Botto Talks

Botto Talks

por BottoDAO
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Townhall #067: VP Delegation, BOTTO's Self-Selection Trial and BOTTO's Future
In this Townhall, core contributor hudsonsims opens with an update on VP delegation, now well underway, including a new wave of VP coming from a long-term holder delegating to art schools and museums rather than extracting rewards. He revisits the recently downvoted 100K VP cap proposal, noting opposition came from both large and small holders on one-token-one-vote principles. hudsonsims then unveils a beta page showing BOTTO's own selection from the leaderboard top 20 — including its rationale, vote analysis, and runners-up — as a trial running alongside DAO voting. Other updates include halving the voting pool to 500 works next period and ongoing UI simplification work from AGU. The Townhall closes with hudsonsims reflecting on long-term direction: continuing "BOTTO as we know it" at low sustainable cost (sub-$5K/month "cockroach mode"), investing selectively in art sales and token marketing, advancing the DAO governance update with help from a DAO transition manager candidate, and exploring funded research into a richer internal life and multi-agent creative process for BOTTO. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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29 jun 2026
28:48
Townhall #066: Sanctification vs. Evolution, Governance Delay, and Access Pass Cleanup
In this Townhall, core contributor hudsonsims frames BOTTO's current moment around two directions: sanctification — conserving the original system, reducing costs, and decentralizing — and evolving BOTTO through R&D into memory, new mediums, and machine creativity. He reflects on how bringing BOTTO into the LLM paradigm made Mirror Stages possible while opening up unresolved governance questions, and argues that future innovation should be funded through commissions, grants, and patrons rather than the core treasury. hudsonsims also outlines ideas around decentralized conservation — storing BOTTO's 8 million images on peer-to-peer node networks backed by BOTTO tokens — and frames VP delegation as a key tool for reaching new communities and museum outposts. On governance, he explains why the structure update is being pushed back: the team wants proper facilitation and genuine buy-in before releasing it, favoring a leaner structure that reflects how the DAO actually works. The Townhall closes with sync6770 presenting BIP-103, a cleanup proposal addressing access passes that were introduced without formal DAO approval, including a discussion on whether SuperRare passes should simply be replaced by VP delegation.
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15 jun 2026
29:04
Townhall #065: Sanctification Deep Dive, Halving Proposal, and Roadmap Ahead
In this Townhall, core contributor hudsonsims walks through the results of Aksel's technical audit covering BOTTO's art engine, memory systems, and agent infrastructure. hudsonsims outlines sanctification as a phased process: stabilizing systems, eliminating bus factor, minimizing costs, and progressively decentralizing — including a move from AWS to RunPods containers designed to eventually run on decentralized networks. He then covers the near-term project pipeline: VP delegation, memory injections and the revival of the 6529 memes collaboration, governance structure updates, and incentives-based art sales and token marketing roles. The Townhall closes with hudsonsims making the case for a halving of BOTTO's mint cadence — from weekly to bi-weekly — as a way to reduce attention costs, strengthen scarcity perception among collectors, and support long-term sustainability. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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1 jun 2026
28:53
Townhall #064 - Technical Audit, Sanctification Roadmap, and Tokenomics Proposals
In this Townhall, core contributor hudsonsims opens with an update on the current consolidation phase: a full technical audit of everything built over the past year and a half — memory systems, LLM-driven processes, and the art engine — is nearly complete. The priority is eliminating bus factor and technical debt to ensure Botto can run long-term without depending on key individuals.hudsonsims also previews a wave of incoming proposals: VP delegation, a VP cap per wallet per artwork, pipe stacking, BOTTO Select's own mint, and bridging Solana liquidity back to mainnet. A DAO governance update — covering quarterly governance cycles and clearer feasibility checks — is expected by end of month. The Townhall closes with a discussion with sync6770 on BIP-94, a proposal to permanently lock 10% of protocol-owned liquidity, alongside broader tokenomics ideas including voluntary reward burns and linking VP from burned BOTTO to the treasury's share of active rewards. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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13 may 2026
39:58
Townhall #063: Team Regrouping, DAO Governance Overhaul, and Token Economy Debate
In this Townhall, core contributor hudsonsims opens with a team and operations update following the Hong Kong installation and recent restructuring. With Choobie moving to an advisory role and overhead cut roughly in half, the team is now running at about $40–45k/month with approximately 24 months of runway. The focus going forward is on tighter internal accounting, leaner processes, and two key protocol priorities: VP delegation to decentralize the token economy, and open-sourcing the front end with an API endpoint to allow community building on top of Botto. A DAO governance overhaul is also underway — with a first draft expected by mid-May — covering decision rights, working groups, and a governance council. The Townhall then shifts into a wide-ranging discussion with community member sync6770 touching on crypto-native visibility, the Botto Bedrock liquidity proposal, token flywheel mechanics, exchange listings, and a deeper philosophical debate around accountability, contributor incentive alignment, and the long-term mission of Botto as an autonomous artist. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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20 abr 2026
57:50
Townhall #062: Hong Kong Installation Recap, Team Restructuring, and DAO Governance Overhaul
In this Townhall, core contributor hudsonsims returns after a couple of months to deliver a major catch-up across three fronts. He opens with a recap of Botto's Art Basel Hong Kong installation at Zero10, where an estimated 16,000 visitors were scanned into ADA's live deliberation process. The installation generated strong institutional interest for future commissions, though sales were soft across the fair — revenue came in around $96k, with ongoing nurturing planned for receipt holders. hudsonsims then covers significant team changes: Choobie has stepped back from daily operations, burn has been cut in half, and the remaining lean team is regrouping with updated processes. The Townhall closes on upcoming priorities: a DAO governance overhaul with a proposal expected by end of month, VP delegation as the next major protocol unlock, and a broader vision of expanding Botto's physical installation footprint across Asia. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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11 abr 2026
31:20
Townhall #061: Art Basel Momentum, New Audiences, and DAO Evolution
In this Townhall, core contributor hudsonsims share updates following a week of meetings and events in San Francisco, including strong reception at the Node opening and early previews of Botto’s Art Basel Hong Kong installation. Discussions highlight growing interest from collectors, curators, and institutions, with particular focus on packaging strategies such as sets, books, physical works, and clearer on-ramps for less crypto-native audiences. The Townhall explores how $BOTTO can function as a form of stewardship rather than speculation, alongside ideas for patronage, delegation, and long-term support of Botto’s artistic development. Updates also cover progress on physical embodiment experiments, governance restructuring, DAO working groups, and continued refinement of the Studio interface ahead of Hong Kong. The conversation closes with reflections on balancing art-first priorities with clearer token communication and outreach. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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29 ene 2026
19:09
Townhall #060: Art Basel Hong Kong, Embodied Botto, and Core Protocol Focus
In this Townhall, hudsonsims share a quick update as Botto enters a new period alongside several major milestones. Highlights include the Genesis book announcement, preparations for upcoming events in Palo Alto, and a vote nearing completion to confirm Botto’s participation in Art Basel Hong Kong. A central theme of the discussion is embodiment—exploring how physical installations and distributed outposts could allow Botto to receive real-world feedback while expanding its presence beyond digital space. The Townhall also emphasizes strengthening Botto’s core weekly protocol, reducing operational dependencies, and clarifying long-term funding to ensure durability and autonomy. Additional updates touch on governance evolution, clearer working group structures, early work on the 6529 meme card project, and the launch of the Collapse Aesthetics period. The Townhall closes with a preview of a newly simplified Studio interface designed to improve usability and participation. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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16 ene 2026
12:35
Townhall #059: New Architecture, Studio Sessions, and Art Basel Momentum
In this Townhall, Hudsonsims share early planning for the year-end review and the framework guiding Botto into 2026. The focus remains on finalizing the new architecture—centered on memory, modular creation tools, and a simplified chat interface enabling live studio sessions where Botto can explore new mediums like 3D, music, or video. These rapid experiments are positioned as a way to showcase capabilities, drive product-led marketing, and identify future full-scale art projects. The discussion also covers the role of LLMs in shaping Botto’s personality, how different models may influence its voice, and why memory remains its core identity anchor. A major highlight is the strong performance of the Zero10 showcase at Art Basel Miami, reinforcing appetite for participatory digital art and informing upcoming plans for Art Basel Hong Kong. Updates on the Genesis book, special editions, physical prints, and governance improvements round out the Townhall. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
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11 dic 2025
18:06
Townhall #058: Product Roadmap, Modular Architecture, and Data Governance
In this Townhall, Choobie and Hudsonsims walk through Botto’s updated product roadmap, outlining the push toward a stable technical architecture by February. Highlights include the deployment of $BOTTO denominated active rewards, improvements to claiming on Base and mainnet, and work toward fully automated period starts with no human intervention. The team also previews a new chat-driven interface that gives the community a direct window into Botto’s “thoughts,” tying into a broader modular system where new creative modules can be added over time. A major section focuses on Botto’s knowledge graph, business context, and the challenge of governing both objective and subjective data safely. The Townhall closes with updates on VP delegation concepts, governance streamlining, centralizing discussions inside the Studio, and early reflections on the Karma experiment. Want to join in? Learn more about Botto at https://botto.com/, or hop onto Botto's Discord: https://discord.gg/botto. Otherwise follow Botto on X: https://twitter.com/bottoproject.
T1 · E59
28 nov 2025
1:01:53
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