Thread by @punk6529

1/ First thoughts about 'open source' NFT minting experiment.

I think the first point is that it is just a tool in the toolkit, a tool to use when appropriate.

An undifferentiated collection or photograph won't change just because of a more open license

2/ The one usage case in which it absolutely makes sense is for images that have been stolen, gone viral

This is like the meme NFTs that were minted a few weeks or months ago

A scenario like this allows the artist to reclaim their heritage and ownership

We will see what else

3/ Now let's talk about what norms we should emerge around these images. You don't *have* do these things, but it is better if you do.

First, if you want a print, go to the artist first and see if they are interested. Why wouldn't you?

4/ If you are going to use it for big commercial purposes (I personally think this is highly unlikely because images are so specific), then go collaborate with the artist also.

Again, you don't have to, but why wouldn't you. If it is big commercial use, you have the budget

5/ If you are going to do a cool project that perhaps could be better with the artist's participation, reach out to them to see they want to participate artistically and economically.

I think the project will be more successful with the artist involved.

6/ One of my giga-brain views on this is that even if images are 'open', the authenticity of collaborating with the artist will give extra value

So what I hope for this initiative is that those without budget get free art and those with are economically incented to work w/artist

7/ More as we think this through!