Bonus Episode: Pussy Riot founder explains how to use NFTs for activism
This week we have a bonus episode from a fireside chat Jacquelyn did with Nadya Tolokonnikova, the creator of the protest art collective Pussy Riot, at NFT NYC in April 2023. Tolokonnikova was sentenced to two years of imprisonment in 2012 after being found guilty of “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred,” but was released early under amnesty. Fast forward to 2023 and Tolokonnikova has continued to use the Pussy Riot name to fight in favor of women and LGBTQ people’s rights and against Russia’s control under President Vladimir Putin. As of March, Tolokonnikova was added to Russia’s most wanted criminals list. Tolokonnikova has also spoken before the U.S. Congress, British Parliament, European Parliament and has also appeared on TV shows like House of Cards.