Trevor Jones is one of the world's most successful cryptoartists, with works like Bitcoin Angel selling for around $3 million. To mark the coronation of Charles III, he's teamed up with the Evening Standard to give away an original work for free. In this episode we talk about:
Why NFTs are still a thing and he's 'busier than ever'
How the crypto crash of 2022, \"cleared out the crap\" and stabilised the market
How the people collecting NFTs has changed from 'bored ape mask-wearing' types
Why he explored tech as a way of selling art and how he created a market for something no-one had heard of
His battle against depression when he was a struggling artists and what it's like to be one work is worth millions
Why he's giving away an original work, The Oath, for free to commemorate the coronation of Charles III
'The Oath' will be available on Nifty Gateway between May 4th and 7th. Unlike many other NFTs, which are typically purchased using crypto-currency, readers can own this one with only an email address.
","author_name":"Evening Standard"}