this month's free RLD drop

We’ve just released our new NFT card collection. At this point, it feels like I, Takashi Murakami, am the only one left in the art world still putting out NFTs. Just recently, we also released an NFT project by Mr. through my company. Creating art, for me, holds several meanings. One is to push forward at the cutting edge of the times, to carve into uncharted territory, and to create entirely new standards of value. Another is to engage in a profound exchange with the collective consciousness of people. So I’m trying to explore the relationship between collective value and beauty within the blockchain space—something that may not be understood now, but perhaps will be recognized far in the future. Sure, it probably look like a fool’s errand right now. Yet… I’m going to insist on being the fool, all the way through! This time around, I clumsily used AI to animate illustrations of myself and my beloved late dog, POM, as navigators—and made them speak English for fun. I hope you enjoy! In January 2024 @takashipom released 108 Flowers... now they return — refreshed, expanded, and reborn. Murakami’s universe grows with 108 Flowers Revised NFTs. 🌸 Now minting as part of Onchain Summer on @baseapp 👉

We like the visors

Today is a special day for me. I’m making a long-term investment in Otherside and acquiring over 5,000 Otherdeeds, Mega Kodas and Weapon Kodas direct from @yugalabs to continue building my collection. I have also committed to making a series of acquisitions on the open market this year. I have recently seen Yuga refocus and prioritize @othersidemeta. There is a lot riding on this project for the whole space and I will do my best to help make it a success for everyone. 🙏

Decided to pull the trigger and add my first @punk6529 Meme Card to the vault! Doubling down on art and memes today!

🧵 How @baiweiart's "Buidl Value" (Memes Card #306) went "phygital," proved a model for Memes artists to sell personal inventory at 10x mint, and changed my relationship with the Memes. 1. Unpacking Buidl Value 2. Going phygital 3. 10x mint playbook 4. Why I love Buidl Value

A little, but helpful change for background selection in @OnChainAllStars @0x8BitArt

CHINA HAS OFFICIALLY BANNED CRYPTOCURRENCY TRADING, MINING, AND RELATED SERVICES, CITING FINANCIAL RISKS, CAPITAL FLIGHT CONCERNS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS.