The oldest artwork known to humanity is a cave painting of a pig located in Sulawesi, Indonesia. According to estimations, this piece was created around forty-five thousand years ago. A long time has passed since then, and art has evolved unimaginably. Today we look towards the future, and art is becoming increasingly digitalized. With the advancement of technology, more creators are turning to modern-day approaches to make their art available to a wider audience.
What is Minty.Art?
Minty.Art is a project centered around connecting artists and collectors in an effortless, online environment secured by blockchain technology. The platform’s ultimate goal is to be an all-in-one hub for creative development, rewarding communication between creators and collectors.
There are numerous marketplaces available for trading NFT-based art; however, artists still struggle to secure initial funding for their projects. This is where Minty.Art comes in and offers a solution. By giving artists the platform to present their ideas and preliminary works to interested benefactors, Minty.Art offers creators the opportunity to source funding and complete projects without the stress of financial hardship.
In addition, Minty.Art aims to create a safe environment for both artists and collectors, as it relies on blockchain technology for all transactions on the platform. From selling art to communicating with possible supporters, Minty.Art has designed a safe environment to facilitate interactions between artists and collectors. To ensure that artworks are genuine, Minty.Art also bets on a detailed curating process, which further reinforces trust among the community.
The Minty.Art platform
On the Minty.Art platform users can be creators and Patrons, simply collectors, or all of the above. Different user profiles are seamlessly integrated into the platform ecosystem, making it easy to switch between posting as an artist or browsing as a Patron. There are three main roles users can have on the platform - artist, Patron, and collector.
Artists have the opportunity to publish both existing pieces and ones that are still in development. If they want to start a pre-sale event and generate funding, artists detail their creative process, their ideas for the future of the artwork, and the funding they are looking to secure. In addition, Minty.Art lets artists create different tiers for their projects, allowing Patrons to select their level of commitment. Each tier features various perks selected by the artists according to the financial support offered by Patrons.
On the other hand, Patrons have the opportunity to browse through artwork from carefully vetted artists. The Minty.Art platform has a rigorous verification process, ensuring that artists and works featured on the platform are authentic. Creators guarantee Patrons the exclusive right to participate in pre-sale events and art projects from the very start before the finished product is ready. The platform facilitates a personal connection between creator and supporter, a unique phenomenon in modern-day art creation.
Most importantly, Minty.Art allows artists to create a group of true fans, followers, and supporters. By publishing their artwork on the platform, creators reach a community of invested art fans. This gives artists the opportunity to find dedicated supporters who are not influenced by media hype and FOMO, but are following creators because of their genuine interest in the art. True fans are the ones who follow creators in all their projects and participate in them, regardless of their nature. Facilitating the environment for this genuine community of artists and Patrons is one of the main missions Minty.Art sets out to accomplish.
NFT Art
There is a common misconception that in order to publish an artwork as an NFT, this work has to be exclusively digital. Minty.Art defies this idea and proves that any artwork can be minted as an NFT.
Tokenization essentially allows artists to represent the value of their artwork in a blockchain-based token. This means that once an NFT is transferred to a collector, they have exclusive rights over the artwork. NFT tokens represent an unchangeable, immutable record on the blockchain storing the artwork.
A great example of a physical artwork released as an NFT is Pascal Boyart’s mural “The Underground Sistine Chapel,” a modern-day take on the Michelangelo masterpiece. This 100m2 artwork was distributed to Patrons in the form of 12 unique NFT tokens, while the physical mural remains in place in Paris and will never be sold. Recent examples also include the remarkable case of a Banksy artwork that was physically burned and destroyed, but virtually preserved for eternity through an NFT.
NFT art is not defined by the medium of publication or type of artwork. There are endless possibilities with art tokenization and Minty.Art aims to give creators and Patrons a platform to share NFTs, communicate with, and empower each other easily. Tokens are the canvas of the digital art renaissance, and they capture both physical and digital creations.
MINTY token
MINTY was designed to promote engagement and interaction on the Minty.Art platform. As a reward token, MINTY helps incentivize users to participate in the development and expansion of the ecosystem as more features are being added. Moreover, thanks to the two reward programs for both Patrons (Lock-in contract) and stakeholders (Staking Contract), we ensure that our community has skin in the game, therefore, has the same interests as the platform.
The first reward program revolves around staking MINTY tokens in a lock-in smart contract, unlocking the Patron status for users. This allows them to participate in pre-sale events on the platform, and fund artists they like and support. By locking their tokens, Patrons also gain exclusive early access to new art drops and the right to participate in votes regarding the platform’s governance.
The second reward program allows users to stake MINTY tokens in a staking contract, which is completely separate from the lock-in smart contract required to become a Patron. Users can participate in both reward programs to get access to the full potential of the Minty platform.
What is next?
Art evolves incessantly, and this is part of its magical allure. Minty.Art aims to facilitate the next major development in the art world. By creating a common space for creators and Patrons to communicate with each other, exchange ideas, and share art, Minty.Art breaks barriers and makes art global and accessible.
Are you interested in becoming a part of the next big revolution in art? Sign up as an artist, Patron, or both, and become a part of this amazing community!