Thirst Traps Explode on NFT Platforms, With Predictably Controversial Results

Blockade Games co-founder Marguerite deCourcelle, who sold more than $160,000 worth of NFTs before the NFT craze really kicked off in August 2020, launched a cypherpunk self-portrait NFT in early September and said she intends to explore more "Personal tokens" over the next year.

"I brought in about $20,000 in a month. I haven't really focused on selling personal NFTs as a part of my business model," deCourcelle said.

Rachel "CryptoFinally" Siegel collaborated with a variety of artists using Rarible in September to issue dozens of NFTs inspired by her selfies.

She said one of her NFTs sold for hundreds of dollars worth of crypto, 1 ETH, and another of her NFTs is a lingerie photo titled "I'm in it for the money," listed for $3,614 worth of ETH.Siegel said she hasn't cashed out any of her earnings yet.

Some crypto-savvy women are now using NFTs to profit from their public image, selling to fans who understand they're basically paying a tribute to the creator in exchange for a blockchain-based receipt.

While some women find new conduits for artistic expression in NFT markets, others are dismayed to find their images used by strangers.

She's one of the critics who thinks selfie NFTs are silly.

"While the idea of NFTs is super fascinating, I think there absolutely has to be some type of verification measures put in place to guarantee that what you are purchasing is an authentic piece of art."

Some might say the self-portrait NFT trend is part of a wider push by feminist crypto fans to de-stigmatize self-sovereignty, especially with regards to the female body.

They made a clitoris GIF NFT for roughly $54, which was traded by several collectors.