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artofproof artofproof@nostrcheck.me 4 months ago
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ArtofProof Launches: A New Protocol for Verifiable Art Ownership Built on Nostr and Bitcoin

ArtofProof has launched a revolutionary protocol redefining art ownership by linking digital scarcity directly to a physical 1of1 metal print using Nostr keypairs and Bitcoin payments. The private key (nsec) serves as the uncorruptible, private proof of ownership, as the digital file is destroyed post-sale. The inaugural piece, "The Protocol Punisher," which symbolizes Bitcoin's incorruptible nature, is available now for 2,100,000 sats, but is subject to a strict 30-day countdown before it is permanently retired and the next work is released. You can view the piece and its sale page here: The Protocol Punisher or explore the full collection at ArtofProof.space.

Published: 4 months ago

A new paradigm for collecting unique art has arrived with the launch of ArtofProof, a protocol designed to cryptographically bridge the gap between digital scarcity and tangible physical possession. Leveraging the simplicity and security of Nostr keypairs and Bitcoin payments, ArtofProof introduces a system where the private key itself is the uncorruptible, verifiable proof of ownership.

The ArtofProof whitepaper outlines a direct response to the limitations of existing digital ownership models like NFTs and Ordinals, which often fail to create a truly secure and tangible link to a physical item.

Private Proof, Physical Possession

ArtofProof shifts the concept of art ownership from a public, verifiable ledger entry to a system of private, cryptographic possession. The protocol is built on three core pillars:

  1. Nostr Keypairs: Each artwork is assigned a unique public (npub) and private (nsec) key. The nsec is the secret key that acts as the absolute proof of ownership.
  2. The ArtofProof Vault: A secure system guarantees the art's nsec is provably destroyed from the vault and transferred only upon a verified purchase. Critically, the digital representation is also removed post-sale, tying the value to the unique key and the physical item.
  3. Physical Art on Metal: The owner receives a high-quality 1of1 print of the artwork, providing a tangible manifestation of their secured purchase.

This model is a fundamental shift, tying the value of the art to the possession of the nsec, echoing the true nature of a private, singular art collection.

Inaugural Piece: "The Protocol Punisher"

To mark its launch, ArtofProof has unveiled its first piece for sale: "The Protocol Punisher."

This inaugural 1of1 work draws a powerful analogy between the fictional character Frank Castle and the incorruptible nature of the Bitcoin protocol. Just as Frank Castle wages an unyielding war against crime, Bitcoin’s protocol enforces its rules without plea bargains, backroom deals, or a central authority. It is the impartial law of mathematics, a system mirroring the Bitcoin whitepaper’s vision where fraud is exposed and trust is unnecessary.

The piece is presented as a 1of1 physical print on metal, with the corresponding nsec (secret key) accompanying the art, granting the purchaser total, private control over the asset's cryptographic identity.

⏳ Limited Sale Window: 30 Days ⏳

This piece is available for a limited time only. The sale is subject to a 30-day countdown. Once the window expires, "The Protocol Punisher" will be delisted, and the next unique artwork in the collection will take its place.

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Asanoha asanoha@nostrplebs.com 4 months ago
1. What’s the point of this? The proof you own it is the physical piece. This is just a fancy digital CoA? 2. I’d like to know how the nsec is provably destroyed by the issuer. 3. A physical print on metal? Is this a protocol anyone can use? Is this just a fancy way to sell random JPEGS? Can this be used with a hand-painted painting?
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