Tezos Commons :: Collaboration 2.0 Empowered by Tezos
May 16, 2024Utilizing the Tezos blockchain to discover global talents and form the necessary team to execute your vision.
Yoeshi Labs x Leonardo AI
In today’s digital age, there’s an innate desire to connect and create, and as a musician and artist with over two decades of experience, I can attest that some of my most memorable creations have stemmed from collaboration. From brainstorming ideas to bringing them to life and sharing them with the world, having a team with shared passions and goals has made the creative journey more enjoyable and meaningful.
Why Is Collaboration Important?
Art has always thrived through collaboration, blending diverse talents and perspectives to produce works greater than the sum of their parts. Now, in our interconnected world, blockchain technology is revolutionizing the art landscape by streamlining collaborative processes and fostering inclusive, feature-rich avenues for creativity and innovation. This article will highlight the important role of collaboration in the art world and explore how Tezos blockchain technology facilitates seamless cooperation among artists, collectors, and enthusiasts. Drawing from my own experiences as a musician reliant on the efforts of others, we’ll explore examples of how this technology and the global community surrounding it enable a new and enhanced mode of online collaboration.
Yoeshi Labs x Leonardo AI
What Are Some Benefits Of Utilizing Tezos For Collaboration?
The Tezos community is a vibrant hub of talent eager to connect and create. Unlike traditional collaboration, where scheduling around real-world obligations can be a hurdle, individuals in the Tezos community prioritize the time and energy needed for professional art creation. They are responsive, enthusiastic, and fully present, embracing the potential of blockchain technology to streamline the collaborative process and align goals more effectively.
How Smart Contracts Enable Collaboration:
At the core of this improved collaboration are “Smart Contracts”. Tezos smart contracts automate agreements without intermediaries, ensuring reliability and trust. Their decentralized nature promotes transparency and accountability, while real-time tracking allows for monitoring and verification of obligations. Tezos’ unique self-amendment feature ensures adaptability and longevity, making it a robust platform for collaborative endeavors. By harnessing Tezos smart contracts, collaborators can work seamlessly, unlocking efficiency and productivity while preserving the integrity of their agreements.
But How Do You Use a Smart Contract?
You don’t need to be a coding expert. Thanks to platforms like objkt.com and teia.art, leading NFT marketplaces powered by Tezos, the process is simplified into an easy-to-fill-out template. When publishing an artwork, known as “minting”, each collaborator is credited within the contract. Each artist provides their wallet address, and these are inputted along with revenue splits once the collaboration is listed for sale. Once this “mint template” is completed, it’s as simple as clicking the “mint” button, and approving the transaction. Creators automatically receive their share upon sales on both primary and secondary markets.
This powerful combination of technology and community has been instrumental in my artistic growth, reducing costs, expanding my talent pool, and reaching a global audience. An exemplary project demonstrating these benefits is TezTones, recently featured in an article by Cryptonio. TezTones, built around Tezos Blockchain and community, brought artists together to create collaborative artworks based on common themes, culminating in live-streamed competitions in a metaverse setting. This innovative approach exemplifies the potential of Collaboration 2.0.
TezTones Logo Fan Art by Yoeshi Labs
There Are Many Great Features To Explore When Using Tezos Smart Contracts To Collaborate.
You can also witness this evolved form of collaboration in the curation of art on Tezos. Platforms like OBJKT.com enable curators to support artists beyond simply collecting, via OBJKT Galleries, incentivizing the promotion of the art through further royalty shares, and creating memorable digital experiences that enrich the underground art scene. These collaborative efforts demonstrate the power of collective creativity and innovation in shaping the future of art. I have made a few OBJKT curations to fully experience the feature and support fellow artists. You can see an example of OBJKT Galleries here.
To Compare and Contrast:
I spent about 15 years as the front-man for various bands, performing at live shows weekly and organizing every aspect of productions myself. We never had managers, booking agents, or investors. The stark differences in that experience compared to my last 4 years focused on making art digitally made it clear to me that my time is better utilized within the global communities online.
With the Tezos community, advanced technology, and user-friendly interfaces, the ability to realize creative ideas with the help of other talent is accessible to all. Combining these tools with a robust social media presence has been the most effective method of content creation I’ve experienced in over two decades. Working with individuals genuinely invested in the art, in such a supportive setting, is an experience I believe every creator should have the opportunity to enjoy. We are all stronger, together!
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