This episode features an in-depth conversation with Ovie Faruq, who is better known by his artist name and industry moniker, OSF. Step but one foot inside most any crypto circle and OSF needs no introduction.  As a successful crypto artist, trader and builder, he has already established the makings of a deep legacy and is just getting started.

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 Not only is his work sought after by top collectors, he is also the co- creator of the rektguy NFT brand — which is shaping up to be a powerful meme within the cultural zeitgeist of NFTs. Alongside the collection is the Degenz trading community, which OSF and his partners at Canary Labs continue to cultivate through NFT education, culture and leadership. 

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OSF is a great example of how crypto markets and tools allow people to combine the different aspects to create bespoke and limitless careers. In our conversation, we dig into OSF’s views on the impact of macro conditions, his business partnership/friendship with Mando, thoughts on creator royalty resolution, sources of artistic inspiration, lessons from his time as a trad-fi trader, the role of a leader, the future of rektguy and much more.

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OSF inspires in many ways, perhaps the most of which are his thoughtful nature and the fact that he always seems to be having fun while showing others how to follow in his success. He was very gracious to share his insight and trademark authenticity in this conversation and as a result, it is full of gems. I hope you get #rekt and enjoy.

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My guest today is Patrick Amadon, a crypto artist who uses a distinctive glitch style to bring us provocative social commentary through his work. Our conversation covers Patrick’s background and road to becoming an artist. We also discuss the stories behind a few of his pieces, which I found to be a dynamic vehicle for adding new dimensions to the provenance of this work.

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Patrick is a real pro, so he had a lot of insight to share on understanding the game and strategies for playing it well, over the long term. Tl;dr: play long term games with long term people.

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My favorite thing about this conversation is its honesty; Patrick and I dive deep on several subjects and he is open with sharing real but thoughtful opinions. I believe this quality is also reflected by Patrick’s authenticity in his work, which in turn has become a driver for his success. As humans, there are few things we love so well as truth. 

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If you are in the mood to hear from an OG leader and creative who is pioneering 1/1 art in the NFT space and who provides an antidote to the froth, then I am pretty sure you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 

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