These are the weirdest NFTs of 2022

by James · December 28, 2022

NFTs have been everywhere this year, with the controversial digital art being produced by everyone from major brands and video game companies to artists and pop stars. Whatever you think of the art form, it can be worth serious money – and it comes in many different styles.

But it’s fair to say that some styles are more out there than others, and there have been some really weird pieces. Here we round up the weirdest NFTs of 2022 that are astonishing in concept, style and purpose. Still confused about what we’re doing? See what are NFTs (opens in a new tab) article that explains what it’s all about. So prepare to be confused by the following examples.

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Madonna: Mother of Creation

A 3D rendering of Madonna for an NFT — (Image credit: Beeple, Mother of Nature, 2021)

Wait. Did Madonna just give birth to a tree? This series of creations came about when Madonna and Beeple combined talents. One of the world’s biggest creative successes and OG big money NFT champion should have spelled out a recipe for success. But the final result was more strange than successful.

The series of rendered digital videos are titled Mother of Nature, Mother of Evolution, and Mother of Technology, and each is wildly graphic in nature (pun intended). Madonna gives birth to a tree, causes butterflies to escape from her sheath, and watches a mechanical centipede run away from her lady’s garden. Of course, the resounding question is why?

“I wanted to explore the concept of creation, not only the way a child enters the world through a woman’s vagina, but also the way an artist gives birth to creativity,” says Madonna. Yes.

Actually, the project was for charity, so we shouldn’t be too critical. But strange, right?

The NFT phone

Promotional image for the Vertu Metavertu phone

(Image credit: Vertu)

Not an NFT per se, but a wild NFT-related concept nonetheless. Introducing: The Metavertu Phone. Described as the world’s first Web3 phone, this beauty can run its own blockchain node, meaning users can turn photos and videos into NFTs on the handset. It can then be used as a “validator” on the Ethereum blockchain. So far, so affordable.

But nothing negotiated for the other spec options. Crafted from sapphire crystal and with a ceramic bezel as standard, the top-spec model (which also comes encased in Himalayan Alligator leather and encrusted with diamonds, mind you) will set you back a spectacular $41,500 / £35,660. But don’t worry, it’s a base model that will see you part with just $3,600 / £3,093. So that’s something.

Mark Zuckerberg

NFT shows young Mark Zuckerberg's baseball minor league card

(Image credit: Meta/Future owner)

Meta has had a strange year. The handling of Instagram’s functionality went down like a lead balloon, and there have been VR PR disasters galore (at least Mark Zuckerberg has legs now). But one of the most bizarre moments was the release of this NFT, which shows Zuckerberg… as a child. Seriously, no one asked for this.

Designed as part of a series of NFT collectibles that Insta users can share on the platform (we can’t see this taking off), the weirdest NFT card is a reproduction of Zuk’s little baseball card. Disgusting.

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