Although Blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and all of its other offshoots have several real-life uses and benefits, the majority of people that are involved in Cryptocurrencies right now are in it for the monetary benefits. So when a new trend comes up in the Crypto space, people are more likely to get drawn to it if it holds the potential to earn them money.
NFT is the new kid on the block as far as the crypto world is concerned. One major factor that is responsible for all the buzz around this new fad is the “crazy” NFT sales at ridiculous prices. NFT has opened up a world for creators and collectors to make money from digital art, videos, gifs, sports cards, and a host of other things. If you have ever wondered how “insane” things have gotten, here are 15 of the most expensive NFTs to have ever been sold to date.
CryptoPunk 5217
The Cryptopunk collection is one of the most recognizable in the NFT world. They’re are also among the most expensive NFTs, with several art pieces in the collection making this list. The algorithmically generated art images contain 10,000 unique characters. These characters have different attributes but a lot of their traits are common to them. First minted in 2017, Cryptopunks is the first digital art NFT minted on the Ethereum blockchain. CryptoPunk #5217 sold for $5.59 million. However, considering its rarity, the piece is likely to sell at a more expensive price in the nearest future.