Historic NFT Collector Uses Pixelmap to Restore Glory of OG Pepe NFTs

A new piece of digital art has just gone up on Pixelmap, one of the oldest NFT projects still around today. Pseudonymous historical NFT collector ‘Visacard,’ recently completed two of his works on the site, and they’re already generating plenty of buzz. This isn’t just any new addition; it’s a strong statement supporting the classic Pepe-themed NFT collections that have shaped the history of crypto art.

Visacard’s message is clear: he’s standing up for the OG Pepe collections—CryptoPepes, Rare Pepes, and PepeCash. These collections, once overlooked, are now being given new life and attention. Visacard even went on to declare, “Just placed the biggest PFP (5×5) on Pixelmap.io and the largest section of 8×11! PepeCash is set to become the strongest currency of all!”

PepeCash – A Fair Currency

PepeCash is an NFT with a total supply of 1 billion, created in 2016, with only 700 million remaining today. It has a deflationary nature, with 400 million actively circulating. People use PepeCash daily for buying NFTs from one another, which makes it a fairer currency compared to the US dollar.

CryptoPepes and Rare Pepes, are true unique digital works of arts and some of the earliest and most iconic Pepe NFTs, created long before the many others that followed. CryptoPepes, in fact, is the very first Pepe PFP collection, launched in October 2018, and recently revived with the establishment of CryptoPepes Data, which is actively working to restore the collection’s reputation back to its glory that it deserves.

Rare Pepes, on the other hand, is a historic collection of 1,774 unique cards, minted between 2016 and 2018, featuring a variety of designs and rarities. More than 300 artists contributed to the project, with the Rare Pepe Scientists curating 36 series, making it a true cornerstone of NFT history.

What is Pixelmap?

Pixelmap, created in 2016 by Ken Erwin, is considered an NFT relic and one of the first projects to store image data directly on-chain. It acts like a digital billboard, where you can buy, customize, and sell tiles, with everything fully decentralized on Ethereum. Inspired by Alex Tew’s Million Dollar Homepage, Pixelmap takes the idea further by eliminating any central authority, ensuring owners have full control. This makes it immune to censorship as long as the blockchain exists. Beyond being a virtual billboard, Pixelmap is evolving, with a nostalgic 16-bit game in development, reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda.

If you want to own a piece, tiles are available on OpenSea, and though you can update them, all past versions stay permanently on the blockchain.