what's Tezzardz?

Tezzardz is a generative profile picture (PFP) NFT collection built on the Tezos blockchain, consisting of 4,200 unique lizard characters known as "Tezzards" or "Fuking Tezzardz." Each Tezzard is created through a combination of 97 hand-drawn traits by illustrator and digital artist George Goodwin, resulting in procedurally generated artwork that emphasizes cartoonish, snazzy designs. The collection includes six super rare one-of-one Tezzards hidden among the mint, adding exclusivity. Launched in 2021 via the OBJKT marketplace, it marked a significant milestone for Tezos NFTs by selling out quickly and fostering community engagement through its anti-brand, irreverent aesthetic that contrasts with more corporate PFP projects. The project operates natively on Tezos, leveraging its energy-efficient proof-of-stake consensus for low-cost minting and trading. Tezzardz emphasizes artistic integrity over utility or roadmap expansions, with the creator positioning it as the "Tezzardz of Tezos" – a standalone, conceptual art piece rather than an evolving ecosystem. Collectors access it primarily through Tezos marketplaces like OBJKT, where secondary sales occur in XTZ (Tezos' native token). Its cultural impact includes rapid floor price appreciation post-launch and recognition in NFT communities for boosting Tezos' visibility in the generative art space.

The project's rarest NFT just sold for 20,000 Tez, setting a new record that's 567% higher than the previous high, signaling explosive demand for premium pieces amid sustained trading volume growth.