The First 5000 Days” is a digital artwork created by the artist Beeple (real name Mike Winkelmann), consisting of 5000 unique digital images compiled into a single collage. It was sold as an NFT (non-fungible token) at a historic auction by Christie’s, a renowned auction house, for a staggering $69.3 million in March 2021. This event marked a significant milestone in the NFT craze, showcasing the growing interest and demand for digital art as unique digital assets that can be bought, sold, and traded using blockchain technology. The sale of Beeple’s artwork brought widespread attention to NFTs, with artists, musicians, and celebrities exploring NFTs as a new way to monetize digital content and create unique digital experiences. However, the NFT market has also faced criticism and concerns about sustainability, ownership rights, and potential market volatility. Nonetheless, the continued interest and popularity of NFTs in the blockchain industry have sparked conversations and debates about the future of digital art, collectibles, and ownership in the digital age.
