# Investing and Collecting Digital and Crypto Art ft. Giannis Sourdis *Kaloh's Podcast | Giannis Sourdis is a crypto investor, advisor and digital art collector.* By [Kaloh's Newsletter](https://paragraph.com/@kaloh) · 2024-11-01 podcast, greekdx --- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/561e69b66c353dc69d0404fed5cb100c.png) **Did someone forward this to you?​** [**Click here to join +17,000 subscribers**](https://www.kaloh.xyz) Giannis Sourdis, aka [Greekdx](https://x.com/Greekdx), is a crypto investor, advisor and digital art collector. He founded [M0NA](https://x.com/MuseumOfNFTARt), a virtual museum, and invests through [Amplify Social](https://x.com/AmplifyGlobal). _You can collect this episode as an NFT via_ [_Pods_](https://pods.media/kalohs-podcast) _and listen now on_ [_Apple_](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kalohs-podcast/id1695789150)_,_ [_Spotify_](https://open.spotify.com/show/0zxAdMSrUhzVoVWmSQ25Sc?si=7919866cba2c4f89)_, and_ [_YouTube_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YfDwmKNUI0)_._ [![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YfDwmKNUI0) Support the show, get podcast airdrops and more by collecting my NFT Subscription (cancel anytime!) [Collect my NFT subscription here](https://www.hypersub.xyz/s/kaloh) In today’s episode, we discuss: **Planning the Trip to Marfa (00:01:14):** Discussion about the complexities of coordinating the trip, including flights and accommodations. **Reasons for Attending Events (00:03:07):** Giannis explains that meeting people from the digital art community is his primary motivation for attending events. **Giannis’s Journey into Crypto (00:05:17):** Giannis recounts his early experiences in investing and his transition from stocks to cryptocurrencies. **Initial Interest in Bitcoin (00:06:35):** Giannis reflects on his initial skepticism about Bitcoin and how a friend's advice changed his perspective. **Collecting Digital Art (00:09:01):** Giannis shares his journey from collecting physical art to investing in digital art and NFTs. **Platforms for Art Collection (00:09:18):** Giannis discusses the platforms he used in 2019 for collecting physical art with cryptocurrencies. **Investment Mindset in Collecting (00:12:40):** Giannis reflects on how his approach to collecting art has evolved from investment-focused to passion-driven. **High-Value Art Investments (00:16:22):** Discussion on factors to consider when investing in expensive digital art pieces, including liquidity and market cycles. **Generative Art Appeal (00:18:28):** Giannis discusses his fascination with generative art, likening it to early computer art and its deeper significance. **Tezos Blockchain Attraction (00:24:56):** Giannis explains his initial reluctance to Tezos and how its community and affordable art drew him in. **NFT Art Landscape Today (00:28:46):** Giannis discusses the current state of NFT art, noting changes in collector behavior and market dynamics. **Trust Issues in the NFT Space (00:38:01):** Discussion on the challenges of trust in online art communities and the importance of building reputation. **Comparison with Traditional Art World (00:39:34):** Exploration of similarities between the NFT space and traditional art institutions, despite initial claims of differentiation. **The Role of Educational Resources (00:43:18):** Importance of books and research for understanding the AI art movement and finding artists. **Value of Emerging Art Platforms (00:45:29):** Giannis expresses views on the collectible nature of art on new platforms versus traditional art value. **Upcoming Art Project (00:46:33):** Giannis hints at an upcoming art-focused project centered on showcasing digital art. Mentioned: [Rarible](https://rarible.com/), [Async Art](https://x.com/AsyncArt), [Known Origin](https://knownorigin.io/), [SuperRare](https://superrare.com/), [MarkersPlace](https://makersplace.com/), [PROOF](https://www.proof.xyz/collective), [Fellowship](https://linktr.ee/fellowshipprojects), [BrainDrops](https://opensea.io/category/braindrops), [Foundation](https://foundation.app/), [Zeroone](https://x.com/zero________one), [Tezos](https://tezos.com/), [Gods Unchained](https://godsunchained.com/), [Glitch Marfa](https://www.glitchmarfa.com/), [ArtBlocks](https://www.artblocks.io/), [Proof of People](https://x.com/prooofofpeople). Artists and Collectors: [Zancan](https://x.com/zancan), [Trevor Jones](https://linktr.ee/trevorjonesart), [Pascal Boyart](https://x.com/pascalboyart), [Auriea Harvey](https://auriea.art/), [Artnome](https://x.com/artnome), [Alejandro Cartagena](https://x.com/halecar2), [Joe Pease](https://x.com/joepease). Until next time, \- Kaloh * * * 📣 Interested in sharing your product, brand or content to _17,000 onchain enthusiasts_? Reach out at [**hi@kaloh.xyz**](mailto:hi@kaloh.xyz) 🫂 Support my newsletter & podcast, get access to token-gated articles and airdrops by [**collecting my NFT Subscription**](https://hypersub.withfabric.xyz/s/kaloh)**.** ⏭ Did someone forward this to you?**​** [**Click here to join ~17,000 readers​**](https://www.kaloh.xyz) --- *Originally published on [Kaloh's Newsletter](https://paragraph.com/@kaloh/investing-and-collecting-digital-and-crypto-art-ft-giannis-sourdis)*