馃帹 NFTfi Sponsors Art Blocks Marfa Weekend Gallery

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By NFTfi
Oct 27, 2025, 3:15 PM
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NFTfi sponsored "The Golden Tumbleweed Gallery" at Art Blocks Weekend in Marfa, Texas this past weekend.​

The gallery was exhibited by @aventurine_eth and @tonyherrera, featuring works from several digital artists:

  • @JimenaBuenaVida
  • @Coldie
  • @apocalypticform
  • @OmarZRobles
  • @steviepxyz

The Art Blocks Marfa Weekend continues to attract major sponsors from the NFT and crypto space, building on previous years' success with supporters like OpenSea, Ledger, and FlamingoDAO.​

This sponsorship aligns with NFTfi's mission to expand NFT utility beyond traditional collecting into financial services.​

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