# Punks Post Mirror Edition #05 - Are We Back? (We Are SO Back) By [Punks Post](https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost) · 2024-02-22 --- GM Punks, well, the numbers are in, we’ve collated the opinions and tallied the tweets. As we sit on the brink of another eagerly anticipated **NFT Paris**, as Punks convene on the City of Love form all corners of the world and as degens kick-off parties in the dazzling lights across Paname, yes, we can make it official. Distinguished Punks of the metaverse and degens of the highest calibre: **We are SO back!** Of course, of course, **not financial advice!** BUT even the most ardent of bears would have to admit now those dark cold morns of winter are melting away into the golden shine of spring, sentiment is good, the outlook is picking up, and of course, Punks are looking as strong as ever. What's the adage? **Build in the bear?** Well, the latter part of 2023 and the start of 2024 have been anything but silent and, in fact, doing that building ready for whatever is to come next. So, while the broader crypto market navigated through its tumultuous waves, Punks continued to carve out moments of **significant impact and cultural integration**. Lead by our now not so new herald, the unstoppable and unflinching force that is [Natalie Stone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone), we've seen the continuation of incredible things from not only the community at large, but Yuga and the team specifically with the moves **they've been making.** The announcement and anticipation surrounding the Punks' docuseries (which we get into more down below!) epitomised the community's move towards **documenting our journey,** sharing our stories, and exploring the depths of our collective experience. This initiative, peeling back the layers of our beloved **Punk history**, speaks volumes of the commitment to not only celebrating our past but also inspiring the future of digital art and community. And then there are the **brunches**, the meets, the casual hangs, pints had down a local pub in London or the epic parties that continue to get thrown across the globe like our very own [Stone's LA weekend getaway](https://twitter.com/Sherone33/status/1747419622742397426). As we step into 2024, the legacy of the Punks community remains a beacon of what's possible when **art meets technology,** **community meets creativity**, and **history meets the horizon of the future**. The closing months of 2023 were not just a period of reflection but a launching pad for new narratives, projects, and possibilities that we, as a community, are just beginning to explore. Paving the way with this, on a mission of championing innovation and expression in digital art, the [Punk in Residence program](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1754890838252085370) is right up there with driving us into the future. A commitment that seeks to onboard and **amplify fresh voices** in the next generation of artists and collectors in web3 and serving as an incubator for experimentation, where Punks ask the resident; **"What does Punk mean to you?"** So, as the dawn of 2024 breaks and we push on into the spring, let us carry with us the lessons learned, the successes celebrated, and the challenges overcome. Punks' community, with its vibrancy, resilience, and undying spirit of innovation, continues to set the pace for what it means to be at the forefront of the **digital renaissance**. Here's to the stories we'll write, the art we'll create, and the community we'll continue to build in 2024, whether on the ground through events, in the metaverse via every channel imaginable or an **amalgamation of both**. Here's to the **boundless possibilities** that 2024 holds and to the enduring bond that unites us all as Punks, ever ready to forge ahead into the uncharted territories of digital art and blockchain innovation. And of course, while we can't cover everything that has happened in the last few months, we've tried to cram in as much as we could below! So pour that coffee, take a moment, and dive into what we've all been up to and what is incoming! And before you head off into the links below, if you're here from Twitter and want to see the full expanded Links version of the Punks Post, be sure to jump into the [Discord.](https://discord.com/channels/329381334701178885/1017558839316463656) Punk Headlines -------------- **THE PRINT** The collaboration with Avant Arte **comes to life!** Experimenting with concepts of scarcity, demand, and collectability, Punks ignited a movement centred on ideals of self-custody and governance — where holders, collectors, and fans could view and track the creation and movement of art in a novel way. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1717907792974037170) Calling all collectors and art enthusiasts — the 10,000 On-Chain print from our partnership with [@avant\_arte](https://twitter.com/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 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a4ff237080be58d65c12a28f2898c54ec2d6004e474ddb3515d0f1623116fb30.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 394](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1717907792974037170)[ 9:15 AM • Oct 27, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1717907792974037170) For the collaboration with [avant\_arte](https://twitter.com/avant_arte) the team knew it was imperative to apply these same principles and incorporate blockchain technology in a manner that improved the physical collecting experience — **in the same way it does in the digital setting.** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1aa94d93c3b19b0b886ae25b0854783eab10de93db6c4f761c7d0913e96e8fc8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [STONE](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [@NaughtalieStone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1717619726468489324) when you make something you believe in, first and last official [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) prints with [@avant\_arte](https://twitter.com/avant_arte) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ced68a41abd591aef66171311855b7c06e801f9d171f8d57be7e1e318749331b.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 112](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1717619726468489324)[ 2:10 PM • Oct 26, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1717619726468489324) The results were **more than impressive**, a unique minting and physical experience Punks shared high and wide. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/240ca070b8defe1cfe1067d07624e825f28feb184c76a16ef29a80bf483876a4.jpg)](https://twitter.com/notwarrenETH) [NotWarren](https://twitter.com/notwarrenETH) [@notwarrenETH](https://twitter.com/notwarrenETH) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/notwarrenETH/status/1735588418099282303) It’s a PUNK day ![🤌](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f90c.png)![✨](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2728.png) Happy to hang this masterpiece! It’s like having my [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) fam with me at home ![🫶](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1faf6.png)![✨](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2728.png) Def a !vibe ![🤍](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f90d.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0c1066fcf1c4fb6ba46aad04fc3c16f5815460ac8109e4de7f80a06f8a646c4d.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 154](https://twitter.com/notwarrenETH/status/1735588418099282303)[ 3:11 AM • Dec 15, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/notwarrenETH/status/1735588418099282303) **NEW MODS** The Punks **mod family grew**! The team were excited to announce the addition of four new carefully chosen moderators in the Punks Discord. Welcoming [snack\_man,](https://twitter.com/snack_man) [VRPunk1](https://twitter.com/VRPunk1), [niftynaut](https://twitter.com/niftynaut), and [nf\_suzanne](https://twitter.com/nf_suzanne) – an awesome bunch, and fine protectors of the channel. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1729272724869288222) The Punks mod family is growing! We are excited to announce the addition of 4 new carefully-chosen moderators in the Punks Discord. Welcome [@snack\_man](https://twitter.com/snack_man), [@VRPunk1](https://twitter.com/VRPunk1), [@niftynaut](https://twitter.com/niftynaut), and [@nf\_suzanne](https://twitter.com/nf_suzanne) - thank you for supporting our culture and community. [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 488](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1729272724869288222)[ 4:55 PM • Nov 27, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1729272724869288222) **NEW INSTAGRAM CHANNEL** Punks are also now ‘On The Grid’ with a brand new and ever [expanding Instagram channel](https://www.instagram.com/cryptopunks.projects/), so get over there, give it a follow and get smashing that like button. More to come on this one and we can’t wait to see the results. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1752089937866801468) On the grid. ![📷](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4f7.png) [instagram.com/cryptopunks.pr…](https://t.co/3Gx5zyhxl1) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/590fc8efda49432c7c5afd85da2f46dbe9f2cc60ab723cde02636f09d599f017.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 109](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1752089937866801468)[ 4:02 PM • Jan 29, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1752089937866801468) **PUNKS HUB** Punks Past, Present, and Future. The team introduced the [**Punks Brand Hub**](https://hub.cryptopunks.app/) that will act as an archive and living source for project info and initiatives. Created with friends at [alright\_studio](https://twitter.com/alright_studio) this archival program aims to preserve the collection's significance in digital art history, so jump in and explore! [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1745480717428297729) 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](https://twitter.com/alright_studio). [hub.cryptopunks.app](https://t.co/fIecgaqxOh) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1745476436654542848/pu/img/IBI7sRkS1vzi-ApN.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 720](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1745480717428297729)[ 10:20 AM • Jan 11, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1745480717428297729) [ CryptoPunks ----------- Part iconic NFT collection, part living art and technology experiment. What began as 10,000 pixel punks born on the blockchain in 2017 is now an evolving collaboration with a community of creatives, builders, and technologists. https://hub.cryptopunks.app ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9f5d1327121e9f38fce6d55e8b7ba51ee4044e78b0b1e703a14d98baacdba2b2.png) ](https://hub.cryptopunks.app) **NEW WRAPPING CONTRACT** Yuga built a new contract to bring Punks from the **past into the present.** Introducing CryptoPunks721 - a safe and efficient way to trade and custody the NFT that you prize so much. Here's how it all works in an amazing thread from the inimitable @cygaar [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3f7c1e42d9c70706b333740f460d1e28da87eee8f59fc0a830f9767e4ca46418.jpg)](https://twitter.com/0xCygaar) [cygaar](https://twitter.com/0xCygaar) [@0xCygaar](https://twitter.com/0xCygaar) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/0xCygaar/status/1737583828124967389) Yuga Labs just built a new contract to bring CryptoPunks from the past into the present. Introducing CryptoPunks721 - a safe and efficient way to trade and custody the OG NFT collection. Here's how it works ![🧵](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9f5.png): ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/918485fa6394ca878bca92d278bcc025c8f95fecc748e11b799dbd6dcdbc724d.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 818](https://twitter.com/0xCygaar/status/1737583828124967389)[ 3:20 PM • Dec 20, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/0xCygaar/status/1737583828124967389) With a slight hiccup to begin with, the team **quickly came back** with the updates and response required, and the updates successfully launched. The goal being of course to create a safer and healthier eco-system for the Punk community. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1748074020849733965) 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 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e801ee59c2c4f4d2f0984d1432b88d83fed90aab457ba67b8cebfde939af298.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 506](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1748074020849733965)[ 2:04 PM • Jan 18, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1748074020849733965) **PUNK IN RESIDENCE** The team were thrilled to announce the launch of Punk in Residence program! With inaugural artist [NinaChanelAbney](https://twitter.com/ninachanel). With a mission of championing innovation and expression in digital art, the program seeks to onboard and amplify fresh voices in the next generation of artists and collectors in web3. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1754890838252085370) CryptoPunks is thrilled to announce the launch of Punk in Residence, with inaugural artist @NinaChanelAbney. ![🧵](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9f5.png) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1754884348799827968/pu/img/MDqxaNn0mrjFulbp.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 849](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1754890838252085370)[ 9:32 AM • Feb 6, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1754890838252085370) **THE DOCUSERIES** "Two nerds make website…" Episode\_01 of "Punks As Told By CryptoPunks" featuring founders of [larvalabs](https://twitter.com/larvalabs) and creators of CryptoPunks, Matt Hall and John Watkinson dropped and the amazing series went through everyone from [Beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple) to legendary Punks such as [SeanBonner](https://twitter.com/seanbonner) and [Tschuuuly](https://twitter.com/Tschuuuuly) watch the episodes: [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f8ebe87e933fa67d1e54698ae3cce3948dd84da1b171854d65782ac7366d1a36.jpg)](https://twitter.com/nowmedia) [Now Media](https://twitter.com/nowmedia) [@nowmedia](https://twitter.com/nowmedia) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/nowmedia/status/1742079060740579644) 12 episodes. 1 historic project. Watch our “Punks As Told By [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts)” docuseries ![👇](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png)[ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b8ed2cfbf181d3e8239c57ad5f86a34903fa2db7a3ca26b5cd02c149d0bbdda2.jpg) nftnow.com Punks As Told By CryptoPunks - nft now -------------------------------------- Dive deep into the heart of the CryptoPunks revolution with exclusive interviews of the pioneers and influencers who shaped its history. ](https://t.co/jKQQmWLMlt) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 29](https://twitter.com/nowmedia/status/1742079060740579644)[ 1:03 AM • Jan 2, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/nowmedia/status/1742079060740579644) **Punks In The Wild** --------------------- Unto the brink once more! The **PunksDAO** in association with Yuga, the Punks team and wider NFT and web3 community continue to spearhead **amazing events** and **brunches** all over the world. There is never a lack of enthusiasm or more importantly, awesomeness when it comes to these brunches, and so before we review what has already happened, let's take a quick look at what's coming up! **NFT PARIS:** Just a colossal amount of events revolving around Punks this year, so take a deep breath and dive into exploring what's taking place, what you can make and who you want to meet. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1758344778037797247) La Vie En Punk @NFT\_Paris, à bientôt ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9b00437016b11323c9fd131fc84aa7a0433e360e516d5be300c73f54bc8737d8.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 456](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1758344778037797247)[ 10:17 PM • Feb 15, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1758344778037797247) **ETH DENVER:** As Issac says, back to where it all started! The third year in a row a Punks event is happening at the ETH Denver event, and where the very first one took place. Get the info: [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/64d15ed8bec4c61c3be66d01014a1fbd4c592fac1bae6a2e74cd512f167d3c32.jpg)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [isaac°](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [@perhapsrabbits](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1757058407071162400) Punks! Let's take it back to where it all started for ![🗻](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f5fb.png)PUNKS BRUNCH DENVER![🗻](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f5fb.png) ![🕚](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f55a.png) Sat March 2nd 11am ![📍](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4cd.png)River North sponsored by [@metastreetxyz](https://twitter.com/metastreetxyz) with [@Ledger](https://twitter.com/Ledger) and @phaverapp Hope you'll join us for our third year gathering at EthDenver. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a5bc6eae6dc7457140f389028aa81c0f3eada26a4d17c25962d1b4f126aa5e27.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 75](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1757058407071162400)[ 9:05 AM • Feb 12, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1757058407071162400) Now, with the two big ones coming up out of the way, let's look back at what happened as 2023 came to a close and in the opening months of this year. Right back to just after the previous Punks Post, we had the **Beeple Punks Gathering in Charleston**, and what a few days were had. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e2088a012afc54454f7a1e27cc90f5b830ae92d49786703a777da75b81cab99.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [CryptoPunks](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1708864590900056465) What a historic weekend in Charleston, thanks for closing the weekend with us at our Sunday Brunch. So much appreciation to [@beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple) for bringing Punks from far and wide together this weekend— same time next year? ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a63f47ef2cab0111a3f13b9104741493fdf54203adeb8bff371759954f3073d1.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 666](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1708864590900056465)[ 10:20 AM • Oct 2, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts/status/1708864590900056465) From the talks during the day, to the party in the evening and the incredible brunch the next day, all set in the stunning Beeple studios and the picturesque town of Charleston, it was one to remember. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/64d15ed8bec4c61c3be66d01014a1fbd4c592fac1bae6a2e74cd512f167d3c32.jpg)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [isaac°](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [@perhapsrabbits](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1709012348608917932) 1/ Just home from the [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) x [@beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple) Charleston extravaganza still riding high from all that happened over the weekend. My fave punk event to date. So much to say... First, huge thanks to everyone who came out. Here’s the gang from yesterday’s Punks brunch. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/992af7a0365ee06a9b509f8352e44aa1e21bc28bc812ded44502563003a4a70f.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 238](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1709012348608917932)[ 8:07 PM • Oct 2, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1709012348608917932) See you next year? [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f65b96dc4f1988b6a80d8682324dd5a5c664414bc58c87ff955b342617ab240f.jpg)](https://twitter.com/beeple) [beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple) [@beeple](https://twitter.com/beeple) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/beeple/status/1712827098602094739) SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ![🔥](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f525.png) [#cryptopunks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cryptopunks) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1712826647739588608/pu/img/4q5rRNbffgduuFmt.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 1,040](https://twitter.com/beeple/status/1712827098602094739)[ 8:46 AM • Oct 13, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/beeple/status/1712827098602094739) Hot on the heels of that there ended up being two **Punks Brunches Hong Kong!** One early November and yet another in late January this year! [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/51b72c1d9dadf0bb33937daf7b529ec7592528787f18d18f8d7c9e5b93dbe7b3.jpg)](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO) [PUNK DAO 🤘](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO) [@ThePunkDAO](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO/status/1720951529501348157) Thanks everyone for attending [@ThePunkDAO](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO) event in HK this weekend. Thanks also to our sponsors [@metastreetxyz](https://twitter.com/metastreetxyz), [@3keyslab](https://twitter.com/3keyslab) and [@yugalabs](https://twitter.com/yugalabs). But special thanks to the legend [@punk9527](https://twitter.com/punk9527) for hosting the event. Hope to see you all again soon. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6a2792ee61c6fbfdf5771434d22ec18dc8532fd15765e93210bcb4595a29a61c.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 108](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO/status/1720951529501348157)[ 6:49 PM • Nov 4, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO/status/1720951529501348157) With amazing sponsors and organisers, both were a fantastic success. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/62c7fa785d9ed5535d8ea37d8273c0f0bd2cb47a628d2019153d54f54dfc3552.jpg)](https://twitter.com/punk9527) [Maxdot.eth | PunkCast.xyz 🤝🤘](https://twitter.com/punk9527) [@punk9527](https://twitter.com/punk9527) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/punk9527/status/1751857560398045496) Great to connect with more punks in 2024! ![🇭🇰](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f1ed-1f1f0.png) Thanks to [@monarch\_io](https://twitter.com/monarch_io) [@avant\_arte](https://twitter.com/avant_arte) [@ThePunkDAO](https://twitter.com/ThePunkDAO) making this all happen! ![🧡](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9e1.png)![🤘](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f918.png) Up only! ![🚀](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f680.png) [@djtsoi](https://twitter.com/djtsoi) [@champagnewang](https://twitter.com/champagnewang) [@\_LemQQ](https://twitter.com/_LemQQ) @punk3395 [@Punk583](https://twitter.com/Punk583) [@feddas\_eth](https://twitter.com/feddas_eth) [@DAC4Academy](https://twitter.com/DAC4Academy) [@bizdevelo](https://twitter.com/bizdevelo) ![🧡](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9e1.png)![🙌](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f64c.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a547ab902caf52b5ad02b1dfe21aec96bc68d0491b99c4b62cc1ee046cab3a2c.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 280](https://twitter.com/punk9527/status/1751857560398045496)[ 12:39 AM • Jan 29, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/punk9527/status/1751857560398045496) Then in quick fire succession, we had a **Punks Brunch Amsterdam!** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/64d15ed8bec4c61c3be66d01014a1fbd4c592fac1bae6a2e74cd512f167d3c32.jpg)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [isaac°](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [@perhapsrabbits](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1720122390376538345) Thanks to all the punks who came by yesterday's ![🌷](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f337.png)Punks Brunch Amsterdam![🌷](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f337.png) and thank you also to [@metastreetxyz](https://twitter.com/metastreetxyz) and [@yugalabs](https://twitter.com/yugalabs) for sponsoring. We got to check out a punk print thanks to [@avant\_arte](https://twitter.com/avant_arte) founder Curtis. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7697ed60f209c0265795303b12c0435ea8050fc6403e384b3da681322d01dd0c.jpg) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/64d15ed8bec4c61c3be66d01014a1fbd4c592fac1bae6a2e74cd512f167d3c32.jpg)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [isaac°](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [@perhapsrabbits](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1719315790170829303) Punkers, last call for tmw's ![🌷](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f337.png)PUNKS BRUNCH AMSTERDAM![🌷](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f337.png) by [@metastreetxyz](https://twitter.com/metastreetxyz) and [@yugalabs](https://twitter.com/yugalabs) for the local punks, and anyone in town for [@SolanaConf](https://twitter.com/SolanaConf) and [@met\_ams](https://twitter.com/met_ams) ty: media partner [@RugRadio](https://twitter.com/RugRadio) RSVP in the Punks TG. See you tomorrow. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3ea9c16a97954a48a10dfc00a23709cd33ae349356499ef9f4b34edeeec06619.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 92](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1720122390376538345)[ 11:55 AM • Nov 2, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1720122390376538345) Then the amazing Punks Brunch Miami for Miami Art Basel! [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/15f71bd51737d91a46961b3e3f88745a52f43d2ac6849d205065410e183144c3.jpg)](https://twitter.com/SignoreGondi) [Signore Gondi ⚜️](https://twitter.com/SignoreGondi) [@SignoreGondi](https://twitter.com/SignoreGondi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/SignoreGondi/status/1733251477400104974) la famiglia Gondi takes on Art Basel Miami ![✨](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2728.png)![🏖️](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3d6.png) Punks Brunch ![👑](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f451.png)![🤌](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f90c.png) Squiggle DAO event ![🌈](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f308.png)![🥂](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f942.png) The future of our space is so bright ![😎](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60e.png) and we at [@gondixyz](https://twitter.com/gondixyz) are honored to support by providing a more capital efficient and accessible market for all! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5c45705fefc7960dc2d75be9d944aaaa5c49d9c307fc73dc9dbc9cf892d1b50a.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 32](https://twitter.com/SignoreGondi/status/1733251477400104974)[ 4:25 PM • Dec 8, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/SignoreGondi/status/1733251477400104974) And then, after a brief bit of respite over the festive season, we saw the New Year and new set of Punks events kick off with a bang, as the inimitable **Stone hosted the Punks LA Getaway!** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1aa94d93c3b19b0b886ae25b0854783eab10de93db6c4f761c7d0913e96e8fc8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [STONE](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [@NaughtalieStone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1733890389516644438) Punks, we are planning something intimate and special for you in LA next month. It involves sunsets and disco ![🪩](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1faa9.png) Deets are in TG and Discord. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2ae6bef0f42962d61b7a1d290a502bd0fdfb153031fdcc6ca1a40ff7ebd0d27f.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 109](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1733890389516644438)[ 10:44 AM • Dec 10, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1733890389516644438) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1aa94d93c3b19b0b886ae25b0854783eab10de93db6c4f761c7d0913e96e8fc8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [STONE](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [@NaughtalieStone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1752902783551115295) have you met The Girls ![™️](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2122.png) working on [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) ? ![🌸](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f338.png)![💕](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f495.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/92fb006fa667c2d5deeb53607ed1f3ad0b89dcbc4647199e335cd63685fd1a32.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 229](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1752902783551115295)[ 9:52 PM • Jan 31, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone/status/1752902783551115295) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/02d49858801723fb957bc91b2dd95232237b26b3855228e63d3d22ac90f355d5.jpg)](https://twitter.com/mpierpont3) [Madeleine Pierpont](https://twitter.com/mpierpont3) [@mpierpont3](https://twitter.com/mpierpont3) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/mpierpont3/status/1747378095047282988) Thank you [@NaughtalieStone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) for a magical evening![✨](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2728.png) honored to spend time with the truly amazing [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) community ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dc9796ccc85af09b11eb7d3fa00879e59ddc6750a7e4fdfdc74f684c7fcc5914.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 28](https://twitter.com/mpierpont3/status/1747378095047282988)[ 3:59 PM • Jan 16, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/mpierpont3/status/1747378095047282988) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f708c751f806b8bdb34435f4f64ab0f72fe04e8e460f223e1cf9292b4ddaac24.jpg)](https://twitter.com/2ripsgawd) [2RipsGawd](https://twitter.com/2ripsgawd) [@2ripsgawd](https://twitter.com/2ripsgawd) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/2ripsgawd/status/1747358465029484720) gm, A few things I confirmed this weekend 1\. [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) is by far the best community in the space ![💞](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49e.png) 2\. [@NaughtalieStone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) throws the best house parties in web3 and is a kind soul ![💃](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f483.png)![🕺🏻](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f57a-1f3fb.png) 3\. [@tonyherrera](https://twitter.com/tonyherrera) brings the best ![🌮](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f32e.png) to a party 4\. [@JohnnyCash4243](https://twitter.com/JohnnyCash4243) is my new favorite ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9c9a754f213a73aef04c85412bd8c77d06dfbe180527112c221991281c238904.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 53](https://twitter.com/2ripsgawd/status/1747358465029484720)[ 2:41 PM • Jan 16, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/2ripsgawd/status/1747358465029484720) And where it was confirmed as canon that Stone is indeed, **a complete legend** and the women that are now driving the Punks into the future are amongst **the best in the business.** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/64d15ed8bec4c61c3be66d01014a1fbd4c592fac1bae6a2e74cd512f167d3c32.jpg)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [isaac°](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [@perhapsrabbits](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1749566254434689315) The Girls of CryptoPunks [@NaughtalieStone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) [@hank\_eth98](https://twitter.com/hank_eth98) [@Oz\_eth](https://twitter.com/Oz_eth) [@spicytinaa](https://twitter.com/spicytinaa) deserve tremendous credit for their approach to the punk legacy and community as evident from their spaces today on 721 + the marketplace, as well as the recent LA punks weekend not an easy job, but [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8b44f790a76bb712a81b1e08447113e9cea2e980c2102e8954cdd5a692f9925c.jpg)](https://twitter.com/sergitosergito) [Sergito ❚ ❚](https://twitter.com/sergitosergito) [@sergitosergito](https://twitter.com/sergitosergito) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/sergitosergito/status/1749528601949610177) It’s been a week since coming back from Punks LA weekend and I can’t stop thinking about how [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) are extremely lucky to have [@NaughtalieStone](https://twitter.com/NaughtalieStone) and her team leading the brand. The level of TLC they have put into maintaining and supporting the Punk community is unlike [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 88](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1749566254434689315)[ 4:54 PM • Jan 22, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/perhapsrabbits/status/1749566254434689315) **Punks in the Market (WE ARE SO BACK)** ---------------------------------------- [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f317566d49203dc8d26cd3005fcd55f05e2e2470fccdb4c5accdf551baee8c6e.jpg)](https://twitter.com/DeeZe) [DeeZe ⛳🏌️‍♂️](https://twitter.com/DeeZe) [@DeeZe](https://twitter.com/DeeZe) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/DeeZe/status/1748467124341772724) Finish recording the last pod of the week and check my phone to see 19 punks swept?!? We are SO BACK ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/12ef9209324c79ac98e345cb5563d5e467ec6eeb93ec06f30a564bad53c9d608.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 187](https://twitter.com/DeeZe/status/1748467124341772724)[ 4:07 PM • Jan 19, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/DeeZe/status/1748467124341772724) **Well, we're SO back, right?** Certainly, with the BTC EFT, a solid up-tick in the Punk floor, some amazing sales and some very positive sentiment all round, it feels like we're on the cusp of something. It's tantalisingly close, but as we all know around here, this is a marathon, not a sprint, we always **MUST** zoom out, and of course, there is always something around the corner… Regardless, it is nice to bask in a little of the bullish warmth now, and whichever way you look at it, Punks have done demonstratably well **coming out of the bear**, and into what seems to be the first flourishes of a bull market in crypto at least, and to some extent, **within NFTs as well.** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0dc64972da1ee05fca1752ce8c8a9db14fe63b2348d9ddf86b1e853791b8a1da.jpg)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksbot) [CryptoPunks Bot](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksbot) [@cryptopunksbot](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksbot) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksbot/status/1757043208838578324) Punk 6965 has a new bid of 1,000 ETH ($2,486,389.89 USD) placed by 0x0232d1. [cryptopunks.app/cryptopunks/de…](https://t.co/KlBc2AaNmq) [#cryptopunks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cryptopunks) [#ethereum](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ethereum) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/01a04aef9514a067ee97e904163501534fc831e6c091391e81fff50d01331d09.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 280](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksbot/status/1757043208838578324)[ 8:05 AM • Feb 12, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksbot/status/1757043208838578324) Premium Punks, from Aliens to Apes, Hoodies and Zombies, they all continue to get premium bids and sales, from in the millions to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and even now, at time of typing, the Punk floor sits at a very healthy **56.5 ETH or around the $165,000 dollar mark**. Now, how high sentiment will go, and does it really matter? It's always nice to have that floor secured and looking strong. It helps not only reflect the value of the art, but in some ways, the community too. So, we'll see what happens, where we go, but the believers know, we're not going anywhere, and whatever comes our way, good or bad, **we weather it together.** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f5f680ac5a1244abe3d73338005cb10ab0dd1aedeb94673c7742050478603f10.png)](https://twitter.com/3orovik) [borovik](https://twitter.com/3orovik) [@3orovik](https://twitter.com/3orovik) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/3orovik/status/1759447365780406718) The cheapest Alien CryptoPunks for sale One listed for 5,000 eth & 5,500 eth As soon as one sells, NFTs will be back!! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/537aadeb4777d367c64288035cd881775c5ac4898120926bb154b87b5d08e8ac.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 143](https://twitter.com/3orovik/status/1759447365780406718)[ 11:18 PM • Feb 18, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/3orovik/status/1759447365780406718) **Punks in the Spotlight** -------------------------- What better way to put the **spotlight on Punks** and our incredible community this time around than to look at the amazing 'As Told By Punks' series that the team have produced in collaboration with the awesome @NFT\_Now? There are 12 incredible interviews all together, but we've just hand picked 5 for you to get started with! * [**MATT & JOHN:**](https://nftnow.com/features/cryptopunks-documentary-larva-labs-interview/) Start at the beginning, right? Founders Hall and Watkinson trace the Punks history from a quiet 2017 launch to a defining NFT icon, inspiring the ERC-721 standard and the PFP movement. This episode explores their early internet experiments, the project's punk ethos, and its unforeseen rise to a $2.6 billion sales volume, despite initial disinterest. Their journey underscores the impact of community and the transition under Yuga Labs, ensuring Punks' enduring legacy and brand evolution. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IarbRcAaP9k) * [**CLAIRE SILVER:**](https://nftnow.com/features/claire-silver-cryptopunks-documentary-interview/) AI artist Claire Silver shares her journey crediting the Punks for opening doors and creating a digital family. She recounts acquiring her first Punks from a friend, emphasising the emotional and financial value they've brought, including helping fund her mother's cancer treatment. In this very personal 1-1 Claire discusses the Punks' role in digital identity and art's future, highlighting the unique blend of innovation and community. Her choice to remain anonymous underscores the importance of safety and the desire to be judged solely on ideas, leveraging her Punk as a symbol of identity. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMQz9Agxhjk) * [**BEEPLE:**](https://nftnow.com/features/beeple-ryan-zurrer-and-how-cryptopunks-changed-the-concept-of-online-identity/) The man, the myth, the legend, Beeple, with Ryan Zurrer explores Punks' influence on digital art and online identity. He talks about how they helped inspire his approach to art, noting its groundbreaking impact on the NFT space. Discussing the project's pure intent and its foundational role in the NFT revolution, underlining the significance of community passion and historical relevance. They reflect on the early, innovative days of NFTs, marvelling at CryptoPunks' enduring influence and the ongoing evolution of digital art. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwBhZ7xs4yw) * [**TSHUUULY:**](https://nftnow.com/features/exploring-the-heart-of-the-cryptopunks-community-with-tschuuuly/) known for her moderating role in the CryptoPunks Discord, shares her journey from an enthusiast to a key community mediator. She highlights the transformative power of Punks in shaping online identities and fostering a supportive digital art community. Through nurturing dialogue and resolving conflicts, she has contributed significantly to the community's dynamic growth, the Discord would be a very different place with out our Tshuuuly that’s for sure! [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di7Fl8nuOAc) * [**GREG & CHRIS:**](https://nftnow.com/features/exploring-cryptopunks-with-greg-solano-and-chris-lyons-how-digital-communities-shape-the-future-of-web3/) And to round up, a dive with Greg Solano from Yuga Labs and Chris Lyons from a16z discuss the Punks' pivotal role in defining digital identities and fostering community within the digital realm. They delve into Yuga Labs' acquisition of CryptoPunks, aiming to empower owners with intellectual property rights, reinforcing the community's strength. This conversation underlines the transformative impact of Punks on Web3 and the collective progress it heralds for digital and physical communities alike. [![]({{DOMAIN}}/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h7YWmK6JAE) **The Round Up** ---------------- **What a few months,** what a start to the year, what a moment to be living in. We are here, right now, at the cusp, and we continue to thrive and believe in what we are doing, with each other, and with the **wider community**. From diving into the technicolour dreamscape that "Punks As Told By CryptoPunks" paints, we're whisked away on a kaleidoscopic journey through the **annals of digital innovation**, where the Punks aren't just subjects of a docuseries, but the vibrant heartbeats of a burgeoning **digital renaissance**. With each episode, from the profound dialogues between visionaries like Greg Solano and Chris Lyons to the soul-stirring anecdotes of Tschuuuly, and the avant-garde musings of Beeple and Claire Silver, we're gifted a prismatic lens through which to view the genesis and explosive **growth of these pioneers.** This saga, elegantly unfurled, marks a seminal shift in our **digital epoch** - where the brushstrokes of art collide with the binary code of technology, and the tapestry of community is woven with threads of creativity and shared destiny. The Punk ethos, championed by a **legion of trailblazers** and nurtured by a community of unwavering fidelity, continues to push the envelope, challenging the very fabric of digital interaction and artistic endeavour. As 2024 unfurls its wings, the **legacy of the Punks** stands as a testament to the boundless potential at the nexus of creativity, technology, and communal harmony. Embarking on this odyssey, we're not just spectators but participants in a grand experiment of brunches across continents, meetups that span the globe, and the transformative **Punk in Residence** initiative. Here, the spirit of collaboration, the thirst for innovation, and a visionary outlook propel us into uncharted territories of web3 and beyond. As we navigate this digital renaissance, the essence of Punk - **audacious, genuine, and trailblazing** - illuminates our path towards realms of untold possibilities and connections, in a world perpetually in flux. So a couple of final highlights: * Champion **gmoney** takes out a $1 million loan against his Ape. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/82c2f528205edca00804bc2971b536d2ecee638a1f5a0ec57935a9e1be848a1d.jpg)](https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT) [gmoney.eth](https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT) [@gmoneyNFT](https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT/status/1756722188072137067) For those keeping track at home, ETH is up 9%(not counting yield), some of my alt positions are up more since I took out this loan a week ago. Taking out the loan versus selling my spot position looks like it's going to be a lucrative bet. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f8ebe87e933fa67d1e54698ae3cce3948dd84da1b171854d65782ac7366d1a36.jpg)](https://twitter.com/nowmedia) [Now Media](https://twitter.com/nowmedia) [@nowmedia](https://twitter.com/nowmedia) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/nowmedia/status/1753524293500055555) NEWS: [@gmoneyNFT](https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT) took out a $1 million loan against his CryptoPunk One of the largest single NFT loans in history ![👀](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f440.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4cc508a85ebedfdaf50a567837864190c2eafb173360dbcfdd9bda59a18fe565.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 124](https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT/status/1756722188072137067)[ 10:49 AM • Feb 11, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT/status/1756722188072137067) * **Sherone** produces an awesome inside look at Punks in a completely new app. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/20e9675fe9a85a6ec936f90a98abf4eab16d56f0312c1d9485886022eb7facde.png)](https://twitter.com/Sherone33) [sherone.eth 🎥 🎞👨‍💻🎸🎶](https://twitter.com/Sherone33) [@Sherone33](https://twitter.com/Sherone33) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Sherone33/status/1757697632011424077) Hey gang, been working on a thing… 7 years on, a whole new way of looking at [@cryptopunksnfts](https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts) No more hidden attributes. Just a little Valentine’s Day present to all the Punks out there![💝](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49d.png) [punksecrets.art](https://t.co/K19el1p300) Special shout-out to all my fellow punk-builders, starting of ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1757697351521538049/pu/img/QmuNPJWJLjeKUtjH.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 167](https://twitter.com/Sherone33/status/1757697632011424077)[ 3:25 AM • Feb 14, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/Sherone33/status/1757697632011424077) * Previous brand liaison **Noah** helps drive through colossal Autoglyph sale with collector representative and art advisor **Amanda Schmitt.** [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1acc4bdb86d8808add53ba17224b7683df88fd2258e9636260dbe6b689655676.jpg)](https://twitter.com/noah0x0) [noah ⛲️](https://twitter.com/noah0x0) [@noah0x0](https://twitter.com/noah0x0) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/noah0x0/status/1759663739140276523) LFG ![⛲️](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/26f2.png) [@Fountainxyz](https://twitter.com/Fountainxyz) ![🍻](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f37b.png) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7121a5f8e529af57567bdf367001b94355155b8e2a871aa6f2a9bdbe2f2b22db.png)](https://twitter.com/Fountainxyz) [Fountain](https://twitter.com/Fountainxyz) [@Fountainxyz](https://twitter.com/Fountainxyz) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Fountainxyz/status/1759663179003551797) Moments ago, a full set of ten Autoglyphs, minted originally by Larva Labs themselves, was sold to a Distinguished Private Collector for 5,000 ETH, making it one of the top NFT sales ever recorded onchain... Congratulations to the buyer and the seller! The team at Fountain is ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/52b7891b49f7b1712117cf8374cc605f00081e06a85a8aca6c03968b2a93afe3.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 204](https://twitter.com/noah0x0/status/1759663739140276523)[ 1:38 PM • Feb 19, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/noah0x0/status/1759663739140276523) * Legend **Sean Bonner** announces 2 Bit Punks project. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c26a9dba67073872a752a87f5a6be760cdf3ba439365cf5540b08ccac321223b.jpg)](https://twitter.com/seanbonner) [Sean Bonner🔥](https://twitter.com/seanbonner) [@seanbonner](https://twitter.com/seanbonner) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/seanbonner/status/1757975869484904796) I'm excited to announce the series I've quietly been working on for the last few months. It's a long story, and I spent days writing about it so if you want to dive in, it goes deep. Let me tell you how it starts... ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9a2cc28b9498a9ac65ef6a3d69fdbc5c6ef8cabc491ba922de82e15f34c33fb9.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 62](https://twitter.com/seanbonner/status/1757975869484904796)[ 9:51 PM • Feb 14, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/seanbonner/status/1757975869484904796) * The Inimitable **Claire Silver** shares a full thread on her latest work. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/43ad20a0f80032fdb51d303ee7da39cbc5211655478481f7313cb07c87158ae9.png)](https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12) [Claire Silver 🌸](https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12) [@ClaireSilver12](https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12/status/1753187568127029424) After a day of pure adrenaline recovery, as promised, a thread on corpo | real ( @braindrops ) & a note on what profits are meant for. It's long, but rich in effort. If tldr, the bulk of the thread is on the collection, & the last few tweets are my intentions for the profit.![🌸](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f338.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a739febf7e8f7d68b5a4f600ceec030a209f7d5d290714c60477981bd74e03a8.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 1,102](https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12/status/1753187568127029424)[ 4:44 PM • Feb 1, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12/status/1753187568127029424) Okay, that's us for this edition. As always **Punks Post** is brought to you by [galbraith.eth](https://twitter.com/ricgalbraith) and is made possible by the support of Yuga Labs' first CryptoPunks grant. If you have news, ideas and feedback for us, find us on Twitter and [@ricgalbraith](https://twitter.com/ricgalbraith), and remember to jump into the [Punks Post Discord channel](https://discord.com/channels/329381334701178885/1017558839316463656) to share your news and features. While we do our best to make sure everything we share is accurate at the time of publication, this space moves super fast, so be sure to do your own research! And remember frens, none of this is financial advice. --- *Originally published on [Punks Post](https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost/punks-post-mirror-edition-05-are-we-back-we-are-so-back)*