1/ Hic et Nunc
The revolutionary marketplace that birthed the vibrant community of artists and collectors flourshing on Tezos today.
Lets travel back in time to rediscover what made H=N such an engaging experience.
#NFT
#tezos
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration." -Nikola Tesla
Piercing Strand Theory by
@huwythechew
@_iamkitana
Aries is like a keg, apt to explode, they can be impulsive but it’s quick and done.
Saggitarius is like a wildfire, blunt, no holding back, in effect spreading the flame, making it worse.
@balefulrays
There’s this hippy town near me along a river, and I was just there a few days ago. One woman I talked to said there’s a river that runs under the river. And I understood that was a spiritual reference but beyond that not sure what that means.
Art works from hic et nunc are the most valuable pieces in the entire crypto art space. Hic et nunc was the UNDERGROUND.
When eth gate locked NFTs to the 1%, Hic et nunc opened it.
6/ While H=N was attractive to artists from all over the world, it was particularly appealing to those from Brazil and Argentina, where the low fees created an inclusive and welcoming environment. As a result of South Americas influence, the culture was shaped in vibrant ways.
3/ However, as the project progressed, it transformed into an innovative crypto art marketplace. Rafael sought to address the issues that plagued existing crypto art platforms, such as high energy consumption, exorbitant transaction and minting fees, and centralization.
2/ In 2020, Rafael Lima, a Brazilian developer, received a grant from the Tezos Foundation to develop a microfunding protocol called "Hic et Nunc" (Here and Now in Latin).
TEZOS IS THE FUTURE HUB OF CRYPTO ART
I assure you I am not biased - Tezos has the best tech, the best culture, and dare I say? THE BEST ART (it’s not even close)
4/ On March 1, 2021, with the help of a team of volunteer developers, Rafael launched H=N, marking the dawn of a new era in the crypto art world. H=N emerged as the first environmentally sustainable, inclusive, and decentralized marketplace, free from compromise.
5/ H=N attracted users from around the world. The decentralized nature of H=N empowered users, who contributed to the platform in a variety of ways, creating an unparalleled and engaging experience that stood out among other NFT marketplaces.
Repeat after me:
Tezos is the next 100x
Tezos is the next 100x
Tezos is the next 100x
Then imagine a giant green dildo. Feel it penetrating the charts. It releases a burst of euphoria inside of you. Channel that emotion towards the Tezos egregore. Tezos. Tezos. Tezos.
It’s so obvious that Tezos is the blockchain that’s going to stand the test of time. The pain points of virtually every other chain are so clear, but people do not give a shit. We just have to patiently wait for everything else to self destruct first.
15/ Users began to turn to alternative platforms that were not affected by H=N's unreliability. , which launched on June 10th, 2021, emerged as a leading alternative, thanks to its emphasis on reliability, fast response times, and added functionality.
You ever consider that Tezos getting ignored is a blessing in disguise?
The sapling needs to be protected so that it can grow into a tree. If opportunists tried to exploit it before it matured, it would destroy it.
John Karel was 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 from Superrare.
And then abandoned his growing traction on Ethereum based marketplaces after learning about the environmental impact to use the network.
As a result, he was canonized as a leading figure in NFT community.
Who is
@jjjjjjjjjjohn
?🧵
12/ After the hack, users came together to organize the
#AUBJKT4AUBJKT
event to help ease the tension. During this event, artists created unique and humorous OBJKTs that featured aubergines in creative ways.
13/ On August 31st, 2021,
@omgidrawedit
teamed up with the OBJKT team to launch TEZZARDZ, the first programatically randomly generated NFT project on Tezos.
@libramoongal
Heres some info on the archetypal nature of the card: Star is related to Aquarius. Its imagery has many similarities to that of Ganymede the water bearer, who poured down the divine nectar from mount Olympus to disseminate power among mortals. Similarily, you see this with
7/ On April 30th, 2021, H=N had reportedly surpassed Opensea, the largest NFT platform, in terms of daily active users. However, despite its early success, H=N faced growing opposition from Ethereum enthusiasts, known as "maxis," who predicted the platform would be short-lived.
So im obviously bullish on Tezos, if that has not been made apparent already. I think early hic et nunc pieces are atleast as valuable as early historic pieces on ethereum. This market cycle we will inevitably see a lot more action in the ecosystem. But I don’t think we will see
14/ The enthusiasm generated by TEZZARDZ quickly spread through twitter, which then spilled over into H=N's market. H=N's market became so popular that it frequently crashed the indexer, causing the site to not reflect what was happening on the blockchain.
19/ The swift recovery was a testament to the power of the decentralized nature of the platform. It demonstrated that even in the face of unexpected challenges, the community could come together to find solutions and ensure the continuity of the project.
You’re all gonna think I’m crazy (if you don’t already) but Tezos is low market cap enough that if we all manifested Tezos going parabolic at the same time consistently, I’m positive it would start out pacing the market.
And regardless, changing Tezos reputation from “stable
10/ A few days after the vulnerability was discovered, the person who allegedly exploited it, operating under the pseudonym "hen-exploiter," agreed to an interview hosted by
@VerticalCrypto
.
16/ On November 11th, 2021,
@hicetnunc2000
changed its Twitter profile description to "discontinued." Rafael was not reachable for comment. Twitter was flooded with tweets mourning H=N’s unexpected demise.
8/ On June 28 2021, a vulnerability in one of H=N's smart contracts was detected and actively being exploited! Rafael suspended H=N while a new smart contract was being developed. Rafael then publicly appeared in an interview, in order to provide clarity on the platforms future.
@joyingoodspirit
Technology can come from any sign, but futuristic technologies(ai, the internet, etc.), the things most people refer to when talking about technologies are Aquarius themed
25/ Since H=N's emergence, we have seen a surge in development on the Tezos Network. Marketplaces such as , and fx(hash) have inherited H=N's open decentralized culture, while providing the necessary tools and environment for new forms of content to thrive.
26/ The NFT industry will continue to be shaped by the legacy of H=N. Therefore, let us not forget the lessons and impact of H=N as we move forward and shape the future of NFTs.
11/ A week after the platform's shutdown, H=N was back online, after releasing a new version (v2) of its objkt-swap contract. NoRulesJustFeels published a postmortem report which revealed seven OBJKTs were stolen, with a speculated total value of $1,078.55.
shoutout to
@crcdng
for maintaining the hen-timeline.
Works of art respectfully:
1. Window Still Life 016 by
@jjjjjjjjjjohn
2. "Breakfast Club NFT Meme” by chipclip
3. "Morondanga Republik: The tremendous omnipresence of my cuántic hunger" by
@Flora
Marquez
9/ During the interview Rafael was unnerved viewers with some of his views. He stated he was not a proponent of the DAO, stating that the community, "don't understand hic." He also repeatedly referred to the platform as a "laboratory," leading to uncertainty of future prospects.
I significantly prefer having NFTs on Tezos than base.
Perhaps i sound exactly like the eth maxis who said the same thing about Ethereum when hen was gaining traction, but I do think the argument is different for reasons which are to long to list in a single tweet.
18/ In order to ensure the reliability and security of the new platform, they thoroughly reviewed the entire infrastructure for any vulnerabilities, and then took immediate steps to rectify any issues.
17/ In response,
@DNSCEO
, the CEO of
@dns
, called for an emergency meeting with his team. With the help of Manticor and input from the community via Twitter spaces, they were able to spin up a new instance at in just two hours!
20/ However, not everyone shared this optimistic view. Violetforest, a prominent member of the community, shared a different perspective in a statement minted on H=N. She believed that H=N was hijacked by the "community."
24/ While some believe the community successfully resurrected the platform, others argue it was hijacked. Regardless of differing perspectives, it is clear that the H=N that once existed is no longer in operation in its original form.
22/ On March 19, 2022, the Teia marketplace contract was officially launched. With this change, marketplace transaction fees were now directed towards the Teia community.
If you’re wondering why Tezos will maintain relevance with a major competitor like solana going parabolic, then you’re misunderstanding what gives a chain value.
Real value does not derive from money, but from the community. You can shove a billion dollars into vaporware, but-
Everyone fighting, pointing fingers, complaining about this or that decision on ethereum trying to bring it back to how things were in the past when there’s already a viable alternative that’s doing everything that they want and more.
And it’s called Tezos
Hello
@mercurialsarah
I'm joking around but your advice is so specific and you seem so confident that it has me really intrigued by your theories! any idea on why the market may dip during virgo moon transits?
also, your WW3 theory has me chuckling, I don't doubt it, but I want to!
The degens in this space have remained absolute control over crypto for a while, but a time will come when there’s a return to actual value, and I cant think of one thing more valuable in this space than
#Tezos
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@mercurialsarah
What I find most interesting is how you come to similar conclusions while looking at completely different data as me, in a general way. I focus mostly on natural cycles.
If you’re a digital art collector who found success collecting on Ethereum and you shit on Tezos art, you were lucky and know nothing about digital art.
I’m bullish on Tezos and I have no doubt it will be a major contender in the future, but the culture is in its infancy. People wonder why Tezos isn’t pumping like other chains and honestly it’s just not ready yet. Culture needs to mature, and it will undoubtedly, but needs time.
@academicaries
I think you can tell by the language.
For instance, fears are a lot more insulting in a way, and often times can be ridiculous, whereas warning are usually not, in my experience.
@balefulrays
I don’t even know how to digest this, terrible that they forgot, awesome gift, but cruel and hilarious comment. It all fits perfectly into your persona. I fucking love it.
Got into another event using lying and deception. This time I said I work for Tezos, which isn’t completely false considering I shill it to virtually everyone. I just don’t get paid for it :p
Forget the tips of Farcaster completely, the biggest groundbreaking feature to me is the channels. Twitter restricts you to a single content form, channels opens the door up to the generalist.
@spacedancr
@venusretrogr8de
Exactly, it’s literally emotions, but also intuition. Both are intangible functions, and are completely misunderstood, since we live in a material world where anything intangible doesn’t exist.
The only token I ever recommend people buy is Tezos. It one of the few things I have total conviction in. Btc and Eth are fine if you want to play it safe, but Tezos is way better bang for your buck.
Last cycle.. different story 😂
I don’t think you guys understand how pervasive astrologers are going to be in society in the not too distant future. They’re gonna be like software developers today. Every company/business is going to need astrologers.
@cybermistic
7/ The concept of the body as a complex energetic system was widely accepted by ancient societies, yet is only now gradually gaining acceptance in modern medicine.
ALDEN Temple of Healing by
@cybermistic
@marktravaille
You have to take my word for it, but Tezos will persevere fine. Everything is down across the board rn. Tezos has the best chance of longevity and one of the strongest communities, it’s not even close.
Dreams
This is a thread on Dreams and how to decipher the symbolic messages concealed within them to make better decisions in your life.🧵
Dreamcatcher by
@cybermistic
@nottydesignss
I WISH I could experience what it’s like to have strong taurus placements to just feel comfy for 5 mins. No, instead my ass is sensitive to the slightest disharmony, where everything must constantly be refined.
I love Tezos to death, but the DeFi scene on Tezos is god awful. The state of DeFi on other chains is magical, I almost forgot since I haven’t messed around with any of this stuff in so long.
Sold for 750 XTZ yesterday, 'LØ PRØF∆1L PT.3' by
@fiedler_jpg
entered the collection of cbrvrs alongside other gems from the same series and many other Tezos iconic early pieces!
If you have a look at the remarkable 'LØ PRØF∆1L's 2021 collection, you will discover expressive
3. The 10th Circle by
@kiszkiloszki
This artwork shows an NFT influencer being punished as a consequence of the perpetuation of greed, scams, and deception, concealed by the false positivity of the "WAGMI" slogan, during the 2021 bull market.
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