Industry Concerns - Performing artists must be compensated for radio play [1] - Failure to ensure payment is considered "unamerican" [1] - AI poses a threat to fair compensation for new artists [1] - The music industry is currently in disarray [1] Future Implications - Pennies earned are crucial for future artists [2] - Ensuring payment is an investment in future generations [2] - Artists should not be left without a means of earning income [2]

NFT Marketplace & Royalties - OpenSea's foresight in providing royalties for creators fostered network effects, leading to a 1000x growth in the NFT space [1] - Royalties are currently supported for ERC-721C collections [2] - OpenSea 2.0 aims to be more creator- and community-aligned [2] Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) - BAYC started as a concept and evolved into a lifestyle brand, partnering with BMW and BAPE [2] - BAYC hosts a festival and is launching a digital world [2] - The industry anticipates further growth of 1000x in the NFT space through creator and community alignment [2]

NFT Supply and Royalties - Critters Quest Cut Master Edition supply decreased significantly from 20,000 to 3,500 [1] - The market isn't pricing in the 50-75% clone mint royalties that will be distributed to holders [1] Clone Mint Economics - Each Master Edition generates 15 clones [1] - If 1,000 Master Editions mint full clone sets at 0.5 SOL each, 7,500 SOL will be distributed to 3,500 holders [1] Investment Strategy - The industry suggests that the Opensea mint is a distraction, and the Master Editions are the key investment opportunity [1]