How Figma’s CEO Dylan Field Earned $9M Flipping CryptoPunks
Before the IPO buzz, Dylan Field was already a prominent figure in the crypto world, known as one of the earliest Punk collectors.
Key Events in Field’s CryptoPunks Journey:
- In December 2017, Field purchased his first Punk (#2466) for a mere 0.12 ETH ($94).
- On January 1, 2018, he indulged in a buying spree, acquiring 8 Punks in a single day, including a zombie and an ape.
- His most profitable move was buying the Alien Punk #7804 for 12 ETH, later selling it for a whopping 4,200 ETH ($7.7M).
- In February 2021, he sold an Ape Punk for 800 ETH, totaling over $1.5M.
- Field reinvested in Wild Hair Punks during the bullish market in 2021.
- Currently, he still possesses 14 Punks and has not made any further sales.
Field stands out as one of the few NFT collectors who not only succeeded in the NFT space but also went on to IPO, marking a remarkable journey in the crypto world.
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