Auction at Sotheby’s www source code will be auctioned

Status: 23.06.2021 12:35 p.m.

It is basically the founding document of the World Wide Web: 9550 lines of programming code. Now the original files of the inventor Tim Berners-Lee come under the hammer.

From Peter Mücke, ARD Studio New York

“This changed everything” is what Sotheby’s calls the auction quite immodestly. Which, for once, shouldn’t be an exaggeration – because who would deny that the World Wide Web has actually changed almost everything. Even if its inventor Tim Berners-Lee was probably not aware of this when he presented his proposal for a system for the exchange of information on March 12, 1989.

It started at CERN

At that time, the British computer scientist was working at the European nuclear research center CERN and had the problem that parts of the laboratories are located on Swiss territory and other parts on French territory. Because the two countries had different network infrastructures, he developed a system that was supposed to facilitate the exchange of information across borders. This original programming code comprises 9550 lines and has since dictated the basic structures of the Internet: the page description language HTML and the transfer protocol HTTP and the identifier URI. A revolution – not just for the scientific world for which the project was actually intended.

Invented the Internet code: the British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee. Image: picture alliance / dpa

Digital collector’s item

Even if the code has long been “open source” – that is, freely accessible to everyone – it is now going under the hammer: the original files, provided with a time stamp and a signature from Berners-Lee, together with a digital poster that visualizes the source code and a letter from the scientist from 1989 in which he describes his project. Everything is conveniently packed in a so-called NFT – a “non-fungible token”. This is a kind of digital certificate of authenticity that is stored on a so-called blockchain. It should prove that the virtual object is unique – even if any number of digital copies can exist. The collector’s item of the digital age, so to speak.

Minimum bid $ 1000

As a computer scientist, it is only logical to auction his invention as such an NFT, says Berners-Lee. It feels right to put your signature under an all-digital artifact. The online auction lasts a week and starts with a minimum bid of $ 1000. The proceeds will go to a foundation.

After the auction houses had long blocked the auctioning of such NFTs, they have been doing this for some time good sales with digital art . Most recently, the auction of works by crypto artist Pak at Sotheby’s raised $ 17 million. At Christie’s, an NFT of a collage by digital artist Beeple changed hands for just under $ 70 million

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The BTS member wore it when performing the song Idol in the program The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in September 2020. The design will be auctioned on April 22 with an initial price of 5 million won (approximately $ 4,469). The shirt was worn by Jimin at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Photo: Allkpop. Kim Rieul made Jimin fans angry when he admitted that he took away the male singer’s shirt and didn’t wash it. The incident was revealed when the designer filmed a video showing off his wardrobe. “This shirt was actually worn by Jimin on stage at Gyeongbokgung Palace to perform. I didn’t even wash it. I got it back right after the event,” Kim said. Koreaboo Comment: “It will be sold with Jimin’s intact body odor”. The BTS fan community thinks that the designer’s actions are unethical. Many people questioned whether Jimin knew his clothes would be sold without washing? Or did HYBE (Big Hit Entertainment) allow the designer to auction? The designer takes a video showing off the shirt that is about to be auctioned. Screenshots. “I still keep the outfit BTS wear because at first, they said they wanted to buy it. I never sold my clothes to idols. And I couldn’t just sell them to each BTS group. Get your clothes back, “Kim Rieul said. In early April, the auction organization said the original designer did not want to sell the shirt Jimin wore. However, after that, he agreed. Fans were also very excited to hear idol clothes being auctioned at that time.

A few hundred or a few thousand are considered normal prices, and being fired to tens of thousands is already very expensive, but can you imagine that a pair of shoes can be worth a house?

In August last year, the Nike Air Jordan1 sneaker that Jordan wore when he dunked a rebound was auctioned for $610,000, becoming the sneaker with the highest transaction record in auction history.

Now, a pair of shoes may break this record.

In the few days from April 16th to 21st, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, a pair of sneakers on display attracted the attention of the world. This was the first pair of Nike Air Yeezy worn by Kanye West that year.

After being exhibited, the shoes will be auctioned at Sotheby’s auction house, and the transaction price is estimated to exceed $1 million.

According to Agence France-Presse, this pair of sneakers is owned by shoe collector Ryan Chang, and this auction is also a private auction, which means that the final transaction price and the buyer will not be disclosed unless the buyer and seller privately disclose it.

Why are these shoes so expensive?

It was at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008. Kanye sang the two songs “Hey Mama” and “Stronger” in a black suit. He won eight nominations and won the “Best Rap” as he wished. “Album” (“Graduation”), “Best Rap Singer” (“Stronger”), “Best Rap Song” (“Good Life”), and “Best Rap Group” (He and Common (listening to the song) “Southside”) these four awards.

At that time, sharp-eyed fans immediately noticed the pair of shoes worn by Grandpa Kan, because it had never been on sale.

After that, fans looked forward to it, hoping to wear the same style of Kanye, but in the end these shoes were not sold on the market. Although it is a pity, this collaboration caused a sensation in the fashion industry because Nike previously only worked with athletes.

It can be said that this pair of Nike Air Yeezy redefines “what is an iconic shoe”, laid the cornerstone of today’s Yeezy shoe style, and has a great influence on the Yeezy brand, which is now over billions in size. It is also a trend culture. Important symbol.

Because this pair of shoes is too legendary, Sotheby’s even cooperated with the sneaker appraisal consultant Suede One to ensure the authenticity of this pair of sneakers with a valuation of more than one million dollars.

After that, in 2009 Kanye West cooperated with Nike to launch a limited edition Air Yeezy 1.

Because these shoes are too popular, in 2012, they once again jointly launched the Air Yeezy 2.

In 2013, Kanye West ended its partnership with Nike and invested in Adidas in 2014.

So far, Yeezy has become one of the hottest and most profitable fashion brands. According to an internal report by Bloomberg citing UBS bank, the Yeezy brand has generated nearly $1.7 billion in revenue in 2020 alone.

Just last month, multiple media reports stated that Kanye West is the richest black in the United States, with a net worth of US$6.6 billion.Previously, Bloomberg reported that the total value of his sneaker brand Yeezy plus Yeezy Gap, which has not yet sold a piece of clothing, is as high as $4.7 billion.

But according to “Forbes” (Forbes) in the latest announcement, Robert F. Smith, who is worth $6 billion, is still the richest black American man, and “Forbes” gave Kanye West a “valuation” of $1.8 billion.

Among them, the business of Yeezy and Adidas under Kanye West is worth 1.5 billion U.S. dollars, and other assets such as cash, real estate and vehicles are worth 160 million U.S. dollars. His songs can bring millions of royalties and a valuation of 90 million U.S. dollars each year. The ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s company Skimms has a small share in the company and is valued at $64 million.

In addition, “Forbes” also stated that although Kanye West’s team insists that the Yeezy x Gap transaction is worth about $1.5 billion, Forbes will not give any value until the product is sold, so the valuation is $0.

Although there is still a long way to go before becoming the richest black man, it has to be said that this hip-hop superstar has made a lot of money from his sideline business of clothing and shoes in full swing.

Kanye West’s influence is really great. The ordinary Air Yeezy currently on the market has sky-high prices, not to mention the numerous iconic “first pairs”.

Recently, it has been reported that Kanye is planning to release a documentary of his own. Although there is no further news, and even the title has not been decided, Netflix has already announced that it will purchase the copyright for 30 million US dollars. Lord’s influence.

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This is a male rapper shoe used to wear on stage Grammy 50th. Design has an estimated selling price of more than 1 million USD. The Air Yeezy 1 was Kanye’s first groundbreaking sneakers with Nike. It has a special impact as one of the first notation designs created for artists, not athletes. Since then, many brands have partnered with other musicians and creators to make signature shoes. Nike Air Yeezy 1 is expected to cost more than $ 1 million. Photo: @ sotheby’s. “This shoe was so important to the growth of Yeezy – one of the most important lifestyle and sports shoe brands in history. In 2008, it made waves in the sneakers community,” said Brahm Wachter. – Sotheby’s Streetwear and Modern Collectables – share. This design introduced Nike Yeezy to the world, Sotheby’s said, redefining what it means to be a shoe. “Exclusive to Kanye, Air Yeezy is a completely new silhouette, designed for an artist instead of an athlete, paving the way for many artists’ collaborations today,” the auction firm shared. Previously, Nike only worked with athletes. Kanye West is a significant breakthrough for the American brand. While not the only one who designs, Kanye West has a major influence on the look of the Nike Air Yeezy. This shoe is sold by collector Ryan Chang. It will be on display at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (China) from April 16. Sotheby’s claims the Nike Air Yeezy 1 and Nike Air Yeezy 2 are the most coveted by collectors. Photo: @ sotheby’s. How should men match with sneakers? Choosing the right clothes when wearing shoes helps the boys look stylish and youthful.