Cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun made headlines by purchasing a duct-taped banana artwork for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York City. The artwork, titled Comedian by Maurizio Cattelan, has become a viral cultural phenomenon. Sun, founder of TRON, paid for the artwork in crypto and plans to eat the banana as part of an artistic performance. The purchase includes a roll of duct tape, instructions, and a certificate of authenticity, making it similar to an NFT. Sun sees the artwork as a cultural phenomenon that bridges art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community.
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