The Weekly Stack: Let there be Runestones 🪨
The Weekly Stack: Let there be Runestones 🪨
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Let there be Runestones!
An art on Bitcoin challenge… We are giving away TWO Runestones in celebration of art on Bitcoin. Here's how you can take part and get in the running, whether you're a creator or a collector...
HOW CAN I WIN ONE OF TWO RUNESTONES?
tl;dr: By creating and collecting art on Bitcoin.
CREATORS: Launch a Runestone-inspired artwork anywhere on Bitcoin (we of course invite you to launch with us on Gamma!). We recommend editions so you can affordably spread your art across all of Ordland. Any collection or Print with at least 100 unique holders will be voted on by our curation committee of Partner Artists and Partner Curators and the winning artwork will be awarded with a Runestone.
COLLECTORS: Simply collect and hold Runestone-inspired art. If you're holding the winning artwork, you'll be in the running for a random drawing for holders of that artwork, where one lucky collector will be airdropped a Runestone.
WHEN? HOW? WHERE?
WEN? Between now and April 5th. Voting for eligible collections will take place on April 6th-8th and winners will be awarded by April 10th. Voting will be open to all Gamma Partner Artists and Partner Curators, decentralizing the selection process (~200 artists and Bitcoin art platforms).
HOW and WHERE? Creators can launch anywhere on Bitcoin. Collectors can collect anywhere on Bitcoin. Just ensure you tag Gamma on X and #RunestoneArt when you create and to look for what to collect (always be safe in minting and only connect your wallet to trusted platforms!).
The challenge is open to all creators! The artwork can be created and launched on any Bitcoin Ordinals platform, but to keep things fair, it must be:
1) Purely art (original artwork), with no promises for other utilities or airdrops during the challenge
2) Posted on X/Twitter and tagged with @trygamma and #RunestoneArt
3)The collection must have at least 100 unique collectors/address holders (for spam prevention).
*Gamma reserves the right to add or modify requirements if we feel it's in the best interest of the fairness of the competition.
The Halvening at NFTNYC
Join us at The Halvening next Wednesday, April 3rd for an incredible night of live performances, dancing, fantastic displays of art (like this upcoming Bitcoin hologram auction), and other fun surprises. RSVP below and follow The Halvening on X for more updates!
Welcome April Partner Artists!
Meet all ten new Partner Artists on X.
April Partner Challenge
Our newest Prints Challenge is live and will run through April 17th! All submitted works will be featured on Twitter and in the blog post when the challenge is complete. Click the link below for more details 👇
Partner of the Week - Sinfini3
Welcome to another Featured Artist of the Week, a series highlighting remarkable artists creating Ordinals through the Gamma Partner Program! Today, meet Sinfini3, an artist painting "in the hustle and bustle".
Sinfini3 references Gustav Klimt and Frida Kahlo as influences on their creative process, leaning towards sensitivity and expression. Sinfini3's work delves into themes of love and religion, presenting complex subjects with a light-hearted touch.
In a recent conversation with Sinfini3, they discussed their journey, artistic inspirations, and more. Read our full interview in the blog post here:
No Brainers by Killer Acid — SuperRare x Gamma
On April 11th, we’re debuting Killer Acid’s first collection of Bitcoin ordinals “No Brainers” in a collaboration with SuperRare. A collection of 35 hand drawn 1/1s at 0.099 BTC each in a Blind Mint! More details to come next week.
Open Editions
Have you explored our new Open Editions creator tools? We're using delegates, a new Ordinals protocol feature, for creating editions at the smallest possible onchain size. Check out some of the currently active Editions mints on Gamma:
Thanks for tuning in, we’ll see you next week!