Ben.lio ✄

|| Digital Artist ||Fine ART Collector||🇩🇴 || Honda🔰||🐺

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

I learned
to hold everything together
while
my little boy
didn’t understand

was that
he was the thing
being traded for it.

This piece will always remind me why I’m here. And how to keep the balance every time I step into web3.

A turning point in how I value my time.
Balance is the way. ⏳

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@stonkin2021 @stephanvasement Literally what just happened, one mistake take all the things we do in the space…, but is my responsibility to fix it ❤️🫡

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@stephanvasement

I’ve spent some time reflecting on what happened, and I want to sincerely apologize to Stephan and anyone who may have been disappointed by my actions.

Looking back, I recognize that I took too much from another artist’s work, and I take full responsibility for that. Regardless of my intentions, I understand how this affected the original artist, and I should have been more thoughtful and careful before putting this work out into the world.

This is the first time I’ve found myself in a situation where I’ve drawn so directly from another artist’s work, and I don’t take that lightly. I’m not saying this to excuse myself, but rather to acknowledge that I’ve made a mistake and that there’s a lesson here I need to take seriously.

I’m willing to send all the proceeds from the mint directly to Stephan. I don’t want to profit from a situation that has caused another artist discomfort or disappointment. I believe taking responsibility also means taking meaningful action, not just putting out an apology.

I’m grateful that this was brought to my attention because it gives me an opportunity to reflect, learn, and become better before these kinds of mistakes could ever become an unconscious habit. I’ll be taking more time to evaluate my own actions, intentions, and creative decisions moving forward.

I have nothing but respect for the artists who continue to push this space forward, and I never want my work or actions to come at the expense of someone else’s creativity.

I’m genuinely sorry, Stephan. I hear you, I take responsibility, and I’ll do better.

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@Pixeldreams_art Thanks, god bless you.

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@nftman76v3 @stephanvasement Thank you

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@Klintoo @stephanvasement @AdamWeitsman Yeah, incredibly sad that is this way, but god knows why things happen, thanks for the kind words 🖤

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@king___bets @stephanvasement Thank you king

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@MartKAD @stephanvasement Thank you marton, this means a lot to me, im gonna be back 🖤🫡

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@rafazulia @stephanvasement ❤️

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@NelART99 @stephanvasement ❤️

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@itskeylay @stephanvasement Thank you ❤️

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@srcherryvnz01 @stephanvasement Thank you cherry, means a lot in this situation ❤️

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

Yes, I get hammered with a lot of DMs, and sometimes I go into panic mode. I’m human. I need to sit down, take a breath, and think things through again, just like I said in my current post.

I wanted to put this out publicly so everyone can read it and understand my side of the story.

It’s weird how some people choose to start posting publicly instead of reaching out through DMs, like @AdamWeitsman did, and having a conversation like grown men.

Yes, I made a mistake, and I’m genuinely sorry for it. I’ve already reached out to the artist through DM because I want to talk to him directly and address this properly.

I’m sorry for what happened.

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@zigmarillion @AdamWeitsman @TransientLabs Thank you fam

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@youmiirror I need one 🫶

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

A vault is more than a collection of assets. It’s a map of the worlds I’ve explored, the artists who made me stop and look, and the pieces that left something behind in me.

As an artist, I create to express. As a collector, I collect to remember. Every piece holds a story, a moment in time, a little fragment of the culture we’re building together.

This is my corner of the art world, shaped by curiosity, conviction, and a love for the things that make us feel something. Thanks to OpenSea for giving us a place to store, showcase, and appreciate our art.

Now, looking at my vault… 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗠 𝗜 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚? 🐺

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@avaaaaart Gm avart

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

Gm everyone.

Some journeys are never meant to have a final destination, and some goodbyes come far too soon.

Today, we remember the souls who departed on their last flight. Though their wings have fallen silent, their stories, memories, and the love they left behind will continue to travel through time.

May the skies hold them gently, and may those waiting on the ground find the strength to carry on.

Not every flight returns home, but no soul is ever forgotten. 🕊️

/𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐿𝒶𝓈𝓉 𝐹𝓁𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@youmiirror @crucifore @opensea @HailDraconis @zakalwe_x True

[Ben.lio ✄ @Benlio]

@ArchanNair @AdamWeitsman @MuoriField Welcome boss @AdamWeitsman 🫡