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Who bought Beeple’s NFT artwork “Everydays” ($69.3m)?

ByRichelle SteynAug 7, 20236 mins

The buyer of Beeple’s NFT artwork “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” was Vignesh Sundaresan, a cryptocurrency investor and the founder of the Metapurse NFT project. The artwork was purchased for $69.3 million at Christie’s in March 2021, making it the most expensive single non-fungible token (NFT) ever sold. Sundaresan bought the artwork under his pseudonym […]

Generative Art, On and Off the Blockchain

ByRichelle SteynAug 6, 20236 mins

Generative blockchain art often engages a new audience of collectors who are interested in owning unique digital items with verifiable scarcity. The NFT ecosystem fosters a sense of community among artists, collectors, and enthusiasts, with interactions often taking place on social media and blockchain platforms.

Beeple and the NFT “Everydays: The First 5000 Days”

ByRichelle SteynAug 6, 20232 mins

The sale of “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” marked a significant moment in the NFT art world, not only for its historic price but also for the recognition of digital art’s value and the transformative potential of NFTs. The artwork encapsulates Beeple’s dedication to creativity and his innovative use of digital platforms to share his art with the world.

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