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The digital component of Oviators is a direct commentary on this contradiction. It uses every network verified collectors transaction to embed an object with unique digital provenance. Real or "fake" is binary onchain. It's signed by visualizevalue.eth or it isn't.

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The artist’s claims about verification are reproduced as his account. A blockchain signature does not itself authenticate an associated physical object. The April 16 bug report prevents the announced April 15 opening from being mistaken for proof of universal fulfillment.

Oviators: serial numbers, images and redemption
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    @SalvinoArmati On redemption, every Oviator token will have its serial number converted to its binary counterpart. The half loop for the left eye representing 1, the circle for the right eye representing 0. Pictured Left: 31, Right: 1385

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    @SalvinoArmati That said, digital certificates for these things don't work in absolutes either - as there is still a layer of trust required to jump between atoms and bits. There is always an intermediary required to store/authenticate/medi…

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    @SalvinoArmati In the case of "special" numbers: Palindromes, perfectly alternating sequences, or all 1s, the canvas colors will invert. Pictured: Oviators 2 (Binary: 10)

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  4. 04 / Project: Oviators

    we have a few prototypes with us in miami, come through the gallery in wynwood to try them on and take a snap (316 NW 25th, 3pm every day) & all one check holders all get a pair on me oviators dot com

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  5. 05 / Project: Oviators

    have to shout out the incredible craft on both the product and the technical side, everything you see is the work of @SalvinoArmati and team and thank you to everyone engaging with the preview site, 4,000+ total ovopepens built

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  6. 06 / Editorial topic: Physical / digital

    '1 of 1' will be auctioned at @Sothebys beginning May 22 at 2pm EST. '1 of ?' is an open edition of an identical artwork available to mint for 24 hours prior, beginning 2pm EST today on @trygamma — free, with all platform fees donated to @S…

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  7. 07 / Editorial topic: Verification

    @ChristiesInc @nftnow attribution, provenance, proof all different lenses on the same set of questions provoked by the ability to distribute consensus and verify independently

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  8. 08 / Editorial topic: Physical / digital

    elements monoprint claim is now live (site will only ask you for a signature, no transactions required) nfts will now reflect claim status (single) vs. (pair) thank you for your support and your patience, means more than I can convey on twi…

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