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[web3 IP @stw_eth]

@pudgypenguins @AbstractChain 0x6E6c3637c89D371058495A2e4EaCBBBF4b6aC3e7

[NODE @nodefnd]

The Infinite Node Foundation (NODE) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the intellectual property of @cryptopunks from @yugalabs.

Launched by Larva Labs in 2017, CryptoPunks are widely regarded as the catalyst for the modern digital art movement. Their $3.07B in sales have established Matt Hall and John Watkinson as the highest-selling living artists of our time.

The pioneering collection of 10,000 unique, algorithmically generated pixel art characters now lives within the most well-capitalized nonprofit dedicated solely to digital art in the United States.

Formed in 2025 by Micky Malka and Becky Kleiner, NODE’s purchase of the the IP and additional $25M endowment outpaces the digital art funding of all major U.S. institutions. NODE exists to build networked architecture for digital works like CryptoPunks to be studied, exhibited, and contextualized within the art-historical canon.

This transition isn’t about ownership, but liberation. Freed from corporate friction and limitations, the Punk ethos can now thrive through a decentralized, community-driven future.

To guide this journey, NODE has assembled a Punks advisory board led by Matt Hall and John Watkinson (Larva Labs) along with visionary voices in the project’s history, Wylie Aronow (Yuga Labs), and Erick Calderon (Art Blocks). In addition, we are happy to share that we will be enlisting Natalie Stone as a consultant to support the NODE team during this transition.

This vision begins with a major exhibition of the full 10K collection, to debut alongside the opening of NODE’s permanent hub and exhibition space in Palo Alto. Here, NODE will host a full Ethereum node to contribute towards the permanence of the works housed within.

Under our stewardship, CryptoPunks will remain as the artists intended, while continuing to stand as the defining collection of this century’s defining art movement.

Thank you to all who have been a part of the Punks journey. Our new chapter together begins now.

[Luca Netz 🐧✳️ @LucaNetz]

$PENGU & Pudgy Penguin NFT ETF.

First of its kind.

History 🫡

[David Sacks @davidsacks47]

FACT SHEET: PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP ESTABLISHES THE STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE AND U.S. DIGITAL ASSET STOCKPILE
March 6, 2025

https://t.co/Jn2pzMKqIm

[Watcher.Guru @WatcherGuru]

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Senator Cynthia Lummis officially named chair of Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Incredible action within the first 12 hours!

[Metropolis World @metropolisworld]

Welcome to Metropolis.
An ecosystem merging commerce, gaming, SocialFi, art, and culture to craft a comprehensive 360° experience.

Ecosystem Overview 🧵👇

[Metropolis World @metropolisworld]

$CLAY is on the way; make sure to read over our whitepaper!

https://t.co/5Q1LfQszND

#Metropolis #Whitepaper

[Pudgy Penguins @pudgypenguins]

Just chill 🐧

[Metropolis World @metropolisworld]

🚨Announcement from the Metropolis Team 🚨

We’re excited to announce that the official $CLAY launch is confirmed for January 2025! Exact dates and CEX/DEX listings will be revealed soon, so stay tuned for more details.

#Metropolis #Crypto #Launch

[9GAGCEO @9gagceo]

In 2018, my wife and I spent our Christmas at the hospital because Ian, our late first son, was severely ill.

While everyone is rightfully celebrating the festive season, Christmas is probably the worst time for hospital patients and their families.

The hospital is more understaffed than usual. Most senior doctors and nurses are on leave, and those on duty are not the most experienced. In case of emergency, we would be lucky if our doctor could return in an hour.

Not to mention the contrast of emotions between the highs on the streets and the lows in the hospital.

This year, we are gratefully (and exhaustingly) celebrating Christmas with Neo, but I can't help thinking about 6 years ago—not to indulge myself in sadness but to cherish what we have now.

I sincerely hope we are all spending quality time with our loved ones during the holidays.

More importantly, let's not forget the less fortunate and the true meaning of Christmas:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

Merry Christmas! Praise to our Lord! 👑

[web3 IP @stw_eth]

😂 😂 😂

[9GAGCEO @9gagceo]

Think Intently, Manage Emotions, Take Ownership, Prioritize Objectives, Optimize Process

[web3 IP @stw_eth]

I’m watching 👀

[Amart (LOOP)⚡️ @LoopOnChain]

Gave out like 50 WL spots yesterday... 👀

We're literally handpicking the rest of this whitelist making sure our NFTs get into the hands of the absolute best of the best

I'm watching who's engaging, paying attention

Might be time to take your shot before it gets crazy

[lollipop.racing @lollipop_racing]

Have you explored the new https://t.co/R6O3NBEjgk site?

Sign-up to watch the Teaser Trailer and unlock exclusive access, digital collectibles, and more...

Let's ride! 🏁

#lollipopracing #lollipopteaser #lollipopstickers

[web3 IP @stw_eth]

A new NFT cycle with new leaders and new exciting projects to support. Take a look at @DxnkLabs with INKZ creative artwork and experience including Nike and Adidas. The next web3 sports PFP.

[BCheque @BCheque1]

The Daily Modern Market Snapshot: Wed 18 Dec

Majors: BTC 104k; ETH 3.8k; SOL 216

Headlines

👉PENGU launches as 74th largest coin: settles at $2.9B FDV after immediate launch around $4-5B

👉Fartcoin approaches $1B

From @charliebilello: "The Market Cap of a new crypto meme coin called "Fartcoin" almost hit $1 billion today. Meanwhile, the Fed is going to cut interest rates again tomorrow because they believe monetary policy is too restrictive."

From @punk9059: "Fartcoin has gone from $20mn to $840mn in six weeks. Thesis seems simple: this is the most ridiculous token that shows how dumb we are and traditional media and finance love to talk about how dumb we are. So they spread the meme. Thesis playing out. It's the token I text w my normie friends most about."

👉Arthur Hayes predicts harrowing crypto dump around Trump inauguration as majors correct 2-3%

From @TheBlock__: "Hayes said crypto investors’ expectations for the upcoming policy changes under the Trump administration are far from reality."

Notable Sales

👉CryptoPunk, Knitted Cap - 49.69 ETH

👉Bored Ape, Sea Captain - 21.48 ETH

👉Refik Anadol, WOY - 16.72 ETH

Web 3 Round Up

👉Crypto asset manager @bitwise has launched a @solana staking ETP in Europe with the ticker $BSOL

From @martypartymusic: "Solana staking firm @MarinadeFinance will be Bitwise’s staking provider.

The move comes less than a month after Bitwise signaled its plans to list a solana ETF in the US by registering a statutory trust in Delaware. Bitwise’s decision to build out its SOL staking infrastructure could also give it the capacity to offer staking rewards for its US spot SOL ETF. Current US applications all have staking rewards stripped out due to securities law concerns, but some are speculating that might change under a Paul Atkins-led SEC."

👉Crypto titan Kraken soft launches its L2, Ink

From @DefiantNews: "Kraken has soft-launched its Ink Layer 2 blockchain in a bid to bridge the worlds of centralized and decentralized finance. The goal is to “enable access to DeFi from a trusted OG,” Kraken said."

👉P2E game Nifty Island TGE launches at $50M

👉Bitcoin Magazine drafts an Executive Order for Strategic BTC reserve for President Trump

h/t @BitcoinMagazine

👉Senator Lummus proposer of BTC bill tweets 2025 will be the year for BTC and digital assets

From @SenLummis: "2025 will be the year for bitcoin & digital assets. With David Sacks as Crypto Czar, this will be the most pro-digital asset administration ever! I look forward to working closely with @DavidSacks to pass comprehensive digital asset legislation & my strategic bitcoin reserve."

👉Fuel announces its own airdrop as part of its genesis drop

From @OlimpioCrypto: "And in the middle of PENGU and ODOS, @fuel_network is dropping $FUEL 200,000 wallets are eligible. 10% airdropped: • Phase 1 Pre-Depositors - 287,000,000 FUEL • Testnet Users - 64,200,000 FUEL • NFT Connoisseurs - 125,000,000 FUEL • Fuel Bridgoors - 200,000,000 FUEL • Ecosystem Glass Eaters - 138,800,000 FUEL • Open Source Community - 175,000,000 FUEL • Fuelet Magisters - 10,000,000 FUEL"

👉9dcc launch Black Box today on Opensea

From @9dccxyz: "Dec 18th. @opensea . The 9dcc Black Box. Each box includes: - Piece from Collection 01 - Network Points - ITERATION-04 - 21 $OP (Optimism Tokens) - 1 chance at a CryptoPunk"

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[Stats @punk9059]

This penguin just sold for 125 ETH.

Perhaps more impressive is there were *multiple* bidders at 100+ ETH.

Status symbols are back?

[Watcher.Guru @WatcherGuru]

Michael Saylor calls on the US Government to sell all of its gold and buy #Bitcoin.

[web3 IP @stw_eth]

I’m not sure what to say, wow.

[Stats @punk9059]

Ether Rock sells for 235 ETH

That’s $945k

We love the rocks