Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano Halts CryptoPunks Project Changes Amid Community Disapproval

Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 14:26
The Yuga Labs CEO announced halting changes to the CryptoPunks project due to severe community backlash. The collection by Abney and Yuga Labs aimed to introduce NFTs to traditional art collectors but faced criticism over diversity issues. Despite recent record-breaking sales, the company has decided to preserve the project on the blockchain and consider airdropping Nina Abney's new collection to select holders, in response to the reactions from the crypto community.
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Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano Halts CryptoPunks Project Changes Amid Community Disapproval

Yuga Labs CEO Halts CryptoPunks Changes

The Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano announced that the company will cease changes to the CryptoPunks project following intense community backlash.

Community Reaction and Backlash

  • The collection featured 195 unique 3D avatars inspired by CryptoPunks traits and Abney's work.
  • Aesthetic and value perception challenges arose due to disparities based on gender and color.
  • Critics attacked the art style and emphasis on race and gender, prompting strong reactions within the community.

In response to the criticism, Yuga Labs plans to preserve the collection on the blockchain and support museum acquisitions.

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