Understanding CryptoPunks

Understanding CryptoPunks is a comprehensive guide by jalil.eth that explores everything from a high-level overview of the phenomenon to the actual smart contract code and how the marketplace works. Published in partnership with Visualize Value.

Chapters

1. A High Level View - What in the world are CryptoPunks?
2. The Art - A closer look at the visual art of CryptoPunks
3. Talking Computers - Code basics for understanding blockchain
4. Reading the Contract - A deep dive into the CryptoPunks smart contract
5. Further Reading - Wrapped Punks, Onchain Punks, V1 Wrapper

What You'll Learn

• The history and cultural significance of CryptoPunks
• How the original contract works and why it matters
• The technical details behind punk attributes and rarity
• The ecosystem of wrapped punks and derivatives