# Too Woke

By [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth) · 2024-06-02

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Yuga Labs' bold move with artist Nina Chanel Abney's CryptoPunks reboot faced swift backlash, prompting a pivot. Abney's "Super Punk World" collection, aiming to blend traditional and digital art, stirred controversy over its "woke" themes. The attempt to expand the iconic NFT set upset collectors, leading to a change in plans and abandonment of future artist collaborations. Despite the criticism, Abney remains steadfast in advocating for inclusivity and dialogue in the NFT community.

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*Originally published on [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/too-woke)*