Newsletter #196: Game of Discovery
Also, we're curious: which factor will most influence your NFT purchases in 2025?
This week’s featured collector is BearBrains
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Do You Believe the Rumored CryptoPunks IP Sale?
So, checking out last week’s poll, 57% of participants think the rumored CryptoPunks IP sale is really happening. But then you’ve got the other 43%—29% saying “Nope” and 14% still on the fence. That split shows there’s still plenty of skepticism or “wait and see” mentality when it comes to these kinds of rumors. Overall, it highlights how rumors can spread fast in the NFT world, but also how opinions can vary big time, even within one community. Lots of folks believe it, some don’t, and a bunch want more proof. That’s the NFT space for you—equal parts hype and caution.
NFT Game of Discovery and Connection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has taken an exciting step onto the blockchain with its newly launched online NFT game, Art Links. Billed as a “no art history degree required” experience, Art Links offers visitors an engaging way to connect with the Met’s vast collection, and brings a refreshingly interactive twist to Web3 gaming.
Explore Art to Earn NFTs
Created in partnership with tech platform TRLab, founded by entrepreneur Audrey Ou and Christie’s non-executive deputy chairman Xin Li-Cohen, Art Links challenges players to create “chains” by uncovering common threads between more than 140 highlighted artworks. Successful matches reward collectors with free NFT badges—digital tokens signifying achievements in the game—while deeper exploration of each piece reveals the intricacies of its materials, historical context, and significance in art history.
Players can expect fresh content for the next 12 weeks, with new challenges released every Thursday at 12:01 a.m. ET through April 10, 2025. The rotating puzzle structure ensures a continuous stream of unique connections to be uncovered, while the design team offers an insightful overview of each piece, bridging ancient relics with modern masterworks.
As TRLab co-founder Audrey Ou notes, harnessing blockchain technology to link creators, collectors, and fans is “the future of art.”
Why It Matters for NFT Collectors
For collectors looking to expand their portfolios, Art Links merges two important worlds: the cultural prestige of one of the world’s top art institutions and the forward-looking realm of blockchain assets.
By bringing a storied institution and an emerging technology together, Art Links sets a compelling model for future museum-led blockchain initiatives. Whether you’re a crypto-savvy collector, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about how it all works, now is the perfect time to dive in and explore the Met’s new frontier in digital engagement through NFT gaming.
Check it out at https://artlinks.metmuseum.org/
Which Factor Will Most Influence Your NFT Purchases in 2025?
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