{"id":10711,"date":"2023-08-18T00:08:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T00:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/18\/kevins-rebirth-from-pixelmon-controversy-to-collectible-on-base\/"},"modified":"2023-08-18T00:08:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T00:08:25","slug":"kevins-rebirth-from-pixelmon-controversy-to-collectible-on-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/18\/kevins-rebirth-from-pixelmon-controversy-to-collectible-on-base\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin&#8217;s Rebirth: From Pixelmon Controversy to Collectible on Base"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In an unexpected turn of events, the infamous Pixelmon character \u201cKevin\u201d has been resurrected as a $2 NFT on the Base network. This marks a unique celebration of both the platform\u2019s launch and Pixelmon\u2019s tumultuous past. Read on to find out more about Kevin, his past, and his new future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pixelmon\u2019s infamous character \u201cKevin\u201d reemerges as a $2 NFT on the Base network, celebrating Base\u2019s launch and Pixelmon\u2019s history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kevin gained fame through Pixelmon\u2019s missteps, becoming a crypto community symbol with his unique appearance and distinct features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Coinbase\u2019s reintroduction of Kevin as an NFT offers buyers perks, commemorating Base\u2019s launch and highlighting unexpected fame in the NFT world.<\/span><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-124401\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3.png\" alt=\"pixelmon Kevin summer nft\" width=\"3780\" height=\"1890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3.png 3780w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3-300x150.png 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3-1024x512.png 1024w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3-768x384.png 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3-112x56.png 112w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3-150x75.png 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3-450x225.png 450w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Your-paragraph-text-3-1200x600.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3780px) 100vw, 3780px\"\/><\/noscript><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kevin_From_Pixelmon_New_Beginnings\">Kevin From Pixelmon: New Beginnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take you back to the beginning.<a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/pixelmon-nfts-sold-out-despite-their-hefty-price-and-bad-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pixelmon is a unique NFT-based game that draws inspiration from Nintendo\u2019s famed Pok\u00e9mon series. The game allows users to purchase creatures as Ethereum-based NFTs, contributing to the growing trend of blockchain-based gaming experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Notably, Pixelmon initially gained significant attention when enthusiasts minted the creatures at a staggering cost of 3 ETH each in February 2022. Therefore, the developers accumulated an impressive $70 million! However, the excitement quickly turned sour at the artwork reveal. The odd artwork caused widespread mockery and criticism on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Amid the uproar, <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin emerged as a symbol of Pixelmon\u2019s missteps<\/a>, capturing the imagination of the crypto community with his distinct appearance. The NFT\u2019s unique features, including his blocky body, golden buck teeth, and endearing lost googly eyes, led to an unexpected phenomenon. Kevin\u2019s popularity also extended to various facets, spawning dedicated Twitter accounts and even a memecoin in his honor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interestingly, Pixelmon Kevin\u2019s enduring legacy is evident in the NFT market, with \u201cOG Kevin\u201d NFTs consistently commanding higher prices than the rest of the Pixelmon collection. While Pixelmon NFTs start at around 0.3 ETH ($525), \u201cOG Kevin\u201d NFTs begin at 3 ETH ($5,240) on <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/what-is-opensea-a-guide-to-the-most-popular-nft-marketplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenSea<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Pixelmon project then saw a shift in ownership when LiquidX acquired a majority stake in September 2022. The new team took on the challenge of redesigning the characters while preserving Kevin\u2019s distinctive appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Summer_Kevin_on_Coinbase\">Summer Kevin on Coinbase!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, Coinbase, a prominent crypto exchange, has reintroduced the iconic Pixelmon character \u201cKevin\u201d. Kevin is now an<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Coinbase_NFT\/status\/1692206514277433793\/photo\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NFT collectible donning summer attire<\/a>. This move not only commemorates the debut of Coinbase\u2019s new Base network but also offers various advantages to NFT holders. Kevin costs $2 (0.001 ETH). The NFT also\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">provides buyers with an entry into an NFT egg raffle within the game, \u201cperks\u201d for an upcoming mini-game on Base, and the exclusive opportunity to purchase a physical Kevin building block set as part of Coinbase\u2019s \u201cOnchain Summer\u201d initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the world of NFTs, Kevin serves as a reminder that unexpected turns can lead to enduring fame and success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-text__wrapper post-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>All investment\/financial opinions expressed by NFTevening.com are not recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article is educational material.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As always, make your own research prior to making any kind of investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/kevins-rebirth-from-pixelmon-controversy-to-collectible-on-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an unexpected turn of events, the infamous Pixelmon character \u201cKevin\u201d has been resurrected as a $2 NFT on the Base network. This marks a unique celebration of both the platform\u2019s launch and Pixelmon\u2019s tumultuous past. Read on to find out more about Kevin, his past, and his new future. 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