PostParams Introduces Quinity System: Collectors Control Generative Art DNA
PostParams Introduces Quinity System: Collectors Control Generative Art DNA
🎨 Collectors Control Art DNA
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.
“Quinity” refers to the number of generations it takes a Quine to loop back to the original program. From 3-Quines to 11-Quines to Pseudo-Quines, PostParams unlocks collector agency, allowing holders to select the output to be displayed at all times, shaping the DNA of the work.
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