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CryptoPunks are Ethereum’s most historic and iconic digital collectibles.
Released quietly and with little fanfare in 2017, they remained relatively obscure until their explosive rise in 2021. This journey from obscurity to fame is arguably the NFT scene’s most insane "rags to riches" story.
With over $2.87 billion in all-time sales volume and an $800 million market cap today, the CryptoPunks remain a dominant force. They’re also part of a small club of projects whose floor prices have reached +100 ETH at their peaks.
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