Crypto Reacts: The CryptoPunks V1 NFT Collection Turns Five Years Old

Crypto Reacts: The CryptoPunks V1 NFT Collection Turns Five Years Old

The creators deployed the original CryptoPunks smart contract five years ago today. It’s a historic day for sure. Those pioneering NFT projects created a Billion-dollar industry. So, why is the crypto media so silent about the CryptoPunks NFT collection’s fifth anniversary? Because we’re talking about the legendary CryptoPunks V1. The creators, Larva Lab, celebrate the […]


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