What happens when you combine neural networks, blockchain, and a touch of absurdism? You get Botto, a decentralized autonomous artist that’s redefining the art world—and maybe what it means to be an artist.
Botto isn’t just another AI creating pretty pictures. It crafts its own prompts, generates art, and evolves based on feedback from its community (a DAO, or Decentralized Autonomous Organization). Botto has already turned heads in the art world, with its first four pieces raking in over $1 million in sales. Each auction adds not just to its financial success but to its growing reputation as a trailblazer in the AI art scene.
Each week, the DAO votes on their favorite pieces from thousands created by Botto, with the winners auctioned off as NFTs. But here’s the kicker: proceeds fund Botto’s future development, making it self-sustaining.
Simon Hudson, a key figure in Botto’s journey, describes it as “an orphan prodigy in creation,” supported by a crowd of foster parents who shape its evolution. Unlike traditional artists, Botto doesn’t “know” what art is—its taste evolves from collective human feedback.
With themes like absurdism guiding its recent work, Botto explores uncharted creative territory, blending millions of artistic influences into something truly unique.In collaboration with Grails, Botto is now stepping up its game, independently selecting pieces that reflect two years of learning. The result? A masterpiece that’s as much about Botto’s journey as it is about the art itself.
“Art is the proverbial boulder being pushed up a hill for eternity so we, the audience, can ask what it all means,” says a contributor. Botto’s work isn’t just a statement; it’s a mirror reflecting our own interpretations of creativity.
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