9 - Ovie Faruq
The Artist Known as OSF
January 2023
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This episode features an in-depth conversation with Ovie Faruq, who is better known by his artist name and industry moniker, OSF. Step but one foot inside most any crypto circle and OSF needs no introduction. As a successful crypto artist, trader and builder, he has already established the makings of a deep legacy and is just getting started.
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Not only is his work sought after by top collectors, he is also the co- creator of the rektguy NFT brand — which is shaping up to be a powerful meme within the cultural zeitgeist of NFTs. Alongside the collection is the Degenz trading community, which OSF and his partners at Canary Labs continue to cultivate through NFT education, culture and leadership.
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OSF is a great example of how crypto markets and tools allow people to combine the different aspects to create bespoke and limitless careers. In our conversation, we dig into OSF’s views on the impact of macro conditions, his business partnership/friendship with Mando, thoughts on creator royalty resolution, sources of artistic inspiration, lessons from his time as a trad-fi trader, the role of a leader, the future of rektguy and much more.
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OSF inspires in many ways, perhaps the most of which are his thoughtful nature and the fact that he always seems to be having fun while showing others how to follow in his success. He was very gracious to share his insight and trademark authenticity in this conversation and as a result, it is full of gems. I hope you get #rekt and enjoy.
For time stamps and more please visit this entry on the Indivisible Blog or collect on Zora.
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