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10k collection
What does 10k collection mean?
An NFT project consisting of around 10,000 individual, trait-varied tokens generated from a shared template; the standard format for PFP projects.
"Another 10k collection with the same trait rarity gimmick."
Origin
Format popularised by CryptoPunks (10,000) and cemented by Bored Ape Yacht Club.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 10k collection?
It's an NFT project made up of around 10,000 individual, trait-varied tokens generated from a shared template — the standard PFP format.
Why are NFT collections often 10,000 pieces?
The size was popularized by CryptoPunks (10,000) and cemented by Bored Ape Yacht Club, becoming the default scale for generative PFP projects.
How are the pieces in a 10k collection made?
They're algorithmically generated by combining different traits (backgrounds, clothes, accessories) on a shared base, each with varying rarity.
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