Collectibles
Cryptopunks - 2017
Significance: Considered the first NFT collectible
Editions: 10000 unique
"The CryptoPunks are 24x24 pixel art images, generated algorithmically. Most are punky-looking guys and girls, but there are a few rarer types mixed in: Apes, Zombies and even the odd Alien. Every punk has their own profile page that shows their attributes as well as their ownership/for-sale status" - from CryptoPunks webiste
The auction house Christie's had an auction 12. May where 6 rare cryptopunks were sold for ~$17 million.
The auction house Sootheby's will have an auction of Cryptopunk #7523 10.June.
Total value of sales ~185 000 ETH ($486 million dollars) Floor: 15ETH
NBA Top shots - 2020
Significance: 800 000 users and most are not cryptosavy
Editions: The number of editions pr NBA Top Shot moments dependens on rarity. From 50 for legendary to 10000 or more for commons
"Hundreds of thousands of NBA fans from around the world have started collecting the most memorable Moments from NBA history.
Only a scarce number of Top Shot Moments are released, so building the best collection requires a scout’s eye and a superstar’s dedication. Become a top collector by snagging in-demand packs when they drop and refine your roster by finding diamond-in-the-rough Moments on the marketplace" - from NBA Topshots
Dapper Labs was behind this project and they have a history of making success on their projects.
Mooncats - 2017
Significance: Early pioneer
Editions: 25600
"This project is an exploration of the ability to release tradable collectibles and record their ownership on the Ethereum blockchain. Instead of selling all of the MoonCats as the contract owner or giving all of the MoonCats away, we have given people the opportunity to find MoonCats by using their computers to generate a seed that hashes to an available and unique catId. This seed can then be submitted to the contract to rescue the corresponding MoonCat. The resulting MoonCat is initially owned by the Ethereum address that submitted it.
An off chain algorithm, the MD5 checksum of which is stored in the contract, parses the catId into its unique corresponding MoonCat image. This allows you to verify that your catId corresponds to your MoonCat image. " - from MoonCatRescue
Bored Ape Yacht Club - 2021
Significance: Momentum in marked and bringing in new collectors
Editions: 10000
"The Bored Ape Yacht Club is a collection of 10,000 unique Bored Ape NFTs— unique digital collectibles living on the Ethereum blockchain. Your Bored Ape doubles as your Yacht Club membership card, and grants access to members-only benefits, the first of which is access to THE BATHROOM, a collaborative graffiti board." - from BoredApeYachtClub
Bored Ape Yacht Club on OpenSea
Hashmasks
Significance: Bridging collectibles and art
Editions: 16384
"Hashmasks is a living digital art collectible created by over 70 artists globally. It is a collection of 16,384 unique digital portraits. By holding the artwork, you accumulate the NCT token on a daily basis, which allows you to choose a name for your portrait on the Ethereum blockchain." - from Hashmasks
Blob mob
Significance: Project in forming phase and relies on cuteness factor Editions: 999
"Here at the Blob Laboratory, we have perfected the most bulbous characters to ever walk in the metaverse. Each Blob is meticulously handcrafted with a unique combination of traits. Each Blob is a 1 of 1 and a proud member of the Blob Mob. The Blobs will be released on OpenSea as NFTs and can be collected, used as a profile photo, traded, or sold." - from project website
