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My last blog was a short bit about how Tapegerm behaved like a DAO. That was 2-3 years ago and while the NFT space seems to consist of a few active communities, the interest has died since that time. But I still think Tapegerm could transform itself into a decentralized web3 collective without much actual transforming of the idea. It was always that kind of thing. The change would be how the artistic exchange takes place and truly carry on in a decentralized manner. 

What follows is an initial volley of the idea for me and anyone interested to consider.

Tapegerm 3: A Web3 Evolution of Collaborative Creativity in the NFT Space

For over two decades, Tapegerm has been a vibrant hub for collaborative creativity, where musicians, sound artists, and multimedia creators have come together to share, remix, and reimagine each other’s work. Now, as we step into the era of Web3, it’s time to reimagine Tapegerm for the next generation: Tapegerm 3. This evolution will embrace blockchain technology and the NFT ecosystem, creating a dynamic platform for creators to share, trade, and monetize their art while maintaining the spirit of collaboration that has always defined Tapegerm.

Introducing the Tapegerm 3 NFT Collection

At the core of Tapegerm 3 is an innovative NFT ecosystem that supports both collective and individual creative efforts. The NFT collection will consist of two primary types: Source NFTs and Creative NFTs. These NFTs will form the foundation of a thriving, interactive community where creativity knows no bounds.

Source NFTs: The Seeds of Creativity

• What They Are: Source NFTs serve as the starting point for collaborative projects. Each Source NFT contains unlockable content, such as audio loops, stems, images, text, or even a combination of these elements.
• Availability: Source NFTs can be minted an unlimited number of times by members of the Tapegerm Community, ensuring widespread access. Each minted NFT is uniquely numbered, making it collectible while maintaining the open nature of the collaboration.
• Cost: Source NFTs are free to mint for community members, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility.
• Community Contributions: Members can contribute their own unlockable content to be included in Source NFTs, fostering a sense of ownership and shared creativity within the community.

Creative NFTs: Unique Artistic Expressions

• What They Are: Creative NFTs are unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of art created by community members using elements from Source NFTs. These could be music tracks, remixes, visual art, written works, or multimedia projects.
• Monetization: Unlike Source NFTs, Creative NFTs can be sold and traded. Creators set their prices, and each transaction includes a 10% royalty that goes directly to the creator.
• Rarity and Value: As 1:1 unique pieces, Creative NFTs hold significant value for collectors and serve as a testament to the individual creativity of the Tapegerm community.

Periodic Albums on Bandcamp

To further amplify the reach and impact of Creative NFTs, periodic albums featuring curated tracks will be released on Bandcamp. These albums will showcase the best audio creations from the community, providing another platform for exposure and revenue sharing. Each album will be a celebration of the collaborative spirit that defines Tapegerm.

A Thriving Web3 Community at Tapegerm.com

The Tapegerm 3 experience will be centered around an upgraded version of Tapegerm.com, hosted on the Jamroom platform. This will serve as the hub for:

• NFT Trading and Listings: Members can list, trade, and showcase their NFTs directly on the site.
• Multi-Media Uploads: Beyond NFTs, members can upload and share audio, video, images, and text to enrich the creative ecosystem.
• Community Interaction: Forums, chat rooms, and collaborative tools will keep the community connected and engaged.
• Monthly Drops: A new Source NFT collection will be dropped each month, providing fresh content and inspiration for creators.

How It Works: The Tapegerm 3 Workflow

1. Source NFT Creation: Each month, the community collaborates to create a new Source NFT containing high-quality, diverse content.
2. Minting: Community members mint the Source NFT for free, gaining access to the unlockable content.
3. Creation: Using elements from the Source NFT, members create unique works of art and mint them as Creative NFTs.
4. Sharing and Selling: Creative NFTs can be listed on Tapegerm.com or other NFT marketplaces, enabling trade and monetization.
5. Curation: Selected audio creations are compiled into Bandcamp albums, further showcasing the talent within the community.

Why Tapegerm 3 Matters

Tapegerm 3 is more than just an NFT platform—it’s a reinvention of the collaborative spirit that has always been at the heart of Tapegerm. By leveraging blockchain technology and Web3 principles, it offers:

• Empowerment: Creators retain control over their work and earn royalties on secondary sales.
• Accessibility: Free Source NFTs ensure everyone can participate, regardless of financial means.
• Community: A shared space for collaboration, inspiration, and mutual support.
• Sustainability: Revenue from NFT sales supports creators and helps sustain the Tapegerm platform.

Looking Ahead

Tapegerm 3 has the potential to redefine collaborative creativity in the digital age. By embracing NFTs, it creates new opportunities for artists to connect, create, and thrive. This is just the beginning—as the platform evolves, so too will the possibilities for innovation and expression.

Whether you’re a musician, visual artist, writer, or multimedia creator, Tapegerm 3 invites you to join this exciting journey into the future of collaboration. Together, we can build a community that celebrates creativity in all its forms, powered by the limitless potential of Web3.

Tapegerm was formed as an Autonomous Organization which was fueled by pieces of audio as its mode of exchange.

I've posted a review of CGoffIII's new album, Genre Party at the Blind Mime Studio website. A very enjoyable album, dear Charlie. Thank you. http://blindmime.com/home/blog/47/in-review-charles-rice-goff-ii-genre-party

I'll be working on a new album over the course of the next few months here on Tapegerm. I've thought about doing this of on and on for quite some time. Maybe it's just a matter starting, as is usually the case with anything creative.

I'm taking a page from Ken Clinger's book and will be writing a kind of Creative Log as I go. We'll see how that goes. Wish me luck.

I'm in Atlanta, Georgia, for a 3-day conference for work. I'm the Creative Services Director at an AlphaGraphics in Salt Lake City. I'm the technical guy in the shop and now we're getting into a new software world (XMPIE) so I'm at the International User's Group conference here.

I'm crazy busy at the real job, so I'm not sure why I'm thinking I can embark on any kind of creative venture, but on the plane I was playing around with music apps on an iPad and was thinking it would be fun to do something new; at least new for me.

So we'll see how it goes and we'll see you next time.

Tapegerm Audio Bomb July 2016

July's Audio Bomb will be armed at the end of the week and launch on archive.org so Blind Mime has added a few stems from a new song just completed called Change Your Space. There are guitars and keys to use as you please.

The Audio Bomb project is open to everyone to drop source sounds into. Just drop them as attachments to a comment at the page link above. Everything is packaged and archived at archive.org each month.