Phunkverse Punks and Phunks
The Phunkverse Punks and Phunks are 24x24 pixel art images, generated algorithmically. All are Aliens, but remnants of their Human, Apes, Zombie selves remain.
Details and FAQ
The Phunkverse is home to many builders and creatives. Whether they identify as Punks, Phunks, or both, they are pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The Phunks in particular are leading out with open-source software development which is paving the way for new creatives to come into the space, a space which can feel strange, intimidating, and alien to newcomers. This collection captures the spirit of the Punks and Phunks but highlights how we are all 'Aliens' when we begin our Web3 journey. As the 'Phunkverse' grows, the pace of innovation will increase.
Solidity, Hardhat, NodeJS. New features in the Phunkverse contract including randomization at the SVG level to permit both Phunk and Punk Facing characters.
I also used tools like Pixen to mock-up different renditions of Phunkverse Punks and Phunks, including experimenting with the backgrounds. Artistic choices included preserving some elements of original Punks coloring to preserve 10,000 unique NFTs. And yes, there are 'Alien 'Aliens in the Collection.
How do I get my first Phunkverse Punk or Phunk?
Download and install MetaMask
Download and install a Chrome browser plugin called MetaMask. This will allow websites (that you authorize) access to your Ethereum account.
Buy some Ethereum
If you made a new account, buy some Ethereum. The MetaMask plugin has a button that will allow you to buy Ether from Coinbase.