It all started with a simple JPEG — just a funny-looking cartoon monkey. In early 2021, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) were still new, and most people had no idea what they were. But one guy, just curious and excited about this trend, decided to take a small risk. He bought the image for just $300.
His friends laughed. "You paid real money for a picture?" they said. Even online, people were trolling NFT buyers. But he believed it was something big. He saw potential in digital ownership.
Months passed. The NFT market exploded. Celebrities, companies, and collectors jumped in. The cartoon monkey collection, called Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), became super famous.
And then — a collector made him an offer: $3 million for that exact monkey JPEG. Shocked but smart, he sold it.
From Jokes to Riches
The same people who made fun of him now called him a genius. That one small move changed his life. He bought a new house, invested more in crypto, and even started helping others learn about NFTs
The lesson
Sometimes, big wins come from crazy ideas. You just need the guts to believe and the patience to hold on.
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If you had bought that monkey NFT for $300, would you have sold it for $3 million — or held it longer?
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