Welcome to the weirdly wonderful world of cryptocurrency art

Art and cryptocurrency really share a certain bond: their value is just agreed upon – albeit subjectively. Long ago, society decided gold was worth something, mostly because it is pretty and kind of hard to get.

It’s only taken about a decade for us to agree that Bitcoin is, at least, worth something. We’ve had even less time to decide what constitutes blockchain art.

By the time you’ve finished reading this, though, you’ll at least have an understanding of where we’re at.

Bling to match your lambo

Jewellery making is surely an ancient art form, and one that, for better or worse, was the very first to establish itself in the Bitcoin community.

Those looking to make some powerful statements are definitely accommodated for in 2018. The BTC Jewellery, from Japan, is offering up a massive selection of cryptocurrency jewellery – some bold, some more subdued.

What better way to show your dedication to blockchain-ifying society than by…