I really like simple designs like the early makers as stated above, and more recent makers like Frank AlpenCoin.
I also love the intricate work done by Nattymind, Liquidoptions and MrMojoRising, then there is the purely innovative
work done by Krogothmanhatten and Kialara. And the messaging from Hhampus' BYOB series, Its all good but...
I feel for the more intricate designs a physically bigger coin is needed.
What I dont like are these two points:
Trying to spread a religious theme through Bitcoin/Crypto collectibles, I think the two should be separated
CarribeanTreasures for example, really like some of the designs and I have two myself.
Over production - which can be seen as a money grab and IMO devalues the brand. Two makers come to
mind, 1HodlClub and recently Finite by Design. i'm not on the attack, I really love some of the designs from both makers
I want to respond thoughtfully because I care about this space, the art, and the community around it.
First off, I’m not offended by critique. Discussion is healthy, and collectors should absolutely question makers. But I do want to add context, because “overproduction” and “cash grab” are serious claims and don’t reflect my reality.
At the beginning of the year, I released four initial alloy coin lines (BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP), 1,000 pieces each, produced through a mint. Those were intended to re-establish the brand after some time off and to make pieces accessible to collectors at lower price points - with the vision of bringing in new collectors in a more friendly political environment in the USA.
After that, I invested in a fiber laser engraver to bring design and manufacturing in-house. Since then, I’ve spent countless hours of my time learning materials, testing processes, and experimenting artistically. While I released many different designs, the total number of laser-produced pieces for the entire year is under 500 units. Most laser runs are extremely small batch, typically 11–15 pieces, sometimes as low as 1–5, and rarely above 33.
Financially, after taxes and overhead, I average roughly $20/hour for my labor. This is not a cash grab, it is a passion project. I do this because I love crypto culture and physical crypto art. I would love for it to become full-time someday, but realistically the collector market would need to grow significantly.
My goal is to help grow the space by:
- Introducing new collectors with accessible pieces
- Experimenting with materials and formats
- Creating variety and artistic exploration rather than mass uniform production
I also think it’s important to keep historical context in mind. Some of the most respected makers produced far higher annual quantities. I personally admire that history but it also shows that “overproduction” is very subjective. By comparison, my output is intentionally small and experimental.
If someone simply doesn’t like my design direction or philosophy, that’s completely fair. Art is subjective. But I’m here for the long term, and I’m building something slowly, intentionally, and with genuine passion for both crypto and collectible art.
I appreciate everyone who supports the work, critiques it respectfully, and helps push the space forward.
