Patriot

Culture

Artist: Alexander Fedosov
Title: Patriot
Created: 2013

This is the first art piece published by Cryptoart, and the first art piece to utilize blockchain technologies. The Patriot was created by artist Alexander Fedosov, a Ukrainian illustrator who excelled in hyper-detailed, dark fantasy art. He was one of the first artists to contribute to the cryptocurrency movement and created the cover for Bitcoin Magazine, issue #21.

History of The Patriot:

2013-07-20 - Alexander Fedosov collaborates with Troy Fearnow on subject matter for The Patiot.

2013-07-26 - Initial Sketch by Alexander Fedosov

2013-09-08 - First Release candidate

2014-02-11 - United States copyright filing accepted

2014-03-05 - Announced to the public on Bitcointalk.org

2014-03-29 - On Displayed at the Texas Bitcoin Conference.

2014-04-10 - Used as a prop to demonstrate cold storage to the Canadian Senate’s Standing Committee on Banking.

2014-04-11 - Showcased in Bitcoin Magazine

2014-12 - The Patriot witnesses Houston's first Bitcoin ATM.

2014-12-21 - Covered in The Houston Chronicle

2015-03 - The Patriot participates in SXSW, Austin, TX. Gives away free BTC. WSJ coverage.

2016-01 - "Proof of Art, The Bitcoin Art Show"; San Francisco

2016-03-25 - Featured on RA5 (Italy) documentary about Money and Art. This is the first time Cryptoart is covered on public broadcast television.

Physical

Physical Cryptoart is a limited-edition, hand-assembled, interactive collectible.

Giclée: Printed with archival-quality inks on heavy, 100% cellulose watercolor paper free of optical brighteners.

Sizes: The small size (8.5" x 11") fits neatly in a book or binder. Larger sizes are made to fit standard ready-made frames.

Numbered: Each piece is individually hand-numbered as part of a limited edition.

Certificate of Authenticity: No paper certificate is required. Physical artworks are connected to onchain ownership provenance.

Interactive: A programmable NFC chip is attached to the bottom-left corner. Tap it with an iPhone or Android phone to instantly view ownership history and edition supply state.

Supply

280 art pieces (200 small, 45 medium, 35 large)

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From Wall to Market

Cryptoart moves between physical (walls) and digital (markets) form. You are purchasing the physical form.

Ownership doesn't require web3 knowledge, but if you chose to sell your art in the future, you can do so without physical shipment.

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Shipping & Returns

We accept returns on all products within 30 days of the delivery date, and we will cover all return shipping costs for customers located within the continental United States. To qualify, items must be returned in their original, undamaged condition and packaging. Simply contact support to initiate the process. Continental US residents will receive a prepaid return shipping label, while international customers (and those in Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories) will need to arrange and cover their own return postage.

If your artwork arrives damaged or defective in transit, please reach out to us with photos of the item and packaging within 48 hours of delivery so we can quickly arrange a replacement or issue a refund.