Ep21 The Call is Coming From Inside The Blockchain

NET Society

The Net Society crew (minus Derek) is joined by artist 113 for a deep dive into the evolving intersection of art, crypto, and programmable cryptography. They kick things off with a discussion on Ethereum’s cultural role and whether its future is more about financial infrastructure or artistic settlement. The conversation then turns to NFTs, unpacking their identity crisis as they question whether they are truly art or just a cleverly packaged product. They explore crypto’s ongoing quest for legitimacy, debating the tension between institutional validation and groundbreaking innovation. 113 sheds light on the untapped potential of programmable cryptography, introducing new possibilities for digital expression and anonymous collaboration. The crew also touches on crypto’s frontier status, comparing it to past technological shifts and examining the battle between state control and digital sovereignty. They wrap up with reflections on where crypto culture is headed and how artists and builders can shape its next chapter.

Mentioned in the episode

Ethereum Org Tweet https://x.com/ethereum/status/1898077135916437718

Alan Kay - How to invent the future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8VZlPBx_0

Xerox PARC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PARC_(company)

0xPARC https://x.com/0xparc?lang=en

Conway’s Game of Life https://playgameoflife.com/

Numerai https://x.com/numerai

Doomscroll 15: Quinn Slobodian pod

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xL9GlO8rF14UAqirNvNyN?si=OeqeKwO8T3ujYOsWcGaXqg

Show & Hosts

Net Society: https://x.com/net__society

Derek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedws

Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0x

Priyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesai

Aaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01

113: https://x.com/0x113d

Production & Marketing

Editor: https://x.com/0xFnkl

Social: https://x.com/v_kirra

• (00:00) - The Habsburgs and the Future of Ethereum
• (01:33) - The Art of Crypto: NFTs, Collecting, and Cultural Value
• (08:45) - The NFT Identity Crisis: Art vs. Product
• (14:16) - Introduction
• (17:00) - Crypto's Search for Legitimacy: Institutions vs. Innovation
• (49:22) - Programmable Cryptography and the Future of Digital Expression
• (01:07:17) - Anonymous Flirting: A Playful Vision for the Networked Future
• (01:22:54) - Crypto as the Digital Frontier: Power, Control, and the Future Economy