Section 1.1: The Importance of Traits in Generative NFTs

In my previous articles, I often receive inquiries about the optimal number of traits for a generative NFT set. After extensive analysis, I concluded that a minimum of around 200 traits is ideal for creating a diverse collection. While it's possible to manage with fewer traits, particularly in a 10,000 NFT set, aiming for more traits yields better results. In fact, my highest trait count was a staggering 1,200!

Now, let’s see how many traits were included in Trump's collection:

Unfortunately, Trump's collection comes up short with only 111 traits (excluding the 1/1s). Additionally, while my previous recommendation was based on a standard 10,000 NFT set, Trump's collection boasts a whopping 45,000 NFTs, resulting in a disproportionate ratio of NFTs to traits.

Section 1.2: The Mathematical Dilemma

Consider this equation: A low trait count combined with a high NFT number, without proper coding to prevent duplicates, leads to a high chance of…

That's right—an abundance of duplicates! Here are a few examples of what that looks like:

Regrettably, had I been involved in this project, I would have advocated for:

• Increasing the trait count significantly, even if it required extra effort from the design team.
• Enhancing visual variety to create a more captivating collection where individual NFTs don’t appear too similar.
• Implementing coding measures to eliminate blatant duplicates, like those shown above.

Furthermore, I was not impressed with the 1/1s in the collection. For instance, they featured:

The same "1/1" NFT, except one was digitally signed and the other was not. When offering a 1/1, if digital signatures are included, then either:

• All should be signed, or
• Only a select few should be, but no duplicates should exist without signatures.

Overall, I would assign this collection a grade of D. While I acknowledge some points for its comedic theme and the potential to attract new users to the NFT space, it ultimately feels like a low-effort Photoshop endeavor—not exactly presidential quality. (Barack Obama, if you're interested in launching a proper NFT collection, feel free to reach out!)

I genuinely hope that newcomers to the NFT realm will explore beyond this example and uncover the truly impressive art and technology available in the generative NFT landscape.

Update: A day after the initial minting, the floor price has dropped by approximately 40% from the mint price.

Update (12-16-22): Surprisingly, another update shows that the floor price has recovered somewhat, at least for the moment.

Jim Dee is a prolific writer, developer, and multimedia creator based in Portland. Discover more about him and his projects at JPD3.com. Thank you for your interest!