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SHARI

This project is the culmination of 4 years of work by mera takeru, a pioneer of crypto art in Japan. "SHARI" means cooked white rice and remains of Buddha in  Japanese. The continually flashing skulls celebrate our repeated "life  and death" and the permanence of the digital world of repeating "0 and  1".

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🎮 Artery Chain Partners with Avalanche for GameFi Innovation

Thu 25th Sep 2025
**Artery Chain** has partnered with **Avalanche Foundation** to bring enhanced speed, security, and fairness to Web3 gaming and NFT ecosystems. The collaboration targets: - Gaming infrastructure improvements - NFT marketplace optimization - Digital art platform development Artery Chain is currently conducting a **private round presale** for $ARTERY tokens, positioning itself as a key player in the next generation of GameFi innovation. The partnership builds on Artery's previous collaboration with AssetUX to improve Web3 gaming experiences through smoother transactions and better user onboarding. [Join the presale](https://studioartery.com/presale-application/60e1a54c-5d50-4451-8a2f-794de53e03cc/1)
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VIIVIID PRIISM Collection Sells Out Completely

Mon 1st Sep 2025
The **VIIVIID PRIISM** NFT collection has officially **sold out** all 222 pieces on OpenSea. The generative art collection featured: - 3D gems with Japanese pattern designs - Affordable pricing at 0.005 ETH each - Unique code-generated artwork with cultural meanings The creator completed an **airdrop to L1NK holders** as promised, with recipients advised to check their wallets. The artist expressed gratitude to collectors and supporters, calling the sellout "a dream come true" while noting this marks just the beginning of the project's journey. The collection launched on Abstract Chain through multiple sale phases including holder sales, first-come-first-served, and public sales before reaching complete sellout status.

VIIVIID PRIISM NFTs Face OpenSea Display Bug

Thu 4th Sep 2025
**Technical Issue Affects NFT Visibility** The VIIVIID PRIISM NFT collection is experiencing a display problem on OpenSea, with items automatically moving to users' "Hidden" tabs. **Key Details:** - Creator has contacted OpenSea support for resolution - Collection is original with no policy violations - Only 75 of 222 NFTs remain available **Temporary Workaround:** Users can manually "unhide" items in their Hidden tab to view them normally. The generative art collection features Japanese-inspired themes and represents 4 years of development work. Creator has apologized for the inconvenience while awaiting official fix.
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VIIVIID PRIISM NFT Collection Nears Sellout

Thu 28th Aug 2025
**VIIVIID PRIISM** generative art collection is approaching sellout with only **75 of 222 pieces remaining**. The collection features: - **3D generative art** with traditional Japanese patterns - **Limited supply** of exactly 222 pieces - **Affordable pricing** at 0.005 ETH each - **Cultural significance** - each pattern represents digital charms for prosperity and health The artwork combines Japanese design elements like Asanoha, Shippo, and Kikko patterns with modern 3D rendering in 12-second loops. [View collection on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/viiviid-priism/overview)

VIIVIID PRIISM Opens Additional FCFS Spots

Mon 1st Sep 2025
**VIIVIID PRIISM** is expanding its first-come-first-served (FCFS) allocation due to lower guaranteed (GTD) sales performance. **Key Details:** - Additional FCFS wallet addresses now available - Interested collectors can post addresses in the announcement thread or send direct messages - Part of a multi-phase sale structure for the 222-piece collection - Collection features 2.22% royalty rate - Available on OpenSea via Abstract Chain The expansion represents an adjustment to the original sale strategy, providing more opportunities for community participation in this limited digital art collection.

AbstractChain Monthly Crypto Art Drop - May 2025

Thu 15th May 2025
AbstractChain has completed its monthly crypto art airdrop to ABSM token holders. The featured piece *L'ternel Après-midi* by renowned Japanese crypto artist mera takeru is now available in eligible ABS wallets. - Airdrop Status: **Completed** - Artist: **mera takeru** - Artwork: **L'ternel Après-midi** - Eligibility: ABSM token holders - Collection Link: [View on Freee.xyz](https://www.freee.xyz/collect/abs:0x8173F837F7E47b2B4570CaFb39d722B7AcaeaFcC/token/3) Check your ABS wallet to view your new artwork.

Artist Mera Takeru Expresses Gratitude for Collection Support

Mon 10th Feb 2025
Japanese crypto art pioneer Mera Takeru has expressed appreciation for community support of their latest collection. The artist, known for their work exploring digital permanence and lifecycle themes, shared multiple thank you messages to supporters who helped spread awareness about the new release. - Collection represents culmination of extensive artistic development - Community engagement shows strong support for Japanese crypto art - Artist maintains consistent communication with supporters

SHARI by mera takeru Launches on Art Blocks

Mon 16th Dec 2024
**Japanese crypto art pioneer mera takeru** debuts SHARI on Art Blocks, marking a significant milestone in digital art. The project explores themes of life, death, and digital permanence through flashing skull imagery. - Collection features algorithmically generated artwork - Represents 4 years of artistic development - Merges traditional Japanese concepts with blockchain technology *SHARI* carries dual meaning in Japanese: cooked white rice and Buddha's remains. The work uses binary (0/1) patterns to reflect on existence and digital immortality. → *Mint opens December 24th on Art Blocks*

SHARI Project Launches with Digital Rice and Skulls

Mon 2nd Dec 2024
**SHARI**, a new crypto art project by Japanese pioneer mera takeru, has launched after 4 years of development. The project explores the duality of existence through digital representations of rice and skulls. - Project name carries dual meaning in Japanese: - Cooked white rice - Buddha's remains The artwork features flashing skull imagery, symbolizing the cycle of life and death while drawing parallels to binary code (0 and 1) in digital space. *The project marks a significant milestone in Japanese crypto art, bridging traditional cultural symbolism with blockchain technology.*

SHARI: Crypto Art Project by Mera Takeru

Tue 15th Oct 2024
**SHARI**, a crypto art project by Japanese pioneer Mera Takeru, is nearing completion after 4 years of development. The project's name carries dual meanings in Japanese: - Cooked white rice - Remains of Buddha Key features: - Flashing skull imagery - Symbolizes the cycle of life and death - Represents digital permanence through binary (0 and 1) This innovative work blends traditional Japanese concepts with modern digital art, exploring themes of impermanence and eternity in the crypto space.
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