Botto is a decentralized autonomous artist that utilizes machine learning algorithms to create unique artworks, guided by input from a community of over fifteen thousand contributors. This model challenges traditional concepts of authorship and creativity while enabling collective influence on the artistic process and distribution of value.
Funding
$1.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
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Problem
Traditional art creation relies on individual artists, limiting the diversity of styles and perspectives. Engaging a community in the artistic process is difficult, hindering collaborative creativity and shared ownership of artwork.
Solution
Botto is a decentralized autonomous artist that leverages machine learning to generate unique artworks, guided by input from a community of contributors. The AI creates art continuously, with the community influencing the theme, style, and imagery of each piece. This approach enables collective influence on the artistic process, challenging conventional notions of authorship and fostering a novel exploration of machine creativity. The platform facilitates an experiment in community, agency, and value distribution within the art world.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes art collectors, DAOs, and individuals interested in AI-generated art and community-driven artistic creation.
Features
- AI-driven art generation that produces unique artworks in perpetuity.
- Community-based training model where contributors influence the AI's artistic direction.
- Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) structure for community governance.
- Exhibition of artworks internationally.