The auction, which was previously reported by Koinbulten, includes the personal computer “Strawberry iMac” used by Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, to set up the platform, and NFTs of the first edition of Wikipedia, has been completed.
by Christie’s auction house Wednesday, December 15 held on the day “The Birth of Wikipedia” in online sale, The personal computer used by Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, to set up the platform “Strawberry Imac” NFT 187.5 thousand dollars NFT of the first edit of Wikipedia 750 thousand dollars found a buyer.
Peter Klarnet, senior expert at Christie’s, commented on the completed auction. “Increased interest in internet history among collectors” pointed out the point. The auction house is responsible for a portion of the sales proceeds from Wales. “alternative” to support social media network project stated to be used for
Christie’s, one of the world’s largest auction houses, was the first to enter the NFT industry. 2021 stepped in at the beginning of the year. Christie’s, digital artist in February beeple with first NFT auction started. Beeple’s “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” named NFT, in March about Sold for $69 million It has become one of the most expensive NFTs sold in the world.
