Conlan Rios

Overview

Conlan Rios is the founder and CEO of Async Art, a platform that enables the creation, collection, and trading of programmable art on the Ethereum blockchain. Async Art allows artists to deconstruct their works into layers, each independently owned and controlled, enabling dynamic and interactive art experiences. The platform has been instrumental in pioneering the concept of programmable NFTs, allowing collectors to own and alter specific elements of digital artworks. Under Rios's leadership, Async Art has attracted significant investment, raising over $2 million in seed funding from investors such as Lemniscap, Galaxy Interactive, and The LAO. The funds have been utilized to onboard more users, develop new ways to display Async artworks, and expand the team. The platform has also been recognized for its innovative approach to digital art, with over $5 million in bid volume and over $1 million in artist sales since its launch in February 2020. In October 2023, Rios announced the decision to wind down Async Art's operations, citing changes in the NFT space and the challenges of maintaining the platform's original vision. Despite the closure, Rios expressed confidence that the movement towards dynamic and generative art would continue through the efforts of other Web3 builders and creators. His work with Async Art has left a lasting impact on the digital art and NFT communities, inspiring new forms of creative expression and ownership in the digital realm.

Investment Focus

• Innovative digital art projects
• Strong community engagement
• Experienced development teams

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