Ryder Ripps has developed a replica of the BAYC artwork.
Ryder Ripps is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats, including being a creative director and artist, and he's notably recognized for co-creating CryptoPhunks. He has also been investigating the unsettling parallels between Nazi imagery and BAYC art, diving deep into these controversial connections. website Interestingly, Ripps has discovered that the visual elements found in BAYC artwork bear an alarming resemblance to symbols such as the Nazi totenkopf.
It goes without saying that Ryder isn't exactly a supporter of the Bored Apes. To express his criticism of these contentious NFTs, he has turned to satire, mocking Yuga Labs and BAYC collectors by establishing an NFT collection that mirrors the original.
On May 18th, Ripps started minting his RR/Bored Ape Yacht Club He went ahead and launched his collection on Foundation, but the marketplace initially raised concerns regarding potential copyright infringement, leading to its removal. However, Ripps contested the DMCA request and, after a few hours, Foundation reinstated the collection.
His followers have shown great appreciation for his performance art, and so far, he has successfully minted a total of 873 NFTs.
Congratulations are in order for reaching the milestone of 500 minted Apes! CryptoPhunks, Currently, the market price for the RR/BAYC collection stands at 0.10 ETH (around $204), with an impressive total sales volume of 72.68 ETH.
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