{"id":8781,"date":"2023-08-28T11:33:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T11:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/?p=8781"},"modified":"2023-08-28T11:33:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T11:33:50","slug":"cryptopunks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/","title":{"rendered":"CryptoPunks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8781\" class=\"elementor elementor-8781\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e01b681 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e01b681\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e340520\" data-id=\"4e340520\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3fff7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3fff7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart-1024x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8782\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart-510x510.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chart.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">CryptoPunks NFT floor price action since mint - Courtsey: coingecko<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8db2577 blog-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8db2577\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>CryptoPunks Price Stats<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea0db0b blog-text-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea0db0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Market Cap: 475,714 ETH (<span class=\"tw-text-gray-500 tw-text-xl\">$781,134,612)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Supply: 9,994<\/p>\n<p>Owners: 3,698<\/p>\n<p>Floor Price: <span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.4px;\">47.60000 ETH <\/span><span class=\"tw-text-gray-500 tw-text-xl\">($78,160)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de9af8 blog-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2de9af8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Brief Description of CryptoPunks<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ca1a3c blog-text-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ca1a3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The CryptoPunks phenomenon unfolds within the Ethereum ecosystem, a captivating NFT collection boasting an ensemble of 10,000 distinct art characters. A fascinating diversity defines this ensemble: among the count, 6,039 stand as males, 3,840 as females, while 88 exhibit a zombie allure, 24 an ape-like identity, and 9 as alien punks. A defining characteristic of this digital menagerie is the pronounced price stratification, with the more uncommon zombie, ape, and alien punks commanding a premium.<\/p>\n<p>Emerging in June 2017, CryptoPunks swiftly transformed into a paragon of NFT prowess, cherished by enthusiasts, even securing celebrity ownership from luminaries like Serena Williams, Logan Paul, Mark Cuban, and SnoopDogg. Such acclaim prompted these NFTs to even grace the stages of prestigious auction houses like Sotheby&#8217;s and Christie&#8217;s, elevating the very concept of digital ownership.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, 9,000 of the NFTs were made available through minting, while the remaining 1,000 were retained by Larva Labs. Fast forward to 2021, the landscape had evolved remarkably as these seemingly simple digital art pieces fetched staggering sums in the millions. The pivotal aspect of CryptoPunks&#8217; charm lies in their algorithmic generation, where each pixelated character acquired unique attributes from an algorithmic character generator. This formula guarantees their individuality, making them distinctive collectibles. While their core importance in the NFT realm is beyond dispute, the debate lingers regarding their role as the inaugural Ethereum NFT, given the presence of prior projects in Ethereum and even in other blockchain domains. However, what remains undeniable is that CryptoPunks pioneered the collectible profile picture (PFP) concept within the digital realm, setting a precedent that resonates with countless avatar-driven NFTs to follow.<\/p>\n<p>CryptoPunks can be purchased on OpenSea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae3032c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae3032c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-founders.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8784\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-founders.webp 680w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-founders-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-founders-510x354.webp 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Matt Hall and John Watkinson -CryptoPunks founders<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fdcfa8 blog-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fdcfa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Team Behind CryptoPunks<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6104ea8 blog-text-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6104ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jpvkm-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jpvkm-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-113\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>The journey of the NFT collection began as a pioneering venture by two enterprising Canadian software developers hailing from the Larva Labs studio. Remarkably, during its inception, the very framework of the ERC-721 token standard, now synonymous with NFTs, was nonexistent. In a bold move, Matt Hall and John Watkinson took the plunge and introduced the CryptoPunks collection as an innovative experiment, embracing the realm of custom contract NFTs.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation of the CryptoPunks universe found its roots in a blend of inspirations, capturing echoes of the 1970s London Punk scene, the futuristic aura of the cyberpunk movement, cinematic wonders like Blade Runner, and the literary intrigue of Neuromancer.<\/p>\n<p>As the NFT narrative unfolded, a significant chapter transpired in 2022. The eminent team steering the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, Yuga Labs, undertook an influential stride by acquiring not just the CryptoPunks collection but also the beloved Meebits NFT ensemble. This strategic move etched Yuga Labs as a prominent figure within the NFT realm, their ownership of three of the most iconic NFT collections securing their position as a major player in this captivating domain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20cc927 blog-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20cc927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pros of CryptoPunks<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b04ccf1 blog-bullets elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b04ccf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jpvkm-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jpvkm-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-113\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Pioneering Legacy: As one of the earliest and most renowned NFT collections, CryptoPunks stands as a pioneer in the NFT space, contributing to the establishment and evolution of the NFT concept and market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Celebrities and Prestige Ownership: With notable celebrities such as Serena Williams, Mark Cuban, and Snoop Dogg among its owners, CryptoPunks gained a sense of prestige and endorsement from influential figures, enhancing its cultural impact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Influence on NFT Ecosystem: CryptoPunks has not only played a pivotal role in the NFT sphere&#8217;s growth but has also inspired subsequent NFT projects and collections, contributing to the vibrant and dynamic nature of the digital art market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Distinctive Pixel Art Aesthetic: The pixel art style of CryptoPunks is distinctive and stands out in the realm of digital collectibles, adding an element of visual uniqueness that sets them apart from other NFT collections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ownership and Community Engagement: Owning a CryptoPunk comes with a sense of community engagement and belonging, as collectors become part of a network that appreciates the historical and artistic value of these early NFTs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Catalyst for NFT Ecosystem Evolution: CryptoPunks&#8217; innovative approach to digital ownership has contributed to the maturation of the NFT ecosystem, inspiring discussions around digital scarcity, value, and ownership rights in the virtual realm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-full border-t md:border-t-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:bg-vert-light-gradient bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 md:!bg-transparent dark:md:bg-vert-dark-gradient pt-2 md:pl-2 md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\"><form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/form><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72aeb30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72aeb30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-celebs-1024x512.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8789\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-celebs-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-celebs-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-celebs-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-celebs-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-celebs-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks-celebs-510x255.png 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Some celebrities that own CryptoPunks<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eb8d78 blog-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6eb8d78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cons of CryptoPunks<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f6f0e5 blog-bullets elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f6f0e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Exclusivity and High Entry Barriers: The rarity and historical significance of CryptoPunks have driven their prices to levels that can be prohibitively expensive for many potential collectors and enthusiasts, creating an exclusionary aspect within the NFT market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Dependency on Cultural References: While the cultural influences embedded in CryptoPunks contribute to their charm, they may also limit their appeal to individuals who do not resonate with or understand the specific cultural references from the 1970s punk scene and cyberpunk themes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Market Volatility: Like any investment, the value of CryptoPunks can be subject to market volatility. While they have experienced significant value appreciation, sudden drops in value or shifts in market trends can affect their long-term investment potential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Lack of Interactivity: Unlike some modern NFTs that offer additional utility or interactivity, CryptoPunks primarily function as digital collectibles without inherent interactive features or dynamic functionalities that might enhance the user experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CryptoPunks stand as pioneering digital collectibles within the realm of blockchain-based art. Launched on the Ethereum blockchain in 2017, these unique 24&#215;24 pixel art characters have garnered significant attention for their historical significance in the NFT world. Crafted by Larva Labs, each of the 10,000 distinct CryptoPunks carries its own combination of attributes, from hats and accessories to varied expressions. These NFTs not only symbolize the early adoption of non-fungible tokens but have also become a symbol of the intersection between technology, art, and digital ownership, setting the stage for the explosion of the NFT market that followed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CryptoPunks - Real Crypto Academy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CryptoPunks - Real Crypto Academy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"CryptoPunks stand as pioneering digital collectibles within the realm of blockchain-based art. Launched on the Ethereum blockchain in 2017, these unique 24x24 pixel art characters have garnered significant attention for their historical significance in the NFT world. Crafted by Larva Labs, each of the 10,000 distinct CryptoPunks carries its own combination of attributes, from hats and accessories to varied expressions. These NFTs not only symbolize the early adoption of non-fungible tokens but have also become a symbol of the intersection between technology, art, and digital ownership, setting the stage for the explosion of the NFT market that followed.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Real Crypto Academy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-08-28T11:33:11+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-08-28T11:33:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"932\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"616\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"asjad9529\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Im100XReal\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Im100XReal\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"asjad9529\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"asjad9529\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/person\/58eddc1519cba371f497073e514a92a8\"},\"headline\":\"CryptoPunks\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-08-28T11:33:11+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-28T11:33:50+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/\"},\"wordCount\":852,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Bitcoin\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/\",\"name\":\"CryptoPunks - Real Crypto Academy\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-08-28T11:33:11+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-28T11:33:50+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"CryptoPunks\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/\",\"name\":\"Real Crypto Academy\",\"description\":\"Cohort based courses\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Real Crypto Academy\",\"alternateName\":\"RCA\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-Colored-Logo-Icon-for-Black-Background-Transparent-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-Colored-Logo-Icon-for-Black-Background-Transparent-1.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"Real Crypto Academy\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Im100XReal\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/person\/58eddc1519cba371f497073e514a92a8\",\"name\":\"asjad9529\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/351eaaf73f074b19148a55fad9fa03f5?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/351eaaf73f074b19148a55fad9fa03f5?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"asjad9529\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/author\/asjad9529\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"CryptoPunks - Real Crypto Academy","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"CryptoPunks - Real Crypto Academy","og_description":"CryptoPunks stand as pioneering digital collectibles within the realm of blockchain-based art. Launched on the Ethereum blockchain in 2017, these unique 24x24 pixel art characters have garnered significant attention for their historical significance in the NFT world. Crafted by Larva Labs, each of the 10,000 distinct CryptoPunks carries its own combination of attributes, from hats and accessories to varied expressions. These NFTs not only symbolize the early adoption of non-fungible tokens but have also become a symbol of the intersection between technology, art, and digital ownership, setting the stage for the explosion of the NFT market that followed.","og_url":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/","og_site_name":"Real Crypto Academy","article_published_time":"2023-08-28T11:33:11+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-08-28T11:33:50+00:00","og_image":[{"width":932,"height":616,"url":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/punks.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"asjad9529","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Im100XReal","twitter_site":"@Im100XReal","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"asjad9529","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/"},"author":{"name":"asjad9529","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/person\/58eddc1519cba371f497073e514a92a8"},"headline":"CryptoPunks","datePublished":"2023-08-28T11:33:11+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-28T11:33:50+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/"},"wordCount":852,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Bitcoin"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/","url":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/","name":"CryptoPunks - Real Crypto Academy","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#website"},"datePublished":"2023-08-28T11:33:11+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-28T11:33:50+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/cryptopunks\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"CryptoPunks"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#website","url":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/","name":"Real Crypto Academy","description":"Cohort based courses","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#organization","name":"Real Crypto Academy","alternateName":"RCA","url":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-Colored-Logo-Icon-for-Black-Background-Transparent-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-Colored-Logo-Icon-for-Black-Background-Transparent-1.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"Real Crypto Academy"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/twitter.com\/Im100XReal"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/person\/58eddc1519cba371f497073e514a92a8","name":"asjad9529","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/351eaaf73f074b19148a55fad9fa03f5?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/351eaaf73f074b19148a55fad9fa03f5?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"asjad9529"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/realacademy.io"],"url":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/author\/asjad9529\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8781"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8781"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8781\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8793,"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8781\/revisions\/8793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realacademy.io\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}