ArtCells : Generative Art Platform on RGB++ Sponsorship Proposal
Dear Nervos Community Members,
We are honored to introduce ArtCells, an algorithmic art publishing platform based on the RGB++ protocol. ArtCells aims to integrate art NFTs into the CKB ecosystem, allowing CKB users to more easily collect art NFTs while promoting CKB’s digital artworks to a broader market. This initiative will enhance the influence of CKB and Nervos in the field of digital art.
Who are we?
We are a technical team composed of former product managers from major companies, full-stack engineers, and dedicated Bitcoin believers. Over the past six months, we have primarily focused on the development of BTC ecosystem technologies. Our recent technical achievements are showcased in this hackathon project: HackathonDemo. Additionally, we have launched a generative art project based on BTC inscriptions, which can be found at ColorMask.
Why are we building ArtCells?
Art has always been a brilliant gem in the spiritual world of humanity. In 2009, the Bitcoin network emerged, combining asymmetric encryption, distributed processing, consensus algorithms, and economic principles, providing a secure home for digital assets. Since then, digital artworks have found a value anchor in this digital era. Artists can now authenticate their works on the blockchain, offering a perfect solution for the ownership of digital creations. In 2021, artworks issued via Ethereum smart contracts were frequently auctioned at top auction houses like Sotheby’s and Christie’s, with some pieces reaching prices comparable to those of traditional art masters. After years of development, digital artworks have finally secured a place in the art world. As contemporary art of the digital new frontier, digital artworks are certain to gain due recognition as blockchain technology matures and digital currencies become more widespread.
What’s the significance of ArtCells for CKB?
From the transaction share on Ethereum, the trading volume of art NFTs once accounted for 35% of the total NFT market, making it a significant part of the NFT market. On the Tezos blockchain, the fxhash art platform even boosted the liquidity of the entire blockchain’s tokens. As an idealistic and technically advanced blockchain ecosystem, the CKB ecosystem should have an art NFT platform, both from the perspective of market liquidity and enhancing CKB’s influence in the digital art field.
Why are we doing this project now?
With the advent of the BTC Ordinals Protocol in 2023 and the implementation of the RGB++ protocol this year, now is the best time to develop projects within the CKB ecosystem from both a technical and market perspective.
Firstly, the Ordinals Protocol has expanded the NFT market beyond Ethereum, making NFTs based on UTXO technology feasible.
Secondly, the RGB++ protocol has broken down the interaction barriers between BTC and CKB, allowing NFTs to flow between BTC and CKB.
Thirdly, there is currently no platform in the CKB ecosystem dedicated to art NFTs.
Lastly, we believe that BTC Layer 2 will inevitably see the emergence of applications on a scale equal to or even greater than those on Ethereum. Building now is a timely opportunity.
Challenges of ArtCells
1: The creation and implementation of algorithmic art require both proficiency in graphics algorithms and a solid foundation in artistic aesthetics.
2: The design of the storage format for generative art NFTs and the implementation of display methods.
3: The design of the MINT interaction process, which differs from other NFT MINT processes and requires interactive creation.
4: Debugging the storage protocol and developing and optimizing new features of the protocol.
5: Collaboration with top generative artists.
What is our budget application and why is it reasonable?
Our budget is $96000, with the CKB price at the time of the proposal initiation being 1CKB = $0.01555, which equates to a total of 6,173,633 CKB.
It will be used for the following:
Server rental
Smart contract development
Product design and UI design
Front-end development
Back-end development
Mainnet contract deployment costs
Documentation
Collaboration with artists
Community building
Feature iteration and continuous development
We believe this budget is reasonable as it will support all aspects of our project, including development, design, user support, and continuous improvement. In the following sections, we will introduce our milestone plan. We will only receive the grants for each stage upon completing the corresponding milestones.
How do we plan to work? What are the milestones?
Our milestones include:
1. Project Kickoff and Design Document V1 (June 15, 2024) - 3% = 2880 USD (185,209 CKB)
Project initiation and delivery of the first version of the design document and technical architecture diagram.
2. Testnet Launch (June 30, 2024) - 10% = 9600 USD (617,363 CKB)
This milestone includes support for users to log in using JoyID, as well as support for logging in, minting, and viewing NFTs in the current address.
3. Mainnet Launch + First Art NFT (July 20, 2024) - 10% = 9600 USD (617,363 CKB)
This milestone involves creating the first algorithmic generative art piece on CKB, deploying it on ArtCells, and supporting operations via JoyID.
4. Unisat Wallet Support (July 30, 2024) - 5% = 4800 USD (308,681 CKB)
This milestone includes supporting Unisat users in accessing ArtCells, logging in, minting, and viewing NFTs in the current address.
5. Introduction of a Top Asian Generative Artist’s Work (August 15, 2024) - 15% = 14,400 USD (926,045 CKB)
This milestone involves bringing a top Asian generative artist’s work onto ArtCells and deploying it.
6. Launch of Secondary Trading Function (September 30, 2024) - 35% = 33,600 USD (2,160,771 CKB)
This milestone includes support for users to browse the marketplace, place orders, purchase, cancel, and view transaction assets, with operations supported via JoyID and Unisat wallet.
7. Establishment of the CKB Art Curatorial Committee - 15% = 14,400 USD (926,045 CKB)
This milestone involves the formation of an art curatorial committee composed of members from the CKB community, ArtCells, and generative artists to curate and select CKB digital artworks.
8. Community Operations (October 30, 2024) - 7% = 6,720 USD (432,154 CKB)
This milestone includes operations, promotion, marketing, product, and server maintenance.
Acknowledgments:
Thanks to Cipher’s innovative design of the RGB++ protocol and the related infrastructure engineering team, which laid a solid foundation for the implementation of the ArtCells project. Thanks to the support of the technical team and the CKB community. While answering questions, we also felt the enthusiasm of RGB++ and the CKB community, which made us determined to enter the CKB ecosystem for development and construction.
We will maintain close communication with the community to jointly promote the development of this project. If you are interested in our proposal, please like below this post to help us get through the discussion stage. Looking forward to your support and feedback!
算法生成艺术平台: ArtCells 赞助提案
Nervos社区成员，
我们荣幸的向您介绍ArtCells，这是一个基于RGB++协议的算法艺术发布平台。
ArtCells的目标是将艺术类NFT的产品形态引入CKB生态，让CKB用户更加便捷的收藏艺术NFT的同时，推动CKB的数字艺术品走向更广阔的市场，提升CKB及Nervos在数字艺术方向影响力。
我们是谁
我们是由前大厂产品经理，全栈工程师及比特币坚定信仰者组成的技术团队。近半年来主要致力于BTC生态技术的研发，此 黑客松项目 展示了我们在BTC上的技术积累，同时我们也上线了基于BTC铭文的生成艺术项目：彩谱
为什么我们要做 ArtCells？
艺术向来是人类精神世界上一颗璀璨的明珠。
2009年，集非对称加密，分布式处理，共识算法及经济学原理于一身的比特币网络横空出世，让数字世界的资产有了安身之处。从此，数字艺术品在这个数字时代的有了价值锚定。艺术家可以将自己的作品上链确权，数字作品归属问题终于有了一个完美的解决方案。2021年，基于以太坊智能合约发行的艺术品多次上拍苏富比，佳士得等顶级拍卖行，某些单品价格直逼传统艺术大师作品的价格。数字艺术品经过多年的发展，终于有了一席之地。数字艺术品是数字新大陆的当代艺术，其价值一定会随着区块链技术的成熟和数字货币的普及得到应有的认可。
ArtCells对CKB的意义是什么？
从ETH上的交易占比看，艺术类NFT的交易额一度占到NFT总量的35%，是NFT市场重要的组成部分。甚至在Tezos公链上，fxhash艺术平台带动了整个公链的Token的流动性。作为一条有理想，有技术的公链生态，不论从市场流动性角度还是提升CKB在数字艺术领域影响力的角度，CKB生态都应该拥有一个艺术类NFT平台。
为什么我们现在要做这个项目？
随着2023年BTC序数协议的产生，以及今年RGB++的协议的落地，从技术和市场两个维度现在都是进入CKB生态进行项目开发的最好的时机。
首先：序数协议让NFT市场从ETH独大，到基于UTXO技术的NFT成为可行。
其次：RGB++协议打通了BTC和CKB的交互壁垒，让NFT可以在BTC和CKB之间进行流动。
第三：当前CKB还没有专注于艺术类NFT类型平台。
最后：我们相信，BTC L2中一定会产生与以太坊中规模等量甚至更大的应用的落地，现在建设，恰逢其时。
ArtCells的难点是什么？
1: 算法艺术的创作及实现，既需要图形学算法能力又需要对艺术审美有一定的积累。
2: 生成艺术NFT的存储格式设计，显示方式实现。
3: MINT交互流程设计也是与其他NFT不同MINT流程，需要互动创作。
4: 存储使用协议的调试及协议新功能开发优化。
5: 顶级生成艺术家资源的合作。
我们申请的预算是什么，为什么合理？
我们的预算是 $96000，以提案发起时的CKB价格1CKB = $0.01555，共计折合CKB数量为6173633 CKB。
这些费用将用于以下方面：
服务器租赁
智能合约开发
产品设计、UI设计
前端开发
后端开发
主网合约部署费用
文档制作
艺术家资源合作
社区建设
功能迭代和持续发展
我们认为这个预算是合理的，因为它将支持我们项目的各个方面，包括开发、设计、用户支持和持续改进。我们将在下面的章节里介绍我们的里程碑计划，只有我们完成了相应的里程碑，方可领取对应阶段的grants。
我们如何计划开展工作？有哪些里程碑？
我们的里程碑包括：
1. 项目启动设计文档V1（2024年6月15日）-3% = 2880 USD（185209 CKB）
项目启动并输出第一版的设计文档及技术架构图。
2. 测试网上线（2024年6月30日）- 10% = 9600 USD（617363 CKB）
该里程碑支持用户使用JoyID登录，支持登陆，MINT及查看当前地址中的NFT。
3. 主网上线+首个艺术NFT（2024年7月20日）- 10% = 9600 USD（617363 CKB）
该里程碑创作第一个CKB的算法生成艺术，并部署发布到ArtCells，支持JoyID进行操作。
4. unisat钱包支持（2024年7月30日）- 5% = 4800 USD（308681 CKB）
该里程碑支持 Unisat 用户接入ArtCells，支持登陆，MINT及查看当前地址中的NFT。
5. 引入一位亚洲顶级生成艺术家作品上线（2024年8月15日）- 15% = 14400 USD（926045 CKB）
该里程碑引入一位亚洲顶级生成艺术家生成艺术作品并部署到ArtCells。
6. 上线二级交易功能（2024年9月30日）- 35% = 33600 USD（2160771 CKB）
支持用户浏览市场，挂单，购买，取消，查看交易资产等功能，支持JoyID及Unisat钱包操作。
7. 成立CKB艺术策展委员会 - 15% = 14400 USD（926045 CKB）
成立由CKB社区，ArtCells及生成艺术家构成的艺术策展委员会，筛选及策展CKB数字艺术品。
8. 社区运营（2024年10月30日）- 7% = 6720 USD（432154 CKB）
运营，宣传，推广，产品及服务器维护。
致谢：
感谢Cipher创新性设计的RGB++协议，以及相关基础设施的工程化团队，为ArtCells项目落地打下坚实的基础。感谢技术团队的支持及CKB社区，解答疑问的同时也让我们感受到了RGB++及CKB社区的热情，再次感谢整个社区的支持。
我们将与社区保持紧密沟通，共同推动这个项目的发展。如果您对我们的提案感兴趣，请在本帖下方点赞，以帮助我们通过讨论阶段。期待您的支持和反馈意见！