Pixel Perfection: The 5 CryptoPunks That Shattered NFT Value Records in 2024

• Originally, Alien CryptoPunks were the most sought-after ones as they are extremely rare.
• Proximity to culture, as in the case of the “COVID Alien”, can greatly affect an NFT’s worth.
• It shows how certain unique characteristics are particularly important in deciding the value of a CryptoPunk.

CryptoPunks, 8-bit avatar NFTs launched in 2017, have themselves become emblematic. By 2024, few of the CryptoPunks, which are 10,000 distinct characters, have attained such high prices. It is also due to the rarity of such attributes and the fact that this collection was one of the pioneers in the NFT industry.

CryptoPunk #2338: The Alien Phenomenon

It is noteworthy that among all the punk avatars, the CryptoPunk # 2338, an alien punk with a headband, is one of the most expensive. Alien punks are among the rarest of the rare with the set consisting of only nine of them. This particular punk has the type of qualities many would like to have hence making it one of the most sought-after for serious players.

CryptoPunk #7523: The COVID Alien

Also known as the “COVID Alien,”, CryptoPunk #7523 depicts an alien with a medical mask on. This punk attracted quite a lot of attention during the coronavirus, its symbolism was pertinent to the times. Because of the scarcity of this material and its association with the Arab culture, it has been valued.

CryptoPunk #5822: The Bandana Alien

Another CryptoPunk variant is CryptoPunk #5822: this is an alien punk wearing a bandana. Due to its unique and very rare look, the punk became one of the most valuable cars in the collection. Its sale was a historic moment in CryptoPunk’s trading activity.

CryptoPunk #3442: The Zombie – The Legendary Zombie

Of all the zombie punks, #3442 stands out as the best. Zombie punks are more frequent than aliens but they are still relatively rare in the series. The particular combination of attributes in this specific zombie has made it more desirable to collectors of the toy.

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CryptoPunk #4156: The Ape Revolution.

Ape punks, including #4156, belong to another popular subcategory within the CryptoPunks collection. Such extra features of simian morphology and other related features make this punk a valuable animal in the market.