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@ChristiesInc @nftnow attribution, provenance, proof all different lenses on the same set of questions provoked by the ability to distribute consensus and verify independently https://t.co/WOP1CaXWmZ

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    @ChristiesInc @nftnow any signature drawn "organically" (by a human) is absolutely unique, even if visually similar the above are not drawn hand drawn, but the code that ensures their randomness is the below are hand drawn, an extension of…

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    @ChristiesInc @nftnow have been consumed by a couple things since this launched and haven't gotten around to sharing some of the details the info layer here (press n) reveals the data that informs each signature (rotations & total circumfer…

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  3. 03 / Project: Signature

    @anthonyvmorley why verification, trade, consensus etc are a part of almost everything you see vv exploring is because they are the fundamental qualities of the medium on which the work lives

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    to get a layer more meta what digital ownership (and markets) enable is the literal trading of the marks themselves which is why (imo) this all scratches at the confusing nature of intangible value trademarks are “psychological property” h/…

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  5. 05 / Editorial topic: Verification

    @SalvinoArmati On redemption (04/15), collectors will receive a generative artwork that is intrinsically linked to their physical pair — I'll explain the concept below.

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  6. 06 / Editorial topic: Verification

    elements monoprint claim is now live (site will only ask you for a signature, no transactions required) nfts will now reflect claim status (single) vs. (pair) thank you for your support and your patience, means more than I can convey on twi…

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  7. 07 / Editorial topic: Authorship

    Please excuse the duplicate plug — swimming upstream against the algorithm, here's the link to the Sotheby's auction for '1 of 1', which includes the digital original and a physical copy of 35,262 signatures, completed over the past few day…

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  8. 08 / Project: Signature

    in both collections, the ® is representative of either: motion between two points “trade marks” or as a “signature” the mark left after practicing one’s trade (in f1, the burnout)

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