Super Punk World is a 500-piece collection that is as playful as it is profound. For our Punk in Residence collaboration -
@ninachanel
has created hybridized 3D sculptures that blur the lines of race & gender and reflect upon virtual versus real world identities. Read more and
Unveiling our first Punk in Residence collection, "Super Punk World," in collaboration with
@ninachanel
at the monumental exhibition of her newest body of work on display at
@jackshainman
Gallery.
Introducing “Super Punk World” — a 500-piece digital avatar collection hand-curated by our first Punk in Residence,
@ninachanel
.
Inspired by iconic CryptoPunks traits in conversation with Super Cool World attributes, the collection utilizes the 3D medium to reimagine the viewing
Inaugural Punk in Residence
@ninachanel
invited us to
@paceprints
studio to show us what she has been creating for the upcoming collection
The collection will be on view at Abney’s new exhibition LIE DOGGO opening May 18 at The School |
@JackShainman
Gallery in Kinderhook, NY.
We’ve changed our handle following the acquisition announcement. Follow along here for CryptoPunks updates, and keep up with Meebits over at
@MeebitsNFTs
. The projects’ founders, Matt & John, will keep posting as
@larvalabs
.
Over 100 legendary Punk holders contributed to the archival work of our book with
@phaidonpress
and
@zakgroup
.
Thank you to the entire CryptoPunks community - without you, there’d be no reason for this book.
Punks, the final deadline to order the special Holder Edition is Wed, May 15. No further copies will be printed of this edition, available exclusively via
@yugalabs
🎥 Watch this exclusive BTS of the making of the comprehensive book. Reserve yours now:
“There’s this really refined and precise way to meet and interact with people when you have this shared language in common… And a lot of what I think we wrote in this book is downstream from that.”
@jackbutcher
on his essay with
@jalil_eth
in CryptoPunks: Free to Claim.
When we talk about the art of CryptoPunks, the conversation often turns to traits and pixel art aesthetics. In the Aesthetic section of CryptoPunks: Free to Claim” we discuss the art behind the pixels.
Introducing LIE DOGGO, a new exhibition of
@ninachanel
’s recent body of work, including an interactive digital art installation from the Punk in Residence program.
LIE DOGGO spans her creative practice, uniting a new series of paintings, collages, and site-specific murals. 🧵
Join
@jackbutcher
and
@jalil_eth
of
@visualizevalue
for a conversation with machine learning pioneer
@matdryhurst
on their contributions to “CryptoPunks: Free to Claim” and the state of digital art.
Thursday, May 9th at 12PM EDT.
Set your reminders 👇
Don’t miss the dynamic Punk duo
@jackbutcher
and
@jalil_eth
as they chat with interdisciplinary artist and machine learning pioneer
@matdryhurst
tommorow at 12 PM EDT.
If you’re a Punk holder, this book matters. But don’t take it from us—here’s
@ArtOnBlockchain
on why you need a copy.
Grab your holder edition by next Wednesday, May 15th before the pre-order window closes!
METADATA: A critical aspect of the CryptoPunks legacy, and our book “CryptoPunks: Free to Claim” - both the provenance and boundless creativity Punk owners have brought to the collection.
We’re excited to announce that
@YugaLabs
has acquired the IP of both CryptoPunks and Meebits, along with the majority of developer-owned Punks and Meebits. Details here:
🦾 "Art of Punk", the world's first museum exhibition featuring artists from the CryptoPunk community, opens on September 3rd.
📍 Francisco Carolinum Linz, UNESCO City of Media Arts
👉🏼Curated by
@Tschuuuuly
The first book dedicated to archiving CryptoPunks is coming Fall 2023 published in partnership with
@zakgroup
. The book unveils untold stories of the collection by tapping the passionate community to contribute to the written record of Punks.
They say a JPEG (technically a PNG) is worth a thousand words. Still feels surreal to know that CryptoPunk 110, an Autoglyph and many more important works of NFT-based digital art are hanging on the walls of the
@CentrePompidou
RIGHT NOW... for the culture, indeed.
🚨 New Project Alert 🚨 The Meebits: 20,000 unique 3D voxel characters, with a no fee trading marketplace. We’re giving away free ones to all punk and glyph owners, and 9,000 will be available for anyone to buy shortly. Details: 😶
As part of the ongoing Punks Legacy Project, we are honored to announce the donation of CryptoPunk
#110
to the legendary permanent collection of
@CentrePompidou
stay tuned for more details... See you in Paris!
Punks, the IP rights agreement for the CryptoPunks collection is now live and can be found at . This moment is something we’ve promised from day one and we’re looking forward to seeing what the community builds, using the terms as guidance. More details 🧵
“I don’t know that I would be here today if it was not for the CryptoPunks project.”
Episode_07 of “Punks As Told By CryptoPunks” is out now. Featuring
@ArtOnBlockchain
, founder of Art Blocks.
In partnership with
@nftnow
Watch now:
Punk
#305
is home, hanging on the walls of
@icamiami
next to a Warhol. This is where she belongs. She will be on display until December 20th and remain in the museum's permanent collection.
"That Punk attitude is an important legacy that needs to be maintained."
Episode_06 of “Punks As Told By CryptoPunks” is out now. Folks from
@yugalabs
,
@flamingodao
, &
@ThePunkDAO
talk community bonds and values.
In partnership with
@nftnow
Watch now:
Four years ago when we created the Cryptopunks, we never imagined that they would get here. Very excited to introduce the world to the Punks on such a grand stage!
9 rare CryptoPunks from
@LarvaLabs
own collection to star in our 21st Century Evening Sale this May in NY.
All mint numbers under 1k and yes there is a rare Alien! Punks 2, 532, 58, 30, 635, 602, 768, 603, 757
#CryptoPunks
More at:
PSA: This transaction (and a number of others) are not a bug or an exploit, they are being done with “Flash Loans” (). In a nutshell, someone bought this punk from themself with borrowed money and repaid the loan in the same transaction. 1/2
😶 Meebits Update 😶
Custom rigged models in 3 different formats (VRM, FBX, GLB) are now available for owner download. These vastly simplify usage in games and virtual worlds.
This is also our 1st collab with
@MeebitsDAO
- special thanks to
@dparnas
@kerimbonia
and
@dankvr
! 🧵👇
PSA: "V1 Punks" are not official Cryptopunks. We don't like them, and we've got 1,000 of them... so draw your own conclusions. Any proceeds will be used to purchase real Cryptopunks!
While Yuga’s not directly involved in the collaboration between
@dt_chain
,
@TiffanyAndCo
&
@alexarnault
, it’s a great example of the types of things Punks holders will be able to do with the IP licensing agreement, which we intend to release on 8/15. See 🧵 for license details.
We’re taking NFTs to the next level. Exclusive to CryptoPunks holders, NFTiff transforms your NFT into a bespoke pendant handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. artisans. You’ll also receive an additional NFT version of the pendant. Learn more:
#NFTiff
#TiffanyAndCo
"I don't want to buy CryptoPunks. I want to buy the next CryptoPunks."
Episode_04 of “Punks As Told By CryptoPunks” is out now. Featuring
@gmoneyNFT
who walks us through his journey from traditional finance to web3
In partnership with
@nftnow
Watch Now:
The Cryptopunks are now fully on chain! The images and attributes are now stored in this contract: Read more here: Thank you to
@ArtOnBlockchain
and
@_deafbeef
for motivating and initiating this project!
Last week, Yuga finalized a series of interconnected contracts that unlock new possibilities across our projects.
They'll start simple, but they're designed to allow evolution over time.
Introducing: Your Stash.
1/🧵
Introducing “Punks As Told By CryptoPunks,” the definitive docuseries accompanying our upcoming book collaboration with
@zakgroup
.
Presented by
@nftnow
and CryptoPunks.
Episode 1 drops on October 10th, 2023.
Excited to announce our upcoming book will be published by
@PhaidonPress
in Fall 2024 - the definitive, exclusive catalog of CryptoPunks, featuring all 10,000 icons.
Accessible to all, and accompanied by special limited editions - the book will feature an unparalleled roster
Warning: There is a project called "Binance Punks" that has taken the art from CryptoPunks and is selling it as a copy on another chain. This is in no way an authorized project.
"Two nerds make website…”
Episode_01 of “Punks As Told By CryptoPunks” featuring founders of
@larvalabs
and creators of CryptoPunks, Matt Hall and John Watkinson is out now.
Created in partnership with
@nftnow
WATCH:
Reminder - The first Punks community newsletter post will be published soon in the Community-Newsletter channel. To submit stories and network opportunities please use the Community-Newsletter-Insight channel in the official Cryptopunk discord found here
"CryptoPunks: Free to Claim" is now available for pre-order, shipping Fall 2024.
Priced at $100 - both the public and token-gated Holder editions can be reserved until 5/15/24 at:
Details in 🧵
6 years ago, CryptoPunks reimagined the concept of digital ownership and embraced a new method of authentication on the Ethereum blockchain. Experimenting with concepts of scarcity, demand, and collectibility, it ignited a movement centered around ideals of self-custody and
CryptoPunks: Free to Claim book is heavy on both style and substance. Dig into our Markets section - which covers everything from curation and smart contracts to gender and risk to long-form essays on access, opportunity, and dystopian futures.
Pre-order a limited edition copy
Nina Chanel combines paper collage and print shop techniques in her latest project as Punk in Residence, crafting modular interpretations of CryptoPunks traits that converse with the visual language of her traditional art practice. Take a closer look at
@ninachanel
's process.
Punks Past, Present, and Future.
Introducing the CryptoPunks brand hub: an archive and living source for project info and initiatives.
Created with our friends at
@alright_studio
.
😶😶 The Meebits are sold out! 😶😶 The Community Grant will remain open for the rest of the week, so still plenty of time for punk/glyph owners to claim theirs. What an amazing day, thank you everybody! 😶
'Punks As Told By CryptoPunks' is an intimate chronicle of CryptoPunks, expanding upon the ongoing archival work of the upcoming Punks book, told through weekly episodes of unfiltered conversations and behind-the-scenes moments.
Created in partnership with
@nftnow
😶 Meebits Update 😶
Several things just went live to improve the zero-fee Meebits trading system: A new email-based notification system, a trade interest indicator setting, and an all new interactive search that ties into both of those to help find trading partners. 🧵👇
Announcing a new Meebits API to allow Metaverse projects access to rigged model files: This first version of the API was done in consultation with several projects in the space and with the members of the
@MeebitsDAO
.
Our team caught an irregularity in the Stash contract and have temporarily shut down the 721.CryptoPunks app.
No Punks have been affected and CryptoPunks721 are not at risk. We are currently investigating and will provide an update soon via this account.
The Cryptopunks did $866K of total volume in their first 3 years, they've done $55M in the last 24 hours.
Also amazing to see Autoglyphs and Meebits in the top 10 at the same time.
Reminder:
@cryptopunksbot
@autoglyphs
@themeebot
announce sales, top 10 is from
@cryptoslamio
What a historic weekend in Charleston, thanks for closing the weekend with us at our Sunday Brunch. So much appreciation to
@beeple
for bringing Punks from far and wide together this weekend— same time next year?
Some recent large bids were done the same way. The ether is offered and removed in a single transaction. So, while technically briefly valid, the bid can never be accepted. We’ll add filtering to avoid generating notifications for these kinds of transactions in the future. 2/2
The exclusive opportunity for CryptoPunk holders to acquire a 1/1 Punk On-Chain print will end in less than 24 hours at 10 am EST. This window will be the sole chance to collect this officially authenticated collaboration with the printmakers at
@avant_arte
We’re excited to announce that the first-ever Punks Grant will be awarded to the dynamic duo of
@lorepunkdoteth
and
@ricgalbraith
to create and maintain a newsletter capturing important events along with networking opportunities in the community. More details👇
A huge thank you to the punk and meeb communities for joining us on this incredible ride. We’re going to keep running Larva Labs and doing what we do best, and we’re excited to see what Yuga and the punk and meeb communities build together.
5 physical Cryptopunk prints are currently being auctioned at
@sothebys
(), but what is a Cryptopunk Print and how are they connected to the digital version? 1/
These projects now need a steward with a different skill set in order to continue growing, which is why we’re entrusting them to Yuga. We know their team will honor the history of Cryptopunks and Meebits, while guiding them into the larger world they are building.
“Punks have opened more doors for me than my college degree or my prior career...”
Episode_02 of “Punks As Told By CryptoPunks” is out now. Featuring
@ClaireSilver12
, CryptoPunk & anonymous AI collaborative artist
In partnership with
@nftnow
Watch Now:
The dutch auction is open to all collectors, and will run on Wednesday, May 29th at 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST. Collectors will receive both a 2D image and 3D model that can be used in future digital worlds:
😶 Meebits Update 😶
⭐️ Search v2 is now live with a summary of what's for sale, top bids, recent sales, recent completed trades, and an owner breakdown for any search result. Ex: or more advanced:
“You're talking about a 24x24 pixel palette that expresses an incredible amount of emotion."
Episode_09 of ‘Punks As Told By CryptoPunks’ is live, feat.
@seanbonner
, a creator championing NFT community autonomy.
In partnership with
@nftnow
Watch Now:
In homage to the irreverent, early-internet roots of the CryptoPunks project, Abney’s full-bodied characters juxtapose the 8-bit aesthetic with the abstract forms and strong proportions of her sculptures and collages - placed on colorful backgrounds from her previous work and
😶 Meebits Update 😶
⭐️ New model file for 3D printing your Meebits added to the owner download area. More details, including instructions and tips on materials here:
What a crazy cool thing to have a feature about us in Wired, a magazine we've read and loved since their first issue. Thank you
@sandraupson
for writing such a great piece.
Calling all collectors and art enthusiasts — the 10,000 On-Chain print from our partnership with
@avant_arte
pays homage to the project that catalyzed a digital art movement. An essential collectors item for anyone curating physical collections, these editions are available to
Punks, thanks for your patience. The team has identified and fixed the issue with the Stash contract, and CryptoPunks721 has been relaunched.
The goal of CryptoPunks721 is to create a safer and healthier eco-system for the Punk community - with a more efficient, officially