PunkCast Summary: Geebz, a punk collector and early-stage VC investor, shares his journey into the crypto space and his experience with CryptoPunks. He initially got into crypto in 2014 but didn't pay much attention to it until 2020 when he realized the value of his CryptoPunks. He sold some of his punks and got involved in the punk community on Discord. Geebz highlights the cultural significance of CryptoPunks and the excitement of trading and flipping punks. The conversation explores the early days of the CryptoPunks community and the vibrant culture that surrounded it. The hosts discuss the active Telegram chat, the generosity and knowledge-sharing within the community, and the sense of self-regulation and camaraderie. They also touch on the significance of owning a CryptoPunk and the appeal of specific traits. The conversation delves into the relationships formed within the community, including the friendship between the hosts and Mr. 703. They discuss the current state of the NFT market, the future of Ethereum and NFTs, and the role of Punk Ventures in supporting the punk community.

Takeaways

• Geebz got into crypto in 2014 but didn't pay much attention to it until 2020 when he realized the value of his CryptoPunks.
• He sold some of his punks and got involved in the punk community on Discord.
• Geebz highlights the cultural significance of CryptoPunks and the excitement of trading and flipping punks.
• CryptoPunks represent a paradigm shift in the art world and hold historical value. The early CryptoPunks community was characterized by an active Telegram chat, generous knowledge-sharing, and a sense of self-regulation and camaraderie.
• Owning a CryptoPunk is seen as a significant symbol and reflects the values and interests of the collector.
• The relationships formed within the CryptoPunks community are valued and have led to collaborations and real-life connections.
• The NFT market and the future of Ethereum are discussed, with a belief in the long-term success of CryptoPunks and the potential for NFTs to become more desired assets over time.
• Punk Ventures plays a role in supporting the punk community and investing in ventures related to NFTs and Ethereum.

Punk, Location: Geebz, Denver, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): Claimer!

Primary Punk: #8087, 3 Atty, Shadow Beard, Frumpy Hair & Clown Nose

Secondary Punk/s: #5008, 2 Atty, Classic Shades & Cowboy Hat

#1913, 3 Atty, Straight Hair, Hot Lipstick & Earring Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ArtGeebz

Website/Links:

https://deca.art/geebz/gallery_uno

Fave Punk Personalities:⁠

https://twitter.com/DeeZe

Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...Avant Guarde..." Message to Next Punk: "...Thanks for the ETH...Just enjoy it. Have fun with it. Please don't tarnish this punk...." Record Date: 21 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/