NFT Mania: The Rise and Fall of Bored Apes

08/12/2024 10 min Episodio 3
NFT Mania: The Rise and Fall of Bored Apes

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This episode examines the spectacular rise and controversial impact of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection. We analyze the technological infrastructure that enabled the NFT boom, the psychological factors driving digital scarcity value, and the celebrity influence that fueled the phenomenon. The narrative tracks how a collection of digital apes became a status symbol worth millions, exploring the intersection of crypto culture, celebrity influence, and digital asset bubbles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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