# CryptoPunks

> 10K unique collectible characters stored on the Ethereum blockchain

CryptoPunks is a pioneering NFT collection of 10,000 unique algorithmically generated 24x24 pixel art characters on the Ethereum blockchain.

CryptoPunks helps users collect and trade unique digital art through 10,000 algorithmically generated pixel art characters stored permanently on the Ethereum blockchain. The collection features humans, apes, zombies, and aliens, each with distinct attributes. CryptoPunks established the foundation for the modern NFT movement and inspired the ERC-721 standard. The project includes a built-in decentralized marketplace enabling direct peer-to-peer trading without intermediaries or fees.

- Type: NFT Collection
- Sector: NFTs
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2017-06-23
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/cryptopunks

## Assets

- [CryptoPunks (PUNK)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/cryptopunks): CryptoPunks is a collection of 10,000 unique digital characters on Ethereum. They are collected as digital art and traded on NFT marketplaces. As one of the earliest examples of non-fungible tokens, the collection established the blueprint for on-chain digital scarcity and inspired the ERC-721 standard. (NFT)
- [Wrapped CryptoPunks (WPUNKS)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/cryptopunks): WPUNKS is a wrapped version of CryptoPunks as ERC-721 tokens. It is used for trading on standard NFT marketplaces and as collateral in DeFi lending protocols. Because the original CryptoPunks predate the ERC-721 standard, wrapping them one-to-one enables compatibility with modern NFT infrastructure. (Wrapped Tokens)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.cryptopunks.app)
- [Privacy policy](https://nodefoundation.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.cryptopunks.app/cryptopunks/terms)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/larvalabs)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/tQp4pSE)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cryptopunksofficial)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com)

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