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pfp
What does pfp mean?
The little circle picture on someone's account. Used as a quick way to clock taste ('the pfp is sending me') or to compliment/drag a vibe without naming it.
"New pfp goes hard, who took that?"
Origin
Imageboard/Discord shorthand from the 2010s ('Profile Pic' → 'Profile PiCture' → PFP). Now universal across TikTok, Twitter, Instagram comments.
Frequently asked questions
What does PFP mean?
It stands for "profile picture" — an NFT, usually from a generative collection, used as your avatar on social media to signal membership.
What is a PFP project?
It's an NFT collection designed primarily to be used as profile pictures, like CryptoPunks or Bored Apes, where owning one signals you're part of the community.
Why do people use NFTs as PFPs?
A recognizable NFT avatar signals status, community membership and often verified ownership on platforms that support it.
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