Welcome to ARTKL.xyz

Since the inception of fx(text) on fxhash, authors have primarily relied on their own social channels to promote and share their exceptional writing. While some pieces have gained significant viewership, they often fail to retain readership proportionate to their value over time.

Every week, practitioners contribute high-quality articles that deliver valuable insights into their workflows and perspectives within their respective fields. However, without a centralised platform, these writings risk being drowned out by the relentless noise of various feeds.

Enter ARTKL.xyz; a semi-editorialised aggregator designed to enhance the sharing and display of writing on the blockchain, showcasing the works of writers, artists, critics, and everyone in between, with the intention of shining a light on those utilising this revolutionary method of independent publishing.

We are thrilled to announce the beta launch of ARTKL.xyz— launching officially on Thursday 13th of April. We believe it's essential to share the platform now, allowing us to refine and expand the platform based on live feedback from writers and readers alike.

ARTKL.xyz's core objectives are:

• Directly supporting authors
• Showcasing exceptional writing
• Providing tools for collectors which elevate authors and articles

By "semi-editorialised," we mean that articles showcased on ARTKL.xyz will be collected through our official wallet and automatically displayed in the "featured" section. This living repository of daily reads will simultaneously support the authors who produce these articles.

In addition to featured content, ARTKL.xyz will also curate selections of works on crucial topics spanning the entire spectrum of content produced on fx(text) — not just limited to generative art. These tags are applied using a smart contract leveraging the blockchain, which can be updated and appended to over time. A similar, more scalable solution will be rolled out for users.

The name ARTKL.xyz (pronounced ‘article’)is derived from the Tezos FA.2 standard of ARTKL tokens, which can only be released via fxhash. We anticipate that numerous platforms will adopt this independent publishing method in the future, including ARTKL.xyz itself.

Our platform offers a unique opportunity to enhance fx(text)'s functionality by incorporating features typically associated with "web2" websites, such as:

• Personal categorisation of owned articles
• Favouriting of articles
• Subscribing to writers
• Receiving notifications about new articles
• Facilitating ARTKL to zine publishing workflows

To further support writers utilising the blockchain, ARTKL.xyz will curate articles into annuals, journals, zines, and books periodically. These curated collections will act as tangible tokens of knowledge distribution, directly benefiting the writers involved and contributing to ARTKL.xyz's growth.

These editions will feature specially commissioned works, the printing and publishing of existing works, and other associated media created for the physical world in collaboration with artists, collectors, and writers from various fields. Our collaborative approach aims to foster partnerships with artists, collectors, and writers within the digital and physical realms, further enriching the content available on ARTKL.xyz

As we embark on this exciting journey in the realm of independent publishing, we recognise the immense cultural value of supporting early adopters. Support of ARTKL.xyz will in turn support writers, for which we thank you.

The purchase of this article will kickstart the collaboration efforts by commissioning works from authors writing in the space, support the development of the platform, as well as grant owners early access to certain features (plus, a cool badge on your profile!)

Interested in publishing for ARTKL.xyz or have an article which you want to see featured? Email us at commissions[at]artkl.xyz or find us on Twitter @ARTKLxyz!

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