Speculative Justice
720 x 720 px | 00:08 min | 1 MB
Background: The trial against René Benko has begun. Two days filled with tension, testimonies, witnesses and yet, at the center of it all, silence. Benko himself speaks little, offering only a few words but one sentence echoes through the courtroom: “I am not guilty.” At the end of those two days, the verdict is clear: guilty. The reason is a gift of €300,000 to his mother, made in the midst of insolvency. Between defense, concealment, and responsibility, the fragility of Benko’s constructed world becomes visible.
Own the Story: This is the first NFT in a new series following the ongoing trial of René Benko, a poetic reflection on truth, guilt, and façade. In the video, Benko appears dressed as a judge, declaring himself innocent. A symbolic act that reaches far beyond the courtroom: it’s not merely about hidden wealth or private accountability, but about control over narrative the power to shape reality, to twist evidence, to shift blame. The central question remains: is Benko truly guilty? Or will he once again bend reality until it becomes his defense? What does that mean for those who bet on his downfall, his creditors and for the image of Austria’s self-made mogul?
What do you get: A snapshot of the moment when guilt becomes performance – and belief becomes currency.
® This item is part of the SPECULATIVE JUSTICE Series, introduced by the Collapse Collection - the sole, original manager of René Benko’s digital insolvency administration. We transform the rise and fall of Benko into a unique opportunity: to become part of his story, profit from the remnants of his empire, and reclaim value from the ruins of his bankruptcy. Each series captures an aspect of Benko's ambition, excess, and collapse, turning debt, objects, and history into collectible assets. Owning a token is your chance to engage with power, speculation, and downfall - and to regenerate what was lost.
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