Frank is out. Three years as captain of the DeGods ship, and now Rohun Vora is passing on the captaincy baton. The immediate reaction? Sales surge, both on Solana and Ethereum. Up 101% on Solana, a staggering 156% on Ethereum. Seems counterintuitive, right? Founder leaves, project booms? It’s not just a numbers game. There’s some major new NFT philosophy going on right now, and you should understand it if you want to succeed out there in the NFT wild wild west.

Is This The End Of Centralized Power?

Let's be frank (pun intended). The NFT world has been rife with a cult of personality. In this system, projects rise and fall based on the founders’ charisma and perceived genius. Think of it like this: you wouldn't invest all your money in a traditional company just because you liked the CEO's Twitter feed, would you? So why do it with NFTs?

Frank's departure, irrespective of his reasons (and I'm taking him at his word that there's no hidden scandal here), is a wake-up call. It forces you to confront a crucial question: what happens when the figurehead is gone? Does the whole project crumble? Or does the community step up?

Sarah, a DeGods holder since early 2022, told me in a conversation recently that she was going to continue holding. She admitted to initial anxieties. "When I first saw the announcement, I panicked," she said. I was like ‘oh no, is this it?’ Then I read the comments, started seeing the community rally, and I was like okay wait perhaps this is good.

Sarah’s comment illustrates the worry that all of us experience when projects are as dependent on one person as this one is. It’s a legitimate fear, but as the old adage goes, danger is also opportunity. The opportunity to build something truly decentralized.

From Product To Culture, What Does This Mean?

The new leadership—0x_chill and Pastagotsauce—has been vocal about focusing on cultural capital rather than product development for DeGods. What does that even mean?

That means you, the community, are the product. The culture you cultivate, the narratives you weave, the alliances you build — that’s what adds DeGods permanence.

Think of it like this: Bitcoin doesn't have a CEO. But unlike a company like Apple, Ethereum doesn’t have a dictator running the show. Yet, they flourish thanks to the hard work and collaboration of their resident-defined communities. The same principle applies to NFTs.

This is not all just fluffy feel-good blab about “community spirit” either. It's about building real utility. It's about creating a DAO where holders have a genuine say in the project's direction. It’s about using this blockchain technology to truly empower you to help us build the future of DeGods.

I interviewed Mark, a retail level DeGods holder who was concerned that he didn’t have much of a voice before. "Honestly, I felt like my voice didn't matter," he confessed. "I had a couple of DeGods, but the big whales seemed to call all the shots."

Mark's experience is common. Often, smaller holders feel forgotten. A truly decentralized project goes even further and puts every voice first. It develops new mechanisms to ensure voices are heard equally — regardless of how much money you have in your pocket.

Your Call To Action: Build, Don't Just HODL!

I mean, the latest boon in sales may all be just hype in a can. Or it might be a lasting boom based on fundamentals, in which case a bubble has been avoided. It represents a renewed belief in the project's potential, a belief fueled by the community's willingness to step up and take ownership.

The fate of DeGods, the fate of NFTs in general, it all lies with you now. Make sure it’s not being driven by the whims of one person. Embrace decentralization. Embrace community. Use this incredible opportunity you have to help craft the future. For as it turns out, at the end of the day, that community is the best defense we have.

  • Participate in the DAO (if there is one, or demand it!). Make your voice heard. Vote on proposals. Contribute ideas.
  • Connect with other holders. Forge collaborations. Build sub-communities. Create content.
  • Hold the new leadership accountable. Demand transparency. Ask tough questions. Ensure they're truly serving the community's interests.

Let's not forget the tribute being planned. A tribute to the project's journey, but it should be a tribute to the community, that's who really matters.

The collapse of centralized power in legacy systems reflects what could happen if the NFT space transitions towards decentralization. From CEOs to community.

Let's not forget the tribute being planned. A tribute to the project's journey, but it should be a tribute to the community, that's who really matters.

The unexpected connection? The fall of centralized power in traditional structures mirrors the potential shift in the NFT space. From CEOs to community.