# mederu 誕生秘話 *The Origin Story of "Mederu"* By [guruguruhyena](https://paragraph.com/@guruguruhyena) · 2026-03-06 --- The seeds of the Mederu project were sown from a desire to help a friend. When her dog fell ill, I began searching for a way to raise donations through art. My initial vision was a creative app where users could freely arrange and "dress up" her unique artwork. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/652e0802cd77a4a19acd8ca5962447e9b52665ba159443426ca8d5b9bce9a64d.png) velvet bunny & guruguruhyena While the app itself remained unreleased, the pieces created during that process found their way to collectors, and her art eventually became the soul of Mederu—our official icon. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/45de4843d2075a0bd90d6806dda4cc70e42d08ff4e79d2f6c658e42ad67de6a9.jpg) mederu Driven by a mission to empower artists and art lovers, I distilled various insights from the ecosystem into a new kind of experience. This journey was fueled entirely by my synergy with Antigravity AI. In just one month, I exhausted a year’s worth of Pro-tier resources, leading me to make a bold investment in the Ultra plan. It was a significant financial commitment, but one I view as a vital investment in myself and the future of the crypto-art community. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cc0b2977c9ee22c50cb116238c42b018811e8262ef7a41fb9dd0b29337c69425.png) This is the original proof. While building the core Mederu platform, I first deployed a simplified "Gacha" system as a pilot. This allowed me to stress-test the workflow and identify vulnerabilities with high efficiency. As a newcomer to development, reaching this stage was only possible through "Vibe Coding"—letting intuition lead the way—and boundless imagination. I am committed to building a system that stimulates the underground creative spirit. I hope you all enjoy the journey with us. gug 4/3/2026 [https://x.com/mederu303](https://x.com/mederu303) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5fd36fa49efe6bb4e8c294fbc86ce168f09acd6c35cc2754a038c3260a6f185d.jpg)](https://twitter.com/mederu303) [mederu🍥](https://twitter.com/mederu303) [@mederu303](https://twitter.com/mederu303) [](https://twitter.com/mederu303/status/2026261281846841716) ![🌱](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f331.png)![💕](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f495.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/af5c4bd94845e18682d52b12e4900068576f93b8b070d8e14e933e39299cd4a7.png) [4](https://twitter.com/mederu303/status/2026261281846841716)[ 20:41 • 2026年2月24日 ](https://twitter.com/mederu303/status/2026261281846841716) **MEDERU ATELIER — The Future We're Building** \=========================================== Published on Paragraph.com | March 2026 We've been quietly building something bigger than a drawing tool. MEDERU Atelier started as a place to make art on the Tezos blockchain. But what we're evolving toward is something we're calling a Modular Creative OS — a platform where creativity, ownership, and community grow together. Here's a look at where MEDERU is headed. \--- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d248e441b57d30ea513f59e3d346fa18801883b0e4aadbfada1a7dd8b9c8fe41.png) **THE BIG IDEA**: A MODULAR CREATIVE OS \------------------------------------- Instead of one fixed app, imagine MEDERU Atelier as a creative operating system where features live as independent modules. New tools can be added over time — by the MEDERU team, and eventually by artists and developers in the community. Each module connects to the MEDERU economy. Artists who build popular tools earn $MDRU rewards every time their work is used. The platform grows with the people who use it. \--- **WHAT'S COMING NEXT** 🎨 PRESET NFT — Make Your Materials Into Collectibles This one is close to our hearts. Artists will be able to create a pack of 25 curated PNG materials — textures, patterns, brushes — and mint it as an NFT collection. Anyone who owns that NFT unlocks the full preset inside the MEDERU Atelier. Think of it like a limited-edition art supply kit, on-chain. The artist earns royalties not just on the first sale, but every time it changes hands. This idea extends beyond materials too. Brush shapes, Generative algorithm presets, even color palettes — all of it could become collectible, tradeable creative tools made by artists, for artists. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e97b2f25fc0fa311fe196cac3b5e5c9bc1f9d329b52af4e587442d67e5e1a905.png) 📣 POST — An On-Chain Community Space MEDERU is building a place to connect, not just create. Soon you'll be able to post to a shared community feed — text, images, process shots, whatever you want to share. Every image post becomes a minted NFT, recorded on-chain. Text-only posts go even further: fully on-chain, permanent, uncensorable. You'll be able to heart posts and send $MDRU as a tip directly to the creator. A small gesture that carries real value. This is our version of a web4.20 social space — built for artists, not algorithms. 🎮 PIXEL ART STUDIO Sometimes the finest art fits in 32 pixels. A dedicated Pixel Art studio is coming to MEDERU, with canvas sizes from 8x8 all the way to 128x128, layer support, and GIF animation. Create frame by frame, then mint directly — no extra steps. And yes, custom brush shapes will work here too. Imagine pixel brushes made by your favorite artists, available as NFTs. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f48aff4e759c5338c77e17513e5e11867cf933cd9a02743d72b729381f86955d.png) 🤖 AI STUDIO — Generate With $MDRU AI image generation is coming to MEDERU, powered by technology we've been building separately and are ready to bring home. You'll type a prompt, spend a small amount of $MDRU, and receive a generated image ready to refine and mint. The cost is designed to be fair — sustainable for the platform, accessible for creators. This isn't AI replacing artists. It's AI as a collaborator inside a creative space built by and for artists. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/debff4dfa5064775b73f0a4edf7d5a36c98d6b3288ae88310f5202d17f1b8e9e.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ffd58cd18363100465f3873eda9fcdfa5e4bfd9877de68da0123aa2f1e111a59.png) 🎵 MUSIC NFT PLAYER Your Tezos music NFTs deserve a stage. We're building a music player inside MEDERU — scan your wallet, find your audio NFTs, build a playlist, share it with the world. Other people can listen, and if they love a track, they can buy it right there. The UI will feel like something from the future. Think Y3K — neon, clean, alive. Background playback while you paint. Full screen when you want to lose yourself in it. \--- AND FURTHER OUT... Autonomous AI Artist An AI that creates and mints art every single day — its own creative practice, running continuously. The proceeds flow back into the MEDERU ecosystem. AI Curator — Daily Pick An AI that scouts the MEDERU feed and beyond, surfacing the most interesting work each day. A new kind of curator that never sleeps and has no agenda — just taste. \--- WHY ALL OF THIS MATTERS Every feature we're building connects back to the same idea: Creators should own what they make. Creativity should be composable, tradeable, and alive on-chain. The platform should grow with the people who use it. MEDERU is not trying to be everything to everyone. We're building a specific kind of creative world — weird, expressive, open — for people who believe that art and ownership belong together. We're just getting started. \--- Join the MEDERU IMAGINATION NETWORK [https://mederu.art](https://mederu.art) Follow on X: @mederu303 Collect on Objkt: objkt.com/@mederu * * * MEDERU — Nurturing Art on the Blockchain ======================================== > _mederu.art / gacha.mederu.art_**"Mederu" (愛でる) means to care for something with love. MEDERU is an on-chain art garden, cultivated together by artists and collectors.** * * * Introduction ------------ MEDERU is a next-generation NFT art platform built on the Tezos blockchain. Unlike conventional marketplaces, MEDERU is designed around a regenerative loop: **artists nurture their work, collectors champion it, and every participant benefits from the growth of the ecosystem.** The platform currently consists of two core services: Service URL Description **MEDERU FEED & STUDIO** mederu.art NFT feed, artwork minting, collection management **MEDERU GACHA** gacha.mederu.art Artist-curated limited Drops & gacha-style minting * * * Two Worlds of MEDERU -------------------- ### 🌱 mederu.art — The Artist's Garden mederu.art is a feed-based art platform surfacing works from across the Tezos ecosystem. **Core Features:** * **FEED** — A curated timeline of the latest works from artists you follow and MEDERU curators * **ATELIER** — Draw directly in the browser and mint to Tezos — no installs required * **GALLERY** — An interactive space dedicated to Generative Art * **COLLECTION** — Browse and manage your personal NFT collection * **PROFILE** — Your artist identity page on the MEDERU network The **MEDERU Studio Contract** is a dedicated FA2 smart contract that lets artists mint directly. Minted works can be listed immediately on secondary markets like objkt.com. * * * ### 🎲 gacha.mederu.art — Experience Art Through Gacha MEDERU GACHA is an experiential platform where artists launch limited NFT Drops. It combines randomness and rarity to create a new form of collecting. **How it works:** Artist designs a Drop ↓ During the Drop window, collectors mint at gacha.mederu.art ↓ An artwork is randomly assigned (with rarity tiers) ↓ MDRU cashback rewards are automatically distributed to each minter Only artists holding an **Artist Pass** can create Gacha Drops — maintaining quality while fostering a curated artist community. * * * How to Get Started — Step by Step --------------------------------- ### ① Set Up Your Wallet To use MEDERU, you need a Tezos-compatible wallet. We recommend **Temple Wallet** (browser extension) for newcomers. 1. Search "Temple Wallet" on the Chrome Web Store and install it 2. Create a new account (store your seed phrase safely!) 3. Open mederu.art and click "SYNC WALLET" in the top right 4. Select Temple → Approve the connection Kukai (web wallet) and other Beacon-compatible wallets are also supported. * * * ### ② Explore the Feed Once connected, your FEED displays: * **Curator picks** — Hand-selected works from notable artists chosen by MEDERU * **Artists you follow** — Latest mints from your followed creators * **Tezos-wide latest mints** — Fresh NFTs from across the ecosystem **Navigation tips:** * 🔲 Adjust grid columns (2–8) using the layout button * ↕ Toggle between newest and oldest sort * Click any artwork → Full-screen modal view with details * Click an artist name → Go to their profile page * ♥ "Mederu" button = show some love ✨ * * * ### ③ Create & Mint in the ATELIER MEDERU's ATELIER is a fully browser-based creative tool. No downloads, no accounts — just your wallet and creativity. **Drawing Tools:** Tool Description **PAINT** Freehand brush with pressure, size & opacity control **COLLAGE** Drag and arrange images freely on the canvas,Edit PAINT GAN **GENERATIVE** Parameter-driven algorithmic art creation,One-click randomized generation using selected materials **Step-by-step minting process:** 1. Complete your artwork in the ATELIER (square canvas recommended) 2. Click the "MINT" button 3. Fill in: - Title (e.g., Mederu #001) - Description (concept, context, story) - Number of editions (how many copies to issue) - Price in XTZ (0 = free-to-collect) 4. Click "CONFIRM MINT" 5. Approve the transaction in your wallet (Temple / Kukai) ※ Gas fee: approx. 0.01–0.03 XTZ 6. Done! → 100 MDRU reward lands in your wallet automatically 7. Click "LIST ON OBJKT" to list on the secondary market > 💡 **Tip:** For your first mint, try a modest price (around 0.5 XTZ). You can always update the price later on objkt.com. * * * ### ④ Experience the GALLERY The GALLERY (/mederu) is an interactive space where you can manipulate parameters in real time to generate and explore algorithmic art. **Key parameters:** * **Complexity** — Intricacy of the pattern * **Density** — Density of elements * **Color Mode** — Switch between curated palettes * **Speed** — Animation speed Hit "RAND" to randomize everything. Save a configuration you love and bring it into the ATELIER to mint it as an NFT. * * * ### ⑤ Participate in MEDERU GACHA (gacha.mederu.art) **As a collector:** 1. Visit gacha.mederu.art 2. Browse available Drops and click one that interests you 3. Check the price, remaining editions, and rarity tiers 4. Click "MINT" (payment in XTZ) 5. Approve in your wallet (completes in seconds) 6. An artwork is randomly assigned to you 7. MDRU cashback reward arrives in your wallet automatically **As an artist, to host a Drop:** An Artist Pass is required. 1. Prepare your artworks (via ATELIER or any other tool) 2. Apply to the MEDERU team to host a Drop 3. Configure your Drop: - Artwork files (JPEG/PNG/GIF, up to 50MB each) - Edition count & rarity distribution - Mint price (XTZ) & Drop duration 4. Deploy to the contract → go live! 5. 85% of mint revenue is automatically sent to you * * * ### ⑥ Track & Use Your MDRU After minting or buying, MDRU tokens are sent automatically to your wallet. **How to check your balance:** * Temple Wallet → "Tokens" tab → Find MDRU * The MEDERU header displays your **"MD: balance"** at the top right **Current utility:** * Your MDRU holdings prove your contribution to the ecosystem * Future governance voting rights (planned for Phase 4) * * * The MDRU Token — Heart of the Ecosystem --------------------------------------- MDRU is a FA2-standard utility token powering the entire MEDERU ecosystem. Token Standard : FA2 (Tezos) Decimals : 6 (1 MDRU = 1,000,000 units) ### MDRU Circulation Diagram ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ MDRU Ecosystem Flow │ │ │ │ Artist ──mint──► MEDERU Studio Contract │ │ │ │ │ │ │◄── 100 MDRU reward ─┘ │ │ │ (auto-sent on mint confirmation) │ │ │ │ Collector ──buy──► Objkt Marketplace │ │ │ │ │ │ │◄── MDRU reward ─────┘ │ │ │ (10 MDRU per 1 XTZ spent) │ │ │ │ MDRU Holder ──future──► Governance & Perks │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ * * * Revenue & Reward Distribution ----------------------------- ### MDRU Reward Summary by Action Action Reward Timing Cap **NFT mint (MEDERU Studio)** 100 MDRU (fixed) Instantly after on-chain confirmation 1× per wallet per day **NFT purchase (via Objkt)** 10 MDRU / 1 XTZ Instantly after on-chain confirmation Unlimited **Future: Gacha Drop participation** TBD Planned — **Future: Content curation** TBD Planned — ### MEDERU GACHA Revenue Breakdown Collector mints (pays XTZ) │ ├── 85% ──► Artist (Drop creator) ├── 10% ──► MEDERU platform (operations) └── 5% ──► Curator (who recommended the work) + MDRU cashback to all participants ### Secondary Market (Objkt.com) Flow Artwork resold on secondary market │ ├── 2.5% ──► Objkt marketplace fee ├── 10% ──► Artist royalty (as set by artist) └── Buyer receives 10 MDRU per 1 XTZ spent * * * Reliability & Security Design ----------------------------- MEDERU's backend runs on Vercel's serverless infrastructure with multiple safeguards **to prevent duplicate reward payouts**. ### Duplicate Prevention Flow ### IPFS Image Delivery Guarantee * * * Roadmap ------- ### ✅ Phase 1 — Foundation (Q1 2026 — Complete) * \[x\] MEDERU Studio NFT contract deployed (Mainnet) * \[x\] MEDERU FEED & ATELIER launched * \[x\] MEDERU GACHA system completed * \[x\] MDRU token ecosystem designed * \[x\] Artist Pass NFT issuance started * \[x\] Upstash Redis for reward deduplication * \[x\] IPFS gateway multi-fallback system * \[x\] mederu.art production deployment * \[x\] Farcaster Frame integration * * * ### 🔄 Phase 2 — Ecosystem Expansion (Q2 2026) **Community** * \[ \] MDRU reward system live testing & full activation * \[ \] User dashboard (sales, MDRU balance, reward history) * \[ \] Collector analytics **UI/UX** * \[ \] GIF & animated NFT support * \[ \] Mobile experience optimization * \[ \] Richer artist profiles (social links integration) **Market** * \[ \] In-app purchase button (deeper Objkt integration) * \[ \] Price history charts * * * ### 🚀 Phase 3 — Gacha × Drop Integration (Q3 2026) > Merging the mederu.art and gacha.mederu.art experiences * \[ \] Unified Drop listing on mederu.art * \[ \] Collaborative Drops (multiple artists, one Drop) * \[ \] Automatic revenue split at the smart contract level * \[ \] Drop reservation & whitelist system * \[ \] Tiered Artist Pass system * * * ### 🌐 Phase 4 — Community Self-Governance (Q4 2026) * \[ \] MDRU-weighted governance voting * Holders vote on feature priorities * Curator certification by community vote * \[ \] MDRU staking (early access, exclusive perks) * \[ \] Leaderboards (collector & artist rankings) * \[ \] Comments & reactions * * * ### ✨ Phase 5 — Next-Generation Art Experiences (2027+) **AI × NFT** * \[ \] AI-assisted drawing tools (in-browser Stable Diffusion) * \[ \] On-chain certification for AI-generated art * \[ \] Process-recording NFTs (metadata includes creation history) **Cross-chain** * \[ \] Read-only display of ETH/Polygon NFTs * \[ \] Tezos ↔ ETH bridge exploration **Farcaster Integration** * \[ \] Frame v2 in-feed minting (buy directly from social feed) * \[ \] Warpcast community partnerships **Global Expansion** * \[ \] Multi-language support (JA / EN / ZH / KO) * \[ \] Physical exhibition tie-ins (IRL events × NFT) * \[ \] Progressive Web App (PWA) / mobile app * * * Vision — The World MEDERU Is Building ------------------------------------- > _"Art is not something to be owned. It is something to be nurtured."_ MEDERU's ultimate goal is **a sustainable art ecosystem where artists and collectors are equal partners in co-creation**. The current NFT market suffers from: speculation-first dynamics, inadequate artist compensation, and thin communities. MEDERU addresses these head-on: Problem MEDERU's Approach Artists receive too little Mint reward (100 MDRU) + automatic royalty distribution Speculation dominates Buyers also earn MDRU (incentivizing long-term holding) Community doesn't form Follow, curate, and participate in governance NFT UX is confusing Intuitive, browser-native ATELIER — no setup needed Gas fees are prohibitive Built on Tezos (1 mint ≈ 0.01 XTZ or less) * * * ### Three Ways to Participate 🎨 **As an Artist** Mint directly from the ATELIER at mederu.art. Earn your Artist Pass to host Gacha Drops. 💎 **As a Collector** Follow your favorite artists and earn MDRU every time you buy a work. Future MDRU holdings grant you a voice in platform governance. 🌱 **As a Community Member** Curate exceptional works as a MEDERU curator. When those works sell in Gacha Drops, you earn a share of the revenue (coming in Phase 3). * * * Everything is possible _coming soon..._ ================ * * * **_MEDERU — Imagination Network mederu.art / gacha.mederu.art_** **_Built on Tezos | Powered by mederu + Tezos Blockchain_** --- *Originally published on [guruguruhyena](https://paragraph.com/@guruguruhyena/mederu)*