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looks rare
What does looks rare mean?
Bait-comment posted under someone's NFT to fake-flatter the 'rarity' of its traits — usually when the NFT is obviously mid or the whole collection is dying. Half compliment, half roast, fully ironic. The crypto equivalent of saying 'nice' with a straight face.
"Posted my new Azuki pfp and got fifteen 'looks rare' replies — brutal."
Origin
Crypto Twitter, peaked during the 2021-2022 NFT mania.
Frequently asked questions
What does "looks rare" mean?
It's an NFT catchphrase, often ironic, complimenting that a piece appears to have rare, valuable traits.
Is "looks rare" a compliment or a joke?
It can be both — genuine praise for a rare NFT, or a tongue-in-cheek reply on any NFT people are showing off.
Is 'looks rare' related to the LooksRare marketplace?
Yes — the NFT meme phrase inspired the name of the LooksRare NFT marketplace.
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