Ethernity, an authenticated non-fungible token (NFT) project that auctions verified artworks, paid homage to Filipino boxing legend by releasing an exclusive NFT collection.
The digital art highlights Pacquiao's highly realistic moving portrait created by Los Angeles-based artist Rikognition, whose real name is Kenson Lee.
"The piece is inspired by Pacquiao's career, in which a moment in time can feel both fleeting yet lasting an eternity. The juxtaposition of animated movement with hyperrealism invokes surreal but grounded action, which is larger than life," said Rikognition in a statement.
The "Pac Man" centerpiece is currently up for auction with the latest bidding amounting to 888.0000 ERN (Etherium Chain), around $13,533.12 or P686,551.26.
There are 10 hours left for bidding as of this posting.
The auction winner will be given two tickets to the Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas super WBA welterweight showdown at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Aug. 21 there accompanied with a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with the Filipino fighting senator.
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Aside from the 1 of 1 moving portrait, Pacquiao's NFT collection includes digital trading cards in different versions namely Common, Epic, and Legendary.
The card featured Pacquiao, the only-eight division world boxing champion, clad in his gear against American Chris Algieri in November 2014.
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Last for the collection is the "PacMan Belt," also a hyperrealistic championship belt that pays tribute to Pacquiao's legacy in eight divisions.
For the rest of the collection, unlockables await buyers for raffle tickets to Las Vegas, and signed gloves, fight robe, and fight-worn boots by Pacquiao.
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Per a Forbes article, an NFT is a "digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos."
"They are bought and sold online, frequently with cryptocurrency, and they are generally encoded with the same underlying software as many cryptos," a portion of the article read.