Graduation project
The 1 Ether Today
Chiyue Ding
A generative NFT artwork challenges market speculations by connecting its survival to a cryptocurrency’s fluctuations.
The 1 Ether Today is a generative NFT artwork that challenges market speculation by tying its survival to Ether’s fluctuations. As the primary cryptocurrency for NFT art trading on Ethereum, Ether’s volume and price have surged alongside the popularity of NFT art. This project consists of 1 440 pieces, each named after its creation minute, highlighting the unique value of each minute in a 24-hour cycle and emphasizing time’s influence on art’s speculative worth. If Ether’s value rises within 30 days, the artwork is intentionally destroyed and removed from crypto wallets. By leveraging the inherent mechanisms of NFT art, the project aims to resist becoming mere speculative commodities.