🌵 Desert Calling

**Larva Labs** launches **Quine**, the final collection in Art Blocks Curated series, with auction opening October 9 at 12pm ET. **Key Details:** - 477 pieces available via 24-hour English auction - 0.25 ETH reserve price with settlement system - Self-referential generative art containing its own creation code - Marks full circle moment: Art Blocks began after Snowfro claimed Zombie CryptoPunks in 2017 **Auction Mechanics:** Top 477 bidders mint at lowest clearing price, with excess ETH automatically returned. Early bidding recommended. This release completes an 8-year journey from CryptoPunks inspiring Art Blocks' creation to Larva Labs closing the curated chapter. [Bid here](https://www.artblocks.io/collection/quine-by-larva-labs/purchase)

**PostParams** revolutionizes generative art by introducing **collector agency** to the Quine series on Art Blocks. **Key Innovation:** - Holders can now **select which output displays** at any time - This control allows collectors to **shape the DNA** of their artwork - Feature spans from 3-Quines to 11-Quines to Pseudo-Quines **What is Quinity?** Quinity measures how many generations it takes for a Quine program to loop back to its original state. **Background Context:** Quines are self-referential programs that generate their own source code. Matt & John from Larva Labs explored extending this concept to create generative artwork where the displayed text is actually the code generating the piece. This development marks a significant shift in generative art, moving from static randomized outputs to **dynamic collector-controlled experiences**.

**Larva Labs** releases **Quine** as the final Art Blocks Curated collection on **October 9**. The project continues the studio's tradition of working within technical constraints: - **CryptoPunks (2017)**: Created using ERC-20 tokens before ERC-721 existed - **Autoglyphs (2019)**: Fully on-chain generative art stored in smart contracts - **Meebits (2021)**: 3D voxel avatars optimized for metaverse use **Quine** features self-referential art where the generator code lives within a 78x148 grid, ensuring code legibility while constraining visuals. The collection includes **497 pieces** with a 24-hour English auction starting at 12pm ET. Reserve price is **0.25 ETH** with 477 pieces available to bidders. [Explore exhibition details](https://www.artblocks.io/exhibitions/quine-by-larva-labs)

**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 introduces **PostParams**, a new system for creating dynamic on-chain generative art that evolves over time. The feature debuts with artist @dotjiwa's *DDUST* collection on OpenSea July 8th. Key features: - Collector customization with artist-defined parameters - Artist-driven evolution and surprise updates - Live blockchain data integration - 32 unique palettes inspired by Marfa residency - Special dust storm events tied to blockchain activity The collection connects digital art with the physical Texas desert landscape. This marks Art Blocks' first major OpenSea collaboration, allowing users to mint on OpenSea and customize 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)