What Happened to NFT Paris and RWA Paris?

Well folks, grab your popcorn because we have some drama unfolding in the crypto world! NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026 have officially thrown in the towel, and it’s as dramatic as a reality TV show finale. After four glorious (and bumpy) years, these events have come to a halt, thanks to the late-2025 crypto market crash that left many in a frenzy.

Market Meltdown Madness

The masterminds behind NFT Paris and RWA Paris gave their goodbyes, stating that the crypto market crash just hit too hard. They had managed to keep the show on the road even during the bearish tantrum of 2022-2023, but 2025 was a whole different ballgame! Once the crypto mood shifted, it was game over for older favorites like NFTs. Interest plummeted as if someone pulled the rug from under the whole scene.

Refunds and Regrets

In their farewell message, the team lamented, “The market collapse hit us hard. Despite drastic cost cuts and months of trying to make it work, we couldn’t pull it off this year.” Oof, tough break! Ticket holders will see their wallets get a refund, but sponsors? Well, they might not be so lucky since funds are drier than my love life.

NFTs: From Hot to Not

The cancellation of this once-celebrated event really shines a spotlight on a staggering truth: some NFT collections aren’t just failing; they’re scoring the worst attendance ever at the market party. In 2025, while NFT creation did surge—no surprise given there’s a collection for every conceivable meme or cat photo—the trading activity decided to take a nap. Seriously, it was sluggish!

Chain Reactions!

Let’s break it down chain by chain. Ethereum used to be the cool kid on the block, still raking in approximately $2.74 million in NFT shenanigans. Meanwhile, Solana, Polygon, Cardano, and even the old-timer Bitcoin tried to keep the vibe alive, with Bitcoin occasionally showing up at collectibles parties looking like it had all the fun in the past.

What’s Next for NFTs?

Even though NFTs aren’t exactly lighting the world on fire right now, they’re hanging in there, sprouting alongside tokens and appearing in games, or morphing into quirky community swag. Unfortunately, the days of them storing much value or flipping for big bucks seem to belong to the past! Iconic collections like CryptoPunks, Bored Apes, and Pudgy Penguins are still around but have become part of the nostalgia wave.

The Slow Recovery?

CryptoPunks’ price floor has dropped to near all-time lows—around 29 ETH—and Bored Apes aren’t doing much better, slumping to 5.52 ETH. Thankfully, the Penguins are clinging to a hopeful 5.15 ETH. Sure, we still see price floor rallies from time to time, and some NFTs are transacting for decent sums, but the overall market remains as liquid as a brick.

Final Thoughts

The cancellation of these conferences may feel like a bad omen, but some experts say it’s merely a symptom of a market that’s already hit rock bottom. In the midst of all this chaos, new collections are popping up and expanding their on-chain transactions. Who knows? Perhaps NFTs will pull off a comeback, reinventing themselves in future forms, like the superhero nobody asked for but everyone secretly loves!