This article discusses a current hot topic in fine art nft space: how to establish a cultural distinction between social mints and non-fungible or low-supply editions to preserve the value of existing art and future art in web3? The controversy arises from the shift to low-cost minting of nfts on platforms like Zora and Rodeo Club, leading to concerns about devaluing existing art and the impact on the artist's ability to control their own provenance.