Crypto Craze: 10 Noteworthy NFT Sales That Shook the Art World

The world of art has been revolutionized by Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). With the emergence of NFTs, artists can now monetize their digital artworks and collectors can own a unique piece of art. This new technology has brought about a new era of digital ownership and transformed the way we perceive value. Here are ten noteworthy NFT sales that shook the art world.

Beeple's digital artwork "Everydays: The First 5000 Days" was sold at a Christie's auction for $69 million, making it the most expensive NFT ever sold. The artwork is a collage of every image the artist posted online every day for over thirteen years.

One of the rarest CryptoPunks, #3100, was sold for 4,200 ETH, which equates to around $7.5 million at the time of sale. CryptoPunks are a collection of pixelated characters with different attributes created by Larva Labs.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sold his first tweet as an NFT for $2.9 million in March 2021. The tweet read, "just setting up my twttr," and was posted on March 21, 2006.

Trevor Jones and Alotta Money's digital artwork depicting George Floyd's death was sold for $250,000 at a Christie's auction in October 2020.

Tyler Hobbs' digital artwork, "Right Place & Right Time," was sold for $101,593 on SuperRare. The piece is a constantly evolving generative art that changes every time it's viewed.

A virtual plot of land in the blockchain-based game Axie Infinity was sold for 888.25 ETH, which is worth around $1.5 million at the time of sale. The game allows players to battle and trade creatures known as Axies.

Osinachi's "Genesis" was the first-ever NFT auctioned by Christie's in February 2020 and sold for $133,000. The artwork features an African deity surrounded by animals and plants.

Krista Kim's 3D-rendered house on Mars was sold for 288 ETH, which equates to around $525,000 at the time of sale. The artwork suggests a future where people can own property on other planets.

Mad Dog Jones' entire collection of artworks was sold for 55 ETH, which is worth approximately $85,000 at the time of sale. The collection features animated neon lights, contemporary art references, and significant social commentary.

A self-portrait by artist Josie Bellini titled "Rarible Super Fans!" was sold at a Christie's auction for $150,280 in July 2021.

These ten noteworthy NFT sales have proven that this new technology has transformed the art world and how we perceive ownership. NFTs have provided artists with the opportunity to monetize their digital creations and collectors with a unique form of ownership. The future looks bright for NFTs, and it will be fascinating to see how they continue to shape the art world in the years to come.