Hi, I'm a developer of apps and games, and I'm experimenting with digital collectibles on the blockchain
Hello Steemians! I'm a developer of apps and games (here is a recent one) with a penchant for retro, 8-bit style artwork. Lately, I've become interested in blockchain development. I've been lurking around Steemit for a while, but finally got an account, so I'm looking forward to diving in, as both a user and a developer.
My first experiment in Ethereum development is a fun take on digital collectibles. It's called CryptoPunks and it is 10,000 unique 8-bit characters that can be claimed, collected and traded on the Ethereum network. For those interested in the tech, you can see the code here, including the Solidity contract. Let me know what you think!
I'm excited about all the ways the blockchain could be used not just for commerce, but also for fun and games. I hope to find some kindred spirits here on Steemit! Below, a collection of my favorite CryptoPunks.
Welcome to Steemit man, I hope you enjoy your stay here. I'm also a developer so this Ethereum project you've started really got my attention. How did you create all of these characters? I'm guessing you made some other solution for generating these characters because hand drawing 10, 000 of them would be quite a feat indeed.
Yup, I wrote a "generator" that randomly combines elements to build up the characters. It has a rule system to make the characters distinctive and keep them looking good (at least most of them). I love doing that kind of generative art stuff. The original plan was to maybe even have the generator be built into the Ethereum contract, but it became pretty clear right away that you need to minimize the amount of computation in the contract, or you will blow out the gas limit very quickly. So, the art was generated outside of the contract, but is inextricably linked. More detail: https://github.com/larvalabs/cryptopunks
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Welcome @pents900
Bit art is an under appreciated art form, it take much skill
I just posted about these the other day, and noticed you upvoted my post. I had no clue you were over here, sorry I didn't tag you.
This project is really amazing. As you can see I have mine as my profile pic. Keep up the great work, I really am enjoying this project.
Welcome to Steemit!
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!:) AWESOME TO HAVE ANOTHER GREAT MIND ONBOARD! btw I FOLLOW YOU NOW, WANNA FOLLOW ME BACK? I POST ALL SORT OF STUFF! CHEERS
Welcome to Steemit! I hope you like it as much as I do.
I'm following you to know you better. Feel free to connect with me 😀
Hope the best in this new & challenging environment. I like writing/posting about several topics that call my attention, from travel, life to science and technology. Here are some of my last posts, that if you can, read them and leave some comments - it will be great.
https://steemit.com/life/@indepthstory/nice-island-beautiful-beach-lots-of-aquatic-sports-to-do-still-the-best-part-of-the-trip-was-been-in-family-all-together
https://steemit.com/steemit/@indepthstory/i-was-almost-convinced-but-what-happened-what-on-earth-is-going-on
https://steemit.com/life/@indepthstory/rio-de-janeiro-is-one-of-those-items-that-must-be-placed-in-the-bucket-list-and-one-day-definitively-visit-we-did
Best of good luck in the STEEMIT arena …. have given you my upvote & follow tick for the welcome, and of course hope you will follow me .!!
Txs. & Rgds.
@indepthstory
Welcome to Steemit @pents900! I upvoted you with reward and follow as well.