
Bankless The Nounders | 4156, VapeApe, Seneca | Nouns DAO Series Ep #1
Aug 2, 2022
Seneca, a co-founder of Nouns DAO, dives into the innovative world of decentralized governance and community building within the Nouns ecosystem. They discuss the unique auction model that promotes inclusivity and the artistic collaboration behind creating the 'nouns' digital artworks. Seneca shares insights on the Nouns' rarity approach, the significance of community engagement over traditional hierarchies, and how Nouns DAO is reshaping funding in the blockchain landscape. Expect a vibrant exploration of culture, governance, and the future of NFTs!
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Noun Head Selection
- Initially, the Nounders drew around 300 heads, filtering down to about 235.
- The iconic glasses were a spontaneous addition, quickly embraced by the team.
Noun Properties
- Nouns have several properties: background, body, accessory, head, and glasses.
- The background can be warm or cool gray, a subtle but potentially significant trait.
Emergent Rarity
- Nouns avoid programmed rarity, fostering emergent rarity based on random combinations.
- This aligns with the bottom-up ethos of crypto.

