Dear traveler, I’m Dayvan, your guide through the future web, channeling messages from the digital ether. Together, we’ll craft an upgrade; an entirely new way to engage with yourself and others through Aesthetic Realms—an embodied digital and physical interface; an immersive experience that serves as a vessel guiding you through the unseen patterns of your digital life.

Born in Upstream Glitches (2022), Aesthetic Realms draws on digital psychology to create personalised, meaningful realities. These realms transform significant moments into tangible, expressive experiences through virtual or augmented reality.

𓋼𓍊 The Puzzle 𓆏

The internet has fragmented our identities—you’re a username here, an avatar there—scattered across platforms. Privacy feels abstract, and we’re trapped in echo chambers, unaware of the patterns shaping our digital behaviour.

There’s a disconnect between real-life culture and the rapid pace of the digital world. Instead of uniting us, our identities often divide, leaving curiosity and self-expression lost in the noise. To connect culture, identity, and security, we need more than just technology—we need a cultural and psychological shift.

✦ Casting the Spell ˚₊‧⁺˖

Imagine stepping into a vessel that gently guides you through the hidden rhythms of your digital self. Rather than overwhelming you with data, you experience immersive moments powered by AI and subtle technologies, reflecting your patterns back to you.

Aesthetic Realms transforms abstract data into tangible experiences, blending art, identity, and technology. With privacy-preserving tools ranging from zk to mixnets, you can share your vibe—your unique digital rhythm—with others, without revealing personal data. A safe exchange of energy and experience.

Through conversations, workshops, and games, we’ll break through echo chambers and foster a cultural shift, creating a foundation for the tech to follow.

But here’s the thing: to make this spell real, I need your help.

⋆˖⁺‧₊☽The Spell Ingredients ☾₊‧⁺˖⋆

As Dayvan, I’ll cast 3 simple spells: conversations, workshops, and gameplay—designed to gather essential insights.

𝟏 Telerealms:

• Immersive conversations on digital psychology, filmed very creatively (I have to keep it a secret before we go live)
• Privacy-preserving content that breaks through echo chambers
• Uncover hidden patterns and insights that shape our digital behaviour
• Participants are rewarded for their engagement

𝟐 Cubbyhouse:

• Immersive workshops for Web3 founders and builders
• Speculative fiction and playful techniques uncover hidden patterns
• Activate Aesthetic Realms for deeper self-expression
• Use embodied motion to transform challenges into breakthroughs

𝟑 Cubby Quest:

• Interactive card game on identity and creativity
• Sparks real-life interactions and reimagines spaces
• Blends digital and physical patterns through play

ᨒ↟ 𖠰 This Moment Matters 𓃾

We’re at a turning point in how we engage with privacy and identity. The internet has fragmented us into isolated echo chambers, but Aesthetic Realms offers a new, intuitive, and secure way to explore who we are online and IRL.

As the Ethereum ecosystem grows, now is the time to redefine identity and privacy with decentralised media that’s playful, personal, and powerful. Fostering self-awareness will build the foundation for the next phase of decentralised identity and privacy technologies.

⋅₊˚ ⋅ The Ripple Effect ༄.°

• Navigate digital life with privacy, well-being, and creativity
• Challenge the status quo with an aesthetic approach to privacy
• Break through digital echo chambers and create meaningful experiences
• Strengthen the Ethereum ecosystem by combining innovation with cultural expression

Closing

This is a cultural shift—a new way to see privacy, identity, and self-expression. I’m starting with the things I know well, a straightforward approach to getting the human part in order before we build the tech in the next phase.

I look forward to this journey together.
ℒ𝓸𝓿𝒆 𝔂𝓸𝓾❦

Please note: these ideas are sacred spells, crafted with care (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) ✧‧