Yeah it is pixel art. And whether you like it or not, CryptoPunks are a staple of on-chain pixel art culture, just like Idiots are now becoming on Bitcoin.
If you’re truly into pixel art, it makes zero sense to dismiss these as “high-time-preference repetitive NFTs.” That’s just lazy framing.
You can dislike the market, the hype, the meta - but to deny the cultural and artistic significance of CryptoPunks or Idiots is to ignore the fact that on-chain pixel art is a distinct art form in itself.
So the question is: are you into pixel art? Or just the kind that fits your worldview?
If you’re truly into pixel art, it makes zero sense to dismiss these as “high-time-preference repetitive NFTs.” That’s just lazy framing.
You can dislike the market, the hype, the meta - but to deny the cultural and artistic significance of CryptoPunks or Idiots is to ignore the fact that on-chain pixel art is a distinct art form in itself.
So the question is: are you into pixel art? Or just the kind that fits your worldview?
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