As y’all know, I’ve been fuckin' around with AI image generation using Midjourney. Midjourney is fuckin’ wild.

If you’re just starting with Midjourney, here’s the beginner’s guide.

Here are some other shit I’ve learned that’s helping me make the most out of my midjourney experience:

Weights to Text Prompts

Weights to text prompts is a feature in Midjourney that allows you to adjust the weights of certain keywords in your text prompt. For example, if you want the generated image to focus more on “sunset” and “palm tree” than “beach”, you can give “sunset” and “palm tree” higher weights. To use this feature, simply add weights to your text prompt by placing a number at the end of the keyword.

Here’s an example input: /imagine: sunset::3 beach::1 palm trees::3

Filtering Out Words from Your Image

Sometimes, you might want to generate an image without certain elements, such as people or animals. Midjourney allows you to filter out specific words from your generated image by adding the word to the

— no

to the end of your prompt, followed my the words you don’t want.

Here’s an example input: “/imagine: pond — no Frogs”.

Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio is an important consideration when generating images in Midjourney. By default, the aspect ratio is set to 1:1, but you can adjust it to suit your needs. To change the aspect ratio, simply add

— ar

followed by the desired dimensions to your prompt, separated by a colon.

Here’s an example input: “/imagine: lizard laying in the sun — ar 16:9”.

Image as a Prompt

Midjourney also allows you to use an existing image as a prompt for generating new artwork. Simply upload the image to Discord, copy the link, and place it at the beginning of your prompt. After that, enter some descriptive words, and Midjourney will create new images based on the visual elements in the uploaded image.

Here’s an example input: “/imagine [insert image link], futuristic warrior, glowing green armour, green flame floating above head, city landscape background, hyper realistic, octane render, unreal engine, 8k, canon photography, — q 5 — ar 16:9

Image Used:

Result:

This is usually useful if you want to use your own photo and create imaginary images based on it (for example, using your own face in the middle of a journey).

Quality

Another important factor to consider when creating images for Midjourney is quality. By default, the quality is set to 1, but you can adjust it to a higher or lower resolution to suit your needs. To change the quality, simply add

— q (.25–5)

to your prompt. The highest quality is 5, and the lowest is .25.

Here’s an example input: “/imagine: eyeball — q 5”.

Chaos

Chaos is a feature in Midjourney that allows you to add randomness and unpredictability to your generated images. By default, the chaos level is set to 0, but you can increase it to 100 to add more randomness. To use this feature, simply add “ — chaos” or “ — c” to your prompt, followed by a number between 0 and 100.

Here’s an example input: “/imagine: Hurricane on the moon — c 100”.

Stylize the Output

Finally, Midjourney allows you to apply different styles to the output images. This can be done by adding “ — stylize” or “ — s” to the end of your prompt, followed by a number between 0 and 1000. The default in 100.

Here’s an example input: “/imagine: creative painting of a mountainside — s 1000”.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the powerful features available in Midjourney. Using these tools effectively can create unique and compelling images that inspire your creativity.

Sup y’all, it’s ya boy fxnction. As y’all know, I’ve been playing around with AI, especially Midjourney, a lot recently. If you’ve seen my twitter, it’s filled with crazy image all made by AI. Well, I figured I’d create a little guide to teach you how to start using Midjourney today.

Let’s check it out:

Midjourney is an AI tool that enables users to create stunning dream-like landscapes and subjects with the help of a few words. If you’re interested in giving Midjourney a try, you’ll require the following tools:

• A Discord account
• A web browser

Once you have all the necessary tools, follow the instructions below to begin using Midjourney:

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: First, ensure that you have a Discord account. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily sign up for free at discord.com.

Step 2: Visit the Midjourney website (midjourney.com) and click on the “Join the beta” button. You’ll then be taken to a Discord invite.

Step 3: Accept the Discord invite to Midjourney and select “Continue to Discord.”

Step 4: Your Discord app will automatically open. Once it does, click on the ship-like Midjourney icon located on the left menu.

Step 5: In the Midjourney channels, find the Newcomer rooms, where you can begin.

Step 6: Note that your free trial only provides you with a specific number of prompt options. You can create about 25 free images with this. If you’d like to create more, you’ll need to buy a full membership.

Step 7: Type “/imagine” in the Discord chat for your newcomer room. This will create a prompt field where you can type a description of the image you want to generate. If there’s a particular style you’re looking for, include it in your description.

Step 8: Allow Midjourney a minute to generate your images. The AI typically produces several different versions based on your description.

Below the images, you’ll see a section of U and V buttons labeled 1 through 4. The numbers correspond to the four images that Midjourney produced. U will upscale that particular image into a larger and more defined version, while V will generate an entirely new image based on the present image that you choose. You’ll also see a refresh button to the side to request a new set of images.

Step 9: You can also make variations on that image by pressing V, upscale it to the maximum before downloading by pressing U, or choose a Light upscale redo for different lighting options and a beta upscale redo to fix and minor errors in hands/fingers/etc.

Step 10: Once you’re finished, you can DM the image directly to yourself by selecting the Envelope emoji and adding it to your chat. That allows you to save and download the image whenever you want.

Extra Tip 1: If you buy the Midjourney Upgrade (low plan is like $20/month), you can directly DM the Midjourney Bot and avoid using their crowded discord server.

Extra Tip 2: If you generate a ton of images and want to see something for a long time ago, sign in on Midjourney.com and go to the gallary. It showcases every image you’ve ever made, in order of time created, with the prompt used to created. It’s epic.

Extra Tip 3: Having a hard time imagining cool prompts? This tool has helped me build some pretty crazy shit. Enjoy: https://prompt.noonshot.com/

In conclusion, with just a few simple steps, you can begin using Midjourney to create fantastic AI images. Have fun experimenting !

The concept of smart contracts was first introduced by computer scientist Nick Szabo in 1994, who described them as a way to facilitate, verify, and enforce the negotiation or performance of a contract. In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, smart contracts provide a transparent and secure way to execute transactions and enforce agreements without the need for intermediaries such as banks or legal firms.

How a smart contract works

A smart contract operates on a decentralized platform such as Ethereum, which is a blockchain-based platform that allows for the creation and execution of smart contracts. To create a smart contract, the terms of the agreement are written into a program using a programming language such as Solidity.

Once the contract is created, it is uploaded onto the decentralized platform where it is stored and can be accessed by both parties involved in the contract. When the predetermined conditions of the contract are met, the contract is automatically executed, and the terms of the agreement are carried out.

For example, let’s say Alice and Bob agree to enter into a smart contract for the sale of a piece of property. The contract specifies that Alice will transfer ownership of the property to Bob in exchange for a certain amount of cryptocurrency. Once the conditions of the contract are met, such as the transfer of cryptocurrency and the transfer of ownership, the contract is automatically executed and the property is transferred to Bob.

Benefits of using smart contracts

There are several benefits to using smart contracts, including:

• Efficiency: Smart contracts automate the process of executing a contract, which means that they can be completed faster and with less effort than traditional contracts.
• Trust: Smart contracts are transparent and immutable, which means that they cannot be altered or tampered with once they are created. This provides a high level of trust and security for both parties involved in the contract.
• Cost savings: Because smart contracts eliminate the need for intermediaries such as banks or legal firms, they can save both parties money in terms of fees and other expenses.
• Accuracy: Smart contracts are self-executing, which means that they are not subject to human error. This ensures that the terms of the contract are carried out accurately and without any misunderstandings.

Limitations of smart contracts

While smart contracts offer many benefits, there are also some limitations to consider. These include:

• Lack of legal recognition: In many countries, smart contracts are not yet recognized as legally binding. This means that they may not be enforceable in the event of a dispute or disagreement between the parties involved in the contract.
• Limited scope: Smart contracts are only able to execute the specific terms of the agreement that are written into the contract. This means that they cannot handle complex or nuanced legal issues that may arise in a contract.
• Dependency on technology: Because smart contracts rely on technology to operate, they are subject to potential technical failures or disruptions. This can create uncertainty and risk for both parties involved in the contract.

Despite these limitations, the use of smart contracts is growing, and they are expected to play an increasingly important role in a wide range of industries, from finance and real estate to supply chain management and healthcare. As the technology continues to evolve, it is likely that smart contracts will become more widely accepted and used in the future.

As we lead up to the launch of Trippy Bunny Gen 2 and in order to explain a bit about why we are building a Gen 2 collection for this OG, we have to start closer to the beginning. Let’s take a look at the origins of Trippy Bunny, their effect on the ecosystem, and the good we can do moving forward.

In the beginning, Trippy Bunny was a fun project between my friends and I, meant to directly do something positive for the Solana ecosystem during a period of overpriced mints and cash grabs. I drew a buncha bunny art, shared it with Bagsy, brought in our friend Techy Spark to run tech, and had UnhingedIntern lead charity coordination and marketing.

We sold out 1,111 Trippy Bunnies at 1.11 SOL in under 16 seconds when $SOL was around $200, raising about $220k. At the time of mint, no one knew our charity intentions and, after, we surprised everyone by giving away our full mint proceeds to ASFP, a charity revolved around suicide prevention.

This struck a cord with many people at the time and, as a result, the Trippy Bunny community grew and expanded. I also believe, set a precedent of what was possible with mints and charity at that time.

The community has always been the center of the focus of Trippy Bunnies since then. In fact, a few community members like Linkzyy, Unassigned, Ken, and Ansel took huge initiative to excel and fund different ideas, even without a roadmap or starting capital.

Over the last year we’ve done a few airdrops, made a comic, made available some sick merch to holders, and worked with the 1/1 artist @Singpentinkhepi to build the art for Gen 2.

Every original Trippy Bunny holder will get a free mint for Gen 2 and if you hold the comic or pod, you’ll get WL for Gen 2 automatically.

Our intention with Gen 2 is to expand the Trippy Bunny ecosystem. While having a small collection can be fun, it also limits the growth potential in an ever expanding ecosystem. With Gen 2, our goal is to expand the community and build upon some unique ideas we have to provide value in a different way in the ecosystem; through promoting a balanced and mentally healthy lifestyle.

Stayed tuned for our launch on Magic Eden soon!

-fxnction