A Token of Youth
Once upon a time, not too long ago, people would collect ancient porcelain vases, out-of-print stamps, or build a wine collection. They would spend their weekends scoping out Panjiayuan, Beijing’s largest and best-known arts, crafts and antiques market. Today, collectors roam the digital realm looking for virtual art, joining multiple digital collection groups or platforms as they eagerly await the latest release.
And at the drop, they can’t stop…
The digital blind box of Beijing 2022’s panda mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, officially authorized by the International Olympic Committee, sold out at $99 a raked in 300,000 yuan ($44,252.36) at the Shanghai Jiahe auction.
