Phantom Scribbler: are aesthetics dead, the social stickiness of NFTs, memetic value and an impulsive approach to art

Verse Talks

A conversation with legendary collector and timeline provocateur Phantom Scribbler. We dive into memes, the social impact of NFTs, the importance of concept & narrative in artworks and the death of aesthetics.

01:30 - The state of the market

05:47 - New additions and a rising floor

08:20 - Welcome Phantom Scribbler

09:15 - The effect of price action

10:40 - Phantom's introduction to NFTs

12:05 - Is the NFT trade over?

14:32 - Phantom's approach to collecting

17:00 - Autoglyphs and onchain art

18:57 - The emotional connection with an artwork

20:46 - The power of an ugly aesthetic

21:50 - Are aesthetics dead?

22:30 - Lost Robbies and the value of an origin story

24:37 - An impulsive approach to art

28:40 - Bidding on the Giraffe, and understanding memetic value

34:30 - Social stickiness around NFTs

38:00 - The responsibility collectors have to engage and build cultural narrative

50:09 - Brevity, complexity and genuine analysis

52:45 - Phantom's thoughts on physical art

58:35 - The magic formula for a successful release process

01:05:46 - What grabs Phantom's attention

01:09:00 - Artie Galerie and the importance of consistency

01:11:30 - How to onboard new collectors

01:18:57 - Phantom's favourite piece in his collection

01:19:25 - Thoughts on chains, timeframes and liquidity

01:26:28 - Phantom's biggest misses and questionable buys

Phantom Scribbler: https://x.com/phantom_scribbs

Pipi Universal: https://x.com/pipiuniversel

skomra: https://x.com/skomra

LEGIO_X: https://x.com/legio_x_

Yuri jjjj: https://x.com/yuri_jjjj