The Explosive Growth of NFTs: A Week in Review
If you’ve been following the recent resurgence of the crypto market, you’ll know that Bitcoin has been skyrocketing above $41,000. But it’s not just Bitcoin that’s been making waves; the non-fungible token (NFT) market has also been exploding. Let’s take a closer look at the state of NFTs in the first week of December 2023.
Ethereum Dominates NFT Market with 123% Surge in Sales
According to CryptoSlam.io, a leading on-chain data aggregator, the NFT market has experienced a significant increase in sales volume, with Ethereum leading the way. In the past 24 hours alone, the global NFT market has seen a trading sales volume surge of 80.56%. Ethereum-based NFTs have taken the lead with a sales volume of $26 million, representing a 128% increase from the previous day. This surge has allowed Ethereum NFTs to regain market dominance from Bitcoin Ordinals, which recently crashed to zero.
Solana-Based NFTs See 15% Sales Volume Increase
The decentralized blockchain network Solana has also seen a rise in sales volume for its digital collectibles. In the first week of December, Solana-based NFTs have witnessed a 15% increase, recording a trading sales volume of $5.2 million in the past 24 hours.
Top-Selling NFT Collections Right Now
If you’re curious about the hottest NFT collections at the moment, here are the top five in terms of trading sales volume:
1. Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs
The Bored Ape Yacht Club, a collection of 10,000 NFTs from Yuga Labs, is currently the second most traded NFT collection. In the past 24 hours, it has generated a trading sales volume of $4.07 million, marking a 576% increase in sales volume.
2. Pudgy Penguins NFTs
Pudgy Penguins, an Ethereum-based collection featuring 8,888 NFTs, is the current top-selling NFT collection. Within the past 24 hours, it has accumulated a trading sales volume of $3.9 million, resulting in a 238% increase in sales volume.
3. Azuki NFTs
Chiru Labs’ Azuki NFT collection, which consists of 10,000 limited edition NFTs on the Ethereum network, has experienced a dramatic spike in sales volume. Within the past 24 hours, it has generated $2.2 million in trading sales volume, representing a 560% increase from the previous day.
4. LilPudgy NFT Collection
LilPudgy, another collection from the Pudgy Penguins team, features 15,000 limited edition NFTs on the Ethereum network. It is currently the fourth most traded NFT collection, with a trading sales volume of $1.2 million in the past 24 hours. This marks an 84% increase in sales volume.
5. Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFTs
Yuga Labs’ Mutant Ape Yacht Club collection is the fifth most traded NFT collection today. Within the past 24 hours, it has generated a trading sales volume of $1.1 million. The surge in these top-selling NFT collections, along with others, has resulted in a 123% increase in Ethereum NFT sales.
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The NFT market has seen explosive growth this week, fueled by the resurgence of the crypto market. Ethereum has taken the lead in NFT sales, with a 123% increase in trading volume. Collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins are dominating the market, with significant increases in sales volume. Solana-based NFTs are also experiencing growth. This surge in the NFT market demonstrates the continued interest and demand for digital collectibles. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how the NFT market evolves and which collections will capture the attention of crypto enthusiasts.