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Art of the Blockchain with Sara Baumann - NFT Innovator, History-Inspired Artist, and Web3 Visionary (E21)

Art of the Blockchain with Sara Baumann - NFT Innovator, History-Inspired Artist, and Web3 Visionary (E21)

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  • [01:13] Animated character named Nova as a bridge between Web3 space and traditional media.
  • [03:07] Sara’s journey in the world of art
  • [08:13] Explaining the concept of blockchain, Web3, and NFTs to family members who perceive it as "witchcraft" or magic
  • [12:19] Sara's motivation behind creating the Women and Weapons Collection.
  • [18:06] The prevalence of bro culture and toxic environment in the NFT space when Sara was a newbie.
  • [19:04] The intention behind the Women and Weapons Collection to make it accessible and inclusive.
  • [21:46] Evolution of the NFT Space: Observations on the progress and acceptance of women in the NFT space
  • [25:47] The psychology and benefits of anonymity within the Web3 space
  • [27:12] How Women and Weapons built an organic community
  • [30:26] Positives and negatives of anonymity in the space
  • [33:52] Sara’s biggest fears regarding the continued success of NFTs in terms of technology and art.
  • [35:04] Verifying authenticity with NFC technology
  • [35:41] Various use cases for NFC technology
  • [39:21] Sara’s experience as a creator and navigating the volatility in the NFT market 
  • [40:48] The next phase of Women and Weapons, including a continued focus on storytelling
  • [43:25] Sara’s aspirations for the impact of her project in the Web3 space and the wider world.
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