Lisbon 25: Arthr & Animatttic

NonFunGerbils In Lisbon 2025 with Arthr & Animatttic

In this conversation with Animatttic and Defiant Squid from the Cult of Crypto Art, we explored the core reasons artists remain committed to the Web3 space, even amid quiet market conditions. The interview, conducted at a recent conference in Lisbon, quickly moved beyond the surface talk of markets and focused on the vital role of human connection.

Animatttic, an audio visual artist specializing in 3D animation centered around a faceless character, and Defiant Squid, a visual artist known for his abstract work, both acknowledged the fatigue that comes with the constant online presence required in the NFT world. Yet, they stressed that physical gatherings like this conference are essential for grounding artists, allowing them to reconnect with friends who now primarily live online. This need for human contact and shared inspiration is, ironically, the fuel that sustains their digital creation. They emphasized that while "community" can be a buzzword, the core group of artists who are here long-term are bonded regardless of liquidity.

The artists highlighted how the NFT space has acted as an unprecedented enabler, offering a level of freedom and self-empowerment that was unavailable in traditional art and design industries. For Defiant Squid, the ability to operate in this space was life-changing, providing an entry point to a thriving scene that he otherwise would not have found, particularly given his struggles with social anxiety. The message to new artists is clear: the opportunity to succeed is here and the medium is highly recommended for any artist, but be ready to be "chronically online" to get a foothold. Ultimately, even with financial markets facing bleakness, the sense of being part of something bigger, like the feeling of having found a home, is what keeps the core of the crypto art community creating.

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