Behind the Bluechips: A Guide to Legacy NFT Artists and Projects
Legacy NFT artists and projects explained by culture, not floors: CryptoPunks, Art Blocks, XCOPY, Hackatao, Azuki and more, with links to deeper reads.
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Pompidou Digital Art Committee: What It Means for Onchain Art
The Pompidou Digital Art Committee backs onchain and generative art in 2026-2031. What it funds, and where to see the works while Paris is closed.
The Unraveling and Rebirth of Digital Ownership: A Post-Mortem on the 2021 NFT Empire and the Rise of Verifiable Utility
Introduction: The Lexicon of a Digital Empire The 2021-2022 market boom for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) was not an isolated event. It was a “perfect storm,” a confluence of macroeconomic accommodation, widespread cultural lockdowns, and the sudden, explosive maturation of a technology that seemingly solved a problem central to the digital […]
CryptoPunks IP: Is Yuga Labs Selling It to Preserve Its Legacy?
Rumors are swirling in the NFT community about the possibility of Yuga Labs selling the CryptoPunks IP, sparking a wave of speculation about the future of one of the most iconic NFT collections. While nothing has been officially confirmed, whispers from insiders suggest that this might be more than just […]
Yuga Labs Halts CryptoPunks Collaboration After Backlash: Navigating the ‘Woke’ Controversy
The Punk In Residence Program Yuga Labs recently introduced the Punk in Residence program, aimed at fostering on-chain collaborations and stimulating creative experimentation within the NFT space. The initiative selected artist Nina Chanel Abney to spearhead the program, culminating in her “Super Punk World” collection. This debut included an event […]
Unwrapping the Future: Yuga Labs’ Game-Changing Wrapper for CryptoPunks
TLDR: Yuga Labs’ new CryptoPunks721 wrapper is a major advancement in NFT trading, streamlining the process for CryptoPunks. This launch, ahead of the rumored Yuga Labs-Magic Eden marketplace, showcases a commitment to innovation and improving user experience in the NFT space. Revolutionizing NFT Trading: The Birth of CryptoPunks721 Yuga Labs, […]
Yuga Labs’ CEO Daniel Alegre Addresses Community Concerns: A Lesson in Transparent Leadership and Navigating Pressures
In a recent open letter, Daniel Alegre, CEO of Yuga Labs, the umbrella company behind some of the most celebrated NFT projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and CryptoPunks, spoke candidly about the state of affairs within the company and its community. Alegre’s letter stands out as a testament […]
Deciphering the Pulse of the CryptoPunk Universe: Conversations and Controversies
Jack Butcher’s Take on CryptoPunks Jack Butcher, a digital artist and the founder of Visualize Value, took a deep dive into his journey with CryptoPunks during a recent event. He shared how he initially discovered the project through thought-provoking commentary on Twitter in March 2021. As he explored digital auction […]
Yuga Labs CEO @dalegre Unveils Company’s Evolution: From Gaming to Cultural Catalyst
In a recent captivating appearance on Farokh’s Spaces show, Yuga Labs’ CEO @dalegre ignited a spark of optimism within the NFT community by shedding light on the company’s transformation. The conversation unveiled a shift that positions Yuga Labs as more than just a gaming entity; it’s now a catalyst for […]
The CryptoPunks Book: Chronicles of Iconic Generative Avatars
The recent collaboration between Yuga Labs and Zak Group aims to publish the first-of-its-kind book documenting the CryptoPunks collection. Yuga Labs, known for its web3 projects like CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Meebits, Otherside, and 10KTF, has teamed up with Zak Group, a renowned design office behind Virgil Abloh’s […]
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