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Beeple Buys a Crypto Punk NFT, his first PFP purchase

Mike Winkelmann aka Beeple says it's his first ever PFP purchase.

Written By:
Gopal Solanky

Last updated: August 3, 2023 10:01 AM
Published 2023-08-03
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Beeple buys a Crypto Punk NFT, his first PFP purchase

The artist who sold the most expensive NFT ever, Beeple, has bought NFT from the Crypto Punk collection. He said that it’s his first PFP purchase.

appreciate all the kind words on this new lal' dude. thankful to have the opportunity to be a small part of this amazing community.

this is the first PFP i have ever bought and it is a really long time coming. from the time i learned of NFTs this project has always stood out… pic.twitter.com/JAQarijzeK

— beeple (@beeple) August 2, 2023

Beeple said, “the fact that this ridiculously innovative artwork was given away years ago and at the time almost nobody cared, but that this idea then eventually spawned an entire asset class, to me is just beyond comprehension.”

Previously he posted a couple of tweets sharing his interest in buying a Crypto Punk NFT and asked his followers for tips. On Tuesday, Beeple shared a Punk related original artwork containing the picture of Punk #4593 citing ‘A PUNK IS BORN.’

A PUNK IS BORN pic.twitter.com/3kkyLxyfbm

— beeple (@beeple) August 2, 2023

He paid a sum of 113.69 ETH or approximately $208k to purchase this NFT, according to the transaction data from Etherscan. With this, the Crypto Punk #4593 became the most expensive NFT sold in the last 24 hours. 

Beeple’s ‘Everydays – The First 5000 Days’ was the most expensive NFT ever sold for $69.3 million in March 2021. Since then, Beeple has become a very popular artist among the digital art and crypto community.

Also read: Congress Probes Apple’s Crypto and NFT App Store Rules

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Gopal Solanky, Senior Reporter for Markets and Protocols at The Crypto Times
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Gopal Solanky is a Senior Reporter, Markets & Protocols at The Crypto Times, based in Ahmedabad. He covers institutional crypto adoption, Bitcoin treasury strategies, DeFi markets, protocol ecosystems, Ethereum network activity, Hyperliquid, on-chain trends, and broader digital asset market movements. Gopal has been active in the crypto ecosystem for more than six years. Before joining The Crypto Times full-time in 2023, he worked as a freelance crypto content writer, developing a strong understanding of blockchain infrastructure, DeFi protocols, market cycles, token mechanics, and peer-to-peer systems. His reporting focuses on explaining how protocols work, why market movements happen, and how institutional and on-chain activity affects crypto investors and builders. At The Crypto Times, Gopal regularly writes market analysis, protocol explainers, breaking news, and technical breakdowns across Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, altcoins, treasury companies, and Web3 infrastructure. He also conducts on-the-record interviews with regional Web3 founders, protocol teams, and ecosystem leaders. His work has been cited by external publications, including Vulture.com, in coverage of major crypto stories such as the Hawk Tuah memecoin controversy. His reporting has also contributed to The Crypto Times’ coverage of major industry events, including FTX-related developments, institutional crypto adoption, and emerging protocol narratives. Gopal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications, giving him a technical foundation for analyzing blockchain systems, crypto infrastructure, and market data.

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