diff --git a/[BLOB].txt b/[BLOB].txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dc126b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/[BLOB].txt @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +[BLOB] + +Overview of Blob: +The Blob Ordinals project is a unique and complex collection on the Bitcoin blockchain. Without a centralized hub for information, interested parties must navigate a blend of social media elements – including the Book of Blob, the Blob Army, and the hashtag #SendBlob – to uncover the essence of the project. + +Distinctive Features of Blob: +- **Bitcoin-Based Inscription**: Blobs are directly inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol, ensuring robust security and permanence. +- **Viral Popularity**: The collection has gained notable traction, becoming a top-10 Bitcoin collection on Magic Eden. +- **Innovative Technology**: The project employs advanced technologies such as parent-child inscriptions, recursive inscriptions, and is built with React Three Fiber and custom shader code. + +Collection History and Associated Projects: +- **Founders**: Created by Nuro, an artist and physician-turned-crypto enthusiast, and Eloc, who provided technical expertise. Other contributors include ordinalHO, Steaktoshi, and Boppleton. +- **Origins**: The founders first collaborated on Cypherpunk Ghosts and developed Cypherpunk Lab. Nuro's Nuro Realm project, featuring his own brain data inscribed on-chain, also influenced the creation of Blobs. +- **Evolution**: The viral success of the Blob Army artwork led to the formal development of the Blob project, combining their previous efforts into a unified collection. + +Collection Development: +- **Technological Complexity**: The Blobs utilize multiple Ordinals technologies to create a sophisticated project. The collection was built with React Three Fiber and custom libraries inscribed by their team. The shader code significantly impacts the Blobs' visual appearance. +- **Airdrop and Accessibility**: All 10,000 Blobs were airdropped for free to holders, allowing for organic interaction without monetary barriers. The self-funded airdrop ensured no fees were required for acquisition. + +Collection Concept: +- **Artistic and Experimental**: The Blob team views themselves as experimental artists, blending Bitcoin innovations with scientific theories and diverse art forms. Their work emphasizes 3D elements and the iconic laser eye motif. +- **Ambiguous Naming**: The name "BLOB" has various interpretations, such as "Blobs Love Other Blobs" or "Bitcoiners Love Bitcoiners," adding to its mystique. The project's essence is to embrace the "blob" concept fully. + +Community and Social Engagement: +- **Community Building**: The Blob team places a strong emphasis on events and collaborations, including participation in NFT.NYC and hosting "Send Blob" Space events. They have also collaborated on gallery exhibitions of Ordinals art. +- **Robust Community**: Their focus on community building has cultivated a dedicated following, described as an epic army of Blob enthusiasts. + +Useful Links: +- **Marketplace**: [Blob Collection on Magic Eden](https://magiceden.io/ordinals/marketplace/blobarmy) +- **Social Media**: [Follow Blob on Twitter](https://twitter.com/bookofblob) + +Summing Up: +Blob combines innovative technology, artistic experimentation, and community engagement to create a unique and vibrant project within the Bitcoin ecosystem. It reflects the potential of Ordinals technology to transform digital art and blockchain-based interactions. + +[BLOB END]