CryptoPunks co‑creators Matt Hall and John Watkinson praised the Infinite Node Foundation as the ideal long‑term home for the project’s values of decentralization and digital permanence

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“When Yuga acquired CryptoPunks’ IP, it wasn’t just about ownership—it was about honoring a cultural icon we believed in,” said Yuga Labs CEO and co-founder Wylie Aronow in a statement. “We’ve worked to elevate and protect their legacy, but we always knew Punks needed a permanent home built for preservation. Seeing that vision come to life with the NODE Foundation feels like a full-circle moment. They are best positioned to protect the Punks legacy.”