EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 1H 3M
Ep81 Stay Native
from NET Society · host NET Society
The Net Society crew is joined by Alejandro from Fellowship for a full-episode debate on the state of NFTs, crypto art, and digital art in 2026. Sparked by Pri’s essay and Alejandro’s response, the conversation digs into what made NFTs feel new in the first place, from internet-native markets and global distribution to transparent ownership and community formation. Alejandro pushes on the limits of decentralization, arguing that while ownership and access may be open, attention, visibility, and support are still far more centralized than the space likes to admit. From there, the crew debates whether crypto art has drifted too far toward traditional art logic, whether collectors are asking the wrong things from the medium, and whether artists need to take bigger risks with work that feels native to the rails. They also explore the difference between crypto art, digital art, and contemporary art, before turning to attention, distribution, pricing, auctions, royalties, and the long hangover from the last NFT cycle. The episode wraps with a more open-ended conclusion: there is no single path forward, but the space probably needs more experimentation, more honest reflection, and less nostalgia for the moment when everything only went up.Mentioned in the episodeSpecial guest Alejandro Cartagena https://x.com/halecar2Pri’s ‘Stay Native’ article https://x.com/pridesai/status/2057851772924833837Alejandro’s response https://x.com/halecar2/status/2058180410476019953Joana’s response https://x.com/museumghostart/status/2058550572345704895Show & HostsNet Society: https://x.com/net__societyAaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0xDerek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedwsPriyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesaiProduction & MarketingProducer/Editor: https://x.com/0xFnklSocial: https://x.com/v_kirra(00:00) - Pri’s Essay & Alejandro’s Response (02:27) - Decentralization, Visibility & Support (05:39) - Crypto Art Fundamentals & Collector Fit (13:21) - Categories, Risk & Native Work (27:11) - Crypto Art, Digital Art & Open Definitions (37:10) - Attention, Distribution & Market Coordination (45:20) - Time, Price Discovery, Royalties & Paths Forward (01:02:45) - Welcome & Disclaimer
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The Net Society crew is joined by Alejandro from Fellowship for a full-episode debate on the state of NFTs, crypto art, and digital art in 2026. Sparked by Pri’s essay and Alejandro’s response, the conversation digs into what made NFTs feel new in the first place, from internet-native markets and global distribution to transparent ownership and community formation. Alejandro pushes on the limits of decentralization, arguing that while ownership and access may be open, attention, visibility, and support are still far more centralized than the space likes to admit. From there, the crew debates whether crypto art has drifted too far toward traditional art logic, whether collectors are asking the wrong things from the medium, and whether artists need to take bigger risks with work that feels native to the rails. They also explore the difference between crypto art, digital art, and contemporary art, before turning to attention, distribution, pricing, auctions, royalties, and the long hangover from the last NFT cycle. The episode wraps with a more open-ended conclusion: there is no single path forward, but the space probably needs more experimentation, more honest reflection, and less nostalgia for the moment when everything only went up.Mentioned in the episodeSpecial guest Alejandro Cartagena https://x.com/halecar2Pri’s ‘Stay Native’ article https://x.com/pridesai/status/2057851772924833837Alejandro’s response https://x.com/halecar2/status/2058180410476019953Joana’s response https://x.com/museumghostart/status/2058550572345704895Show & HostsNet Society: https://x.com/net__societyAaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0xDerek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedwsPriyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesaiProduction & MarketingProducer/Editor: https://x.com/0xFnklSocial: https://x.com/v_kirra(00:00) - Pri’s Essay & Alejandro’s Response (02:27) - Decentralization, Visibility & Support (05:39) - Crypto Art Fundamentals & Collector Fit (13:21) - Categories, Risk & Native Work (27:11) - Crypto Art, Digital Art & Open Definitions (37:10) - Attention, Distribution & Market Coordination (45:20) - Time, Price Discovery, Royalties & Paths Forward (01:02:45) - Welcome & Disclaimer
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