# Stairs & Stocks by Andreas Rau and more! *Hidden Gems 21: Farcaster debuts new channel's system, $Degen flies, and more* By [Kaloh's Newsletter](https://paragraph.com/@kaloh) · 2024-10-06 --- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7b45a12094f799baf78d507418bef633.png)](https://academy.blindgallery.xyz) **Did someone forward this to you?​** [**Click here to join ~17,000 readers**](https://www.kaloh.xyz)[**​**](https://www.kaloh.xyz) Hey friends, Kaloh here with another update! I was down with the flu this week and tied up with some exciting new projects, but I finally found some time to finish this week's hidden gems. For those who are new, this is a handpicked list of onchain art, trends, products, content, charts, memes… basically, anything that caught my eye over the past week. Let’s dive in! 💎 Gem of the Week ------------------ ### Stairs & Stocks by Andreas Rau and Fake Whale Norwegian artists Andreas Rau debuted a new generative art collection in collaboration with Fake Whale Gallery on [objkt.com: Stairs & Stocks.](https://objkt.com/collections/objkt-gen-art/projects/stairs-stocks-31532999/drop) _"In Stairs & Stocks, infinitely generated staircases are juxtaposed with fictional stock charts. The stairs are devoid all context, leaving the viewer wonder about the settings they might connect. While constantly rotating and morphing, the stairs grow new steps, gradually increasing the visual complexity of the rendered scene. Occasionally, the entire scene collapses, only to reorganize shortly after and start the same vicious cycle over again."_ [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ffed2b154b87211f59060a97e6a11361.png)](https://objkt.com/collections/objkt-gen-art/projects/stairs-stocks-31532999/drop) The timely, unlimited collection had a strong reception: * Over 300 pieces minted. * Close to 8,000 XTZ (±$7,000). * Only 14 pieces listed and a floor of ±60 XTZ (±$45). 👀 In Case You Missed It ------------------------ ### State of Digital Art I just got back from my holidays... While traveling, I kept an eye on the digital art and crypto space, jotting down notes along the way. Here's a quick summary of what I noticed over the past couple of months. [ Notes from the Road: State of Digital Art and Crypto ---------------------------------------------------- Here is a quick rundown of my thoughts on the latest shake-ups, new projects, and events in the digital art and crypto space https://kaloh.xyz ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fe52d161d84b9f841e32c820e660fb57.webp) ](https://kaloh.xyz/notes-from-the-road-state-of-digital-art-and-crypto) 🎧 Kaloh's Podcast ------------------ ### Mastering Conversations and Exploring Base Colors ft Jake I had a great conversation with Jake, from the [Pod of Jake](https://podofjake.com/). He shared his journey in podcasting, how he has been able to interview some amazing speakers like Vitalik Buterin and more importantly, how to ignite great conversations. We also covered his newest project, [Base Colors](https://www.basecolors.com/). _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)_,_ [_Google_](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cua2Fsb2gueHl6L2ZlZWQv?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiI6aCa_tSAAxWKVKQEHbWcDWEQ9sEGegQIARAC)_, and_ [_YouTube_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwdnb0l7f9o)_._ [![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwdnb0l7f9o) * * * **Enjoying this newsletter issue?** You can [subscribe here](https://www.kaloh.xyz/subscribe) and support my newsletter and podcast by [collecting my subscription NFT](https://www.hypersub.xyz/s/kaloh). [Subscribe](https://kaloh.xyz/memberships) 📚 Academy by Blind Gallery --------------------------- ### A History of Generative Art by Heeey Over the past months, I've been collaborating with generative artist, architect and designer [Heeey](https://x.com/heeey_eth) to bring an educational material about the history of this movement to life. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fab64c42aea419e313ff20b03fae2fac.png) Heeey put together an amazing research, filled with historical artworks in addition to his opinion and perspective. He examined pivotal moments, key figures, and groundbreaking movements that shaped its trajectory throughout the last 60 years. If you want to get a deeper understanding about computational art, I truly recommend this course. [Get the course today (20% discount)](https://academy.blindgallery.xyz/buyCourse/9df7cd5f-d9b3-4f37-9693-15ed1be65cf5) 🟣 Crypto Social ---------------- ### Farcaster Rolls Out New Channel System This weekend, Farcaster introduced an update to their channel system. The new plan makes channels invite-only, meaning moderators can control who gets to cast in their communities. However, everyone can still follow any channel and reply to casts—the update only changes who can post. This update simplifies channel moderation and helps fight spam, but users will now need an invite to cast. Learn more from Dan Romero (Farcaster Co-founder) below. [ Dan Romero on Warpcast ---------------------- Introducing the latest version of Channels! - Membership - Announcements - Channel page customization - Streamlined channel feeds Watch the video to get a sense for the changes. Rolling out over the next 30 minutes. Farcaster ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3a8384115542b9964f703a99004d4397.png) ](https://warpcast.com/dwr.eth/0x322a6163) I currently host two channels, [/kaloh](https://warpcast.com/~/channel/kaloh) and [/onchain-charts](https://warpcast.com/~/channel/onchain-charts). All HyperSub subs will get automatic access soon (once I figure out how to set it up). 📈 Chart of the Week -------------------- ### $Degen Soars Over 100% After Coinbase Listing Announcement One of my favorite memecoins, $degen, just had a long-awaited resurgence after news of an imminent Coinbase listing by Jesse Pollak who leads Base at Coinbase. [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a74e3a71a232c62d6d235ddfc2133b84.png)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/degen-base) Although $degen is still far from its all-time high, it's one of the top memecoins on Base and Farcaster, proving it's still alive and hinting a potential comeback. [Read my deep dive about $degen here.](https://kaloh.xyz/dollardegen-more-than-a-meme-coin) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/15e66facb5298b344146908fb7250f95.png)](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) [jesse.base.eth](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) [@jessepollak](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/jessepollak/status/1841189770623664640) DEGEN is coming to [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) for everyone can't stop, won't stop growing the [@base](https://twitter.com/base) economy [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/385afd281a5bf66edc5986e87a632ed4.jpg)](https://twitter.com/0xRishi) [Rishi](https://twitter.com/0xRishi) [@0xRishi](https://twitter.com/0xRishi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/0xRishi/status/1841189348240236626) 4th [](https://twitter.com/base)[@base](https://twitter.com/base) token we plan to have supported for spot trading at Coinbase, joining $WELL $AERO $SEAM Would also be the first @base token that we have supported across both spot and perps (we listed a DEGEN-PERP in August) $DEGEN [@degentokenbase](https://twitter.com/degentokenbase) ![🤗](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f917.png)![🎩](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3a9.png)![🔵](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f535.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 1,587](https://twitter.com/jessepollak/status/1841189770623664640)[ 8:53 PM • Oct 1, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/jessepollak/status/1841189770623664640) Until next time, \- Kaloh PS - Let's connect on [Farcaster](https://warpcast.com/kaloh), [X](https://x.com/Kaloh_nft) or [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kaloh_art/). * * * 📣 Interested in sharing your product, brand or content to 17,000 onchain enthusiasts? 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