" RARITY "

The concept of rarity in art has always been fascinating, and it holds particular significance when considering the very nature of artistic works. Traditionally, a piece of art is often perceived as something unique, a singular piece that embodies the creative expression and individuality of its creator. This is particularly evident in the fields of painting and sculpture, where each work is generally regarded as an original and irreplaceable creation.

However, this perception of uniqueness is starting to be questioned as we explore other forms of artistic expression, such as photography, video, music, and digital art. In these domains, the reproduction and distribution of works can be infinitely easy due to technological advancements. For example, photography allows for the production of multiple copies of the same image, while music can be easily duplicated and distributed on a large scale through online streaming and downloading platforms.

This ease of reproduction challenges the traditional notion of rarity in art. If a work can be easily mass-produced, what value should be attributed to it in terms of rarity and uniqueness? This is a complex question that sparks passionate debates in the contemporary art world.

The emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has further amplified this discussion. NFTs enable the creation of unique and tamper-proof digital certificates for digital artworks, thereby offering the possibility of attributing a form of rarity and authentic ownership to digital creations. However, even with NFTs, some wonder if the rarity thus created truly compares to that of traditional artworks, given the intangible and reproducible nature of digital media.

The idea of limiting the number of editions of my future digital creations to a maximum of 3 seems to be a thoughtful consideration for preserving rarity and artistic value.
By imposing such a strict limit, I am committed to maintaining a certain level of exclusivity in my work, in my opinion.

I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on the matter, friends. 🙏🫶

Please share your comments below.

We're proud to introduce Lens Improvement Proposals (LIPs). This open, collaborative process will guide the future development of Lens Protocol.

Taking inspiration from the successful Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) and Aave Improvement Proposals (AIPs), LIPs takes a step towards decentralized governance. The LIPs process will foster an inclusive, transparent and collaborative environment.

You will find how to participate in LIPs in the Lens Protocol’s GitHub repository, which streamlines the community participation process. It gives anyone the chance to submit proposals, and promotes open discussion.

Let's dive into the first three proposals that are live today:

LIP-0: Establishing an Open Governance Model. A process where the Lens community can propose improvements to Lens Protocol. From the submission of proposals to transparent discussions — we aim to foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive decision-making governance model.

LIP-1: Open Standards for Algorithms. A proposal to establish open standards for algorithms — based on the open Lens data layer — that will encourage the development of third-party algorithms, diverse experiences and provide user choice.

LIP-2: Open Standards for Metadata. An initiative to establish metadata standards for Lens Protocol, promoting transparency, interoperability, and user empowerment.

Take a deep dive into LIPs in our latest blog: mirror.xyz/lensprotocol.eth/8uxN9fMYBOqyDW5yZ6O3DDdOLEv1jJtxcw9qk4c4wgM

LIPs are our next step in enabling community involvement in shaping Lens Protocol's future.
Join us at github.com/lens-protocol/LIPs