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The crypto art space had the potential to revolutionize how artists operate, but it instead replicated the worst aspects of traditional markets: hierarchy, gatekeeping, and competition for visibility. Rather than fostering a radical, cooperative ecosystem, it became fragmented by a scarcity and/or “winning” mindset. Web3 was meant to empower artists through ownership and decentralization, yet many treated it as a battleground for dominance. The rush to be “first” or “the best” stifled long-term sustainability, discouraging those who didn’t conform to competitive frameworks. Community became a branding tool rather than a support system, favoring self-promotion over mutual upliftment. The most visible weren’t necessarily the most innovative, just the best at playing the social game. What could have been a true alternative to the traditional art world instead mirrored its flaws; just wrapped in new jargon and technology, pushing out artists who might have contributed something valuable.
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I can see this, I think @rodeodotclub has the potential to be great, atm though it is still skewed towards those who've had massive followings on twitter over the years. I personally love making art with depth, and love bigging up other artists work and sharing relevant competitions and open calls when I see them. I'm having enough real world success, but playing the social media game, for someone with neurodiversity, is an incredibly difficult one.
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you bring up a good point, especially about how social media dynamics in Web3 often favor those with pre-existing audiences rather than fostering real discovery. That’s a huge barrier for so many artists, but especially for neurodivergent creators who may struggle with the social demands of constant engagement. It’s frustrating how much of the space still mirrors traditional structures, including the way neurodivergence is often overlooked or undervalued. Just like in broader society, there’s this unspoken expectation that success means adapting to a system that wasn’t designed with us in mind, rather than the system evolving to be more inclusive.
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