Curio Cards: Pioneering NFT Art Distribution in 2017
Curio Cards: Pioneering NFT Art Distribution in 2017
馃帹 Before NFTs Were Cool
Curio Cards emerged in 2017 as a groundbreaking project during the ICO boom, introducing the first smart contract minting system on Ethereum - then called vending machines.
The platform aimed to support artists through tokenized art distribution, offering a white glove service before the existence of NFT marketplaces like OpenSea.
Key innovations:
- First implementation of smart contract minting
- Direct artist payment system
- On-chain art storage
- Peer-to-peer trading model
The project gained recognition from the Ethereum Foundation for its innovative approach to digital art distribution and artist empowerment.
Curio Cards launched in 2017 during the ICO mania, when thousands of new coins were flooding the market, before NFTs were even a term and when on-chain art was a radical idea
The Wizard NFT by Robek World Maintains Value
**The Wizard**, a digital portrait of Curio Cards co-founder Mad Bitcoins by artist Robek World, has maintained its price at 9.99 ETH ($25.5K) since March 2025. Key details: - Limited circulation of 50 pieces - Originally inscribed on Bitcoin blockchain in 2023 - Part of historic Curio Cards collection The artwork represents a significant piece in the evolution of blockchain-based digital art, bridging Bitcoin inscriptions with Ethereum's NFT ecosystem.
Curio Cards Launches Second Physical Print Run
Curio Cards, the first Art NFT on Ethereum mainnet, has launched its second commemorative physical card print run. The new collection, created by @etheriad30, is now available for pre-order through the official merchandise store. - Limited edition physical cards - Commemorative 2nd edition print - Available at [Curio Cards Merch Store](https://merch.curio.cards/products/curio-card-physical-commemorative-cards-2nd-edition-print-pre-order) Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of NFT history in physical form.