Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Five-Year Anniversary
Metakovan reflects on the purchase, stating his belief in digital art is stronger than ever.
Institutional Adoption
Major museums like MoMA begin acquiring NFTs for their permanent collections, validating the medium.
Market Correction
The NFT market enters a significant downturn as speculative interest in PFP projects wanes.
The Historic Sale
Beeple's 'Everydays' sells for $69.3 million at Christie's, sparking the global NFT boom.
Five years after the historic $69.3 million purchase of Beeple’s 'Everydays,' Vignesh Sundaresan (Metakovan) reaffirms his belief in NFTs as a transformative cultural force. While the speculative frenzy has cooled, the landmark sale continues to serve as a foundational moment for the institutionalization of digital art.
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