Curio Cards

Launched in May 2017, one month before CryptoPunks, Curio Cards represents a significant milestone in NFT history. Initially taking four years to mint out, the collection experienced a dramatic surge in 2021, becoming a top-traded collection on OpenSea. Key developments: - Community-built wrapper contract enabling modern NFT platform compatibility - Creation of [ccsupply.xyz](http://ccsupply.xyz) for tracking ownership statistics - Launch of community merchandise store and physical card sets - Over 200 artistic remixes in the Remix Gallery - Featured in Christie's and Sotheby's auctions Only 20 complete sets exist, with notable collectors like @dmorey joining in 2021. The project has been featured in museums, books, and international TV, documenting early NFT history.

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, 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.