CryptoPunks Heritage Est. 2017 · Ethereum Mainnet
Background
Genesis Collection · Public Artifact

CryptoPunks debuted June 9, 2017 when 10,000 algorithmically generated punks were released to the public for free. That experiment sparked the modern NFT movement and inspired every collection that followed. We are preserving that spirit, modernizing access, and opening the door for new verified holders.

Coming Soon

CryptoPunks V3 represents the next chapter in the legendary CryptoPunks saga. This upcoming collection will feature enhanced artwork, new traits, and exclusive benefits for our community. We're building something special, and we want you to be part of it.

Whitelist Access for Previous Holders

As a thank you to our loyal community, holders of CryptoPunks V1 and V2 collections will receive exclusive Whitelist (WL) access to the CryptoPunks V3 mint. This ensures you get priority access and the best possible minting experience.

  • Priority minting access for V1 and V2 holders
  • Guaranteed allocation in the V3 collection
  • Special pricing for verified holders
  • Exclusive holder-only traits and benefits
  • Early access to future drops and events

Verify your holdings now using the "Holders Verify" button above to secure your spot on the whitelist.

Collection Stats

Total Supply
10,000
WL Spots
5,000
Public Mint
5,000
Mint Price
TBA
Launch Date
Q2 2025

CryptoPunks Provenance

What began as a Larva Labs experiment — 10,000 24×24 characters issued before ERC‑721 existed — evolved into the reference point for digital authenticity. CryptoPunks have become a trust anchor for museums, DAOs, and early Ethereum builders alike.

2017 · V1 Mint The first punks shipped as ERC‑20 tokens with a quirky withdrawal bug. Survivors of that contract now surface with the signature lavender background and represent the earliest verifiable NFT artifacts.
2018 · V2 Wrapper To interoperate with marketplaces, the collection was wrapped into ERC‑721. This upgrade defined the visual system most collectors know today and set expectations for provenance, metadata, and royalties.
Now · Verified Holders OG wallets, institutional vaults, and new funds rely on a transparent verification and whitelist workflow. Safeguarding that process keeps the CryptoPunks story credible for the next decade.

Details and FAQ

No, V1 CryptoPunks are not a derivative. They are the original ERC-20 tokens released by Larva Labs on June 9, 2017, now tradable via a modern ERC-721 wrapper.
The original CryptoPunks were released as ERC-20 tokens. Due to technical limitations, they were later wrapped into ERC-721 format (V2) for better compatibility with modern NFT marketplaces. V3 represents the next evolution of the collection.
The original CryptoPunks were ERC-20 tokens. Wrapping them into ERC-721 format allows for better compatibility with modern NFT marketplaces, wallets, and trading platforms while maintaining the original token's value and ownership.
The lavender background is a visual distinction used to identify V1 tokens. This helps collectors and traders differentiate between the original ERC-20 wrapped tokens (V1) and the later ERC-721 versions (V2).
CryptoPunks are widely considered one of the first NFT projects on Ethereum, predating the ERC-721 standard. They hold significant historical value as pioneers in the NFT space and have influenced countless projects that followed. The collection represents a crucial moment in the evolution of digital ownership and blockchain art.
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