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In this episode of Trending Topics Tech Talk, host Julia Isabelle Gerber engages in a discussion about the intersection of art, technology, and blockchain. The conversation features Michael Schramm, founder of the crypto startup OwnerChip, and Stefan Temmel, a Graz-based artist and street artist known as Stebo.
Key Discussion Points
- Impressions from Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon: Insights and experiences from attending the prominent tech conference.
- Introduction to Stebo Art: Stefan Temmel shares his journey as a freelance artist and his creative process.
- Live Spray Performance at Creative Summit: Highlights from Stebo’s live art performance, showcasing his unique style.
- Founding of OwnerChip in 2022: Michael Schramm discusses the inception of OwnerChip, the investors involved, and his expertise in blockchain technology.
- How NFC Technology Works: An explanation of how Near Field Communication (NFC) chips are utilized to digitally link physical artworks and luxury goods, ensuring security and authenticity through blockchain integration.
- Target Audiences: Identifying the three primary groups that can benefit from this technology.
- Most Valuable Product with NFC Chip: Discussion on the most significant items embedded with NFC chips and their impact on the market.
- Difference Between NFC and NFT: Clarifying the distinctions between Near Field Communication (NFC) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in the context of art and luxury goods.
- Benefits of the Technology for Artists: How artists like Stebo can leverage this technology to enhance the value and security of their work.
- Vision Wrap-Up: Future aspirations for OwnerChip and its role in transforming art ownership and provenance.
- OwnerChip and Marketplaces: Exploring how OwnerChip collaborates with marketplaces to facilitate transparent and secure transactions.
