Maecenas was founded on the simple premise that fine art as an asset class should be accessible to ordinary people.  The fact that it is not is a quirk of history. Nobody is shocked by retail investors buying gold ETFs or shares in a REIT.

Investing in fine art is not a new concept, although this channel has been monopolized by only the wealthiest individuals, collectors, and galleries. A few works of art have recently traded above €100 million providing the sellers and auction houses with very substantial gains.

As current political and economic news reverberates around the world, uncertainty is breeding insecurity among investors. Equity markets are see-sawing while currencies and commodities are continually fighting for equilibrium.

It is a core credo of Maecenas that art - although created and appreciated for its beauty and its ability to convey questions and truths beyond the capability of words - should be thought of primarily as an asset class.

Maecenas is backed by an outstanding team that brings expertise from many different areas to build a truly unique and groundbreaking platform. Today we introduce a key member of the Maecenas leadership team: Chief Financial Officer Eduardo Sarian.

Some of us start with stamps, others with coins. Regardless of the actual object or artwork, the urge to collect is common in all of us, but turning a childhood hobby into professional collecting takes desire, determination and dedication.

The past 18 months have been a time of extremes for blockchain businesses and crypto tokens. From the euphoria of late 2017 to the “crypto winter” of late 2018, the industry has ridden ups and downs that have left many outside observers wondering what to make of the space.

There are few events that command the attention and set the tone of the fine art world like Art Basel. Now, blockchain technology has begun to turn heads among the the event’s attendees, many of whom are counted among the leaders of the space.

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Happy 2019 everyone! The new year brings a new start and we are marking the occasion with an updated roadmap.

Major blockchain protocols to collaborate on Project Phoenix after launch with Ethershift and John McAfee

Moving into the secondary from the primary market is typically key to an artist’s commercial success and can often mean the difference between scraping by and international fame and fortune.

Art is a popular alternative investment opportunity, but how do you get in on the ground floor?