The NFT market may not dominate the headlines like it ever, but it is far from fading in a lack of clarity. At the beginning of August 2025, various NFT collections registered noticeable changes in transaction volume and buyer activities in large chains.
Recently use market data We have demolished the best-performing NFT collections of the first week of August from CryptoSlam. From a polygons-based outbreak to renewed interest in Ethereum Blue-Chips, the market shows both resilience and surprising turns.
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Multichain is real: Polygon and mythos-based projects are now competing with Ethereum Blue-Chips.
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Big names are not dead: Despite dips in the short term, cryptopunks and Bayc are still stimulating a large part.
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Community is sticky: Pudgy Penguins shows the power of consistent branding and involvement.
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Usefulness and activity is important: Collections such as Courtyard and Darket Show Volume are not just from the hype.
Courtyard (Polygoon) leads the indictment
Courtyard Have users tokenized real-world collecting objects-such as cards and sneakers-via NFTs supported by blurred items. The simple Fiat-Kassa and gas-free experience have made it popular with both crypto and non-crypto users.
Courtyard, a polygon -based project, was at the top of the charts with more than $ 12.8 million in sales and more than 166,000 transactions. That is a 66% peak in activity, powered by more than 10,700 unique buyers – many probably baptize their toes for the first time in NFTs.
Ethereum OGS: mixed signals from cryptopunks and bayc
Cryptopunks, launched in 2017, is one of the original Ethereum NFT collections and often seen as the digital collectable equivalent of visual arts.
Despite a steep decrease of 65% in sales volume this week, cryptopunks remains a powerhouse.
With only 34 transactions and 18 buyers, it is clear that the current market is more driven by large, incidental transactions than a flurry of daily activity. Yet there is energy below the surface: floor prices have recently been climbed back above $ 200k, raised by a Buy sweeping from 45 punks And talk about institutional players.
In the meantime Bored Ape Yacht Club (Bayc), launched in 2021 by Yuga LabsA solid comeback organized – jumping with more than 60% in the sales volume to reach $ 5.78 million. Holders do not only get NFTs; They get access to exclusive social events, commercial rights and the cultural cachet that is still adhering to those cartoonapes.
Pudgy Penguins hold stuck
Pudgy Penguins is a community-controlled collection of 8,888 Cartoon Pinguin Avatars known for its strong brand, real-world toy line and airy aesthetics.
Despite a slight dip in the turnover, the Penguins kept to stay in the top five with almost $ 5 million in volume. With 96 transactions and 57 buyers, they remain one of the most active traded basic communities in Ethereum.
What Pudgy Penguins Perhaps there are missing in flash, they are doing well in permanent power. Their mix of physical toys, web3 integrations and steady social presence has a lasting place carved in the NFT culture -no hype cycle needed.
Darket: Silent growth on Mythos
Darket is a blockchain-driven marketplace for trading in-game items from traditional titles such as CS2, DOTA 2, Rest and Team Fortress 2. It works independently of the games themselves, using blockchain technology to improve transaction protection and articles.
Although no understanding in NFT circles, Darket (Built on the Mythos chain) Certain impressive figures: $ 4.73 million in volume, almost 170,000 transactions and more than 14,000 buyers. These are not speculative transactions – they reflect real activity of real gamers.
When NFTs evolve In addition to profile photos and Pixelart, ecosystems such as Darket point to a practical future. It is not just about having something rare more – it is about having something that you can actually use.
