What are cryptopunks and why are they so popular?

CryptoPunks is one of the most talked-about NFT collections available today. But why? How have these poorly illustrated pixelated faces become so hugely popular and why has their value increased so exponentially? In order to fully understand the story, it’s vital to first understand what a CryptoPunk is. A CryptoPunk is a non-fungible token or NFT.

How to buy a crypto punk?

It’s easy to buy a CryptoPunk if you can afford their prices. Step 1: Convert your cash into ETH and send it to your digital wallet so you have the means to buy a punk. Step 2: Transfer your ether to your blockchain wallet. One example of a blockchain wallet is MetaMask, which CryptoPunk supports. Step 3: Buy a CryptoPunk from Coinbase or an owner.

Are 'punks' an art form?

“Punks” are considered an art form and have been sold at the auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s, as well as by individual owners. Two developers at the New York City mobile software company Larva Labs released CryptoPunks in 2017. Larva Labs makes apps for iOS and Android devices.

How many wrapped punks are there?

836 punks are "wrapped" for sale on ERC-721 markets, see wrappedpunks.com for more details. Showing by punk number, click here to see all wrapped punks or view them on OpenSea . What is a CryptoPunk? The CryptoPunks are 24x24 pixel art images, generated algorithmically.