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Is This CryptoPunks Sale a Funeral or a Fresh Start?

Is This CryptoPunks Sale a Funeral or a Fresh Start?

The NFT market’s grifting moonshot is something we don’t need to discuss in detail here. CryptoPunks, which only a year ago were the darlings of the digital art world, being sold off to a non-profit? It screams "decline," doesn't it? What if we’re approaching this the wrong way entirely? What...

CryptoPunks NFTs Find New Home in Non-Profit Foundation Amidst Market Shift

CryptoPunks NFTs Find New Home in Non-Profit Foundation Amidst Market Shift

CryptoPunks, a pioneering collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), will soon be showcased at the new permanent exhibition space in Palo Alto. The decision marks a turning point in what’s fast becoming a brutal new reality for these formerly high-flying digital assets that once fetched multi-million dollar valuations. The foundation remains...

CryptoPunks' Fire Sale: Is This the End of the NFT Dream?

CryptoPunks' Fire Sale: Is This the End of the NFT Dream?

The news hit the NFT world like a digital asteroid: Yuga Labs, the behemoth behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is offloading CryptoPunks to the Infinite Node Foundation, a non-profit. At first blush, that seems nearly altruistic, a nod to saving art. But dig just a little bit deeper, and a...

CryptoPunks' New Home 5 Reasons Why This Matters To You

CryptoPunks' New Home 5 Reasons Why This Matters To You

Okay, the news is out: Yuga Labs, the titans behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, just offloaded the CryptoPunks IP to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE), a digital art non-profit. At first glance, it seems… fine. This change has some significant consequences. To all NFT lovers, artists, and investors, this is...

CryptoPunks Find New Home as Infinite Node Foundation Takes Custody

CryptoPunks Find New Home as Infinite Node Foundation Takes Custody

CryptoPunks, one of the original and most prestigious NFT collections on the Ethereum blockchain, now sits under the stewardship of the Infinite Node Foundation. This approval for this transaction between CryptoPunks and the Infinite Node Foundation was announced through a tweet on X.com. This change is important as it gives...

CryptoPunks' New Home A Win for Preservation or Another NFT Power Grab?

CryptoPunks' New Home A Win for Preservation or Another NFT Power Grab?

The transfer of CryptoPunks IP to the Infinite Node Foundation (NODE). It's done. Is this really a win for digital art, though? Or just a wolf in sheep’s clothing, an end-run to consolidate power in the decentralized, don’t-tread-on-me jungle of NFTs. Let's dissect this, shall we? This isn’t merely a...

NFT Sales Surge Hides a Dark Secret Fewer Buyers More Wash Trading

NFT Sales Surge Hides a Dark Secret Fewer Buyers More Wash Trading

We’re used to having headlines yell at us about skyrocketing NFT sales. Bitcoin hitting $103,000! Ethereum bouncing back! The crypto market cap ballooning! I know — it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, right? Before you jump into the NFT waters, let’s pause to drain the swamp and...

NFT Value Decoded: Beyond JPEGs to Digital Ownership

NFT Value Decoded: Beyond JPEGs to Digital Ownership

It’s no secret that the NFT space has been an incredible rollercoaster of thrills, creativity, and occasional chaos. Jason, a blogger known for making complex topics accessible, dives into the core value proposition of NFTs, cutting through the noise to reveal what truly makes them significant beyond just digital images....

NFTs Aren't Just JPEGs: 3 Reasons They're Revolutionizing Digital Ownership

NFTs Aren't Just JPEGs: 3 Reasons They're Revolutionizing Digital Ownership

You've probably heard the snide remarks: NFTs are just overpriced JPEGs, right? Another fad for the tech-obsessed elite? I understand the skepticism. To write off NFTs as simple digital baubles is like writing off the internet in the 90s. You're missing the bigger picture. NFTs are about something far more...

Doodles NFT Sales Soar as DOOD Token Launch Nears

Doodles NFT Sales Soar as DOOD Token Launch Nears

Meanwhile, Doodles, one of the biggest NFT collections, is preparing to debut its memecoin DOOD on the Solana blockchain. This promising new use case is fueling an NFT sales boom. It was the announcement on February 13 that set off the real market frenzy. Investors are waiting with bated breath...

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