Generative NFT Articles

Writings on generative NFT art programming and general NFT industry commentary. Editor: Jim Dee of GenerativeNFTs.io — Jim [at] GenerativeNFTs.io

Thoughts on Hype: RollingStone’s “Your NFTs Are Actually — Finally — Totally Worthless” Article

Some thoughts on why hype matters most of all — something barely discussed in that widely-read article.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Sep 26

With NFT Royalties as They Are Now (Basically 100% Voluntary), How Can NFT Teams Budget for…

With NFT Royalties as They Are Now (Basically 100% Voluntary), How ...

(Aside from simply budgeting for 0, that is.)

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Sep 19

ENS Apathy… I’m Simply Done with ENS (aside from owning my own name, anyway).

ENS Apathy… I’m Simply Done with ENS (aside from owning my own name...

Load up during the bear if that’s your style. I’m out, though.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Sep 18

What’s Going On in the Generative NFT World These Days? An Update as of Fall 2023

What’s Going On in the Generative NFT World These Days? An Update a...

Not a ton, actually, but it’s always good to catch up on a handful of sets.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Sep 1

What Dimensions Should Pixelated NFTs Be?

Will also discuss converting existing graphics to pixelated form. There’s a good reason for the aesthetic, too.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Aug 24

OpenSea Announces Another Big Change for NFT Royalties. Here’s the Low-Down on What to Expect

OpenSea Announces Another Big Change for NFT Royalties. Here’s the ...

News from the NFT space where the only constant is change.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Aug 17

Crystal Hefner Talks NFTs, Web3, Travel, Music, and More

An interview with Crystal Hefner — author, traveler, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, NFT collector, and much more.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Aug 3

Writers: Leverage Blockchain Tech for Securing Copyrights — An Alt Use Case for Arweave or Any…

Writers: Leverage Blockchain Tech for Securing Copyrights — An Alt ...

Much like NFTs, a lot comes down to provenance in the legal world.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Aug 1

Figuring Out Where the ETH Goes For NFT Sales Is Easy With a Little Smart Contract Sleuthing

Figuring Out Where the ETH Goes For NFT Sales Is Easy With a Little...

How to follow the money trail from smart contracts to their payout wallet(s).

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jul 28

Yep, Devs Get Scammed, Too (Sometimes). Here’s How I Lost 12 Ethscription NFTs in Minutes

Yep, Devs Get Scammed, Too (Sometimes). Here’s How I Lost 12 Ethscr...

Careful out there, frens! Here’s one more way they can get you!

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jul 20

Is “On Chain” a Really Big Selling Point for NFTs? I’m Gonna Say “No, Absolutely Not.” Here’s Why.

Is “On Chain” a Really Big Selling Point for NFTs? I’m Gonna Say “N...

Storing on-chain is cool and tech-savvy, but it’s expensive and no one cares.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jul 15

Don’t Give Up! There are Options Available When Generative NFT Sets Don’t Sell Out

Don’t Give Up! There are Options Available When Generative NFT Sets...

So let’s have a look at what project founders can do if sales don’t go well.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jul 8

Stories About Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT Are Usually Misleading

But sure, I’ll drop a throwaway article on it, too. :-)

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jul 6

Will NFT Pay Be “The One”? Fingers Crossed on My Latest CC Payment Processor Integration

Will NFT Pay Be “The One”? Fingers Crossed on My Latest CC Payment ...

Trying yet another CC processor (my third one!).

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jun 30

How to Wreck a Web3 Brand in Three Easy Steps: Looking at the $40 Million Azuki NFT Fiasco

How to Wreck a Web3 Brand in Three Easy Steps: Looking at the $40 M...

I’ve never owned an Azuki NFT, but I’ve mentioned them here numerous times, if only because they’re a force in the NFT space (and have done…

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jun 28

Are “Dupe” Bored Apes a Problem? Thoughts about Dupes in Generative NFT Art Coding

Are “Dupe” Bored Apes a Problem? Thoughts about Dupes in Generative...

Maybe not *technically* dupes, but perhaps still regarded as dupes.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jun 23

Generative NFT Supply Consideration for Future Drops.

Looking at some strategies in the marketplace.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jun 19

Did You Miss Bitcoin Ordinals? Check Out Ethscriptions! New NFT-like Assets on the ETH Chain

Did You Miss Bitcoin Ordinals? Check Out Ethscriptions! New NFT-lik...

If you’re like me, you probably missed out on Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions, which are the NFTs “inscribed” onto BTC satoshis, you can now…

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jun 16

NFT Strategy: Should You Show the Current Mint Count on Your NFT Minting Page?

NFT Strategy: Should You Show the Current Mint Count on Your NFT Mi...

My thoughts on this common question.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Jun 15

How to Easily Buy $PEPE and other ERC-20 Meme Coins

A super-simple how-to for anyone wanting to mess around with these super-popular coins!

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

May 5

NFTs vs. Meme Coins: NFTs Probably Need to Wait this Out, But It’ll be Worth It in the End

NFTs vs. Meme Coins: NFTs Probably Need to Wait this Out, But It’ll...

It’s tough to be in the NFT space during the meme-coin season, which is particularly wild this year thanks to $PEPE.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

May 5

NFTs Are the Future of Nonprofit Fundraising. It’s Time to Embrace the Tech and Reach New Donors

NFTs Are the Future of Nonprofit Fundraising. It’s Time to Embrace ...

NFTs have been here for years now. It’s high time for many nonprofits to start utilizing them for fundraising.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

May 4

Make Unique Tokens Great Again: Once Again, Trump NFTs Fail to Provide Unique Tokens

Make Unique Tokens Great Again: Once Again, Trump NFTs Fail to Prov...

While I love how they welcome new faces into web3, it’d be great if they could do it properly. (IMHO).

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Apr 19

Doge Stamp Functionality Continues to Evolve! There Are Still < 10k Doge Stamps, Too!

Doge Stamp Functionality Continues to Evolve! There Are Still < 10k...

Still growing; now’s the time to check it out if you think it could become a thing. :-)

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Apr 12

Doge NFT “Stamps”: How to Do Them: A Chance to Get in Early

DYOR, as I have no idea if this will become a thing. But, FWIW, read on.

Jim Dee, OG Web3 Dev & Generative NFT Code Expert

Apr 4

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