On January 4th, 2023, CryptoNovo, a member of the NFT community fell victim to a scam and lost most of his NFTs. He lost $300,000 worth of Cryptopunks, including the highly recognizable and iconic CryptoPunk #3706, which he had been well-known for owning and using as his digital identity.
This story, however, has a positive outcome unlike many other depressing tales of cybercrime. It highlights the power of community, friendship, and the possibility of redemption.