# Car-Branded Digital Art Fingerprints DAO Collaborates with Mercedes-Benz on Digital Art Collection By Grace Mahas | Published 2023-05-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerprints-dao References: [maschine.fingerprintsdao.xyz](https://maschine.fingerprintsdao.xyz/)  Fingerprints DAO, a global community and decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) advocating blockchain art, announced the upcoming digital art collection, "Maschine," created in collaboration with [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-nft) and the artist Harm van den Dorpel. The DAO, established in early 2021, houses over 260 members, including influential collectors, leading digital artists, and top venture capital firms. Harm van den Dorpel, a Dutch artist known for his pioneering work in blockchain-based art since 2015, employs [generative algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessy-and-florian-zumbrunn) to develop art pieces with constant evolution and change. The collaboration, guided by a prestigious group of art collectors and pioneers from Fingerprints, culminates in a Dutch Auction slated for Wednesday, June 7th, at 12 p.m. ET on the Fingerprints' website. This synergy between art and technology underscores Fingerprints DAO's commitment to fostering innovative blockchain artistry. Image Credit: Fingerprints DAO, Mercedes-Benz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blockchain Art:** The collaboration between Fingerprints DAO, Mercedes-Benz, and Harm van den Dorpel highlights the disruptive innovation potential in Blockchain Art. - **Generative Algorithms:** Harm van den Dorpel's use of generative algorithms to create constantly evolving art pieces presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the generative art industry. - **Dutch Auctions:** The use of Dutch Auctions by Fingerprints DAO for the sale of their digital art collection presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the auction industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Mercedes-Benz's collaboration with Fingerprints DAO for the creation of digital art highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the integration of cars and technology. - **Art:** Fingerprints DAO's commitment to fostering innovative blockchain artistry presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry. - **Blockchain:** The collaboration between Fingerprints DAO, Mercedes-Benz, and Harm van den Dorpel highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the blockchain industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Vehicle-Inspired NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-nft.md) - [Automaker-Branded Limited-Edition Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-and-superplastic.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Digital Collector Hardware Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-and-ledger.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Artful Car-Themed Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car.md) - [Generative Art-Wrapped Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaoru-tanaka.md) - [Eroding Sculpture NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroding-and-reforming-digital-car.md) - [Automobile NFT Universes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooting-star.md)