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Yuga Labs faces criticism for alleged intentions to sell the IP of CryptoPunks. The NFT community is divided between concerns and innovative proposals, such as a DAO, to ensure a sustainable future for the historic digital collection. Let’s see all the details in this article. Rumors of selling the CryptoPunks IP spark debates and tensions in the community The news of a possible sale of the CryptoPunks IP by Yuga Labs has sparked a heated debate in the NFT community. This backlash highlights the discontent of many enthusiasts, who see in the acquisition by Yuga Labs a controversial change of direction for one of the most iconic projects in the sector. The debate began on January 14, when the Azuki researcher, Wale.moca, shared on X information that Yuga Labs might be considering selling the intellectual property rights of CryptoPunks. Although Yuga Labs has not confirmed such plans, the statements have raised doubts among the members of the community. Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, directly addressed the rumors, emphasizing that the company would never make a decision that could harm the legacy of CryptoPunks: “My priority is NFTs and their cultural value,” stated Solano, reassuring fans about the intention to preserve the integrity of the project. Despite the reassurances, the management of the IP of CryptoPunks by Yuga Labs has often been criticized by the community. Some members, like the collector Adam Smoot, have expressed frustration over the lack of a clear direction, while others, like StarPlatinum, have noted a loss of identity since the project was acquired in 2022. A DAO for the future of CryptoPunks? Among the proposals to relaunch the project, the idea of creating a DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) is gaining support. Avichal Garg, managing partner of Electric Capital, suggested transferring the IP of CryptoPunks to…