Punks Post https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost Official Mirror for the monthly Punks Post bringing news and vibes from the CryptoPunk community. Curated by @RicGalbraith Fri, 15 May 2026 10:31:51 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Punks Post https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5d6299d0620355fdfebe1026d13003125ef44bcec22d01f08d1f71adc093b517.png https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost All rights reserved <![CDATA[Punks Post Mirror Edition #05 - Are We Back? (We Are SO Back)]]> https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost/punks-post-mirror-edition-05-are-we-back-we-are-so-back 3NMww7BzXXD0UPR5Nxue Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:25:11 GMT 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, 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. 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 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.

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.

For the collaboration with 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.

The results were more than impressive, a unique minting and physical experience Punks shared high and wide.

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, VRPunk1, niftynaut, and nf_suzanne – an awesome bunch, and fine protectors of the channel.

NEW INSTAGRAM CHANNEL

Punks are also now ‘On The Grid’ with a brand new and ever expanding Instagram channel, 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.

PUNKS HUB

Punks Past, Present, and Future. The team introduced the Punks Brand Hub that will act as an archive and living source for project info and initiatives. Created with friends at alright_studio this archival program aims to preserve the collection's significance in digital art history, so jump in and explore!

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

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

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.

PUNK IN RESIDENCE

The team were thrilled to announce the launch of Punk in Residence program! With inaugural artist NinaChanelAbney. 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.

THE DOCUSERIES

"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 dropped and the amazing series went through everyone from Beeple to legendary Punks such as SeanBonner and Tschuuuly watch the episodes:

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.

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:

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.

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.

See you next year?

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!

With amazing sponsors and organisers, both were a fantastic success.

Then in quick fire succession, we had a Punks Brunch Amsterdam!

Then the amazing Punks Brunch Miami for Miami Art Basel!

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!

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.

Punks in the Market (WE ARE SO BACK)

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.

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.

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: 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.

  • CLAIRE SILVER: 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.

  • BEEPLE: 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.

  • TSHUUULY: 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!

  • GREG & CHRIS: 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.

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.

  • Sherone produces an awesome inside look at Punks in a completely new app.

  • Previous brand liaison Noah helps drive through colossal Autoglyph sale with collector representative and art advisor Amanda Schmitt.

  • Legend Sean Bonner announces 2 Bit Punks project.

  • The Inimitable Claire Silver shares a full thread on her latest work.

Okay, that's us for this edition. As always Punks Post is brought to you by galbraith.eth 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, and remember to jump into the Punks Post Discord channel 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.

]]> 0xpunkspost@newsletter.paragraph.com (Punks Post) <![CDATA[Punks Post Mirror Edition #04 - (That Was) Our Wet Hot Punk Summer.]]> https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost/punks-post-mirror-edition-04-that-was-our-wet-hot-punk-summer XpWqyG5KaodHgoMDzsx6 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:55:50 GMT GM Punks, well, that was the summer that was, and wasn’t. Those of us who have been around long enough to remember the various summers that have been and gone, from DeFi to JPEG, it seems we will remember 2023, as with 2022, for all the wrong reasons. But hey! We’re Punks, right? We don’t sit idly by while the market crab walks sideways. We’re here to build. So, what sort of a summer can we look back on? What summer can we say we took part in this time around, and what are we going to be reflecting on in the weeks and months and years to come as autumn closes in, then the long, dark winter takes hold…?

Shitcoin summer? Well, that’s certainly one way to look at it. Countless degen Telegram and Discord channels sprang up to share the latest alpha as hordes of us aped into every single possible coin that came about under the delusion that maybe, just maybe, we’d make that fortune missed during the previous bull. Or perhaps just make back some losses on some very heavy bags? And what about the burns? Given we saw FOUR Punks burnt during June alone might have shown us it was going to be scorching hot but probably for all the wrong reasons.

But looking beyond the mayhem that was the Shitcoin Season in full flow and the publicity burns and even the accidental ones, what else did we see happen over the summer as ETH slowly crab walked sideways across the rather tepid beach that was the crypto market during this time?

Well, we saw what we always see from Punks; we saw community, stewardship, entrepreneurialism, art of the highest calibre, friendship, events, building and enthusiasm where it was hard to find. And, despite dwindling floors across the board and projects left, right and centre knocking on death’s door, a level of resilience in not only the value of Punks, but the community as well, sticking together, sharing projects, alpha, whether at max joy in some corners or max pain in others, we stuck together through it all.

The resounding view, if you ask any Punk, is pretty clear. That despite everything that went down, whether you hit the God candle on a shitcoin or went down with the ship. Whether you released art to the deafening sound of crickets deep in the bear market, or hit it big with the whales. Whether the algo killed your X (formally known as Twitter) feed or you continued to build community, being a Punk and being a part of this community always means one thing: We have our OWN summer, and a hot wet, Punk one it was indeed. Not that we ever needed to in the first place, but we proved ourselves repeatedly this summer, as the best on the block(chain).

So, whilst we can’t cover everything that happened over the summer, from the grandest highs to the most painful lows, you can hold your head high and take a moment to catch some of the highlights of what was OUR summer…

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.

Punks in the Wild

The first book dedicated to archiving CryptoPunks was announced for Fall 2023. Published in partnership with @zakgroup the book will unveil untold stories of the collection by tapping the passionate community to contribute to the written record of Punks.

Submissions for the glossary are also still open so if you have a thought, idea, word, meme or general consideration related to punks you want entered, then make sure you get over there in time.

On top of that we have incoming a video series of all things Punk. Introducing “Punks As Told By CryptoPunks,” the on-going series that will accompany the upcoming book collaboration with @zakgroup and presented by @nftnow and Punks. Episode 1 drops on October 10th, 2023.

And outside of the metaverse and into the real world, the ever awesome Punks DAO push forward on their mission to bring us Punks together, expanding to all corners of the globe with some amazing events that brought us ever closer as a community.

Summer kicked off with an amazing Punks Brunch event at NFC Lisbon, where there were also a cohort of Punks in various capacities from art to networking, simply partying to building business and more.

The Punk Post was also there in its own little way and it was an incredible opportunity to meet so many amazing Punks in the wild!

And there were loads more meets to come!

The DAO helped organise and bring together the community for a Punk Day NYC gathering with the @brtmoments team for their event. Two amazing communities under one roof.

Finally, Asia get their share of events as the DAO head over to Seoul to begin with, capturing the essence of the Punk spirit with a Korean twist.

And following up from the amazing success in Seoul the DAO team brought a brunch to Singapore for more antics in Asia.

With a full summary coming in from the ever entertaining @DVDD.

Of course, the obligatory group shot.

And a clip from YUGA CEO Daniel Alegre steps on the podium to applaud our amazing community.

So, don’t miss a thing! The DAO often updates their X channel with what’s going on, and here’s the current ‘Save the Dates’ list from them, bookmark and check-in regularly.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE.

We’ll be covering in more detail below what happened when the legendary Beeple decided to finally ape in and buy his first Punk, but seeing as we’re in the section featuring what Punks have been up to and are up to in the wild, we can’t miss this part.

After grabbing his Punk, he goes ahead and announces a live event at his studios in Charleston including a full day with web3 personalities, artists and general degens gathering for talks and chat during the day, then a party in the evening.

There’s still time to grab a ticket if you haven’t already! Just a few days left…

Home

CHARLESTON ART NIGHT CELEBRATING THE CHARLESTON ART COMMUNITY CHARLESTON ART NIGHT CELEBRATING THE CHARLESTON ART COMMUNITY PAST EVENTS

https://beeple-studios.xyz

THEN! The following day Yuga and co-hosts including the DAO invite the attendees to join fellow holders at Punks Brunch also in Charleston on Sunday Oct 1st following the At Beeple Studios meetup.

After a lot of feedback from the community at large, Beeple also does the noble thing and opens up the invites to aspiring Punk owners!

Punks in the Market

The summer kicks off with a bang, in more ways than one. The 6th anniversary brings out Punks from all corners to talk about the history of the project, the art, our community and the stories that have been made along the way. Despite market fluctuations and the general crab walk of the bear that we’ve seen over the summer that was (and wasn’t) there was and is still plenty to celebrate about Punks, so we took a moment away from the charts to come together and celebrate our amazing community.

The lore here is rich and deep, so why don’t you take a dip into this ever expanding lake of storytelling?

Though, as we said, things kicked off with a bang. Despite the amazing stories coming out around the 6th anniversary, and of course all the wonderful work the DAO was doing around events, there were some more nefarious things taking place (as is par for the course for the web3 world.)

That’s right, Punk burnings. Seems crazy to say, but there were around four Punks burnt in June alone, as documented by the ever present @Rodo above where you can find a comprehensive list of what took place and why, but in reality there seems to be two main reasons; publicity and accidents.

From an accidental side of things, well, we live in an imperfect world my friends, people make mistakes, and in crypto, we all know this too well. From a publicity angle, it can certainly be seen as - in a backward sort of way - a compliment to the Punks, that they are deemed so noteworthy from a cultural perspective, and so worthy from a monetary perspective, that burning one still to this day gathers a LOT of attention for those seeking it. It can be seen, in some ways, as an indicator of just how healthy the Punk market remains, despite the obvious slowdown of the market as a whole we have seen. Punks turn heads, we all know this, and it seems the market and community at large still holds onto this idea.

Punks in the Spotlight

BEEPLE ENTERS THE CHAT.

In a slightly different take on the Punks in the Spotlight section, we couldn’t help but shift the focus for this edition over to the Beeple purchase, and of course his legacy and influence on Punks and the community.

From what we can gather, Beeple has been including famous and infamous Punks in his every day works as far back as early 2021, with the now well known 4156 having his then Ape Punk featured in an every day.

Of course, 4156 eventually went on to help found NOUNS, in their own right, a pivotal and now historical NFT collection, as well as having a little bit of upset with Punks himself, causing some commotion within the community.

But that my friends, is, as they say, all history now. The funny thing being, that history is created around here everyday (no pun intended). And as we all know, if you want to be part of history, well, best be on the good side, and do things right, so we first see Beeple reaching out to the community for some pro-tips on how to get exactly the right Punk for him.

Then asking questions about traits.

Then of course after the Everyday, the thank you to the community.

And after the announcement of the event at his Charleston studios, there is the element of recognition, of just how much art and inspiration the Punks have been responsible for. Beeple makes a call out for the community at large to submit their work for a chance to be showcased at the event.

So, what the hell. An amazing coup for the community and one that kicked off a whole slew of news around Punks and their historic significance, as well as ensuring that we remain front and centre of the conversation.

But of course, it wasn’t the only thing that happened over the summer, in fact, there was that much that took place it would take a whole team of people just to try and keep up, but we feel like we’ve done a pretty good job at getting some of the highlights over at the Punks Post Discord round up. So, if you’re wanting the full and comprehensive list of what we got, head over there.

Discord - Group Chat That's All Fun & Games

Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.

https://discord.com

The Round Up

Well, like we said above, it’s next to impossible to always cover everything, but we try our best. From the outside looking in, Punks are still turning heads, from burnings to media coverage. From new artists and degens alike fulfilling dreams and becoming Punks with their first purchases, to major sales worth millions of dollars, it was the summer that was (and wasn’t) but one thing remained clear throughout it all, that Punks are here to stay, and we will ride that floor to zero if we have to, because if there’s one thing that’s obvious, it’s that we’re more about community than dollars.

So, here’s a couple of other amazing highlights to take us to the end of this edition on a high note to what was undoubtedly, a summer to remember.

One Punk and two Squiggles are traded for a Skull of Luci and project lead, artist and general community legend Sam Spratt loves the trade.

Some amazing insight on buying and selling Punks from legendary collector and true OG BeautyAndThePunk.

Business founder @AndrewWilkinson bears the wrath of the Punk and Ape communities by asking how they are now doing (compared to the top)...And the reactions are

PunksCast immortalises 69 amazing episodes in a piece of art and free mint. Be sure to check out the art and the huge list of episodes that are available with the most legendary Punks that are in the space!

Okay, that’s us for this edition. As always Punks Post is brought to you by galbraith.eth 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, and remember to jump into the Punks Post Discord channel 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.

]]> 0xpunkspost@newsletter.paragraph.com (Punks Post) <![CDATA[Punks Post Mirror Edition #03 - For Those Who Are About to Degen. We Salute You.]]> https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost/punks-post-mirror-edition-03-for-those-who-are-about-to-degen-we-salute-you n4LyRUEahkebdoz1oZJd Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:55:48 GMT GM Punks, never a quiet moment around here, right? Sometimes you get that feeling that you’d like to be back in ‘precedented times’ or you know, maybe not…There we were, mid-April, thinking things were somewhat levelling out, perhaps we were even getting a little respite, were things really starting to look up again? ETH seemed to be on its way back to $2k and NFT market activity was slowing but less, sales and community seemed to be at pretty decent levels! Smiles even, then Shit Coin season began…AND BOOM.

For those who are about to degen, we salute you.

Whether you came out on top, whether you lost it all, whether rekt or WAGMI, everyone has to admit it has been one helluva time over the last month or so. The idea of sleep? Gone. Aping into everything and anything with the weirdest names and laziest websites? Done. Money lost, money gained, stories upon stories, and now the dust is settling, the fallout seems somewhat surreal.

And what did we do as Punks? Well, business as usual for many of us, only adding an extra reason not to sleep, or as the case may be, reigniting an old reason, or maybe even just turbo charging a current one?

But the building never stopped, Punks continued on their usual run, creating art, building businesses, generating amazing content and expanding the community. Indeed, we even saw a few instances where those that got in early on Shitcoin Season were able to drive their profit back into Punks, sometimes making dreams come true.

So, we’re still here, still building, still degenning for sure, but still expanding our community and culture and being the best Punks can be. Long may it continue! 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 Post, be sure to jump into the Discord.

So, let’s get stuck in.

Punks in the Wild

We’ve mentioned a few times now about the Punks Legacy Project and how CryptoPunk #110 has been donated to the legendary permanent collection of @CentrePompidou.

Now the visitors (and degens) are pouring through the doors to see this piece of modern digital art up in one of the most prestigious modern art galleries in the world!

Beyond the art galleries, Punks continue to thrive across the world in various degen meet-ups, hangouts, events and conferences. The amazing Punks DAO continue on their mission to bring Punks together across all corners of the planet.

The NFT NYC Brunch happened! (Where coincidentally we got this issue’s amazing cover shot!)

Making friends and influencing people.

Bright Moments Tokyo also saw a colossal gathering of Punks for their event!

The Consensus Austin happy hour took place with drinks being shared.

Also at Consensus Austin there was a ‘Holders Breakfast’ held

And next is the next Punks Brunch from The Punk DAO at NFC Lisbon!

As you can see, Punk DAO continue spearheading and leading the way with awesome brunches and meets, gathering amazing sponsors along the way to help provide opportunities for us all to come together across the globe. Long may it continue!

Punks in the Market

As we mentioned in the last edition, we’re continuing to take a small look at Punks in the marketplace and how the current trends have been impacting Punks. Considering the previous editions look at how Blur listings had considerable impact on the trading of Punks, things now seem to have somewhat levelled off.

As the ‘Eye of Sauron’ shifted from Blur token farming to Shit Coin Season, it became apparent that the situation with Punks and their trading was also going to calm. The floor has levelled out and has remained calm at around the 50 ETH / $100,000 mark.

As the market continues to slow, it’s apparent that Punks remain a strong store of value. The floor has barely fluctuated as other projects of similar ilk have seen their plummet considerably.

Interestingly, this thread also from NFTStatistics helps point out how the onboarding of the space has slowed to an almost stand still. Whilst some projects will always remain ‘grails’ - and Punks are clearly part of that list - if there’s no new people coming into the space, where will we be in the coming weeks, months, years?

Mando takes on the discussion in the thread above, what are your thoughts? Are NFTs finally ‘ded’ or have we finally seen the bottom and the bounce back into the bull is about to come? Whatever what the market goes, one thing we can be confident of is the ability for Punks to continue to perform, make amazing sales, be a store of value and of course, look cool as fuck and bring you into one of the greatest global communities around.

Punks in the Spotlight

Every edition we come to sit down and look at the development of this community, the artists, the entrepreneurs, the workers, the builders, and each edition we’re blown away. We can’t cover everyone and everything, but we’re here to try and bring you what we can. So, carrying on the very new tradition from the last edition here’s a bit on Punks in the arts and those Venture Punks!

Punks in the Arts: Dan Sickles

Quick Lowdown - Director of the Cryptoart film @newherexyz and founder - of http://dpopstudios.xyz Dan is a Sundance winner (DINA) TriBeCa winner (MALA MALA) And the proud owner of CryptoPunk #8905.

As Dan says about the movie:* *“Starring an all-star cast of cryptoart pioneers, 'I'M NEW HERE' is part oral history, park desktop dreamscape. Shifting seamlessly between virtual and physical life, "I'M NEW HERE' charts the emergence of a generation's most significant art movement.”

The studio: “We’re dpop studios  —  a creative studio building film, NFT, and #Media3 projects. We’re currently in production on our feature film about cryptoart, “I’m New Here.”

Check out the film, the art, the studio and Dan himself!

Punks in the Ventures:

Recently launched and already thriving, the Punk Ventures DAO is here to help expand our amazing community, driving the brand into new places, and supporting all sorts of new investments around the Punk eco-system.

In their own words: Part of @ThePunkDAO, and in partnership with @tributelabsxyz the Punk Ventures is a VC investment DAO with membership on application. We invest in Punks, Punk related projects and the wider ecosystem. Supports and advises portfolio investments. Invests in promoting the Punk brand/ Represents the largest ‘Punk only’ investment group.

They are also currently accepting new applications: PunkDAO focuses on Punk community building efforts and is open to all holders. The Community DAO has a standing call at 2:30 PM Eastern time. The Venture DAO is open to holders upon application and acceptance.

Please visit the Discord at discord.gg/8ZM7mrYCsf to learn more about either.

Check out more of their recent investments:

With Eigen Layer!

With Transak!

With Sort!

The Round Up

Well, that’s most of the big stuff from this end, of course there’s never any way to cover everything that we see happening around here, but we try to get you some of the best parts. Every edition there’s clear evidence of an expanding community, building of culture, amazing friendships, connections and partnerships being created. And here’s a couple of other highlights to send you on your way!

Concentrate” new music from @SteveAoki x @3LAU’s collaboration #PUNX.

Yash Bora went through over 2000 tweets from the Punks account. The first tweet from @cryptopunksnfts was on August 7th, 2009. Here are the most iconic ones:

Punks got mainstream attention in China where Cryptopunks were shown on Hunan TV, the second largest Chinese TV station!

Okay, that’s us for this edition. As always Punks Post is brought to you by galbraith.eth 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, and remember to jump into the Punks Post Discord channel 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.

]]> 0xpunkspost@newsletter.paragraph.com (Punks Post) <![CDATA[Punks Post Mirror Edition #02 - Fast Times At Punk High]]> https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost/punks-post-mirror-edition-02-fast-times-at-punk-high gtscTs6EhA9iqTNZFStb Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:31:35 GMT GM Punks, another month, and another sprawling set of events that take us across the globe. From meet-ups, amazing art and colossal drops through to curious evolutions in Punk trading, more historic moments in Punk lore and general shenanigans all round, it’s been a hell of a few weeks.

The first quarter of 2023 gone in the blink of an eye. The bear seems to crawl along, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t making moves. Quite the opposite, in fact. It seems now more than ever in the last six months, everyone has accepted the new norm. They’re enjoying a slightly LESS volatile environment than during the capricious year of 2022, and are building, creating, and degening their way forward.

Now, with that in mind, we’re here again to bring you the lowdown of what’s been happening with the ever expanding, ever burgeoning Punk community, and there’s certainly a hell of a lot to cover. It’d be some monumental effort to cover it all, but we’ve been keeping a close finger on the Punk Pulse, and are hoping we’ve not missed anything major!

With the long form article here on Mirror, we’re experimenting with the format as we go, but we’re now looking at securing some highlights in the key areas we see Punks thrive in. This includes, but of course is not limited to, art, entrepreneurialism, community, in the wild and the market in general.

So here we go. Let’s take you through some moves our community has been making in the last month and where we might go in the one we’re moving into.

Punks in the Wild

Last month we reported on the ongoing Punks Legacy Project and how amazing it was to hear that Yuga has now donated CryptoPunk #110 to the legendary permanent collection of @CentrePompidou. Well now, we are there!

Our very own @NoahDavis has given a full and in depth interview on the whole thing to The Arts Newspaper, and in a little snippet below, let’s us know that this signals:

“At least that museums are taking this space seriously…” And that museums are starting to, “Understand the potential for blockchain as a medium and NFTs as a medium to augment what artists can do. So having that validation is definitely important”.

Take a dive into the full interview with Noah below, and let him know your own thoughts via his Twitter:

And outside of hangings in world class museums, Punks continue to thrive doing their own thing in the wild across the world. The unstoppable PunkDAO has been organising events across the globe:

A PunkDAO / MeebitsDAO meet in LA:

A PunkDAO Meet in London:

And one that’s very much up and coming for NFT NYC!

Having talked with Arkaydeus, one of the DAO’s leaders, he has told us:

“In an ongoing series, the PunkDAO kicked off their first London meetup on Mar 28th which was a great opportunity for punks to network and enjoy a few beers and pizza together. They're hoping to organise more events in the UK and across the globe, so if you're interested in helping organise something in your locality, please reach out to @arkaydeus.”

Punks in the Market

In a new section for the long form Mirror articles, we’re taking a look at Punks within the marketplace, the evolution and developments. Of course, one of the major stories over the last month has been Punks coming to Blur and the overall impact that has had on the marketplace, the floor, and the style of trading that we now see around Punks, new collectors, flippooors and everyone else.

As NFTStatistics points out now:

The impact of Blur airdrop farming: The average punk with at least one trade has traded 9 times in March. In the six-year history of punks, this number had never been above 1.7.

An incredible statistic to say the least, and a lot of Punks have come out to voice their opinions on this development, we’ve plucked a few of the voices with links below:

PunksOTC have been leading the way:

Machi Big Brother quizzing the crowds:

NFTStatistics showing the numbers:

It’s been a very interesting time, and with PunkDAO now teaming up with ForeverPunks to bring their own marketplace to the table, what is the future of Punk trading, and will we ever see the stability of the first years that we witnessed ever again?

Punks in the Spotlight

Quite frankly, and as I’m sure you’re well aware, we love all Punks and what they get up to! That being said, we still want to bring you a few highlights from the previous month, and so without further ado, we’re taking a look at two amazing characters within our space.

Punks in the Arts: Derech

Quick Lowdown - Over the last month we’ve seen some amazing sales from this storytelling, conceptual leaning photographer. From selling out on Proof to 1/1 sales across the board, he’s seen a very worthy expansion in his profile and collectors in recent weeks, and we just had to give him a little round of applause.

In his own words: I was caught in Tokyo for 9 months while flying back home to Mexico. A friend told me about NFTs, 2 years later here I am growing with the space. I always dreamed of becoming an artist, and thanks to everyone that has supported my journey I am one. I’m here to hopefully continue to solidify my name as an established artist both in Web3 and IRL, and mentoring other artists that need more exposure, and help new collectors learn about digital art.

Check out his work:

Punks in Ventures: Matt Medved

Quick Lowdown: A well known Punk in the space, Matt, as he puts it himself, is a creator, collector, curator as well as founder. A vocal part of the space, Matt helps champion artists and entrepreneurs alike through his ever expanding platform, NFT Now. It’s because of this and the success he’s had with the recent NFT Now Pass drop, we wanted to put our little spotlight on him this month.

In his own words: Tokenizing media allows people who are in the moment who feel the resonance, who understand and believe in the vision, and I understand and I want to take this journey with them, they’re able to share in this ride. They’re able to go from just being fans to also being in some sense, shareholders, and that’s the power of tokenized media. It’s giving people ownership in storytelling.

Check out his work:

The Round Up

Well, we can’t go on and on and on, as much as we’d like to. There’s a million and one other things that have happened in the last month, and I’m sure even by the time you’re reading this, a series more will have already have happened. If you want the full lowdown then be sure to join us on THE DISCORD…And well, okay, just a few more bits:

Adam Ape sees the successful launch of Iron Paw Gang and 24 hour sell out mint:

Punks in the wild continuing to support art in the wild:

Grail Punks continuing to demand high prices:

And how could we finish up without mentioning the hilarious viral tweet from NFTNick? You think people will know he’s a Punk:

Okay, that’s us for this edition. As always Punks Post is brought to you by galbraith.eth 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, and remember to jump into the Punks Post Discord channel 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.

FIN

]]> 0xpunkspost@newsletter.paragraph.com (Punks Post) <![CDATA[Punks Post Mirror Edition #01 - An Expanding World]]> https://paragraph.com/@0xpunkspost/punks-post-mirror-edition-01-an-expanding-world XyKtjKGt5EbAERQO6M0H Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:32:58 GMT GM Punks, well, what can we say? It’s been a quick minute. In the blink of an eye, we’ve gone from what was the barrage of late 2022 and into the wonder of 2023, with all the weird and wild opportunities that have exploded from this relentless year so far.

Two months in and it half feels like the collapses, liquidations and rolling panic of 2022 were some sort of fever dream that passed as quick as they came. Well, we’re still here, well on our way to taking a solid chunk out of 2023, and in many regards having a lot of fun with it too.

As Punks, we’ve continued to do what we do in various ways and by the eclectic means that we have across our ever-expanding community. We’ve seen a huge amount of outstanding work and building by a beautiful array of people and we’re here, as the Punks Post, to bring together what we can for your viewing pleasure.

From the incredible story arc we saw play out after long time community champion @CryptoNovo lost his Punks through the most unfortunate series of events, through to the announcement that Punks are coming to the home of contemporary and modern art in Europe, the Centre Pompidou in Paris. It’s been a wild ride so far and we’re just getting started.

Here on the Mirror, we’re looking to take you through an expanded version of the Discord link set, where we look at some of the biggest headlines in the Punk Community from the previous month and hope to add in a few quotes, a little commentary and maybe even an opinion or two.

CryptoPunks Enter the Centre Pompidou

As part of the ongoing Punks Legacy Project, it was amazing to hear that Yuga has now donated CryptoPunk #110 to the legendary permanent collection of @CentrePompidou. We had a quick moment to catch up with the man himself @CryptoGarga at the Punks Brunch @nft_paris (more on that below!) and here’s what he had to say:

“It was a blast to see a lot of familiar faces at the Punk DAO event in Paris and to meet a ton of European punks for the first time. Kudos to @gwendall and @perhapsrabbits for organizing such a well-done meetup. I know a lot of people traveled from near and far to attend and it didn’t disappoint. We’re super proud about the progress that’s been made on the Punks Legacy Project. Being able to announce the donation of Punk 110 to the Centre Pompidou just prior to NFT Paris was incredibly special, even if we won’t see it officially on display there until later this spring. We can hardly think of a better home for 110 than France’s National Museum of Modern Art and loved collaborating with the museum on this (they picked 110 out of our collection!).”

The Pompidou themselves said they are acquiring a complete set of works that deals with the relationship between blockchain and artistic creation, including its first NFTs that includes Punk #110. They will feature work across 18 projects by 13 French and international artists in the collection.

Continue to read more on the official Yuga blog:

Welcome to Yuga Labs, Home of BAYC, MAYC, Otherside

Powered by ApeCoin and shaping web3 through storytelling, experiences, and community. From the creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club.

https://yuga.com

Punks Brunch!

What can we say? The Punks like to brunch! After the first - from what we know - Punks Brunch back at NFT NYC in the June of 21, there’s always been talk of more, but where and when? Well, as Punks gathered from all corners of the Globe for @NFT_Paris, it seemed like a natural fit to get one going and that’s exactly what happened.

A big thank you must go out to Punks @gwendall, @perhapsrabbits & @arkaydeus for helping make it happen, as well as Yuga for helping co-sponsor the event.

It was a fantastic mix of minds, Punks all bringing various talents and personalities into a single venue to talk about ideas, building, and the future. As @Ezra rightly states in their tweet below:

“The heart of crypto culture was beating there & one could feel the lifeblood fuelling all that surrounded it.”

And to follow up @thepunkdao had another extremely successful brunch just a few days later at ETH Denver, where some of the world’s brightest came together to discuss the future of our beloved blockchain.

CryptoNovo Is Saved

Now, they say every good story needs a good arc; introduction, conflict, resolution. It seems simple on paper, but isn’t always so easy to execute in writing. Here, with the story of @CryptoNovo, we have an incredible arc, and a beautiful story to tell.

  • Intro: CryptoNovo spends years being a beloved member of the Punk community.

  • Conflict: CryptoNovo falls victim to social engineering and has Punks stolen.

  • Resolution: The community comes together to help buy them their Punks back!

To be honest, we could write a complete manuscript on this one, but it seemed easiest to just give the incredible highlights of an amazing journey and wonderful example of what this community is capable of. The full statement from Novo themselves really says it all:

In the end, the Punks were recovered and the way everyone came together resulted in an amazing art show that showed off the skill of the NFT community's artists in a unique NovoArt Show with a physical gallery at @nft_Paris!

A real demonstration of just how amazing this space can be, with people coming together and doing it, as Novo rightly said, “FOR THE CULTURE!”

Punks On Pendants

August 2022, the first news of the Punk / Tiffany collab hits CT, the reaction is overwhelmingly positive. Punks love the idea and the potential results for the coming together of two institutions. The initial renders look fantastic and, of course, Punks being punks and Degens being degens, the mint sells out instantly. 250 NFTs with a 30ETH ($51,000 at the time) price tag get swept, and it’s onto production.

Now the pendants are making their way into the world as various Punks from all over head to Tiffany’s collecting their prize pendants, and we have to say, the results are outstanding.

We’d love to show off every single one that we have come across so far, but we’ve taken just a few so you can have a look at what your fellow pendant holders have, or for those of us who missed out, can look on in envy.

Nice shades there Art…

Beard AND 3D shades…

Deepak with the diamond cap…

Ape, Zombie & Tiara trio is impeccable…

Some fantastic results there for everything from a Zombie to a Wild Hair, Small Shades and all those in-between, what could possibly top this?

The Round Up

And of course, the community continues to grow and develop in a million other different and continually impressive ways, we’ve got the full round-up of links to what we could keep up with over the last couple of months OVER ON THE DISCORD…

From guides on how to create AI artwork from one the greatest AI artists of our time to Cozomo donating his Zombie to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and a some awesome sales as well.

Okay, that’s us for this edition, and the first long form Punks Post. As always Punks Post is brought to you by galbraith.eth 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, and remember to jump into the Punks Post Discord channel 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.

FIN

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