The Simpsons-inspired NFT collection called ‘Springfield Punks’ has projected $2.5 million in sales recently. This collection presents a blend of the visual styles of CryptoPunks along with segments from “The Simpsons.”
Springfield Punks Growth in NFT Space
The Springfield Punks, consisting of NFTs inspired by “The Simpsons,” recently achieved a milestone. Moreover, the collection has crossed $2.5 million in sales, surpassing 10.000 sales within a 24-hours. Also, with this achievement, the collection is seen as a leading trading asset on the OpenSea market.
Notably, the recent Simpson episode contributed to the boost in sales of Springfield Punks. The ‘Treehouse of Horror’ episode presented the Simpson family’s adventures in a fictional metaverse called Microcosm. Besides, the Springfield Punks collection was linked to the latest episode.
Furthermore, Italian artist Rino Russo created this NFT collection, which sold out as soon as the latest episodes aired. Also, the collection offers free minting for collectors, and the additional NFTs are priced at 0.01 ETH ($19) each. However, the base price for the Springfield Punks is set at 0.0497 ETH, and it increased to 0.4 ETH ($700) within 24 hours.
New Project Following the Collection
The creator of Springfield Punks, Rino Russo, has become one of the top artists in the NFT space. In addition to that, he is alongside industry giants like Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks. What’s more, in a recent tweet, he introduced a new project that has already gained a lot of attention and more than 7,000 comments.
The announcement included details about the new project and asked enthusiasts to drop their wallets below. Since the Simpsons-themed NFTs are getting a lot of attention, the OpenSea market is flooded with buyers and traders for it. This attention has also resulted in a surge of The Simpsons Official.
Eventually, the boosted sales and demand for the latest collection showed the influence of NFTs in the established media. Besides, this collection has proved that pop culture can blend with blockchain-based art and create wonders. However, there is more coming with the new project.
