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NFT Market Shows Resilience Despite Overall Sales Dip, Ethereum Remains Dominant

NFT Market Shows Resilience Despite Overall Sales Dip, Ethereum Remains Dominant

The non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace is wildly dynamic, with declines and increases on various blockchains and collections. Overall sales volume crept down slightly. On the positive side, platforms such as Ethereum and Polygon experienced remarkable performance as the market exhibited an ever-growing dynamic and resilient nature. The week of July...

CryptoPunk #3100's $10M Loss: NFT Winter or Market Correction?

CryptoPunk #3100's $10M Loss: NFT Winter or Market Correction?

It wasn’t long ago that the NFT market was the Wild West of the digital ownership frontier. It has come down dramatically from its high water mark of 2021. Perhaps the most dramatic testament to this transformation was the recent $7.6 million sale of CryptoPunk #3100, one of the rarest...

NFT Market Correction: CryptoPunk's Loss Exposes Unsustainable Hype, Not Failure

NFT Market Correction: CryptoPunk's Loss Exposes Unsustainable Hype, Not Failure

Thus, CryptoPunk #3100 was flipped for a $10 million loss. Instead of thinking through this development, headlines scream “NFT crash!” “The end is nigh!” Let's pump the brakes. This isn’t a eulogy for NFTs, but rather a long-overdue, free market smack upside the head. Think of it like this: remember...

NFT Crash: A Costly Lesson in Individual Responsibility, Not Market Failure

NFT Crash: A Costly Lesson in Individual Responsibility, Not Market Failure

Let's be blunt: the recent NFT market downturn, punctuated by stories like the $10 million loss on that Alien CryptoPunk, isn't a market failure. As far as we’re concerned, this is a wake-up call. It’s a blaring siren for anyone looking to get rich quick by randomly investing in JPEGs....

Alien Punk Sold at $10M Loss: What's Happening to NFTs?

Alien Punk Sold at $10M Loss: What's Happening to NFTs?

The NFT marketplace, not so long ago a sizzling hotbed of digital art and collectibles, has since cooled down significantly. It has had a very rocky past. At the same time, one recent high-profile sale underscored just how volatile this space can be. CryptoPunk #3100, one of the nine coveted...

NFT Meltdown Exposes Crypto's Broken Promises to the 99%

NFT Meltdown Exposes Crypto's Broken Promises to the 99%

The news is buzzing: some poor soul just took a $10 million bath on a CryptoPunk. Bought high, sold low, the classic tale. This isn’t only the story of one dude’s tough luck. Behind this symptom is something much more nefarious. It brings attention to a broken scam made to...

OpenSea Unveils Token Plans Amidst Platform Updates

OpenSea Unveils Token Plans Amidst Platform Updates

OpenSea, the largest decentralized marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has announced plans for its own token, SEA, alongside significant updates to its platform. The move comes as the platform introduces a new points system centered on user activity, loyalty, and past contributions, aiming to enhance user engagement and reward its...

CryptoPunk #3100 Sale Results in $10M Loss Amidst ETH Value Decline

CryptoPunk #3100 Sale Results in $10M Loss Amidst ETH Value Decline

The recent sale of CryptoPunk #3100 incurred a loss of almost $10 million for the seller. The sale highlights the volatile nature of NFT investments, particularly when tied to the fluctuating value of cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH). The shocking loss comes as a result of ETH’s value crashing quickly. This...

This $10M CryptoPunk Loss Exposes NFT's Fatal Flaw

This $10M CryptoPunk Loss Exposes NFT's Fatal Flaw

Somebody just made $10 million on a CryptoPunk disappear. Let's be clear: while I might feel a tiny sliver of sympathy, the bigger picture is far more important than one person's misfortune. This isn’t an unfortunate trade deal gone wrong, it’s the entire game rigged against American workers. This particular...