Ink, lineage, and the business behind the craft.
Proof of Ink connects African artists, studios, suppliers, and collectors through products, stories, events, and the ideas that grow around them.
Find tattoo supplies, aftercare, branded products, apparel, and artist-led merchandise from a growing network of creators.
Connect with artists, suppliers, and collaborators through secure, relay-friendly studio DMs.
From studio craft to cultural commerce
The tattoo world does not stop at the chair. Discover products, stories, partnerships, and opportunities that help independent studios and artists build what comes next.
Supplies that travel with you
Source inks, needles, healing supplies, and studio essentials from African suppliers through live Nostr listings.
Long-form artist stories
Share studio diaries, cultural essays, creative process, and the knowledge behind the work.
Gatherings and residencies
Find pop-ups, guest spots, workshops, festivals, and other real-world tattoo culture events.
Brand-building partnerships
Explore custom packaging, private-label products, and studio-branded aftercare through the network.
Artist collaboration drops
Bring artists, studios, and suppliers together around limited products, apparel, and shared collections.
Wholesale and event supply
Start conversations around larger orders, event merchandise, custom apparel, and fulfillment needs.
Supplies & studio essentials
Live listings from across the relay network.
Long-form stories & studio notes
Long-form content spotlighting tattoo histories, artists, and practices.
Upcoming gatherings
Track pop-ups, residencies, and festivals in the events calendar.
Open an encrypted studio chat
Send an encrypted direct message to the Proof of Ink hub or use the fallback contact details.