Aksha Agarwal
Coinmonks
Published in
3 min readAug 11, 2023

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Let’s explore the top 10 highest price NFTs that have captivated the globe with their groundbreaking prices and revolutionary implications.

1. "The Merge (91.8 $ million):
An anonymous artist, Pak, created "The Merge" NFT, which was auctioned on Nifty Gateway on December 6, 2021, fetching a staggering $91.8 million. Comprising three imposing white forms against a dark background, the NFT’s value grew as more investors joined in. The artwork’s scarcity mechanism ensured decreasing token supply over time. Tokens are sent to the recipient’s address and each Merge token is combined to form a single token with greater mass value.

2. "Everydays: The First 5000 Days" by Beeple ($69.3 million):
A watershed moment for NFTs, Beeple’s "Everydays" sold at a Christie’s auction for a staggering $69.3 million. This artwork, a compilation of his digital creations over 5,000 days, marked a paradigm shift, establishing NFTs as legitimate investments and digital art as a powerful medium.

3. CryptoPunk #7804 ($7.6 million):
Symbolizing the essence of rarity and uniqueness, CryptoPunk #7804, a female punk character, fetched $7.6 million. The CryptoPunks project showcases how pixelated avatars have transcended into coveted collectibles that blend nostalgia, technology, and artistry.

4. "Crossroads" by Beeple ($6.6 million):
A month before his historic auction, Beeple sold "Crossroads" for $6.6 million, emphasizing the growing demand for his thought-provoking NFT creations. The artwork depicts Trump lying defeated amidst societal chaos, encapsulating a moment of political introspection.

5. "The First Ever Tweet" by Jack Dorsey ($2.9 million):
Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, ventured into the NFT world by auctioning the platform’s inaugural tweet for $2.9 million. This sale underscores how ephemeral moments can transform into prized digital assets, redefining the boundaries of value.

6. "The Alien" CryptoPunk ($7.5 million):
The allure of ownership is encapsulated in the sale of "The Alien" CryptoPunk for 4200 ETH. This NFT’s staggering price exemplifies the unique appeal of owning a one-of-a-kind digital identity.

7. "Mad Dog Jones Collection" ($6 million):
The sale of "Mad Dog Jones Collection" illustrates the rising demand for digital art. This compilation showcases the diverse talents and artistic expressions that NFTs can encapsulate.

8. "CryptoPunk #3100" ($7.6 million):
CryptoPunk #3100, with its unique combination of attributes, fetched $7.6 million, highlighting the intrigue of owning digital characters with individualistic traits.

9. "CryptoPunk #7804" ($7.6 million):
Another instance of CryptoPunk #7804 sale emphasizes the sustained demand for these pixelated icons, reinforcing the growing collector’s culture within the NFT ecosystem.

10. "COVID Alien" by CryptoPunk ($7.5 million):
Reflecting the cultural impact of the pandemic, "COVID Alien" CryptoPunk was acquired for 4200 ETH, signifying the fusion of contemporary events with digital collectibles.

Cheers!

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Aksha Agarwal
Coinmonks

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