!
6/ XCOPY not only captivates with the iconic, glitch-infused style and sharp socio-digital commentary, but they also embody the crypto art culture through their persistent anonymity, reminiscent of the elusive nature of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin.
They
Real-time data processing just got a major boost!
This is huge as it brings us closer to more efficient, responsive, and secure dApps for everyday use 🚀
Huge congrats to
@SpaceandTimeDB
👏👏👏
We want to see your curation chops!✨
In partnership with
@0xDecaArt
, we're hosting a gallery showcase!
Create a gallery featuring pieces from our Digital Culture Collection and mix them with art from across the digital space!
Details below 👇
Excited to strengthen our partnership with
@Helium
to support its 2023 Grants Program to make DeWi available to everyone!
Equipped with the right tools, the energy of builders in the ecosystem will soon benefit millions of people worldwide. Read more details below👇
The 2023 Grants Program is Open!
We’re reopening the grant program today with exciting new funding opportunities that unlock fresh approaches for growing and supporting the future of wireless. 👏
Apply Today:
Introducing our new Liquid Opportunity Fund!
Committed to the growth of the digital asset investing and attracting fresh capital to the industry, the Fund provides an opportune entry point for investors looking to enter the space.
📰Read more:
Excited to welcome Lee Smallwood to Hivemind as COO to help accelerate the build-out of our best-in-class crypto investing platform!
@zhang_matt
@TheBoySmalls
🚀 Crypto & AI together deliver a 10x, not just 10%, better solution!
Dive into use cases, macro environment, crypto 2024 prospects, & regulatory landscapes in our chat with
@perkinscr97
, President of
@coinfund_io
!
Huge thanks to
@RealVision
for hosting us! 🔥
💬"With NFT volumes having cratered since 2021, Hivemind founding and managing partner
@zhang_matt
sees nowhere to go but up. 'Amidst signs of what we believe is a cyclical resurgence in the market, we're thrilled to be providing this new investment product at this pivotal
2/ From LACMA’s collection, Hobbs selected as his inspiration for this project the 1900 painting Harbor Scene, by the American Impressionist John Henry Twachtman. In Harbor Scene (After John Henry Twachtman), Hobbs emulates Twachtman’s color palette and free, gestural mark-making
3/ Through our support of this project, Hivemind is excited to strengthen our friendship with LACMA. Last week, as many of you recall, our founder
@Zhang_Matt
announced his personal donation to LACMA of Chris Burden Estate’s Path to Xanadu.
Path to Xanadu and Harbor Scene
#2
🎮Gaming is a crucial subsector of web3, driving nearly half of on-chain interactions.
@SamPeurifoy
highlights essential factors for games to attract users and foster vibrant communities.
Check out it out below! 👇
We’re thrilled to share the news of the appointment of
@vlasso
as CEO of Napster, the company’s latest funding round and the launch of Napster Ventures!
More via
@Forbes
🖼 We're thrilled to lead
@trlab_
's $5M seed round, alongside
@OKX_Ventures
, with participation from
@HashKey_Capital
!
Here's why we believe in TRLab's vision for the future of digital art 👇
3/ On the Collection: Winds of Yawanawa
One of Anadol’s most recent and significant contributions to the world of digital art is Winds of Yawanawa (2023), a series of 1,000 unique data paintings he co-created with the Yawanawá people of the Amazon Rainforest. This project merges
3/ Of course, XCOPY, a pivotal figure in the crypto art movement, uses their work to critique more than just the daily grind.
Their pieces delve into broader societal issues, exemplifying the disruptive ethos of crypto art, and shaping the crypto culture at large.
2/ DANKRUPT embodies the social satire and stylized figuration that have made XCOPY an iconic artist in the NFT space.
As evident in its titular pun, this 1 of 1 is both playful and sinister. Against a glitchy purple background, swathes of dark purple and hot pink outline an
Chris Burden's Path to Xanadu has been generously donated to
@LACMA
by Eva and Matt Zhang, becoming part of the museum’s esteemed permanent collection!
With LACMA's longstanding history with Chris Burden and its forward-looking embrace of tech-infused art, it is the perfect home
With immense honor, my wife Eva and I are beyond thrilled to announce our recent donation of Chris Burden's Path to Xanadu to
@LACMA
, now part of the museum’s permanent collection! (1/2)
Learn more in LACMA’s announcement below:
@XCOPYART
2/ DECAY stands out among XCOPY’s oeuvre as particularly visually engaging.
This 1 of 1 commands attention through its complex tangle of lines, diverse palette of bright colors and high level of animation. Against a background reminiscent of television static, two distorted and
10/
@NaughtalieStone
, General Manager of CryptoPunks, reflects on this leadership role, in an interview with
@nftnow
@mattmedved
, stating, “We really are the parents of this space, whether you are new or old to the space. I really do think we are the models and what a lot of
5/ As XCOPY's small but mighty following grew, transitioning to NFTs was a natural move, allowing them to monetize their art, build community, and authenticate their digital works.
XCOPY explains "It was the first and only way to sell my digital artwork in its true
/ Fidenza
#837
This completes our current Digital Culture Fund Fidenza Collection—for now!
Let us know which one is your favorite and keep an eye out for the next reveal ✨
Excited to share that today we've deployed an extra 80M $Algo into various Algorand
#DeFi
and liquid governance programs.
@HivemindCap
is committed to supporting and building a vibrant DeFi ecosystem on
@algorand
!
Thank you all for spending the evening with us at
@Sothebys
London to celebrate the launch of our Digital Culture Fund! 🥂
It was such a pleasure connecting with the community and sharing our excitement for the space.
Much more to come and we hope to see you all again at the
🌵❤️1/4
Cactoid Labs is pleased to announce
@tylerxhobbs
Harbor Scene (After John Henry Twachtman), Vol. 6 of
@LACMA
‘s Remembrance of Things Future blockchain initiative, in which pioneering digital artists are invited to respond to the museum’s collection & make new works.
4/ Known for integrating themes of mortality, chaos, and the digital realm, XCOPY began their artistic explorations on Tumblr in 2010, experimenting with gifs and glitch art well before the advent of NFTs.
Their use of intense, flashing lights and animated glitches is essential
🌏Hivemind is expanding to Hong Kong!
We’re proud to welcome Stanley Huo, our new Head of Asia, who'll steer our course in this key market.
Excited to innovate in this dynamic hub!
📰:
5 / We are thrilled to welcome these incredibly special and impactful pieces into our collection, and we look forward to supporting Refik’s future work!
View our full Winds of Yawanawa Collection here:
24 Hours of Art: En Route to NYC
24HOA is covering the
@ChristiesInc
@ChristiesDigArt
Art+Tech Summit.
In NYC? See you soon. Not in NYC? Looking forward to bringing you gems from the Wednesday & Thursday conference!
The rise of UGC in games just might usher in a new wave of digital millionaires
🎮 Read our piece on how a renewed focus on UGC for games is unlocking new content, game IP opportunities, and accelerating the importance of digital assets in gaming
🌵❤️1/4
Cactoid Labs is pleased to announce
@tylerxhobbs
Harbor Scene (After John Henry Twachtman), Vol. 6 of
@LACMA
‘s Remembrance of Things Future blockchain initiative, in which pioneering digital artists are invited to respond to the museum’s collection & make new works.
Thrilled to co-lead Digital Insight Games's $7.5mn Series A! Founders Jon & Jack have big plans for the future of web3 gaming, and we could not be more excited to support them, alongside
@GriffinGamesInc
Our thoughts on the investment:
7/ We see a number of catalysts going forward, specifically:
1️⃣ the KC events are becoming far higher profile and are now featuring at crypto conferences and KC48 is next week
2️⃣ the team is in conversations with major exchanges
3️⃣ we believe a streaming deal is being