Pissing Off 'Both Sides': Beeple's Art and Politics | CoinDesk Spotlight

Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, joins Sam Ewen on an episode of "CoinDesk Spotlight" with a conversation about the transformative potential of AI and the journey that led him from computer science to digital art and the NFT ecosystem. Beeple shares insights into the evolution of his artwork, the role of technology in his creative process, and the impact of AI tools in pushing the boundaries of digital art. - This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. - Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space. Visit https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more. - Timestamps: 01:31 NFT Ecosystem Insights 03:58 Journey into Digital Art 06:56 Exploring Blockchain and NFTs 13:12 Artistic Process and AI Integration 15:07 Balancing Commentary and Creativity 23:41 Daily Creative Practice 31:47 The Evolution of Craft in the Age of AI 36:54 The Impact of Financialization on Art 41:45 Reflecting on Past Works and Changing Perspectives 49:26 The Open Source Mentality and Its Benefits 53:27 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights - #cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk?sub_confirmation=1 CoinDesk is the leading digital media, events and information services company for the crypto asset and blockchain technology community. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/coindesk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coindesk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoinDesk Newsletters: https://www.coindesk.com/newsletters CoinDesk Podcast Network: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jyIhkvAQhed8AWDZiPpSP Markets Daily Crypto Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sDXM8BlxsUqzL2IqmLqwE