Recently, I started reviewing the history of the most expensive NFTs ever sold, and honestly, the numbers are mind-blowing. The Merge by Pak remains the undisputed king with $91.8 million in December 2021. The interesting part is that it wasn't a single piece, but nearly 29,000 collectors bought fragments at $575 each. It's a different concept from the typical NFT sold in a single transaction for the highest price.

Next is Beeple's Everydays with $69 million, sold at Christie's several years ago. That artist went from selling things for $100 to breaking records in luxury auctions. Then comes Pak's Clock with Assange, $52.7 million in February 2022, which is more than just a piece of art; it's a political act. A stopwatch that counts the days in prison, updated daily.

If we look at the full list, Beeple's Human One at Christie's for $29 million, CryptoPunk #5822 for $23 million, and then several other CryptoPunks. The entire series is practically a museum of what was the NFT boom between 2021 and 2022. The #7523 por 11.75 millones, el #4156 for $10.26 million, all with rare features that make them collectible.

What fascinates me is how this reflects the value of digital scarcity. Some of these most expensive NFTs saw huge increases in a short period. For example, #4156 was sold for $1.25 million ten months ago and then for $10.26 million. That’s pure volatility.

There are also works by XCOPY, Dmitri Cherniak with Ringers, and other artists who bet heavily on the digital medium. Ringers #109 reached $6.93 million on Art Blocks. The digital collectibles market completely changed when these prices started to appear.

Now, honestly, the NFT market is very different from two years ago. Many collections lost value, but those that remain relevant are still sought after. CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club continue to be the benchmarks, with total volumes in the billions. The most expensive NFT remains The Merge, but the reality is that the market has matured and become more selective.

Most NFTs have no value, that’s true. According to data, 95% are practically worthless. But pieces with history, created by established artists and with unique features, still remain collectible. What’s interesting is how this has evolved since 2017 with CryptoPunks until now. It’s been a wild ride, and although the hype has decreased, the digital art market is still alive. Some of these most expensive NFTs represent a specific moment in internet and art history, giving them value beyond mere speculation.