In a world where art meets technology, where creativity finds its permanence not in galleries but on the blockchain, we, the digital avant-garde, embrace a revolutionary idea: storing our art immutable and permanently on Bitcoin, THE MOST SECURE ART GALLERY EVER CONCEIVED.
Forget gallery walls; our canvas is the Bitcoin blockchain. Each piece of art, each note, each pixel, becomes a piece of history, unchangeable, untouchable. For us, immutability isn’t just a feature; it’s a statement. Our art will outlast us, a digital legacy etched in the blockchain.
Imagine your art not needing a frame or a storage drive. Bitcoin offers a gallery that doesn’t close, where every transaction, every piece, is a testament to its existence. It’s not just about selling art; it’s about ensuring your creation’s immortality.
In a world where digital art can be replicated, the blockchain ensures authenticity. When your art lives on Bitcoin, it’s not just a piece; it’s a certificate of authenticity, a proof of origin that follows it forever. No more questions about who created what; the blockchain knows.”
This isn’t just tech; it’s a revolution. Independent artists, no longer at the mercy of platforms or gatekeepers, can now control their art’s destiny. With Bitcoin, we’re not just selling art; we’re selling a piece of history, a moment in time, forever etched in code.
The internet is ephemeral, but Bitcoin is eternal. For independent artists, this means your art isn’t just for now; it’s for always. It challenges the fleeting nature of digital content, offering permanence in an age where everything seems temporary.
Join me in this movement and be a chaotic force for good. Let’s redefine what it means to be an artist in the digital age. We make our mark not with paint or stone, but with code, with Bitcoin, where our art isn’t just seen; it’s remembered, forever.
This manifesto isn’t just about embracing technology; it’s about redefining art’s future. Welcome to a new paradigm where every artist can be immortal, not through fame, but through the immutable ledger of Bitcoin.
don’t get me wrong… i’m here for the financial revolution happening on Bitcoin.
but this isn’t JUST about making money for me and achieving financial freedom
yes… i want that too. more than anything.
but Bitcoin, ordinals, AI—these are the tools that let us little guys compete while protecting what matters most: our thoughts, our ideas, our privacy.
I want to protect the FREEDOM TO CREATE just as much as I want to protect your right to privacy and the freedom to transact
I’m not here for the popularity contest or to become an influencer—
I’m here to share the things that made me who I am and create a sustainable path forward to create without fear of judgment
the only thing I want to influence artists and creators to keep making shit and keep rethinking the ways things have always been done
ordinals introduced me to people who’ve become like family in ways I never could’ve imagined
I’m so grateful for the real ones and the OGs who’ve had my back (yes even if I haven’t responded to your DM yet… i suck im sorry 😩)
this place is wild… you don’t know how much it means to have people I can trust in my corner.
just need to get this idea out of my head and this weight off of my chest
This manifesto is my way of inscribing my truth onto Bitcoin, a place where it’s untouchable.
no gatekeeping, no fake hype, just 100% authentically me
at the end of the day i just want to create something “real” in a world where you can’t tell what’s fake
I’m doing this for myself, my loved ones, and those who support others and
everything else? it’s my truth, my life story, and a way to rediscover my true self through immutable creative expression
an archival process where i look back at my past and the cultural icons and collecting experience that brought me right here… right now
you may be thinking… wow what a larp can you believe what this guy’s saying?
the only larp here is that I’m not actually a frog…
after being lost for so long the only thing I want is to be truly myself again
when ordinals clicked for me in Feb’23 I couldn’t stop going down the rabbit hole
I was still in the Matrix at the time and had just taken on a handful of new clients at a consulting firm
in order to protect my privacy I wanted to create an undoxxed persona
something to represent myself in the BTC ecosystem while exploring the idea of digital identity and authenticity
i had no intention initially to sell anything, just very much wanted to contribute to the culture
for the whole first year, I was working 2 full time jobs
i created swagt0shi as an escape from my day-to-day career that i HATED
ultimately calling myself “swag” was a daily reminder to be unapologetically myself and not let anything get in between me and my goal:
BY DAY: helping setup and manage backend traditional financial systems for startups and high-growth consumer product companies
BY NIGHT (most of the day too lets be honest): unhinged unfiltered swaggy anonymous frog in the ordinal trenches
i found that being undoxxed allowed me to access my truest thoughts, feelings, and beliefs
it allowed me to find and align with the people that like the same things that I like
my art is a journey of self exploration, self expression, and an archival exercise that allows me to not only explore myself and face past trauma, but highlight the culture that made me who I am today.
if I’m going to tell my story I’m going to tell it my way: with humor, memes, sarcasm, bright colors, and however the fuck I want.
im working through all the trauma I don’t care to discuss with a therapist anymore, so excuse me if I am a bit protective
you don’t have to like me—i want you to, but I get it
I’ve been misunderstood my whole life, especially when I am my most authentic self (yea it sucks).
Typically it’s the people who are baseline miserable or want to take advantage of others that don’t like me… probably because I see right through them?
just know that I’m out here praying for you and genuinely just want to be myself, do whats right, and stand up for the things I believe in and stand up for the people that don’t have a voice.
I hope by telling my story, I can help uplift other artists and creators and give some perspective on WHY i do what i do
I’ll keep inscribing my truth on chain, and I’m grateful to be able to share it with such an insanely smart, insanely based group of individuals
never taking myself too seriously, never quitting, taking pride in my work, using my voice to stand up for what I think is right, and creating things from my heart… THATS ALL THAT MATTERS TO ME.
if you’re reading this ilu…
swagt0shi [inscription.306464]
written (without AI) on 10/3/24 (edited 2/5/25)
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LETTER FROM SWAG: reflecting on the state of streetwear and the power of ordinals in rethinking collectibility and authenticity—focused on community and passion over cash grabs and extraction.
FIRST DRAFT: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
“the world of collecting is broken. with ordinals and blockchain, we have the chance to rethink collectibility and authenticity in a world full of dupes and cash grabs. i miss the days when you could get a collector’s item because you put in the work, camped out, and wanted it more—not because you had the best bot, the most money, or the right connections.
back then, it wasn’t just about the shoes—it was about being part of the community, the culture, and the love of the game. niketalk was where sneakerheads and streetwear fans came together before instagram and resale hype took over.
collecting was about the chase, not the flip. it wasn’t JUST about profit, that seemed to come to those that had the passion.
chaotic goods is a return to that. it’s for the real ones who value the process, the story, and the community—powered by ordinals, secured by bitcoin.”
LOVE
swagt0shi [306464]
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1/1/69 genesis collection by swagt0shi (est. 306464 WITH NO INTENTIONS OF DOING A SECOND ONE UNTIL EVERYONE WAS LIKE “GIB GIB GIB WEN GIB WEN MINT” LMAO
IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH
starting with SWAGPEPE 41, all SWAGPEPES will be inscribed as children of 306464
once the entire collection has been inscribed, swagt0shi will inscribe a gallery of all official inscriptions id’s