CryptoPunk NFT Sells for Over Half a Million Dollars

馃槻 Jaw-Dropping NFT Sale

By Rarible
May 16, 2024, 6:46 PM
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A rare CryptoPunk non-fungible token (NFT), specifically CryptoPunk #7846, was sold for a staggering 187 Ether, equivalent to approximately $560,880 at the time of the transaction.​ CryptoPunks are among the earliest and most valuable NFT collections on the Ethereum blockchain, with each punk being a unique digital artwork.​

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