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Day and Night (2025) We walk through life on uncertain roads, gathering bruises, weathering storms. All we can do is hold on to hope, and keep moving, step by step. Every rise and fall shapes us quietly, carving us into who we’re meant to become. And when the time is right, our paths will cross. When they do, you’ll be my day, and I’ll be your night.

Public sale for @ArtBasel Hong Kong Poster 'Hwatu Harmony' is now live. iconicmoments.co/art-basel-h…

'Hwatu Harmony' Print Drop information - Release Date: Wednesday, March 26th - Release Time: 9AM ET - Link: iconicmoments.co/art-basel-h…

Dive into ‘Hwatu Harmony’ 🧵 [1] First, some backstory: I recently experienced burnout. I needed a break, and that's exactly what I did. I spent two full months with my parents. I usually visit for a week, but the last time I stayed this long was probably when I was a teenager. It was incredibly refreshing, and the quality time was priceless. I’ve always known there was a gap between my parents' generation and mine, but the more time I spent with them, the more noticeable it became. And that’s okay—it’s natural since we grew up in different eras. The way we think, see the world, worry about life, our goals, our hobbies—everything is different. But one thing brought us together and made us forget about that gap: Hwatu, a traditional Korean/Japanese card game (Hanafuda in Japanese). Every night, we played, and for a moment, our differences didn’t matter. It made me wonder why I had focused so much on what separated us instead of what connected us. We had so much fun that this game has now become a family tradition. As the world evolves and the distance between my parents and me grows, this simple card game will always remind us that we are one. In the end, we're all humans seeking fun, just happened to be shaped by the different eras we were born into.

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I just became a victim of cybercrime. All of my wallets were compromised, and my life savings, everything I earned as an artist in Web3 are gone. This happened during a 14-hour flight from Korea to New York, coincidentally in mid-flight when I had no internet access. I have no idea how it happened, but my best guess is a seed phrase leak. I had a photo of my handwritten seed phrase (not digital) synced to Google Drive, hidden in a random folder, but there’s no sign of any suspicious login activity. It could also have been a leak from the physical paper, but I’m not sure. Public WiFi? Maybe. Malware? I’m pretty sure I didn’t download anything, at least not knowingly. I haven’t had any interactions with suspicious individuals lately either. The strange part is that only my funds were taken while all of my NFTs remained untouched. I’ve already started moving my valuable NFTs to a new, secure wallet. I’m left with nothing now, and this is probably the biggest challenge of my life. My biggest concern is that all my family members rely on me financially, so I need to bounce back as quickly as possible to continue supporting them. Right now, my mind is exhausted and I need to get some sleep first.

The first generation of DeePle is officially over! To those who minted—welcome! And to those who bought from the secondary market, you have my utmost respect. So... what’s next? I’d like to say this is just the beginning of an evolving project. There will be a second generation with fresh items and unique features, followed by a third, and more. I'm excited to dive deeper into the DeePleVerse and explore all its possibilities, and it would be an honor to have all of you along for the journey. Now, I’d like to share some thoughts and the vision behind this experimental yet fun art project. Over the past years, we’ve seen countless ups and downs, with beautiful and ugly moments unfolding simultaneously in web3. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way: 1/1s and Editions are fantastic for maintaining authenticity and scarcity, especially from incredible artists. However, they can feel too exclusive, making it difficult to build a larger community. On the other hand, PFPs are great for fostering a community, bringing people together around a shared belief. But they often lack the authenticity of fine art and can attract too much speculation. I’ve always wondered how we could bring the best of both worlds together. And that’s how DeePle was born—after much thought and exploration. I wanted to remove the gambling aspect, so there’s no reveal or rarity. I wanted collectors to have full control, allowing them to choose what to mint based on what they see. I also believe it’s crucial to strike the right balance between public and coordinated spots for the drop to avoid creating a speculative atmosphere. While I have some interesting ideas for the future, I’m never going to reveal what’s coming or use the word "roadmap" because I want to avoid creating unnecessary hype and making unrealistic promises. For now, I hope people find value in the experience and become part of the DeePleVerse. The goal is to build a genuine community, step by step, with each new round of drops, and to gradually bring in more people over time. None of this would have been possible without the @shape and @TransientLabs. Shape created an impressive and efficient L2 chain that enables the complexity and functionality necessary for this project. And Transient Labs fully understood my vision, creating the perfect tool to bring DeePle to life. I’m incredibly excited for what’s ahead!

For new DeePles! Download the files and use this as a reference. Those empty spaces are good. DeePle is meant to be small. Happy DeePle!

Phase 2 is almost done. 10 Spots left. For secondary, go here: highlight.xyz/mint/shape:0xF…

Phase 2 - Public Premint Winners - 1281 entries, 200 winners, 100 spots available. - 200 Winners are selected randomly. You can check on the Premint dashboard or google sheet below. - 100 spots available 1 pm EST 10/3, open for 24h - This is a first come, first served mint. Even if you won the Premint, it does not guarantee you can mint a DeePle, but it gives you a chance.

If you’re an artist, collector, or simply an admirer of my work, leave a comment here. I will handpick some of you for the DeePle Phase 3 Allowlist. If you’d prefer not to leave a comment, you can also DM me privately. Please, no hard feelings if I don’t choose you. 😅