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Byzantine Generals problem_
Loyalty Without Certainty
How does a collective act when trust is a shadow? The Byzantine Generals Problem, conceived in 1982 by Leslie Lamport, unveiled the enigma of coordinating without assured allies in digital realms.
In crypto, it birthed a revolution. Bitcoin’s brilliance lies in rendering trust obsolete. Through exquisite consensus, intricate incentives, and unyielding cryptography, it weaves a digital covenant, ensuring harmony without assumptions. Bitcoin’s Proof of Work makes betrayal a costly mirage, uniting millions in a trustless ballet.
Ethereum’s smart contracts elevated this, crafting decentralized masterpieces. This work enshrines doubt alchemized into elegance, the silent architecture of blockchain’s secure, leaderless systems, redefining collaboration as a timeless art form.
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Edition of Two, Each Unique
Only two mirrors exist at this scale — one mounted on a varnished wood panel, the other on black acrylic. Each is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, certifying its rarity and provenance.
Materials
Acrylic and polymer on mirror, mounted on wood panel. Silkscreened using our overprinting technique: multiple layers of paint meticulously applied to create a subtle, tactile depth within the text.
Year
2025
Dimensions
11.75 x 11.75 x 2 in. (30 x 30 x 5 cm)
A reflective artifact of crypto culture—where permanence meets perception, and meaning shifts with the viewer.
