The permanent archive of historic NFTs — documenting digital ownership history from 2012 to 2022.
NFT Hall is a Wikipedia-style encyclopedia dedicated to preserving the cultural, technological, and economic legacy of non-fungible tokens during their foundational decade. We archive original images, provenance records, and comprehensive histories of the most significant digital assets ever created.
| Category | Articles | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Collections | 7 | Major NFT collections and their histories |
| Artifacts | 3 | Individual landmark NFTs |
| Creators | 3 | Artists and developers who shaped the space |
| Platforms | 4 | Marketplaces, wallets, and infrastructure |
| Technology | 2 | Standards, protocols, and technical foundations |
The highest-scoring NFTs in our archive — Hall Score 90+.
| NFT / Collection | Hall Score | Year | Blockchain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum | 100 | 2014 | Namecoin |
| CryptoPunks | 98 | 2017 | Ethereum |
| ERC-721 Standard | 97 | 2018 | Ethereum |
| CryptoKitties | 96 | 2017 | Ethereum |
| Beeple — Everydays | 95 | 2021 | Ethereum |
| Rare Pepe | 95 | 2016 | Counterparty |
| Bored Ape Yacht Club | 93 | 2021 | Ethereum |
| Spells of Genesis | 92 | 2015 | Counterparty |
| Pak | 91 | 2017–2022 | Ethereum |
| Art Blocks | 90 | 2020 | Ethereum |
| Counterparty Protocol | 90 | 2014 | Bitcoin |
From experimental Bitcoin tokens to a $69 million Christie's auction — the decade that invented digital ownership.
Colored Coins — Meni Rosenfeld's whitepaper proposes using Bitcoin to represent real-world assets. The idea that would become NFTs is born.
Quantum — Kevin McCoy mints the world's first NFT on May 2, 2014 at the Seven on Seven conference in New York. A pulsing octagon. The beginning of everything.
Counterparty Protocol launches as a Bitcoin Layer 2. Spells of Genesis becomes the first blockchain game. Rare Pepe turns internet memes into collectibles — and proves people will pay real money for digital art.
CryptoPunks launches in June — 10,000 pixel avatars, free to claim. Nobody pays attention. Then CryptoKitties goes viral in November, clogs Ethereum, and lands on CNN. The ERC-721 standard is born.
OpenSea, SuperRare, and Art Blocks build the infrastructure. XCOPY and Beeple develop their practices. Homer Pepe sells for $38,500 — the most anyone has ever paid for a digital artwork at auction.
Beeple's Everydays: The First 5000 Days sells at Christie's for $69,346,250. Bored Ape Yacht Club launches and defines PFP culture. NBA Top Shot brings millions of sports fans into NFTs. Pak's The Merge sells for $91.8M — the highest-grossing NFT sale in history.
NFT Hall exists because NFTs do not contain their images. Token contracts point to URLs — and URLs die. Images disappear. History is lost.
Our mission:
This is a living archive. If you know something we don't — contribute.
Every NFT in our archive receives a Hall Score from 1–100:
| Tier | Score | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 90–100 | Foundational to NFT history |
| Historic | 70–89 | Major cultural or technical significance |
| Notable | 50–69 | Important contribution |
| Emerging | 30–49 | Growing significance |
| Archive | 1–29 | Documented for completeness |
Scores are calculated across six dimensions: Historical Significance, Cultural Impact, Rarity, Market Performance, Preservation Status, and Creator Reputation.
NFT Hall — Preserving Digital History | Est. 2026