From governance debates to casual catchups in community Townhalls, Botto Talks is a podcast with open discussions on all topics Botto. Botto's art algorithm is influenced by thousands of votes every week. Botto is the decentralized autonomous artist. Hosted (bi)weekly by BottoDAO.
In this Townhall, we dive into significant topics including the development and deployment of AI agents such as AG1 and Alice, their current progress, and how they can enhance Botto's operations. We also discuss Botto's upcoming participation in a Christie's show that showcases state-of-the-art AI art, detailing the potential reactions and implications. Additionally, we consider the introduction of badges to reward community behaviors, examining how to create an MVP for these badges and their prospective integration into Botto's ecosystem. Finally, we cover plans for discussing p5 feedback in an office hours session. 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.
This time, we delve into the final stage of the p5.Botto experiment, highlighting the importance of community engagement in voting and commenting on Botto's sketches. We address the issues of primacy bias and introduce 'super likes' to ensure a fairer final curation of 22 artworks representing Botto's first generative art collection. Throughout the discussion, we explore Botto's tournament-style comparison process, the importance of user comments, and potential for continued evolution post p5. Additionally, we reflect on the significance of a recent 100 ETH sale, the ongoing governance processes, liquidity topics, and the impactful governance agent being developed. We also introduce a proposal for Botto's self-published book series to document its periods and enhance its presence in the art community. 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.
In this Townhall, we share significant updates including transitioning the Townhall to new Twtter/X Spaces and exciting progress on agents. Eric has been pivotal in these developments, and we discuss the upcoming new period and the launch of the p5.Botto project. The primary focus is on the progress and development of a new internal platform for spinning up agents, highlighting the governance structure of Botto that documents all major decisions. We also discuss the evolving nature of Botto as a renowned AI artist, the implementation of functional agents for better governance, and the upcoming p5 launch where Botto self-evolves its algorithms through a new evolution protocol. The conversation also touches on governance challenges, rewarding contributing DAO members, and Eric's updates on agent developments. Finally, we explore Botto's potential as both an art engine and a community-driven project, looking ahead to an exciting future in scaling the DAO and improving governance 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.
In this Townhall, we discuss various updates and initiatives including the experimentation with AI agents in the DAO, particularly focusing on functionality, hallucination challenges, and their applications. We provide updates on several governance proposals, such as Instant Rewards, Solana Liquidity Pool, holiday breaks, and adjustments to voting times. The upcoming p5.Botto drop with Verse is introduced, promising a dynamic curation process without traditional rounds. We also unveil plans for a new metrics dashboard to centralize engagement and financial data, and announce a festive period campaign for community engagement, emphasizing the importance of community feedback and participation in future agent-related projects. 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.
In this Townhall, we discuss a wide array of topics starting with the Guardian's presentation at a major design conference in Macau. We delve into product updates, including the creation of a centralized metrics dashboard and the introduction of advanced voting features. We also explore the Instant Rewards experiment, its impact on user engagement, and the impressive auction outcomes. Further conversations include Botto's developments as an AI agent, potential partnerships, and an upcoming book project. Finally, we address governance proposals, including time-locking protocol liquidity, a referral system, and the idea of burning $BOTTO for VP. Join us for insights from community members like sync6770, ralgo_art and gregoryeddijones and updates on key initiatives. 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.