Ep90 If Only, Great Art Beats Drama

The Net Society crew dives into a timeline overtaken by “cabal” discourse, using the drama to examine the state of crypto art and the surprisingly small group still shaping its narratives. They debate whether open blockchain markets reliably surface great work or simply reproduce the gatekeeping, prestige, and conflicts of traditional institutions. From there, the conversation turns to quality, product discipline, and how much grace should be extended to builders experimenting with sharp-edged onchain tools. The crew explores the tension between speculation and utility before unpacking a growing sense of innovation fatigue across crypto and AI. They consider how curation, taste, and better signals might help people navigate an internet flooded with new products and content. The episode wraps with reflections on institutional access and the enduring pleasure of discovering emerging digital art.Mentioned in the episodeBeep Everyday CABAL STUFF https://x.com/beeple/status/2082677058052775985The Cabal and Kanye https://x.com/schmrypto/status/2082578200413057399?s=20Show & HostsNet Society: https://x.com/net__societyAaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0xDerek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedwsPriyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesaiProducer/Editor: https://x.com/0xFnkl(00:00) - Timeline Chaos & the Cabal Debate (07:51) - Meaning, Quality & Crypto Art Gatekeeping (15:32) - Product Standards & Onchain Experimentation (25:20) - Innovation Fatigue, Utility & Participation (31:47) - Curation, Taste & the Attention Economy (37:10) - Democratic Art, Institutional Access & Flamingo (45:59) - Welcome & Disclaimer