A significant CryptoPunk transaction has concluded with wanyekest69.eth securing a vault of 16 CryptoPunks for 930 ETH after an intense bidding battle against @pixelvault_ and @punksOTC.
This follows a broader trend of high-value CryptoPunk sales, including a record-breaking auction in February where 32 CryptoPunks sold for $3.2M on @metastreetxyz.
The collection will now continue under @chriswahl73's stewardship, marking another chapter in CryptoPunk trading history.
Congrats to (presumably) wanyekest69.eth on an epic battle with @pixelvault_ & @punksOTC for the vault of 16 CryptoPunks - just edging the top of our range. 930 ETH is the winning bid. Take good care of them - they will be missed. Nevertheless, the story goes on under the
CryptoPunks Legacy Continues with New Creative Team
The journey continues for the 16 iconic CryptoPunks with creative leadership transitioning to @chriswahl73 and @joshblaylock. They will oversee future storytelling, comics development, and merchandise fulfillment. This announcement follows the successful collaboration with @phaidonpress and @zakgroup, where over 100 Punk holders contributed to a commemorative book documenting the project's history. The story will continue in Origin City, marking a new chapter for the influential NFT collection.
Generation 2: Gfunk-X Release

The latest addition to Generation 2 has arrived with Gfunk-X, marking another milestone in the character series. This follows recent releases including Violet-X and Courtney-X. Key points: - Gfunk-X joins the X-variant collection - Part of an ongoing series of Generation 2 releases - Follows the earlier Gfunk variants (H and V versions) This release continues the systematic expansion of the Generation 2 collection, which has seen multiple character variants throughout December 2024.
Generation 2 Character Release Timeline

A new wave of Generation 2 characters continues to roll out through late 2024. Recent releases include: - Hilary-H (Dec 4) - Gfunk-H (Dec 3) - Futurist-H (Dec 2) - Elvis-H (Nov 29) - Marvin-H (Nov 27) Earlier releases featured vertical variants (-V) of characters like Frank, Cheetah, and Skull. The pattern shows alternating horizontal (-H) and vertical (-V) versions of characters being released systematically. **Notable Pattern**: Characters like Hilary, Elvis, and Wiggles have received both horizontal and vertical variants across different release dates.
Generation 2: Hilary Update

**Generation 2: Hilary** continues to evolve in the NFT space. This update follows the previous news about Hilary and Courtney from October 15, 2024. Key points: - Hilary's character development progresses - Potential new features or attributes introduced - Community engagement and reactions to changes The ongoing updates to Generation 2 characters demonstrate the project's commitment to innovation and user experience. Stay tuned for more details on Hilary's latest transformation and how it impacts the NFT ecosystem.