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What is bigF.art?

This is a platform for digital artists to create unique generative pieces of art, and followers to collect and support artists they like.

Our render pipeline makes it easy for those familiar with JavaScript, processing, or WebGL to make and sell generative art.

All art is stored on IPFS and minted on the Algorand blockchain.

Currently we only support MyAlgoWallet, and are still only operating on the Testnet. You can participate and help test, just get some free Algorand from one of the faucets.
* https://testnet.algoexplorer.io/dispenser
* https://bank.testnet.algorand.network/

How it Works for Collectors

  • When you purchase an original mint from a bigFunction you start buy making a transaction on the Algorand Blockchain.
  • The transaction that's stored on the blockchain has a unique hash referred to as a TX.
  • We queue the bigFunction to render with that TX as a seed for a random number generator function in the art.
  • The bigFunction is rendered as a image or video, and the files are uploaded and stored on IPFS.
  • A new ASA on Algorand is minted 1 of 1 with the references to the files on IPFS and the description and ARC69 attributes of the results.
  • You then claim the NFT to add it to your collection.

How it Works for Digital Artists

A bigFunction is a simply a small web page. It can use HTML, CSS, SVGS, Canvas, WebGL, Processing, and many other libraries and techniques to generate art. When you are ready to release bundle it up in a zip file with an index.html root file. These can be up to 10mb and should contain all the recourses require to render your art. When rendering external URLs are disabled. Do not use CDNs for library files.

  • If you dont have an account sign in with Twitter
  • Go to the functions tab and click new BigFunction
  • A name and an upload are required, but you can also fill out a description and add tags. Other settings include Render size and Minting limits. Dont worry these can all be changed after the function is created.

To get started download the boilerplate: https://github.com/art-dot-inc/bigf.art-boilerplate-webpack

Fees and minimums

Feedback and Questions

Please feel free to reach out on Discord or Email admin@art.inc