A recent NFT.NYC event in New York caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community this week, commonly referred to as the protest. God Hates NFT due to one of the signs used, images of the protest circulated online, provoking mixed reactions.
A group of people with protest posters saying “God hates NFTs” and “Crypto is a sin” managed to give global crypto enthusiasts a good laugh. However, it was later revealed that the protest was nothing more than a publicity stunt staged by Hundreds CEO Bobby Kim to promote his collection of NFTs.
“God Hates NFT” a true marketing action
To showcase his NFT collection at the prestigious NFT.NYC event in New York, Bobby Kim, founder of streetwear brand The Hundreds, created a unique way to grab attention at a packed NFT event.
— bobbyhundreds.eth (@bobbyhundreds) June 20, 2022
Although now known to be a marketing stunt, Kim's fake NFT protest has provoked a mixed reaction from cryptocurrency holders and skeptics alike.