Casey Rodarmor: More Than Just An Elusive Figure in Crypto, Says Rhett

• An Exclusive NFT Creation by Rhett Mankind
• Conversations with Rhett Mankind
• The Journey of Becoming an NFT Artist
• Artistic Approach to the Most Influential Project
• Depicting Casey Rodarmor's Profile
• Most Influential NFT Artists in Today's World
• Most Disruptive NFT Project in History
• Three Words Defining Rhett's Artistic Style
• The Future of NFT Art

An Exclusive NFT Creation by Rhett Mankind

In the much-anticipated NFT series, artist Rhett Mankind was commissioned to create an image of Casey Rodarmor, the creator of the Ordinals protocol. The NFT crafted by Rhett Mankind is available for viewing and bidding here. The auction commences on Monday, the 4th of December at 12 p.m ET and concludes 24 hours post the first bid. To appreciate our Most Influential NFT holders, a Pro Pass ticket to Consensus 2024 in Austin, TX will be awarded. More information about Consensus can be found here.

Conversations with Rhett Mankind

The Journey of Becoming an NFT Artist

Rhett Mankind's career has been embedded in creativity, though primarily in roles that catered to others through brand development, TV commercials, and product promotions. The decision to tokenize his digital art marked a turning point, placing him in control of his narrative and value. This journey extends beyond art, manifesting as a reclamation of his worth and story.

Artistic Approach to the Most Influential Project

Open admiration for early tech innovations has always been a part of Rhett's journey. This NFT project introduced him to exploring the individual behind the technology. The journey began with the artist training an AI using images of Casey, coupled with his digital painting and editing skills to achieve the envisioned likeness and style. The portrait captures the push and pull, pleasure and pain triggered by innovations.

Depicting Casey Rodarmor's Profile

The portrait of Casey Rodarmor is a reflection of the struggle an innovator goes through to stay true to oneself amidst external noise. It captures the dual emotions that come with groundbreaking progress.

Most Influential NFT Artists in Today's World

Artists like Beeple, Pak, Xcopy, Slimesunday, Sam Spratt, and Josie Bellini are making their mark in the NFT space. Other artists like Nahiko, Dirty Robot, Raoul Marks, Jen Stark, and Jenni Pasanen continue to impact the field, albeit with a smaller reach.

Most Disruptive NFT Project in History

When it comes to disruption, 'The First Drop' collection by Beeple takes the lead. It represents the intersection of crypto art, politics, and culture, altering the perception of digital art distribution and reception.

Three Words Defining Rhett's Artistic Style

Exploration. Hope. Pain.

The Future of NFT Art

The rise and fall of the NFT market in the past 18 months indicate that the journey is just beginning. The future is akin to a blank digital canvas, waiting to be filled with our collective creativity.

Edited by Jonathan Stoker