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Like fine art and other prized physical collectibles, rare NFTs have quickly become a symbol of wealth, exclusivity, and high status. Of all the NFT grails, few are more sought after than CryptoPunks, a collection of 24\u00d724 punky-looking pixelated art images. Initially birthed by Larva Labs in 2017, the intellectual property of the CryptoPunk collection was acquired in full by Bored Ape Yacht Club founders, Yuga Labs, in March 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With most average consumers priced out of the CryptoPunk floor, many celebrities aped into the blue-chip project during the March 2021 NFT boom. This article highlights fourteen of the most prominent celebrity Punk owners over the last year.\u00a0For more on the Punks and their historical importance to Web3 as a whole, check out our Ultimate Guide to CryptoPunks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) \u2013 Punk #6095<\/h2>\n
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Rapper and billionaire businessman Jay-Z bought his first CryptoPunk in late April 2021 for 55 ETH ($127,717 USD). A known collector of fine art, and one of the brightest minds in business and culture, Jay-Z\u2019s purchase signaled a serious endorsement of the legitimacy of NFTs. Almost a year later, his Punk still lives on as his Twitter PFP.<\/p>\n

2. Odell Beckham Jr. \u2013 Punk #3365<\/h2>\n
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In mid-August 2021, OBJ purchased his Punk from NFT influencer Soby<\/a> for an undisclosed sum. His first foray into the NFT world, Odell quickly took to Twitter to show off his new purchase and picked up the obj13.eth ENS domain. Since then, he\u2019s requested the Cleveland Browns pay for his salary in Bitcoin and taken his Punk to the Superbowl. Odell is currently one of the most famous athletes in the NFT space and now sports a Deadfellaz Twitter PFP that pays homage to his jersey number.<\/p>\n

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3. Serena Williams \u2013 Punk #2950<\/h2>\n
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Serena\u2019s Punk was given to her as a gift by her husband and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Initially purchased for 85 ETH ($177,123 USD) in late June of 2021, Ohanian transferred the NFT to Serena\u2019s wallet a month later. Punk #2950 made national headlines when Ohanian wore it as a pin to the 2021 Met Gala. This was an unprecedented move that furthered the awareness of NFTs in mainstream pop culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Steve Aoki \u2013 Punk #6473<\/h2>\n
\"CryptoPunk<\/figure>\n

Steve Aoki is one of the most successful celebrity NFT advocates, traders, and creators. He\u2019s also behind what is likely the quickest and most lucrative celebrity CryptoPunk trade to date. Steve purchased Punk #6473 in late July for 65 ETH ($160,599 USD) and sold it for 300 ETH (over $900,000 USD) one month later \u2013 which means he\u2019s technically not a holder. But we still think he deserves to make the list. <\/p>\n

5. Gary Vee \u2013 Punk #2140\u00a0+ 59 more<\/h2>\n
\"CryptoPunk<\/figure>\n

One of the most influential actors in the NFT industry, Gary Vee is the proud owner of over 60 CryptoPunks. With an NFT collection worth close to $100 million, Gary\u2019s biggest Punk purchase was Punk #2140. Previously owned by Pranksy, Gary bought this Ape Beanie Punk in late July 2021 for 1600 ETH (over $3 million). In addition to his own Punks, Gary is a large reason for the continued adoption of NFTs among both celebrities and the everyday consumer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

6. Logan Paul \u2013 Punk #2294 + 4 more<\/h2>\n
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Thanks to an impromptu phone call with Gary Vee in early 2021, Logan Paul is the owner of five Punks (#2294, #6762, #5569, #7861, #4484). The most expensive of the bunch, Punk #2294, was purchased on February 25, 2021, for 110 ETH ($163,003 USD). Since then, Paul has received multiple six-figure offers for each of his Punks, but he\u2019s committed to the long-term hold. He\u2019s announced publicly multiple times that he has no plans to sell anytime soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

7. FaZe Banks \u2013\u00a0 Punk #9258 +8 more<\/h2>\n
\"CryptoPunk<\/figure>\n

Co-founder and COO of the FaZe Clan esports empire, FaZe Banks is the owner of an expansive NFT collection featuring nine CryptoPunks. While Punk #4283 serves as his current Twitter PFP, Punk #9258 is his most valuable. Purchased in early August 2021 for 88 ETH ($220,772 USD). He also owns:\u00a0#7960, #5192, #1782, #8264, #7740, #9359, #6056.<\/p>\n

8. 3LAU \u2013\u00a0 Punk #6708<\/h2>\n
\"CryptoPunk<\/figure>\n

Electronic music artist 3LAU is one of the most influential voices in NFTs. A very early adopter of crypto and NFTs, 3LAU purchased his famous Punk for 29.99 ETH ($50,979 USD) in late March 2021. In addition to his music, 3LAU is the co-founder of Web3 music startup Royal which recently raised $55 million from a group of top investors and musicians.\u00a0<\/p>\n

9. Heidi Klum \u2013 Punk #3653<\/h2>\n
\"CryptoPunk<\/figure>\n

A more recent entrant to the NFT space, Heidi Klum\u2019s #3653 Punk was purchased for 80 ETH ($323,829 USD) by an anonymous buyer. It was transferred to her a month later. She now uses her Punk as her Twitter PFP.<\/p>\n

10. Jason Derulo \u2013 Punk #1961<\/h2>\n
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Jason Derulo\u2019s purchase of Punk #1961 was coordinated by NFT whale Cozomo de\u2019 Medici<\/a>, who purchased the Punk for 104 ETH ($357,081 USD) in early September of 2021.<\/p>\n

11. Marshmello \u2013 Punk #8274<\/h2>\n
\"CryptoPunk<\/figure>\n

Known globally for his music and masked persona, Marshmello kept his passion for NFTs under the radar for quite a while. After changing his Twitter PFP to Punk #8274, fans quickly discovered his wide-ranging NFT collection featuring grails like VeeFriends and BAYC. Marshmello\u2019s Punk #8274 was purchased for 130 ETH ($504,068 USD) in late October 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n

12. Jordan Belfort \u2013 Punk #6033<\/h2>\n
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Over the last six months, Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort has become very active on NFT Twitter. Belfort purchased Punk #6033 for 102.49 ETH ($418,372 USD) on October 24, 2021, and has proudly shown it off as his Twitter PFP ever since.\u00a0<\/p>\n

13. Mark Cuban \u2013\u00a0 Punk #869<\/h2>\n
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Streaming pioneer, Shark Tank<\/em> star, and the outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban has been an early adopter and investor in many NFT projects. Mark\u2019s Punk #869, which he purchased in early March 2021 for an undisclosed sum, sits proudly in the first slot of his NFT collection.<\/p>\n

14. Tobi Lutke \u2013 Punk #1719<\/h2>\n
\"CryptoPunk<\/figure>\n

Shopify founder Tobi Lutke purchased his Punk #1719 for 20 ETH ($48,637 USD) in early April. Since then, it\u2019s lived as his Twitter PFP .<\/p>\n

15. Alexis Ohanian\u00a0\u2013 Punk #8115 + 5 more<\/h2>\n
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Reddit co-founder and husband of Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, owns a total of six CryptoPunks (#8115, #4072, #5339, #1302, #3435, and #5955). Punk #8115 is the most valuable in his collection. Altogether, the Punks are worth more than $2 million according to DappRaddar. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n