In the Middle Ages, due to high illiteracy rates, paintings often served as the main medium of communication. Today, media communicates through monitor screens and their pixels. Pixels are rectangular dots created by hardware that combine to form text or images. Currently, the pixel is the smallest unit of media communication. Cryptopunks, NFTs created by Canadian software developers Matt Hall and John Watkinson in 2017, are images composed of rough-resolution pixels. Although their value has increased due to their historical significance, ‘Cryptopunk #7523’ from the series was sold for $11,754,000 at Sotheby’s auction on June 10, 2021, because it conveyed rarity and history through its rough pixelation. This NFT, which utilizes square pixels as a tool, conveys a similar concept to Lego blocks, which are meant to be constructed with blocks. In media, messages are created, distributed, and valued based on the nature of the expression tool. The tool is the message. - Joseph’s “just my th...
Shop owners showcase products based on their preferences within the retail distribution sector. A customer’s preferences mirror those of the owner through careful selection. The owner subsequently modifies the products to resell, concentrating on those that perform well. Essentially, the distribution business stems from the alignment of business owners and customers. This ongoing synchronization determines the project’s success, relying on how consent is understood. The retail distribution business depends on collaboration between the owner and the customer. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”