Trevor Christiansen
The Memes by 6529
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My name is Trevor, a 35-year-old residing just outside of Denver, CO. Originally from North Dakota, I moved to Colorado seven years ago to join the burgeoning cannabis industry. I currently work at Jointly, a cannabis tech company, where we leverage data from our cannabis journaling app to help consumers find products tailored to their goals like energy, sleep, or focus.
With a decade working in tech, my interest naturally extended to crypto and NFTs. I delved into crypto in 2020 and was quickly captivated by NFTs, seeing them as pioneers in digital ownership and cultural shift.
Beyond work, I've gotten into the festival culture the last few years. My recent volunteer experience at the Gem & Jam festival ignited a passion to contribute more actively, inspiring my interest in speaking opportunities.
If I were to speak at the Texas Eclipse Festival, I'd like to discuss The Memes by 6529. Though I'm not directly involved, I have been a collector and advocate from it's inception. The project is a collection of art-oriented NFTs, deeply committed to promoting the principles of decentralization, resonating with the web3 community's values.
A crucial aspect of The Memes is their CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) licensing, which places these artworks in the public domain. This open-access approach encourages community sharing and collaboration, echoing the ethos of the web3 and digital art communities.
One of the most fascinating aspects of The Memes is how it encapsulates and spreads key messages pertinent to our digital era. These messages include advocating for the 'freedom to transact', which underscores the importance of autonomy in digital transactions. Another significant theme is the concept of an 'open metaverse', promoting a digital universe that is accessible and not monopolized by a few entities.
Additionally, The Memes convey critical principles like 'Not your keys, not your coins', emphasizing the importance of personal ownership and control over digital assets. The project also advocates the use of hardware wallets, underscoring the need for enhanced security in the digital asset space.
These messages (created as "memes" through artwork from various artists), among many others, change from season to season, reflecting what's relevant and pressing in the digital world at the time. My engagement with The Memes has deepened my understanding of these concepts and the movement we're part of in this digital age.
In discussing The Memes by 6529 at the festival, I intend to highlight the project's impact and the importance of such community-driven initiatives in our digital landscape. The diversity in artistic styles, messages, and adaptability through various seasons makes The Memes a vibrant and pertinent subject. I aim to emphasize how these decentralized, community-spread projects blend art and technology, creating a powerful platform for creative expression and social commentary, crucial for shaping the future of our digital society.
I am excited about the opportunity to being a part of the Texas Eclipse Festival, a gathering I believe will be a remarkable and transformative experience for many, myself included. For some time now, I've been contemplating delivering a talk on The Memes project, and I can't think of a more fitting venue than the Texas Eclipse Festival, surrounded by a community of open-minded, forward-thinking individuals.
I'm already planning to come to Texas Eclipse and have my ticket