2021 is coming to an end and it is definitely a prominent theme in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology this year. non-changeable token (NFT) belonging to its assets. This year NFTs have become a billion dollar industry and many NFTs have been sold for millions of dollars. The following NFTs are considered the most expensive NFTs in the world, so we can take a look at the top ten NFTs in terms of resale value in 2021.
The 10 Most Expensive NFTs of 2021
Billions of dollars in digital assets have been traded for NFTs and various collectibles have had significant market valuations. For example, according to dappradar.com metrics, Axie Infinity NFT collection With 11.4 million sales, it generated $3.81 billion. Cryptopunks is the second largest NFT collection with $2.32 billion in total sales.
The Cryptopunks collection is thought to have a market cap of around $3 billion today, while the Bored Ape Yacht Club has a market cap of over $2.5 billion. A list was also made of the most expensive NFTs ever sold and single NFTs that sold for millions of dollars in digital currency. The list below excludes the controversial Cryptopunk #9998 sale two months ago for $124,450 ether or $529 million.
Pak: ‘The Merge’ — $91.8 million
Beeple held the top spot for the most expensive NFT ever sold for most of 2021, with an unchangeable token designed by NFT artist Pak sold for $91.8 million at the end of the year through Nifty Gateway. However, the so-called “Merge” NFT was dismantled and distributed to 28,983 traders who obtained roughly 312,686 pieces of “The Merge” NFT crafted by Pak.
Beeple: ‘Everydays – The First 5,000 Days’ — $69.3 million
American artist Michael Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, made history this year by selling NFT “Everydays: The First 5,000 Days” at Christie’s for $69.3 million. This particular sale helped NFTs gain the limelight and their unrequited token holdings were noticed by mainstream audiences. Beeple is one of today’s best-known NFT artists and has also launched its own NFT marketplace called We.new.
Beeple: ‘Human One’ — $28.98 million
On November 9, Beeple took the third place in the ranking of the most expensive NFT ever sold with the “Human One”. “Human One” NFT, a life-size 3D sculpture NFT, shows an individual in a silver-colored spacesuit, but can vary according to the whims of the artist. Beeple promises to update “Human One” throughout its lifetime so that the art can change and change from day to day. “Human One” sold for $28,985,000 at the 21st Century Evening Sale.
Larva Labs: Cryptopunk #7523 — $11.75 million
Last June, Cryptopunk #7523 was auctioned for $11.75 million at London’s auction house Sotheby’s. Alongside Cryptopunk #9998, Cryptopunk #7523 is considered the most expensive Cryptopunk NFT in the Cryptopunks collection by Larva Labs. Cryptopunk #7523 is also among the Cryptopunks with a rare style called “Covid Alien”.
Larva Labs: Cryptopunk #4156 — $10.35 million
Two weeks ago, according to dappradar.com statistics, Cryptopunk #4156 was sold for 2,500 ETH or 10.35 million dollars. Cryptopunk #4156 is a rare monkey style Cryptopunk with only 24 available. Dappradar.com, on the other hand, estimates the artifact to be worth around $3.75 million, with a base price of around 66 ETH, or $275,285.
Larva Labs: Cryptopunk #7804 — $7.56 million
Dappradar.com statistics show that Cryptopunk #7804 was sold for $7.56 million or 4,200 ETH. The blue Cryptopunk with the hat, sunglasses and pipe sold at that price ten months ago. The NFT is the sixth most expensive NFT on the planet by today’s calculations, while the Cryptopunk #3100 sold for slightly less.
Larva Labs: Cryptopunk #3100 — $7.51 million
Bald-headed Cryptopunk #3100 sold for $7.51 million ten months ago. Dappradar.com statistics show that Cryptopunk #3100 has a base price of around 66.95 ETH or $275,285, but its value is estimated at around $1.69 million.
Xcopy: ‘Right-click and Save As guy’ — $7.09 million
Three weeks ago, NFT artist Xcopy’s “Right Click and Save As guy” NFT was sold for 1,600 ETH or $7.09 million. NFT was acquired by Snoop Dogg’s NFT alias “Cozomo de Medici” through Superrare.
Art Blocks: Ringers #109 — $6.33 million
Ringers #109 from the Art Blocks collection sold for 2,100 ETH, or $6.93 million, according to dappradar.com metrics. The sale was made three months ago and there is a total of 99,000 Art Block NFTs. Art Block NFTs are art-on-demand creative style collections.
Beeple: ‘Crossroad’ — $6.6 million
Beeple once again takes the tenth place with its 10-second short animation “Crossroad”. The animated NFT featuring former US president Donald Trump sold for $6.6 million at the end of February. “Crossroad” was originally sold on Nifty Gateway, but the $6.6 million sale was made through a secondary market.
Other notable NFT sales this year include Xcopy’s “A Coin for the Ferryman,” which sold for $6.03 million. Cryptopunk #8857 for $6.64 million, Ross Ulbricht Genesis NFT sold for $6.28 million and dismantled. The fragmented Doge NFT is valued at $124.61 million based on market capitalization growth over time, and Etherrock #72 has a market capitalization of $18.55 million today, but was not initially sold to hold that value.
Do you think NFTs really are one of the indispensable and creative ideas of the crypto world or are they just a worthless piece of “entertainment” tool? If you were to buy an NFT, which NFT would it be?