Sales drop and worst performing sector

Non-perishable tokens (NFTs), once touted as the future of digital collectibles, suffered a major setback in June. According to crypto analytics platform Artemis, the NFT sector was the worst performer among the 21 sectors, with a staggering 51.5% decline.

This trend raises concerns about the sustainability of the NFT market.

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The decline is confirmed by data obtained by CryptoSlam, which shows a 46.03% decrease in NFT sales, which reached $480 million in the last 30 days. Major blockchains such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana saw NFT sales decline by 38% to 50%. This significant decline has led to speculations about the reasons behind the impetus for NFTs.

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A number of factors are contributing to the current state of the NFT market. Paul Thomas, founder and CEO of Somnia, said the initial buzz around NFTs has subsided.

“Utility is becoming more important than ever for NFTs. […] One of the biggest problems with NFTs is that everyone is trying to replicate and copy what has already been successful. […] For projects to really make an impact, they need to do something interesting and original rather than just following the hype, says Thomas.

Adding to the challenge, the floor price of popular NFT clusters such as Bored Up Yacht Club (BAYC) fell below 10 ETH in early June. This dip was exacerbated by the likes of Mark Cuban offloading more NFTs from his portfolio. These actions have raised further concerns about the long-term viability of the NFT market.

Despite the downturn, the NFT sector is not all gloomy. Some collections, such as Pudgy Penguin and Milady Maker, have seen significant increases in sales. In addition, the Ronin blockchain has seen a significant increase in NFT sales, indicating that some niches in the market are still thriving.

Taha Abbasi, CTO of Ferrum Labs, also believes that the NFT sector will gain attention as the industry evolves. He believes that some of the key innovators in the NFT industry, such as Yoga Labs and Igloo, are plotting their way out again.

“Perhaps the days of overhyped NFTs are over, and some other media integration or innovation will soon put digital collections in the spotlight. NFT creators need to do something drastic to help keep the space afloat, he told BeInCrypto.

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This understanding and resilience of some clusters and platforms offers hope. Although the broader market may struggle, these dynamics suggest that certain projects and platforms may still attract interest and investment.