Dip your toes into the NFT pool with Dominique Ansel Bakery’s first digital drop.
No matter what your thoughts are on theCronut ® , its cultural impact has been undeniable . Even though some pastry dough traditionalists were n’t entirely confident when they first dropped in 2013 , now , this fried combination between a croissant and doughnut can be compare in success alongside other food hybrids likeKeizo Shimamoto ’s ramen burgerandKFC ’s Double Downsandwich , and has permanently made its stamp in history .
As the brainchild of French pastry chefDominique Ansel , Cronuts ® became a spherical phenomenon that set out its journey in NYC out ofDominique Ansel Bakeryin SoHo ( and was eventrademarkedin 2014 ) . Along with shipping them across the country , Ansel also openedDominique Ansel Workshop , a spot specialize in croissant , in Flatiron in 2021 .
Now , on the 9th day of remembrance of the treat ’s inception , Ansel is celebrating with a 60 - piece NFT collection , which will be available via theOpenSea marketplace , on Wednesday , May 4 , at 9 am .
Dominique Ansel Bakery Cronut NFTs|Photo courtesy of Dominique Ansel Bakery
One of the long - stand tradition of Dominique Ansel Bakery is that each Cronut ® version is served for only one month , which calculates to a whopping 109 different flavors to this twenty-four hour period . So , as part of the fix - version series , the virtual recreations will concentre on previous devotee - favored tang including Salted Dulce de Leche ; Guava & Orange Blossom ; and Burnt Vanilla & Smoked Caramel .
Costing $ 50 per figure of speech , these NFTs are relatively affordable compared to somemarked up price tag , which have become common within the business deal and regularly crest over $ 400 .
Also , grant to the bakery , proprietor of these particular NFTs will be eligible for exclusive perks such as a passing game to skip the furrow at Dominique Ansel Bakery ; other access to flavour launches ; and invites to special in - person event .
Dominique Ansel Bakery ’s Cronut ® NFTs will be available via theOpenSea marketplacestarting on Wednesday , May 4 , at 9 am .
