9 most popular NFT collections that you would like to know about

Non-fungible tokens or NFTs have literally taken the world by storm. Be it artists, celebrities or even sportspersons, no one has been left untouched by the NFT craze. Unique digital assets in the form of images, audios, GIFs, 3D models, videos and much more are being launched, bought and sold on various NFT platforms. 

For starters, NFTs are non-interchangeable tokens that act like digital certificates for a particular work. Each NFT is identified by a unique token ID, and contains distinguishable information that can be easily verified as they are tied to a blockchain. NFTs are fast becoming popular as a tool for artists and creators to secure their art and rare collectibles.

Today, we talk about some of the most popular NFTs that have even attracted Hollywood actors and top tennis stars. So, let’s get started.

BAYC – The Bored Ape Yacht Club, better known as BAYC is a non-fungible token (NFT) ape avatar collection platform that contains 10,000 Bored Ape NFTs. These represent unique digital collectibles built on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Each Bored Ape also gives its owner membership to the club and grants access to some benefits that are dedicated to the selected few. In this collection, the token itself doubles as your membership to a swamp club for apes. The celebrities who own BAYC NFT include Jimmy Fallon, DJ Khaled and YouTuber Logan Paul. It was created by Greg Solano and Wylie Aronow, and launched in April 2021 by Yuga Labs.

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MAYC – Abbreviated MAYC, the Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT is a collection of 20,000 mutant apes. As these NFTs cannot be acquired ordinarily, one needs to expose the bored ape NFT to a vial of mutant serum. Another alternative of getting them to mint them is during the public sale. It was launched on August 28, 2021 and had taken the NFT world by storm. It is said to be one of the most dominating NFT collections available in the metaverse.

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Punks – Also called CryptoPunks, these are 24×24 pixel art images, generated algorithmically. The NFT collection contains 10,000 unique collectible characters which are mostly punky-looking guys and girls. However, there are a few mixed types such as apes. Celebrities such as Serena Williams, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg own this NFT.  

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The Punk was launched in June 2017 by the Larva Labs studio as a non-fungible token collection on the Ethereum blockchain, and each of the characters can be officially owned by a single person on the blockchain.

Azuki – Azuki is a collection of 10,000 avatars that grant membership access to ‘The Garden’. It was launched in January 2022, and starts with exclusive streetwear collabs, NFT drops, live events, and much more that gradually gets revealed over time. The avatars unlock exclusive perks and privileges for the members. It is reported that the NFT got sold out within minutes of its launch and generated more than US $300 million in sales in the first month. The highly popular NFT, Azuki was launched on OpenSea, which is an American online non-fungible token marketplace.

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WonderPals – Launched on February 26, 2022, WonderPals is a collection of 10,000 delightfully cute NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain that are aimed at spreading fun, creativity and happiness. The NFTs have been created from a combination of 200 traits with varying rarity across categories. The future plans for WonderPals reportedly includes starting an online gift shop with a diverse range of products and collectibles such as apparels, stickers and more. The NFT is available for a mint price of 0.08 ETH.

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Clone X – Created by RTFKT in collaboration with Daz 3D, this is a collection of 20,000 3D NFT avatars, each with its own set of characteristics. The Clone X roadmap is centered around using one’s clone across worlds and realities. Collectors can use each avatar for video, gaming, social media, and any other content within the metaverse. Interestingly, sportswear giant Nike acquired RTFKT in December 2021.

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Doodles – These are digitised versions of artwork from illustrator Burnt Toast. It is more of “community-driven collectibles” NFT project, having almost 10,000 Doodles available to purchase. Launched in October 2021, Doodles are hand-drawn images, ranging from apes and mascots to cats and aliens, in varying colour palettes. Owning a Doodle gives the collector the right to participate in community activities as well.

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CryptoKitties – An Ethereum blockchain-based game where one can breed, sell and buy digital cats, and each Crypto Kitty represents an NFT that is owned by a user. The NFT can neither be replicated, nor can be taken away or destroyed. It was created by Canada’s studio Dapper Labs, and had gained immense popularity in 2017, to the extent that it caused a congestion on the Ethereum network.

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World of Women – Featuring 10,000 artworks of diverse and powerful women, this NFT was started as an avatar art project similar to BAYC. However, its primary focus was on bringing more women into the crypto and NFT space. It was launched by NFT artist Yam Karkai in July 2021 with the objective of creating a global community that promotes equal opportunities for creators and contributors.

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