I have been following several digital artists on different social media sites for years. They used to share their regular artwork, fan creations, and unique pieces that I loved to see in my feed.
However, I’ve recently noticed a significant change in their content. Most of these artists have transitioned entirely to promoting blockchain-based digital collectibles and crypto art. Their feeds are now dominated by conversations about minting, trading, and selling digital tokens, rather than the artistic pieces that initially attracted me to them.
This transition is quite disappointing for me, as I appreciated their artistic skills. Has anyone else seen this trend among the artists you follow? I’m curious if this is merely a temporary phase or if it marks a lasting shift in the way digital artists are engaging with their work and their audience.
yeah i’ve noticed this too but honestly cant blame them - crypto art was bringing in serious money when it peaked. some of my favorite artists switched completely but now that the hype died down a bit, a few are starting to post regular art again. might just be a phase afterall
This shift caught me off guard too when it started happening around 2021. I followed this amazing concept artist who suddenly pivoted to exclusively posting about their NFT drops and blockchain ventures. What frustrated me most was how the community aspect changed - comments went from discussing techniques and inspiration to purely speculative talk about floor prices and market trends. The artistic discourse basically vanished overnight. I think many creators got swept up in the financial opportunity without considering how it would affect their relationship with long-time supporters. From what I’ve observed, the artists who maintained some balance between traditional posting and crypto ventures tend to have stronger engagement now that the initial boom has settled.