Original Author: The World's Savior

The Unexpected Reunion of Art and Web3

Recently, Binance's official Twitter has been continuously posting art-related tweets, sparking the public's endless imagination about tokens in the art field.

Although the intersection between art and the Web3 user base was originally limited, it was set in motion by the $ban of Sotheby's executives and a mysterious tweet from $Mundi: "If a new savior is born, we will not believe." These two seemingly distant worlds bizarrely overlapped.

On December 1, Binance tweeted an adaptation of Caravaggio's "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas," which primarily tells the story of the disciple who ultimately believes only after touching Jesus' wounds. The subtle resonance between the two tweets shrouded $Mundi in an elusive veil of mystery.

"The Savior": The Missing Art Code

This final masterpiece by Da Vinci depicts Jesus Christ, blessing with his right hand and holding a crystal ball in his left, symbolizing "the ruler of the universe." In 2017, it sold for $450 million at Christie's, setting a new record in art auction history. However, at the moment the auction hammer fell, the painting seemed to evaporate from the earthly realm.

Regarding the whereabouts of the painting, two major speculations circulate:

• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has hidden it on a private yacht.

• The painting may be concealed in a secret location in Switzerland.

A key follower of $Mundi's official Twitter, WSJ journalist Bradley Hope, has close ties to the Saudi royal family. In his latest tweet, he hinted that according to his biography "Blood and Sand," Salman plans to build a dedicated art museum for "The Savior." In August 2024, BBC further confirmed: the painting may be exhibited at the Future Art Museum in Riyadh, where it will become a cultural collection centerpiece akin to the "Mona Lisa."

Who is the Mysterious Force Behind $Mundi?

Behind the rapid rise of $Mundi, there seems to be an unusual "conspiracy group":

• Wintermute market makers are following this Twitter (the address ranks first holding 5% of the tokens).

• Legendary auctioneer at Christie's @GouzerLoic.

• WSJ journalist and author of "Blood and Oil" @bradleyhope.

• Several million-level KOLs posting tweets and gestures about "The Savior."

• Continuous tracking by @CoinDesk.

These "big shots" from the art world, finance, and Saudi Arabia continue to pay attention to Mundi, indicating that a cross-border meme experiment is brewing.

Cross-Border Experiment of Art and Meme

Sotheby's "Comedian" case is a classic example: a banana taped to a wall sold for an astronomical $6.2 million. Behind this was Sotheby's executives participating in the $BAN token issuance, successfully attracting meme investors from the crypto space.

Christie's is clearly not willing to fall behind. Loic Gouzer, who participated in the "Comedian" auction, frequently interacts with $Mundi, perhaps indicating that traditional art institutions are seeking new ways to engage in dialogue with Web3.

$Mundi: Reconstructing Art Value

The art world has undergone tremendous changes, and the financial world is also constantly evolving.

So, why is art valuable? I believe that the value of art lies not only in its aesthetics or history but also in the human behaviors and collective imaginations surrounding it. Just as the "Mona Lisa" has long been integrated into cultural consciousness, "The Savior" now stands at the crossroads of the art and meme communities.

The emergence of $Mundi offers a bold idea: the combination of the two does not divide ownership but expands the painting's value through the meme ecosystem. This is a new model based on faith, connecting culture and finance. Holders are not just investors; they are participants in the story, providing a new generation with the opportunity to engage in the legacy of "The Savior."

Imagining the Future of the Painting

When the painting re-emerges, it will not only cause a stir in the art world, but the $Mundi and WEB3 communities will amplify its narrative, questioning whether its value can rise from $450 million to $1 billion. This is not only a rethinking of art value but also challenges the essence of value creation, symbolizing the fusion of art, blockchain, and memetics.

Although the clues are difficult to reveal the full picture, $Mundi may just be the beginning of a larger plan.

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