To explain "Non-Generative NFTs" we need to explain "Generative NFTs"

What it is

Generative NFT is the automated process of making an NFT with maths, codes, logic, randomization, and other algorithmic elements on already created digital art.

How it's done

A defined structure for the NFT is created and made the center of randomization, a defined structure like the body of an Ape, Alien, etc. then the accessories or variations of that NFT character like the color of the skin, the scarf, ears, jewelry, cigarettes, clothing, etc with their colors randomized using code, that's how come these 10,000, 8,888, 5,000, 250 closely related NFTs get created.

Why it's used?

1. It’s easier (honestly you can just go on youtube and search "Generative Art")
2. The NFTs appear visually appealing void of mistakes.
3. It's accurate
4. It's cheaper (cause it makes more sense to hire one digital artist to create a couple of digital characters and then randomize their variations to generate 1,000 unique NFTs THAN hiring 100 artists to create 10 artwork each).

When it's used

It's used when an NFT collection has a central theme based on fiction, subject to the imagination of the artists or its community. For example, did you ever think Apes could get bored? Or aliens could be lonely? Or Apes could be mutants ....lol...

NOW LET'S EXPLAIN NON-GENERATIVE NFT COLLECTIONS

WHAT IS NON-GENERATIVE NFT COLLECTION?

Non-Generative NFT Collection is the creation of an NFT collection with manual applications of maths, logic, randomization to digitally created items but...... without code - Ouch!

The Non-Generative Method

Unlike the automated process of creating generative NFTs, the Non-Generative process is manual and it is used for NFTs that mirror a real-life representation of sensitive sentimental values, like cultural representation. Cultural tribes are the easiest example I can give because we did it first with Beningin Collectibles.

Every tribe is distinct, even if they might have similar rites and traditions, but you'd agree that no 2 tribes in this world are exactly alike in appearance, rites traditions, etc.

Now imagine (the imaginoooooor..lol..) that you wanted to create a collection representing 50 different tribes of Africa, It would be remiss to use a generative NFT style of creating one defined structure and then randomizing the traditional accessories of different tribes for one character and calling that character the name of an actual tribe.

It would quite frankly be an insult to the tribe.

For example

Imagine that in the process of randomizing with code, the computer gives a character you tag the "Igbo Man" in Nigeria the "Kente cloth" of "Ewe" tribe from Togo or Ghana, that'd be totally remiss.

If the collection was about only the Igbo tribe or Ewe tribe, then some randomization by the computer can be applied but not with a collection with distinct characters representing real-life elements and not based on fiction.

How is Non-Generative art collection created?

1. Determine the real-life representation; for the Beningin Collectibles, we're basing it on actual tribes in Africa.
2. Set a preservation method, research process, and defined references for the characters; reference
3. Set the variations and rarity logic; reference
4. Hire artists to create the Primary Characters according to the references.
5. After the primary characters are created now create their variations according to the rarity logic and maths.
6. Finally, mint them according to rarity levels.

IT'S TEDIOUS BUT WORTH IT

It's more tedious, expensive, and time-consuming especially if you're on a low budget. It's worth it when you understand the value of the real-life representation the Non-Generative NFTs are based on.

Get ready for THE BENINGIN COLLECTION - a non-generative collection on African Tribes with a P2E Game.