Art Blocks Announces Curated Series #6 Collections

**Larva Labs launches Quine**, the final collection in Art Blocks Curated series, marking a full-circle moment in generative art history. **The auction begins October 9 at 12pm ET** with a 24-hour English auction format. The collection features 497 total pieces, with 477 available for bidding at a 0.25 ETH reserve price. **Key auction details:** - Settlement auction: highest 477 bids mint at lowest clearing price - Extra ETH automatically returned - Larva Labs reserves token #0 plus 19 pieces **Historical significance:** This release completes an 8-year journey that began when Snowfro claimed Zombie CryptoPunks in 2017, using proceeds to fund Art Blocks' creation. **Technical innovation:** Quine represents self-referential generative art where the artwork contains the code that generates itself - a "strange loop" concept executed through code golf techniques. Bidding opens at [artblocks.io](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/quine-by-larva-labs/purchase)

**PostParams** launches innovative collector agency feature for generative art. **Quinity** represents the number of generations needed for a Quine program to loop back to its original state. Key features: - Range from **3-Quines to 11-Quines** - **Pseudo-Quines** for additional variety - Collectors can **select displayed outputs** at any time - Holders actively **shape the artwork's DNA** This system gives collectors unprecedented control over their generative pieces, moving beyond random generation to **user-directed curation**.

**Art Blocks Curated concludes** with Quine by Larva Labs, launching October 9. The project explores **self-referential programs** - artworks containing instructions for their own existence through strange loops and code golf techniques. **The DAM Show features:** - Larva Labs, Art On Blockchain, and Naughty discussing the technical concepts - Live reveal of Quine #0 during broadcast - Final chapter discussion of Art Blocks Curated platform This marks the **end of an era** for Art Blocks' flagship curated collection, which pioneered on-demand generative art stored on Ethereum.

**Larva Labs** has announced an upcoming event in **Marfa, Texas** for 2025, teasing it as "the final mystery solved." The creators of CryptoPunks are inviting community members to RSVP for what appears to be a significant announcement or reveal. - Event location: Marfa, Texas - Timeline: 2025 - Nature: Described as solving a "final mystery" Marfa is known for its art scene and remote desert location, making it an intriguing choice for a crypto art event. **RSVP required** - details on registration process not yet specified.

Art Blocks announces PostParams, a new feature that transforms on-chain generative art into interactive, evolving artwork. The system debuts with @dotjiwa's DDUST collection on OpenSea July 8th. Key features: - Collector customization with artist-defined parameters - Artist-driven evolution and surprise updates - Dynamic blockchain data integration DDUST collection highlights: - 32 unique palettes inspired by Marfa residency - Real-time dust storm events using blockchain data - Physical-digital connection to Texas desert First major OpenSea collaboration enables minting on OpenSea with customization on Art Blocks. [Preview DDUST on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/ddust-by-jiwa) [Learn more about PostParams](https://www.artblocks.io/articles/postparams-debuts-jiwa-opensea-living-art)