Although we’re in a bear market right now, it might just be the best time to explore, learn, and build. …

Intro / Context I’ve been interested in code and technology most of my life. And I’ve been interested in art and design for much of it too. I was aware of there being an interplay between them (algorithmic art, creative coding, etc.) but had never really dabbled much in it. As NFTs came…

I’ll spare the general introduction on NFTs, as others have explained this much better before me. I’ve been making digital glitch art (for lack of a better term / category) for over three years now — primarily posted on my Instagram @andreikorchagin. It’s really just a hobby, although I have…

When it comes to emerging technologies, user experience (UX) often takes a backseat during the early stages. It’s no surprise then, that web3 protocols are currently negotiating this stage. …

One thing I genuinely appreciate is the stillness of a calm morning. In the morning, the mind’s slate is wiped clean, yet the energy of the rest of the world has not yet reached full force. I’m a rare individual who has successfully transitioned from being a night owl to…

Cryptocurrency is still an emerging and volatile market, with few “must-reads” or historical accounts available. However, this is changing rapidly, as is everything in the space. I firmly believe in the notion that luck results from preparation meeting opportunity, and that continuous self-improvement and learning are crucial. …

The other day, I went through an unenviable but inevitable right of passage in the NFT space — my first instance getting rugged. The term “rugged” or “rug” comes from a “getting the rug pulled out from underneath you”, otherwise known as getting scammed. …

I’ve published Creating a Living Generative Art NFT Project With JavaScript, Google Cloud, Instagram, and OpenSea a few weeks ago, and wanted to write about some updates on the project. The updates are aesthetic, technical, and community-oriented. Aesthetic updates I’ve made some changes (we’re up to the 3rd generation of visuals now)…

For the uninitiated, HUJI is a wildly popular smartphone app that lets you take pictures that basically look like they’re off of a disposable camera from the 90s, even including light leaks. It’s a filter, of course, but it provides an aesthetic that even seasoned photographers (who spend tons of…