It turns out all 500 seconds were not needed.

‘Gas Wars’ 1/1/500 by Jack Butcher, the penultimate Art Blocks Curated collection, sells out in a multi-minute flurry predicated upon Ethereum gas decisions. An active secondary market takes over, seeing 150 ETH in total volume thus far. ‘Gas Wars #17’, the generative aircraft to be shot down with the least bullets, is high sale at 1.5 WETH to Balon. The overall collection now sits with 320 unique owners and a lowest list of 0.3472 ETH.

‘Simulation #0’ by Jack Butcher, the artist proof of the collection and only clean aircraft, simultaneously closes in auction, selling for 11.11 ETH to moonshotcox.

Rodo reflects on the competitive minting environment: “Haven't had so much fun minting since the early Art Blocks days… The minting experience is just as much part of the art as the token itself.”

It was not all sunshine and roses, as many bemoaned lost gas wars. However, for those who tried and failed? All is not lost. In the words of Jack Butcher: “thanks for playing. for all recorded failed transactions, standby for phase 3.”

Hyla Unlocks Sam Spratt Drawing:
“It took over 2 years, but The Key that I hid scattered across The Monument Game has been found” says Sam Spratt. Puzzle solver Hyla receives the gift of a 1/1 Monument Game origin drawing and an associated letter from the artist. It seems Hyla has more to look forward to. Closing the letter: “More awaits The Key. As its keeper, its gate will open in Chapter 7.”

LoVid Theory:
Interdisciplinary artist duo LoVid - Tali Hinkis and Kyle Lapidus - announce representation with Picture Theory Gallery in NYC. Up next? They head to Offscreen Paris in October to present 486 Shorts before preparing for a Spring 2026 solo exhibition.