And it's not even about the fact that Trump chose #ADA as one of the coins for the strategic reserve)
In this post, we will talk about the most resonant and insane stories in crypto, where socks become more expensive than apartments, and bananas turn into investment assets. Let's recall the most epic moments that might seem like a joke... if they weren't real.
👕 Socks for $92,000 from #Uniswap
In 2019, Uniswap released NFT socks $SOCKS. This was an experimental collection: only 500 pairs that could be burned to receive physical socks. The price started at a few dollars, but due to limited quantity and growing interest, they skyrocketed to $92,000 per pair! Currently, about 250 socks remain in circulation, and they continue to be traded on marketplaces.
🍌 Banana for $6.2 million from Justin Sun
Tron's founder is known for his strange purchases, but this case is top-tier. In 2019, the art installation 'Comedian' – a regular banana taped to a wall – was sold for $120,000. Justin Sun decided to outdo everyone and bought a copy for $6.2 million at auction. Moreover, the banana, just like the original, is simply replaced with a new one when it rots. #Web3 , but IRL.
🧻 Crypto toilet paper from #Charmin
In 2021, the toilet paper brand Charmin released a collection of NFTs depicting rolls of toilet paper with various designs. The price reached up to $4,200 for virtual paper. As they say, some lose in crypto, while others... benefit from it.
🌮 #nft -tacos from Taco Bell
In 2021, the fast-food chain Taco Bell released a series of NFTs featuring tacos. They sold out in minutes, and some were resold for over $3,500 each.
💎 $2.46 million for pixels in the metaverse
In 2021, someone bought virtual land in Axie Infinity for $2.46 million. It was just a piece of pixelated space on the map. At the peak of the metaverses, such deals seemed normal, but now they look like outrageous comedy.
🧦 Socks on Abstract Chain
Just recently, in February 2024, the trending network Abstract held an auction for a limited batch of NFT socks (apparently inspired by Uniswap).
About 12,000 regretful people initially tried to get these socks for $50, likely hoping for some drop later on. Ultimately, the price reached $3,500 and the hype gradually faded.
➗ Crypto is a place where people can earn millions... or spend them on complete nonsense. The question is who ultimately comes out ahead.
🏁 If you know any similar resonant stories in crypto, share them in the comments.
