GigaChad Becoming Giga-NFT Collection After Russian Photographer Krista Sudmalis Kicks Off Auction

World-renowned meme GigaChad has made the move that many recent memes have done: becoming an NFT. On Tuesday, it was announced on Ernest Khalimov's official Instagram account, the alleged man depicted in the GigaChad meme, that they were launching an NFT Collection, with today set as the official start date.

In the post, Khalimov said about the collection, "My little artist @kristasudmalis and I have created the official GigaChad NFT сollection. Do you wanna get The Most Chad NFTs? Now everyone has the chance to get the original GigaChad."

GigaChad is only one part of this extensive collection by Krista Sudmalis from her project called "Sleek'N'Tears," though it is easily the most desired piece by far. The collection has multiple iterations of GigaChad, including a FemChad, but also photos of other models, Sudmalis herself and several pixel art versions of GigaChad's iconic face from the meme format.

The full text of the collection's description reads:

GigaChad NFT Collection includes photos taken by Russian art photographer Krista Sudmalis for her project Sleek’N’Tears. It consists of 122 photos including Ernest Khalimov famous as GigaChad. GigaChad NFT Collection is not just a meme collection; it is an artwork by itself translating art photographer’s ideas, expressed in her own unique style. These photos are unique artworks, liked by a lot of people, artworks which have become a part of modern internet culture.

While initial interest seems high based on viral discussions on sites like Twitter and the notable engagement on the announcement post itself, some online are taking the opportunity to meme about the news or post their reactions to it, with conflicting stances.

holy shyt

giga chad is launching a nft collection tomorrow pic.twitter.com/e57QNvKU61

— ciniz (👁, 👻) (@screentimes) August 31, 2021

so if you didnt know, gigachad has turned himself into an nft, why must this happen pic.twitter.com/NQKzMCcf37

— Nyx 🇮🇪 (@Nyx_Creampie) August 31, 2021

WHAT ☹️ pic.twitter.com/Y7F0gyt5xB

— zahee!!🕹☎️ (@honeyc0rpse) August 31, 2021