A Landmark Publication on the Cultural Role of Art Collectors in Web3

A decade of digital art history through the voices of those who helped shape it. Written by Kate Vass, Collecting Art Onchain is the first publication to place collectors at the center of the evolving world of blockchain-based art.

Through in-depth conversations and curated visual narratives, the book offers a rare and personal glimpse into the motivations, challenges, and cultural insights of the early adopters who have helped define this space.

This publication explores the why behind collecting art on the blockchain, revealing a deeply human story of curiosity, conviction, and care for the digital cultural record.

Be the First to Pre-order your Collector’s Edition

The Collectors Edition of the book Collecting art Onchain is a landmark collaboration between acclaimed generative artist Manoloide and the project. Both limited to 100 editions only, this exclusive release features a long-form generative artwork created specifically for the Collector’s Edition of the book’s cover.

Each token in the series unlocks two collectibles:

·       The digital artwork – one of 100 unique outputs from Manoloide’s specially coded long-form algorithm

·       The analog Collector’s Edition book – with the artwork #0 featured prominently on the cover.

Manoloide’s long-form generative collection for the cover transforms the Collector’s Edition into a true artifact, with 100 unique iterations reflecting the book’s digital dimension and creating a deeply personalized piece for each owner.

The Collector’s edition book launch will debut in person during Marfa Weekend, October 16, 2025, accompanied by a gallery exhibition at Art Blocks.

We have partnered with publishing house Anteism for this edition release and the shipment options will be available worldwide and handled by Anteism exclusively.

A limited number of editions are available for pre-funding. Collectors who secure theirs now will receive their token — and guaranteed edition number of the book — before the public launch.

Wallet for reservations: katevassgallery.eth
Address: 0x56A673D2a738478f4A27F2D396527d779A1eD6d3

Please email us to share your wallet details, so we can allocate the edition for you.

Collector’s Edition — Limited copies available, claim the first editions now.

Public Edition — Available for pre-order for the release in 2026.

On-Chain Edition — mid of 2026.

* This image does not represent the final design of the Public Edition.

Register for the Public Edition

Join the list to register your interest and be the first to know when pre-orders open for the Public Edition, along with all updates and news related to the release.

Collectors & Contributors

  • Erick Calderon

  • Cozomo de’ Medici

  • WangXiang

  • Zaphodok

  • Antagonist4ever

  • Jediwolf

  • Seedphrase

  • Curated.xyz

  • Archivist

  • BeautyandPunk

  • Larva Labs

  • SuperRare John

  • Coldie

  • Jason Bailey (Artnome)

  • NiftyNaut

  • Colborn Bell (MOCA)

  • Georg Bak

  • Justin Trimble

  • Delronde

  • @NGMIoutalive

  • 137

  • Seth Goldstein

  • Fanny Lakoubay

  • KarateKid

  • Kenny Schachter

  • VonMises

  • Doomed DAO

  • Sebastien Borget

  • Benny Redbeard

  • Maerki Baumann & Co. AG

  • Jeff Davis

  • G4SP4RD

  • DagieDee

  • Eli Scheinman

  • Kanbas

  • 6529

  • Natalie Stone

  • Mimi Nguyen

Featuring Artworks by Artists

A.L. Crego, Aaron Penne, Addie Wagenknecht, Adrien Le Falher, Alexander Mordvintsev, Alottamoney, Ambiguous, Aníbal Argañaraz, Anika Meier, Anna Lucia, Anyma, Artnome, ArtonymousArtifakt, Beeple, Beth Carter, Blackboxdotart, Botto, Bård Ionson, Brendan Dawes, BY MA, Califormetry, Casey Reas, Claire Silver, Claudia Hart, Coldie, Cory Haber, danctrl, Danny Calderon, David Young, DEAFBEEF, Dmitri Cherniak, DWTML, Elman Mansimov, Emily Xie, Espen Kluge, Eve Sussman, Ganbrood, Gene Kogan, Genesis Kai, Hackatao, Harvey Rayner, Hasdrubal Waffle, Helena Sarin, Herbert W. Franke, hex6c, Ilan Derech, Iness Rychlik, Isa Rus, Iskra Velitchkova, IX Shells, Jack Butcher, Jake Brukhman, James Bloom, Jan Robert Leegte, Jared S. Tarbell, Jeff Davis, Joe Pease, Jonathan Monaghan, Josh Pierce, Juan Rodríguez García, Kevin Esherick, Kjetil Golid, Larva Labs, Leo Caillard, Linda Dounia Rebeiz, Loucas Braconnier, Luciana Guerra, Lu Yang, Manoloide, Marcel Schwittlick, Maria Garcia, Mario Klingemann, Material Protocol Arts, Mathcastles, Matt DesLauriers, Matt Kane, Max Osiris, MCSK, Memo Akten, Melissa Wiederrecht, Mia Forrest, Mike Tyka, Mikko Lagerstedt, Molly Soda, mpkoz, Nohygiene, Nikita Diakur, Nymz, Obvious, Operator, Osinachi, Petra Cortright, Per Kristian Stoveland, Pindar Van Arman, Pinot W. Ichwandardi, Pinsteak, Qubibi, Refik Anadol, Reuben Wu, Rik Oostenbroek, RJ, Robert Alice, Robbie Barrat, @rgb0x00, Rutherford Chang, Ryan Bell, Sam Spratt, Sarah Ridgley, Sarah Zucker, Sasha Katz, Sasha Stiles, Snowfro, Sofia Crespo, Sougwen Chung, Sputniko!, Stephan Breuer, Stephan Vogler, Steve Pikelny, Studio Captain, ThankYouX, Tom White, Tyler Hobbs, Vera Molnár, William Mapan, William Watkins, XCOPY, Yazid, Yuri

"Collecting art is not just about acquiring objects, but curating stories that preserve and amplify the voices of artists, turning art into a reflection of our shared human experience and zeitgeist ."