🐾 Airdropped Cat NFT Nets $467K for Early Hyperliquid User
Talk about purr-fect timing.
On Sunday, early adopters of Hyperliquid, a rising L1 blockchain focused on perpetuals trading, were airdropped the long-anticipated Hypurr NFT collection. Each digital cat was free — but some are now trading for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
According to OpenSea, the floor price has surged to 1,458 HYPE (~$68,700). One rare Hypurr NFT, #21, featuring “Knight Ghost Armor” traits, sold for a jaw-dropping 9,999 HYPE ($467,000).
🔥 What Is Hypurr?
Hypurr NFTs are cartoon-style cat avatars minted on HyperEVM, each featuring quirky outfits, armor, accessories, and unique community-inspired vibes.
- Total Supply: 4,600 NFTs
- Airdropped To: 4,313 Genesis event participants
- Remaining: Allocated to the Hyper Foundation and contributors
“Each NFT is unique and captures the different moods, hobbies, tastes, and quirks of the Hyperliquid community,” said the Hyper Foundation.
💸 How Are They Selling for So Much?
Before the launch, demand was already sky-high. Some NFTs traded over-the-counter for up to $88,000, according to DripTrade. These OTC deals allowed buyers and sellers to pre-agree on a price, with escrow mechanics ensuring delivery once the NFTs dropped.
The NFT with the highest sale so far — Hypurr #21 — carries ultra-rare traits and was quickly snapped up for nearly half a million.
😲 Crypto Twitter Reacts
Not everyone is thrilled. Some users highlighted the stark contrast between NFT wealth and real-world economic struggles:
“CT is really a special place in hell. Average person struggling to get by, and you have people posting their $50,000 Hyperliquid cat NFTs they got for free.” — @MoonOverlord
Others are just watching the floor price climb:
“Received a Hypurr NFT which is valued at $50K. I’ll wait to see where the market settles.” — @DidiTrading
📊 Market Stats So Far
- 24-hour Trading Volume: 952,000 HYPE
- USD Equivalent: ~$44.6 million
- Top Sale: Hypurr #21 – $467,000
The NFTs are quickly becoming a status symbol in the Hyperliquid community, with collectors scrambling for rare traits and influencers flexing their new feline friends.
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