Punks 12K+1

12k Punks; 10k originals, 2k forged through a little drama

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

I've shared my side of the story many times already: why I stopped the royalties, why I walked away, and why I eventually came back. The main reason I returned was simple: I didn't want the original RipplePunks to be locked away in a stale wallet. That's why I announced that I would replace those 10K Punks—nothing more, nothing less.

First, something I want to admit. I stopped the royalty distributions far too abruptly. Looking back, I should have discussed that decision with the community instead of making it overnight. I regret how it happened, even though the reasons are explained on the website. What's done is done, and I can't change the past.

Yes, I initially gave up on the project. Partly because of legal concerns and declining volume, but mostly because I was exhausted. Day after day, there were complaints, demands for more features, questions about why sales were low, while at the same time I was the one building, promoting, and spending almost all of my free time on RipplePunks. I keep repeating that because it's simply the truth.

When the royalties stopped, the conversation quickly became: either hand over the owner's wallet—my personal wallet—or watch the original Punks get moved to a stale wallet. My answer was different: let's build together, promote together, and revive the project together. I wasn't willing to give away my personal account, and I wasn't willing to let the originals disappear.

So yes, I fought back. Last August, I boosted the project and announced that I would replace the Punks that were being locked away. But just like today, the response was slander, blackmail, and personal attacks. The same divas who screamed before the CTO existed were still screaming afterwards, demanding more features, more giveaways, and more from me.

At this point, I've explained enough. I've even offered to let the other side continue under the RipplePunks name if that would finally end this war.

I'm moving on with Punks 12K+1. CTO members are welcome to return, although I doubt they ever will, and that's completely fine.

You don't scare me anymore with words shouted from behind a keyboard. This conflict has gone on long enough.

You stay in your lane, and I'll stay in mine. Fair enough?

[BujangNFT ☕️ @bujangNFT]

Good day to collect some Army Of Pirates.
Collection on @xrpcafe .

🔽🔽🔽🔽

[Thegfron @NurulHadi581738]

All XRPL community asset holders participate in the @punxofficialx artwork.

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@WamDiggity @KingXrp40 @CaptainHankie @xRipplePunks Yes you are right, goodbye 👋

[XRPunk @luna_tragic]

How could I not get a @punxofficialx
And a Batman one @ that
Great new Collection on the XRPL

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@WamDiggity @KingXrp40 @CaptainHankie @xRipplePunks This leads to nowhere, good luck and have a nice weekend

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@CaptainHankie Fair enough. At the end of the day, everyone should just focus on the projects and people they genuinely enjoy. No hard feelings from my side.

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@WamDiggity @KingXrp40 @CaptainHankie @xRipplePunks I do accept responsibility for my decisions, incl stopping the royalties. What I don't understand is why community members believe they have no responsibility for a community project's success. A project survives because bothkeep it alive. When 1 side disappears, project suffers

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@WamDiggity @KingXrp40 @CaptainHankie @xRipplePunks I took plenty of action, but there comes a point where enough is enough. When diva holders do nothing but complain, demand more, and cry about every decision, it's hard to keep going. If all they want to do is hold, demand, and criticize, then yes, by all means, start a CTO.

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@WamDiggity @KingXrp40 @CaptainHankie @xRipplePunks "I took the money." Which money exactly? Do you mean the royalties? There were barely any royalties left by the time I stopped the distributions. Instead of crying, holders could have done more to keep the project blooming, instead of just me.

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@Smokeed_sauce @xRipplePunks Awesome, you're doing great

[Smokeed sauce 🩸 @Smokeed_sauce]

Had to cop 3 lazer eyes at 5 xrp before the whales swept it to 20 xrp 😵‍💫🔥 @xRipplePunks

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@KingXrp40 @CaptainHankie @xRipplePunks I didn't abandon 😂 you guys did, and the volume is coming back because of my recent actions. Stop lying 🖕🏼

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

If you’re looking for a true 1:1 CryptoPunks deriv, the CTO collection is probably the better fit. After the drama of the past year, we can no longer call ourselves a pure deriv: the supply expanded and new traits were introduced. Stick around if you want to support Punks 12K.

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

@luna_tragic I vote yes

[XRPunk @luna_tragic]

'Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."

Could we see @Punks12K and @xRipplePunks
Reunite as a XRPL Powerhouse that it once was

Now that would be something to be a part of

[XRP NODES @XrpNodes]

@RipplePunks It feels great to be part of this project 🫂

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

That said, I want to bury the hatchet. This war has gone on long enough. If renaming my collection to something like 12K Punks helps bring peace, while they continue as RipplePunks, I’m open to that conversation.

I’d rather spend my time building than fighting.

[Punks 12K+1 @Punks12K]

Looking back, I understand that many holders were disappointed by how abruptly I stopped the royalty distributions. The reasons are explained on the website: declining volume, legal concerns, and a lack of support. For the way it happened, I apologize.