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Part Two: Let's Talk About Cryptocurrency

Behind the Bastards

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The NFT Auction and Its Controversies

This chapter explores the auction of Beeple's digital art, revealing the identity of the successful bidder, Vignesh Sundaresan, and delving into his controversial past. The discussion highlights both the complexities of cryptocurrency investments, particularly through MetaPurse's fractional ownership model, and the ethical dilemmas faced by participants in the market. Humorously intertwined, the chapter critiques the NFT landscape and the absurdities associated with various schemes and scams within this rapidly evolving digital art world.

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