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MakersPlace, a digital art platform launched in 2018, has announced its closure, marking the end of its six-year operation.
Author: Sahil Thakur
MakersPlace, a digital art platform launched in 2018, has announced its closure, marking the end of its six-year operation. The platform, known for facilitating the creation, sale, and collection of NFTs, cited persistent industry challenges and a lack of additional funding as reasons for the decision.
In a statement on January 17, MakersPlace said it has disabled new account creation, token imports, and minting activities. While existing artworks remain available for purchase, no new exhibitions or events will be hosted.
MakersPlace has assured artists and collectors that it will provide support for transferring their assets. Users are advised to move their holdings from the platform’s custodial wallets to external wallets. The platform will introduce an upgraded transfer feature in February 2025, with a final transfer deadline set for June 2025.
The company has also committed to severance payouts for its employees and plans to return unused funds to its investors.
The closure occurs during a difficult period for the NFT industry. According to a DappRadar report, NFT trading volumes in 2024 dropped significantly, declining from $5.3 billion in Q1 to $1.5 billion in Q3, before recovering slightly to $2.6 billion in Q4. Overall, trading volumes and sales fell by 19% and 18%, respectively, compared to 2023.
Despite gaining widespread popularity in 2021, the NFT market has faced volatility and declining interest in recent years. Non-fungible tokens, which verify ownership of unique digital items using blockchain technology, remain a polarizing and evolving segment of the crypto ecosystem.
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