Can a 2KB aesthetic be the next meaningful move for NFT art?
The past few years have had all these big image files along with heavy 3D stuff that took a long time to render. It started to feel like people were just guessing if any of it would hold value, though. So I have been trying the opposite lately and seeing how far you can go with almost nothing at all.
I have been playing around with keeping an entire collection right on the chain using only SVG code. The chain itself generates the images rather than just storing files there. This opens up some options, like visuals that can shift based on what the owner does or other things happening on-chain.
You do not need outside computers to make it work. Code-based minimal pieces might end up being something new for these projects. It seems like most people still go for the really detailed, finished-looking images, though. Some see more worth in something that looks hand-painted. Others might care more about art that actually functions as a working system within the blockchain. I think both sides have their points, but nothing about it feels settled yet.