What Exactly Are CryptoPunks and Why Should You Care?

CryptoPunks are digital collectibles traded as non-fungible tokens (NFT) within the Ethereum network. The introduction of CryptoPunks drives the development of the ERC-721 tokens. CryptoPunks are made up of 10,000 unique characters and features focusing on the 8-bit-style punks.

As one of the first NFT projects in the Ethereum network, despite the lack of utility of these virtual characters, sellers still made immense profits by trading CryptoPunks. But, how exactly is that achieved?

To give an answer to this question, you should first know the origins of CryptoPunks, how they work, and what contributes to their value.