About the Creator

cobi bean / @L2cobi / OB1JACOBI

I’ve been making music for over 10 years, mostly working behind the scenes as a producer and audio engineer. Recently, I decided to step into the spotlight now that I’m no longer relying on my production skills to pay the bills.

Outside of music, I’m a business owner and a father to my 5-year-old. I run a smoke shop, which has been both rewarding and challenging. Being a new business owner means I’ve had my fair share of struggles, but it’s all part of the journey. Balancing running a business with raising my kid has taught me perseverance and resilience, which I channel into my art and this NFT collection.

I’m also the Lead Metis CEG Advocate, where I host AMAs with new projects that are coming to, or considering, to deploy on Metis. While I’m not an employee, this role gives me a chance to connect with the Metis community and network. I won’t abuse these connections, but if there's an opportunity to leverage my network to help either Layer 2 Lo-Fi Llamas or VestaDAO, I’m ready to take it.

cobi bean

I’ve been a Bitcoin and altcoin holder since 2020, but it wasn’t until I explored L2 ecosystems that I found Metis. The community here felt authentic in a way I hadn’t seen elsewhere, and after getting comfortable, I realized there was a gap—a new NFT collection was missing. That’s when I started cooking up these llamas back in January.

As a self-taught developer, I thought diving into this project would be not only good for my professional growth but also a lot of fun. The llamas and the Llama Tape are a glimpse into my soul. The art and music tell a story of my feelings and emotions over the past year or two.

I’m also the founder of VestaDAO, a utility/media/journalism project. While VestaDAO is a bit more serious, the llamas give me a chance to create something more relaxed and culture-focused.

-cobi