NFTs are digital assets that use blockchain technology to provide unique and secure ownership. They can be used in a variety of ways, from representing virtual goods in games, to being used as unique identifiers for digital content.
Top 10 most expensive NFTs ever sold.
NFTs are growing in popularity, with more and more people looking to get their hands on these digital assets. In this blog post, we take a look at the Top 10 most expensive NFTs ever sold.
1. The Merge – $91.8m
First on the list is The Merge, an NFT that was sold for a whopping $91.8 million in February 2021. The Merge is a digital artwork created by artist Beeple. It is made up of 5,000 unique scenes, each of which can be viewed separately or as one cohesive whole. The piece took Beeple over three years to create, and he has said that it represents his life’s work.
2. The First 5000 Days – $69.3m
Second on the list is another piece by Beeple, titled The First 5000 Days. This NFT is a collection of all of the artist’s work over the first 5,000 days of his career. It was sold as one single piece for $69.3 million in March 2021.
3. Clock – $52.7m
Next on the list is an NFT called Clock, which was sold for $52.7 million in February 2021. Clock is a digital artwork by artist Mike Winklemann, better known as Beeple. The piece is made up of 5,000 unique scenes, each of which can be viewed separately or as one cohesive whole.
4. Human One – $28m
Human One is an NFT that was sold for $28 million in February 2021. The artwork is a digital painting by artist Beeple, and is made up of 5,000 unique scenes.
5. CryptoPunk #5822 – $23.7m
On February 12th, an unknown buyer spent a staggering 23 million dollars to acquire CryptoPunk #5822, making it the most expensive non-fungible token (NFT) ever sold. The buyer, who goes by the alias “bidshark”, acquired the digital collectible through an online marketplace called Foundation. The sale of CryptoPunk #5822 marks a new record for the burgeoning NFT market, which has been growing in popularity in recent months.
6. CryptoPunk #7523 – $11.75m
Earlier Previos year, one CryptoPunk known as “#7523” sold for a whopping $11.75 million, making it the second-most expensive Punk ever sold. Even more impressive is the fact that this figure is only a fraction of what was originally bid for the Punk back in February.
At that time, a wallet bid 20,400 ETH for it, which we estimate equated to around $65 million dollars. Clearly, there is big money to be made in the world of CryptoPunks. Whether “#7523” will retain its title as the second-most expensive Punk ever remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: the prices of these digital collectibles are only going to continue to rise.
7. CryptoPunk #4156 – $10.26m
The CryptoPunk collection is one of the most sought-after commodities in the non-fungible token (NFT) market. The CryptoPunks are a set of 10,000 digital collectibles that were created back in 2017. Each CryptoPunk is unique and stored on the Ethereum blockchain. While the CryptoPunks were originally distributed for free, they have since become highly valuable due to their scarcity. In fact, the seventh most expensive NFT ever sold was also a part of the CryptoPunk collection. Number 4156 was sold 4 months ago for 2500 ETH, which equated to $10.26m at that time.
Unlike the previous two CryptoPunks on our list, #4156 has sold multiple times throughout its lifespan. This just goes to show how much demand there is for these digital collectibles. Who knows how much longer the CryptoPunk craze will last, but for now, it shows no signs of slowing down.
8. CryptoPunk #3100 – $7.67m
On March 21st, 2021, an anonymous buyer paid 4200 ETH for CryptoPunk #3100, setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for an NFT from the collection. This sale represents a significant increase over the previous record of 3333 ETH, which was set just two days earlier. The sale price of 4200 ETH is equivalent to approximately $7.67 million dollars at the time of the sale. This marks the only time that #3100 has been sold since it was minted 5 years ago.
9. CryptoPunk #7804 – $6.6m
CryptoPunk #7804 is a digital collectible that was minted over four years ago. Since then, it has changed hands only once, when it was sold for $6.6 million. This makes it one of the rarest CryptoPunks available, and its current owner is doubtless very pleased with their investment.
The CryptoPunk collection as a whole is highly sought-after, due to its scarcity and the aesthetic appeal of its designs. In the past, similar collections have been known to increase in value over time, so the current owner of #7804 may be sitting on a veritable goldmine. Who knows, in a few years’ time this CryptoPunk could be worth even more!
10. Beeple’s Crossroad – $6.6m
The digital artwork known as ‘Crossroad’ by Beeple sold for an unprecedented $6.6 million on the NFT Exchange Nifty Gateway, making it the most expensive NFT to ever sell. The piece depicts a solemn figure lying on the ground, which is meant to symbolise Trump after he lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden. Beeple is a highly regarded artist in the world of digital art, and his work often explores political and social issues. ‘Crossroad’ is no exception, and the high price tag reflects both the quality of the artwork and the importance of the message it conveys.
Conclusion
These are the ten most expensive NFTs that have been sold to date. As the market for NFTs continues to grow, it is likely that the prices of these assets will continue to rise
