Shocking Stats: Stolen NFTs on OpenSea
In a rather troubling revelation, over $18.5 million worth of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) NFTs have made their way into the stolen category, with the trusty platform OpenSea marking them as suspicious. Thanks to diligent sleuthing by a user named Beetle, we learned that 130 BAYC and 268 MAYC tokens are on this dubious list, alongside contributions from 153 Azuki, 202 CloneX, and 70 Moonbirds.
NFTs Worth Their Weight in Digital Gold
Cumulatively, these flagged or stolen NFTs have an eye-popping market value exceeding $25 million. Just imagine if you collected that in actual *gold!* The dashboard associated with Dune Analytics really paints a vivid picture of the current state of locked profile picture (PFP) NFTs and the importance of vigilance in our crypto adventures.
Ape Now, Pay Later: The Future of NFT Purchases
Decentralized finance is taking a decidedly cheeky turn with the introduction of “Ape Now, Pay Later” by Teller Finance. This feature allows NFT enthusiasts to buy their favorite tokens outright while paying off the cost over time, resembling the much-loved BNPL services. Why just dream about owning a Bored Ape when you can pay for it piece by digital piece? Talk about a total party move!
Australia’s Musical NFT Revolution
Over in Australia, the first-ever NFT-ticketed music festival, The Grass is Greener, has arrived on the scene, solidifying its position in music history. Utilizing NFTs as tickets—because why not?—this festival will distribute 1,111 limited-edition NFTs, giving holders conventional ticket access along with exclusive perks like lifetime passes and backstage access. Time to get your groove on while cashing in on those NFTs!
Global Love for NFTs: Australia Ranks High
New research from CashNetUSA has spun the NFT narrative with Australians ranking eighth worldwide in terms of monthly search volume concerning NFTs—a real feather in our digital caps! Out of every 1,000 tweets, a whopping 539 expressed love for NFTs, while only 79 said boo to them. Axie Infinity seems to be leading the charge in Aussie hearts. And while Singapore and Hong Kong might steal the search spotlight, Aussies are not far behind. Pro-NFT tweets soar from Eastern Europe, where Montenegro residents flair their NFTs proudly, while Polish users might rain on their parade.
Aussie Interest in NFTs: Right Behind Taiwan
According to another survey, Aussies are second in the world for NFT interest, just behind Taiwan, proving our enthusiasm for these digital collectibles is no passing fad. While many are gearing up for the latest-decentralized craze, one has to wonder: are we running out of things to collect? Next, will we be hoarding digital coffee cups?
